Kitchen Design
A kitchen that genuinely works for the way you cook and live makes your whole day feel different.
Kitchen Design Done Right by People Who Care
Choosing someone to redesign your kitchen is a real commitment. You’re inviting people into your home, rearranging your daily routine, and investing in something you’ll live with for years. We understand that weight.
Renewal Solutions has spent years designing and building kitchens across New Jersey, and every project we take on gets the same level of care and attention, whether it’s a compact galley layout in an older Cape Cod or a full open-concept build in a new home.
That experience shapes how we approach every new project, with fresh eyes and a genuine interest in getting it right, not just getting it done.
And here’s the part that tends to matter most to homeowners who’ve been burned before: we communicate. Every day during the build, you’ll know where things stand, what’s coming next, and who is on site. Plenty of contractors are skilled but go quiet once the job starts. We built our whole process around not being that company.
- 30+ Kitchens Completed
- Licensed, bonded, and insured
- Clear Daily Project Updates
- 1-Year Labor Warranty
- Fast, Reliable Turnaround Times
- $200 Flat Service After Warranty
Most Popular Kitchen Design Styles in New Jersey
- Shaker: Clean lines, simple raised-panel cabinet doors, and a look that fits almost any home. Shaker cabinetry pairs well with nearly any countertop or backsplash, from a country farmhouse to a modern split-level.
- Modern Minimalist: Flat-front cabinets, integrated appliances, and a strong emphasis on clear counters. This style does particularly well in small spaces because it removes visual clutter and keeps the room feeling open and functional, even in a galley kitchen.
- Transitional: Halfway between traditional and modern. It’s for homeowners who want warmth and character, but they also want clean functionality. It holds its appeal over time better than most fully trend-forward designs.
- Farmhouse: Open shelving, apron sinks, and materials that feel warm and lived-in. This style works especially well in homes with open concept living areas and a family-centered approach to the kitchen.
- Contemporary: Statement islands, dramatic backsplash work, bold cabinetry choices, and a willingness to take some real design risks. For homeowners who want their kitchen to be totally unique.
What Homeowners in New Jersey Say About Us
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Jim and I are thrilled with our new kitchen thanks to Renewal Solutions. Over the years we’ve dealt with contractors but no one like Joey and Tommy that made us feel like family.
Their crews are true craftsmen and they exceeded our expectations at every turn. We have recommended Renewal Solutions to all our family and friends and plan for them to do other work for us. We are loving our new kitchen.
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If I could give Renewal 6 stars I would. Bottom line, out of the many contractors I’ve worked with, Renewal has been the best experience.
From ownership to the workers, everyone was professional and the quality of work was top notch. Highly recommended.
How To Choose Your Kitchen Layout
Single Wall
Everything, the sink, the refrigerator, the range, and the cabinets, runs along one wall. Works well in apartments and smaller homes where a more complex layout simply isn’t possible.
Galley Kitchen
Two parallel walls face each other with a corridor in between. The galley layout creates a natural work triangle between the sink, refrigerator, and range, which makes food prep fast and efficient.
L-Shaped
Cabinetry and counters run along two adjacent walls, leaving the rest of the room open. The L-shaped layout is flexible, accommodates open concept living areas well, and often leaves enough floor space for a kitchen island or a dining table.
U-Shaped Kitchen Layout
Three walls of cabinetry and counter space wrap around you as you cook. The U-shaped kitchen is one of the most functional designs available because everything stays within easy reach and storage space is generous.
Island Kitchen Layout
A kitchen island adds a freestanding workspace at the center of the room, often with seating on one side. The island becomes the focal point of the kitchen, and it adds both counter space and a natural gathering point for the family.
How Much Does Kitchen Design Cost in New Jersey?
Kitchen costs vary more than most homeowners expect, and honestly, that’s a good thing. It means there’s real flexibility, and your project does not have to look like anyone else’s.
Here are some examples, based on our past projects across New Jersey:
- A 380 sq. ft. kitchen in Manasquan came in at $68,000. Cabinets and quartz countertops made up $30,000 of that total, with the rest covering a new wall extension, rerouted utilities, and new flooring and lighting throughout.
- A 350 sq. ft. kitchen in Wall cost $63,000 and included a 22-foot support beam, new windows, and the relocation of a slider. Quartz countertops with an 8-foot island ran around $7,000 to $8,000 on their own.
- A 500 sq. ft. kitchen in Holmdel was completed at $62,732, with custom cabinetry and countertops accounting for $22,500. That project also included structural beam installation, new tile flooring, and full backsplash work.
Here are the five factors that move the number most:
- Kitchen Size: A larger footprint means more cabinetry, more countertops, more flooring, and more labor hours. A well-planned smaller kitchen can look just as good at a meaningfully lower cost.
- Cabinetry and Countertop Selection: Custom cabinetry built to fit your exact dimensions costs more than semi-custom or stock options. Countertop materials range widely, with quartz and natural stone sitting at the higher end of the spectrum.
- Structural Work: Opening a wall for an open concept kitchen layout, installing a support beam, or moving a door or window changes the scope and the budget. Not every kitchen needs this kind of work, but when it does, it's a meaningful addition to the cost.
- Major Appliance Upgrades: If you're replacing your refrigerator, range, and dishwasher with higher-end models, that cost sits on top of the design and build. Appliance choices can significantly affect a budget, depending on the brands and specs you choose.
- Finish and Detail Level: Tile backsplash work, specialty hardware, custom lighting, and decorative details add up quickly. They also add up to a kitchen that looks truly intentional, and that difference matters when you're in the space every day.
Budget and Timeline, No Surprises
Budget
A well-designed kitchen renovation is a long-term investment. If a full kitchen design and build runs $65,000 and you enjoy that space for 15 years, you’re spending roughly $4,300 a year, or about $12 a day, to cook, gather, and live in a kitchen that actually works for your family.
Timeline
Kitchen projects move in stages, and we plan every stage before we start. Our crew shows up on a schedule and sticks to it. You’ll have a clear timeline from day one, we respect your home while we’re in it, and we clean up at the end of every workday.
Why Hiring a Professional Kitchen Designer Is Worth It
Many homeowners try to figure out their kitchen layout on their own, using online tools, saved photos, and a general sense of what they like. That works sometimes. Other times it results in a kitchen that functions just well enough to be quietly frustrating for years.
Here’s what a professional brings to the table:
- Spatial Planning Experience: We can look at a room and identify immediately what will work, what won't, and what nobody mentions until the cabinets are already in.
- Knowledge of Kitchen Layouts: From galley kitchens to U-shaped designs to island kitchen layouts, we've designed them all and know what each layout demands in terms of space, traffic flow, and appliance placement.
- Material and Finish Guidance: Choosing cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and flooring is overwhelming when you're doing it alone. We narrow the field based on your style, your budget, and what genuinely holds up over time.
- Structural Awareness: If your dream kitchen requires removing a wall or relocating a sink, we know that before demo day, not after.
- Avoiding Costly Mistakes: The most expensive errors in kitchen design happen early, when a layout gets locked in before anyone has properly thought through the workflow. A professional catches those before they cost you anything.
A Kitchen Design Project, Start to Finish
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchen Design in NJ
Your Dream Kitchen Deserves a Team That Builds It Well
Every morning you spend in a layout that wasn’t built around the way you cook or gather is a morning you didn’t have to settle for.
Call us at (732) 788-4737 or visit our contact page and tell us what you’re working with.
Renewal Solutions has built a real reputation for kitchen design that holds up over time, because we plan carefully, communicate clearly, and care deeply about how the finished space functions for the people living in it.