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Have the Kitchen You've Always Wanted
From timeless designs to modern functionality, let us help you create a kitchen that’s perfect for cooking, entertaining, and making memories.
The Kitchen Renovation Process:
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We first determine your scope of work by visiting your home and understanding your kitchen remodel vision and budget.
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We prepare a price quote with a detailed scope of work and timeline for your review and approval.
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Once approved, we determine a start date that works with your schedule.
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After the work begins, we provide you with frequent updates on our progress.
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We utilize the following payment schedule: 40% at the start of the project, 50% after a designated major milestone (e.g., after cabinet installation), and 10% at the time of project completion.
Kitchen Renovation Finishes:
Our kitchen designers are always looking for new and innovative ways to approach construction projects. Our kitchen renovation team is constantly researching new technologies and methods to ensure that we are at the forefront of the industry in order to utilize these new skills on your next kitchen renovation.
Below are the most popular materials used for kitchen countertops, which will comprise a large part of your kitchen remodeling project budget.
Marble: A natural metamorphic stone renowned for its timeless elegance and distinctive veining, making it one of the most luxurious countertop choices available. Each slab is completely unique, and its classic aesthetic has made it a staple in high-end kitchen and bathroom design for centuries. However, marble is softer and more porous than quartzite or granite, meaning it is susceptible to scratching, etching from acidic substances like lemon juice or vinegar, and staining if not properly sealed. Annual sealing is strongly recommended, and clients should understand that marble develops a natural patina over time — something some homeowners love and others find frustrating. Installed pricing in the Charlotte Metro area typically ranges from $75 to $250+ per square foot, depending on the marble variety, origin, and fabrication complexity, placing it among the more premium natural stone options on the market.
Quartzite: A naturally occurring metamorphic rock quarried directly from the earth, offering a one-of-a-kind appearance with unique veining and color variation that no engineered product can replicate. It is one of the hardest natural stones available, making it highly resistant to scratching and capable of handling heat — an excellent choice for kitchens where durability and aesthetics both matter. Because it is a natural stone, quartzite is porous and requires sealing once a year to protect against staining, but with proper care it is a long-lasting, high-end surface that adds significant resale value to any home. Installed pricing in the Charlotte Metro area typically ranges from $70 to $200+ per square foot, depending on the rarity of the slab, fabrication complexity, and overall project scope — making it one of the more premium countertop investments available.
Quartz: Quartz countertops are an engineered stone product made from approximately 93% crushed natural quartz crystals bound together with resin, resulting in an extremely durable and low-maintenance surface. Unlike natural stone, quartz is non-porous — meaning it never requires sealing and is highly resistant to staining from everyday kitchen and bathroom use, making it one of the most practical countertop options available. It comes in a wide range of consistent colors and patterns, including styles that mimic the look of marble or granite, giving homeowners significant design flexibility. One thing worth noting is that quartz can scorch under direct high heat and may fade with prolonged UV exposure. Installed pricing in the Charlotte Metro area typically ranges from $55 to $150 per square foot, depending on the brand, edge profile, and project complexity — offering a strong balance of performance and value for most remodeling budgets.
Granite: One of the most popular and time-tested natural stone countertop options, offering an excellent combination of durability, beauty, and value. As an igneous rock formed deep within the earth, granite is extremely hard, heat resistant, and highly scratch resistant — making it well suited for heavy-use kitchens and bathrooms. Like all natural stone, it is porous and requires sealing every one to two years to prevent staining, but it is generally more forgiving day-to-day than marble. It comes in a wide variety of colors and natural patterns, and because each slab is unique, no two granite countertops are exactly alike. Installed pricing in the Charlotte Metro area typically ranges from $50 to $150 per square foot, making it one of the better values among natural stone options and a strong selling point for budget-conscious clients who still want a premium look.
Laminate: A budget-friendly option made from layers of plastic bonded to particleboard or MDF, offering a surprisingly wide range of colors and patterns — including designs that mimic the appearance of stone, wood, and other natural materials. Modern laminate has come a long way from its dated reputation, with improved durability and more realistic finishes available from brands like Formica and Wilsonart. That said, laminate remains vulnerable to heat damage, scratching, and moisture penetration at seams and edges, and it cannot be refinished or repaired as easily as stone surfaces. It is best suited for rental properties, budget renovations, or secondary spaces where cost is the primary driver. Installed pricing in the Charlotte Metro area typically ranges from $20 to $60 per square foot, making it the most affordable countertop option available and a practical choice when budget is the primary concern.
