Small and galley kitchen remodels in Austin
Small kitchens are where good design pays off most. A smart layout, full-height storage and real lighting can make a narrow galley work better than a big kitchen with a poor plan. We show you yours in 3D before anything comes out.
What works in small Austin kitchens
- Go to the ceiling: uppers to the ceiling add a full shelf of storage.
- Drawers over doors: deep base drawers make every inch reachable.
- Right-size appliances: a 24-inch dishwasher, a counter-depth fridge, a 30-inch range instead of a 36-inch one.
- One continuous counter run where possible, and a corner that is not a dead zone.
- Light it properly: under-cabinet LEDs plus recessed lights, so you are not cooking in your own shadow.
- Open one side, such as a galley to the dining room, only where structure and budget allow. That needs a permit and sometimes a beam.
An honest budget conversation
About $10,000 usually covers paint, hardware, lighting and perhaps a faucet. That is a refresh, not a remodel.
Our published full kitchen remodel ranges start at $45k–$70k for a same-layout kitchen. If your budget fits a refresh better than a full remodel, we will tell you on the first call.
Typical small-kitchen fixes
| Kitchen | Common fix |
|---|---|
| Condo galley, one wall | Ceiling-height uppers, slimmer appliances, better lighting |
| Two-wall galley | Continuous counters, drawers, one end opened to the dining room |
| 1970s–80s closed kitchen | Remove a non-structural wall or widen an opening; peninsula seating |
| Townhome L-shape | Fix the corner, add a pantry pull-out |
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Questions we hear about this.
Straight answers to what Austin homeowners ask before a kitchen project.
Can a galley kitchen have an island?
Usually not. A peninsula or a narrow table often works better. We check the 42-inch walkway rule before suggesting either.
Do condo kitchen remodels need HOA approval?
Often, yes. We work within your HOA rules and pull any building permits the work needs.
How long does a small kitchen remodel take?
Usually toward the shorter end of our 6–10 weeks kitchen build window, once materials are on hand.
Make a small kitchen work hard.
You don't need every detail figured out, just what isn't working. Free, no obligation, and a real price you can hold us to.
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