Kitchen remodeler in Glendale, AZ

Glendale sits directly south and east of Peoria and holds one of the most varied housing stocks in the West Valley. The average home in Glendale was built in 1986, meaning a large portion of the city's single-family homes are now approaching or past the 40-year mark. Downtown Glendale's midcentury ranch and Craftsman-inspired homes often have original kitchens with closed layouts, narrow galley configurations, and cabinetry that predates modern storage design. Newer subdivisions near State Farm Stadium and the Arrowhead corridor carry Spanish-style builds from the 2000s where owners are now replacing builder-grade finishes with custom work.

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Glendale Arrowhead Lakes Catlin Court Westgate Thunderbird Maryvale Sahuaro Ranch Downtown Glendale
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Quartz countertop being set on new base cabinets in a Glendale home, with the Arrowhead area's Spanish-tile roof visible through the kitchen window.

Glendale, AZ

Kitchen Remodeler

Updating Glendale's 1980s Homes With Custom Finish Work

Glendale's midcentury and early-1980s ranch homes were built with kitchens designed around a closed-room model. Walls separated the kitchen from the living and dining areas, which made sense for that era but feels cramped by today's standards. Opening those layouts requires removing walls, which in older Glendale homes often means dealing with load-bearing framing and rerouting electrical runs. We do that rough construction work in-house before moving to the finish carpentry and cabinet installation.

Homes near downtown Glendale in the Catlin Court and Sahuaro Ranch areas often have original tile countertops and laminate cabinet faces that have aged past the point of refinishing. Countertop installation and flooring installation in these homes frequently happen together because the existing tile runs from the kitchen floor up to the backsplash, and replacing one surface makes the adjacent one look worse by comparison. We plan the full scope upfront so the finished result reads as one cohesive project.

For homeowners in north Glendale near the Arrowhead corridor, the housing stock is newer but the builder-grade finishes are showing their age. Spanish-style homes from the early 2000s in this area typically have dark stained cabinetry and tile countertops that owners are replacing with painted shaker cabinets and quartz surfaces. We handle the full kitchen remodel from demolition through final installation, including any permit work required by the City of Glendale.

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Kitchen remodeling is the highest-demand service in Glendale because so many homes built in the 1980s still have closed-off kitchen layouts and original cabinetry that no longer fits how families cook and gather. Custom cabinetry and countertop installation are almost always part of the same project scope. In the Arrowhead Lakes area, where homes are larger and lots are wider, home additions and full home renovations are common requests from owners who want to expand rather than move.

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After living in this house for over 20 yrs our kitchen needed to be brighter and more modern looking. Derek and his crew did an excellent job installing new counters, backsplash, and all the other upgrades we had envisioned. Great communication, prompt service and cleanup. We wouldn’t hesitate to contract with Modern Design Construction again for future remodeling!

Kate Schimelpfening Google review · August 2026

Derek did a complete gut and reconstruction of our kitchen and breakfast nook and we couldn’t be happier with the final results. He helped take our nice track home kitchen and make it custom home worthy! Derek expanded our island giving us more room for appliances and entertaining, added brand new cabinets that were extended up to the ceiling. We also added a whole new row of cabinets in our breakfast nook. To tie the whole project together, he updated our fireplace and added a matching mantle. The results speak for itself and he did an amazing job!

Nathan Goldberg Google review · January 2025

I finally have my dream kitchen. I initially wanted just my peeling cabinets replaced. Derek from Modern Design Construction LLC sent a picture of an updated much roomier kitchen. From start to finish, the hardest thing I had to do was pick out colors, flooring, knobs, a faucet and stay out of the way. The plumber, electrician, painter and flooring people all did exceptionally work. I highly recommended Modern Design Construction LLC. I am very pleased with my new kitchen.

Toni Pittman Google review · August 2026

We highly recommend Derek for your next remodel project. Our project included a major Kitchen redesign, as well as tile and cabinetry in two Bathrooms. From our very first meeting with Derek, he brought creative design ideas to help us reimagine our our spaces to achieve the bright and open concept we were looking for. This was a large project requiring multiple trades which Derek sourced and managed. It all went very smoothly and through each step, Derek worked closely with us to ensure every small detail met our expectations. His suggestions for tweaks here and there resulted in not only beautiful ascetics but, the best possible function as well. Thank you for everything Derek; you are a fabulous craftsman and a great guy! — Lisa Rae & Tom

Lisa Rae Heidtman Google review · January 2025

Derek is very professional and quickly responded to my issues with the plumbing install. I would definitely recommend his company.

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Kitchen Remodeler FAQ for Glendale, AZ

Common questions from Glendale, AZ customers about our services, process, and coverage.

We handle kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, custom cabinetry, countertop installation, flooring installation, home additions, and full home renovations in Glendale. Glendale's housing stock ranges from 1960s ranch homes near downtown to 2000s-era Spanish-style builds near the Arrowhead corridor, and the scope of work differs significantly between those eras. Older homes often need structural changes to open up layouts, while newer homes typically need finish upgrades like cabinet replacement and countertop installation.

Project cost in Glendale depends on the scope, the materials selected, and whether the work involves structural changes like wall removal or plumbing relocation. A kitchen remodel that replaces cabinets, countertops, and flooring without moving walls will cost less than one that opens a load-bearing wall and reroutes plumbing. We provide a written estimate after a walkthrough so you have a clear scope and cost before any work begins.

Yes. Homes built in the 1980s in Glendale often have closed kitchen layouts with load-bearing walls that require engineering review before removal. Electrical panels in these homes may also need upgrading to support modern kitchen appliances and GFCI-protected circuits required by current code. We assess the existing conditions during the estimate walkthrough and flag any structural or electrical issues before the project starts.

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