Laguna Beach kitchens come with unique challenges — hillside lots, older canyon and cottage
homes, and some of the strictest design and coastal review in Orange County. It takes a builder who
knows the city. Katz Design & Builders is a licensed design-build firm (California CSLB #1089060)
with an office right here in Laguna Beach, and we remodel kitchens across town, from Woods Cove
cottages to modern hillside homes.
Why Laguna Beach homeowners choose Katz Design & Builders
- We’re local — we have an office in Laguna Beach. That means we’re close,
responsive, and familiar with how the city works. - We know Laguna’s review process. Design review, coastal requirements, and
hillside conditions slow down builders who don’t know the city. We prepare plans and manage
approvals. - We build for older, characterful homes. We modernize kitchen function while
respecting the architecture that makes a Laguna home special. - Licensed, insured, accountable. CSLB #1089060, fully insured, fixed price, one
project manager.
Our Laguna Beach kitchen remodeling services
Full kitchen remodels
New cabinetry, countertops, lighting, and appliances in a layout built around how you cook and the
way your home is oriented to the light and the view.
Open-concept & layout changes
Reworking closed or awkward layouts, with the structural, plumbing, and electrical work done right.
Character-sensitive remodels
In a cottage or canyon home, we modernize function while preserving the details worth keeping.
Hillside & access-aware builds
We plan around the access and structural realities of Laguna’s hillside lots.
What to expect: our process
- Consultation & site visit — we assess your kitchen and home and talk
budget honestly. - Design & fixed proposal — layout, selections, itemized price and
schedule before demolition. - Permits & approvals — handled through the City of Laguna Beach.
- Build — one project manager, a clean site, updates to completion.
Laguna Beach kitchen remodeling — FAQ
Does Laguna Beach require design review for a kitchen remodel?
Interior kitchen work often doesn’t, but anything affecting the exterior, footprint, or coastal zone
can. We determine exactly what your project needs and manage the process.
Can you remodel a kitchen in an older canyon or cottage home?
Yes — it’s much of what we do in Laguna. We modernize the function while respecting the
character.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Several weeks to a couple of months depending on scope and permits. You’ll get a realistic schedule
up front.
Planning your project? See our kitchen remodel cost guide for Los Angeles & Orange County.
As your general contractor in Laguna Beach, Katz Design & Builders manages your entire project — design, permits, and construction — under one roof.
Nearby areas we serve
Katz Design & Builders also serves nearby communities including Villa Park, Brea, Anaheim, Tustin. Explore our kitchen remodeling services or see all the areas we serve.
Get a quote for your Laguna Beach kitchen
Tell us about your project and we’ll set up a consultation. Licensed CSLB #1089060, with an office
in Laguna Beach.
Call (213) 444-7636 or request a consultation online.