Kitchen Remodeling in Orlando, Built to Last Generations
Custom cabinetry, quartz and marble countertops, and layouts engineered for the way you actually cook. Award-winning kitchen renovations across Orlando, Windermere, and Central Florida — every project since 2010.
The kitchen is the room your family actually lives in. We design it that way.
Karhan Construction & Remodeling has remodeled more than 340 Orlando-area kitchens since 2010 — from compact Winter Park bungalows to expansive Windermere estates. Every project is led by an NKBA-certified kitchen designer and a single dedicated project manager who is your point of contact from demo day to final punch list.
We work in three modes: a full design-build engagement where we handle everything; a build-only arrangement when you already have an architect; or a kitchen-focused renovation that doesn't touch the rest of the house. Whichever path you pick, you get the same fixed-price contract, the same in-house cabinet shop, and the same crews we trust on our own homes.
Our process is calm because the prep work is brutal. By the time we swing a hammer, every cabinet drawing is signed, every appliance is on site, every stone slab is selected. The result: 92% of our kitchens finish on or ahead of schedule.
What's included
A complete kitchen, handled by one team
From the first measurement to the final cabinet pull, every trade and timeline runs through one project manager and one fixed-price contract.
Custom & semi-custom cabinetry
In-house millwork partner plus relationships with Crown Point, Plain English, and Christopher Peacock. Inset, full-overlay, painted, stained, rift-cut white oak — whatever the design calls for.
Stone & solid-surface countertops
Slab selection at our partner yards in Sanford and Apopka. Quartz, quartzite, marble, soapstone, and butcher block. Templated digitally for hairline-tight seams.
Layout & space planning
NKBA-certified kitchen designers redraw the work triangle, size the island for the way you actually cook, and engineer storage down to the spice drawer.
Appliance integration
Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Thermador, La Cornue. We coordinate spec sheets with the cabinetmaker so panels, vents, and clearances are right the first time.
Lighting design
Layered ambient, task, and accent lighting. Dimmable LED under-cabinet, in-drawer, and toe-kick. Smart-home integration with Lutron, Savant, or Crestron.
Permits & inspections
We pull every required permit with the City of Orlando Permitting Services, Orange County Permitting, or your local building department, and shepherd the project through framing, rough, and final inspections.
Investment
Three tiers, one fixed-price contract
Real ranges from real Orlando-area projects. Final pricing depends on layout changes, cabinetry, stone, and appliance package.
Same footprint, fresh finishes. Ideal for a kitchen with good bones that just needs an update.
- Semi-custom cabinetry
- Quartz countertops
- New appliance package
- Tile backsplash
- Updated lighting & paint
- 6–8 week build
Our most common project. New layout, custom cabinetry, premium stone, and integrated appliances.
- Full custom cabinetry
- Quartzite or marble counters
- Sub-Zero / Wolf / Miele appliances
- Layout changes & wall removal
- New electrical & plumbing
- Hardwood or tile flooring
- 10–12 week build
Showpiece kitchens with bespoke millwork, exotic stone, and architectural integration.
- Bespoke inset cabinetry
- Book-matched stone slabs
- La Cornue / Lacanche range
- Butler's pantry or scullery
- Smart-home integration
- Architectural lighting design
- 14–18 week build
What goes into an Orlando kitchen remodel
Central Florida housing stock is unusual. A kitchen remodel in a Lake Nona estate, a mid-century in College Park, and a 1960s concrete-block ranch in Maitland are three completely different jobs — different structural constraints, different permit paths, different neighbors to keep happy. Sixteen years in this market means we know which walls in a 1960s ranch are load-bearing without opening them, which suburbs require shop drawings before issuing a permit, and which historic districts require additional review.
Layout: the only decision that actually matters
Cabinets and counters get the Instagram attention, but layout is the variable that determines whether you love your kitchen for the next twenty years. Before we draw a single elevation, we spend a session at your existing kitchen with you cooking. We watch where you reach, where you stack, where you put the groceries down. That observation drives the plan.
Common layout moves we recommend in Orlando homes:
- Open-up to the dining room. Removing a non-load-bearing wall (or engineering a flush beam to remove a load-bearing one) is the highest-impact change in pre-1980 homes.
- Right-size the island. A 9-foot island looks great on a plan and is unusable in practice. We size islands to the cook, not the catalog.
- Move the range, not the sink. Plumbing is cheap to relocate; gas and venting are expensive. Plan the range first.
- Design in a real pantry. A walk-in pantry or butler's pantry is the single best storage upgrade in any kitchen over 200 square feet.
Cabinetry: where your budget actually goes
Cabinetry is typically 30–40% of a kitchen remodel budget, and it has the longest lead time. We start cabinet shop drawings on day one. Our preferred construction is plywood box, dovetailed solid-wood drawers, soft-close everywhere, and inset doors for traditional projects or full-overlay for transitional and modern. We don't use particle-board boxes — they fail under the weight of stone and the humidity of Central Florida summers.
Countertops: stone vs. engineered
Quartz (the engineered kind, not the natural mineral) is the workhorse — non-porous, stain-resistant, consistent. Quartzite is natural stone with quartz-like durability and far more dramatic veining. Marble is the most beautiful and the most demanding; it will etch, and we want clients to know that going in. Soapstone is a sleeper favorite for traditional kitchens — soft to the touch, develops a patina, and ages gracefully.
Appliances: order them before demo day
The single most common kitchen-remodel disaster is an appliance that arrives late or arrives different from spec. We require all appliances on site before demolition starts. Lead times for European brands are still long — 12–16 weeks for Miele, 8–12 for Sub-Zero/Wolf — and we plan accordingly.
Permits and the City of Orlando
Kitchen remodels that involve electrical, plumbing, gas, or structural work require a building permit from the City of Orlando Permitting Services, or the equivalent agency in Orange, Seminole, or Lake County depending on where you live. As a Florida-licensed general contractor (CGC1532107), we pull permits in our name, schedule inspections, and meet the inspector on site. You don't deal with the city.
Living through it
For an 8-to-12-week kitchen remodel, you have three options: stay in the house with a temporary kitchen, rent short-term, or stay with family. About 70% of our clients stay in the house. We set up a temporary kitchen — usually in a dining room, family room, or covered lanai — with a fridge, microwave, induction burner, and a utility sink. We dust-protect with negative-air containment, run HEPA scrubbers daily, and clean down to broom-clean every Friday.
How it works
Four phases, fully transparent
Discovery
Free in-home consultation. We measure, listen, and provide a budget range within 48 hours. No design fees yet.
Design
4–8 weeks of plans, 3D renderings, finish selections, and cabinet shop drawings. Fixed design fee, credited toward construction.
Build
Fixed-price contract. Weekly site walks, photo updates, and a live schedule you can check anytime.
Punch & Warranty
30-day punch list, 2-year workmanship warranty, manufacturer warranties registered in your name.
Where we work
Orlando and surrounding towns
FAQ
Common questions about kitchen remodels
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Orlando?
Kitchen remodels in Orlando typically range from $45,000 for a refresh of an existing footprint to $250,000+ for a luxury full renovation with custom cabinetry, premium stone, and layout changes. Our typical project comes in between $85,000 and $140,000.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Most full kitchen renovations take 8 to 12 weeks of active construction, preceded by 4 to 8 weeks of design and material lead times. Custom cabinetry can extend the schedule by an additional 4 to 6 weeks.
Do you handle permits for kitchen remodels?
Yes. As a Florida-licensed general contractor (CGC1532107) we pull all required building, electrical, plumbing, and gas permits, and coordinate inspections directly with the City of Orlando Permitting Services or your local building department.
Can I stay in my home during the kitchen remodel?
Most clients stay in their home. We set up a temporary kitchen, dust-protect adjacent rooms with negative-air containment, and keep one path of travel clear. For projects over 12 weeks or homes with young children, some clients choose to relocate during demolition week.
Do you work with my own designer or architect?
Absolutely. About 30% of our projects come with an outside design team. We're equally happy to be the design-build, the builder of record on someone else's design, or a collaborator from day one.
What kitchen cabinet brands do you install?
We install custom cabinetry from premier shops including Crown Point and Plain English, plus our own in-house millwork partner. For semi-custom, we work with Christopher Peacock and deVOL.
What's your warranty?
Two-year workmanship warranty on all our labor, and we register every appliance and fixture warranty in your name. Manufacturer warranties on cabinetry typically run 5 years, and on appliances 1–5 years depending on brand.
Ready to start your Orlando kitchen remodel?
Free in-home consultation. Fixed-price contract within two weeks. No pressure, no upsell, no surprises.