Kitchen remodeling.Built around your routine.
Better storage, easier preparation and finishes that work together. Plan the kitchen around how you cook, gather and live.
See what changed.
Black cabinetry, light counters and statement lighting give this kitchen a new finish. Compare the before and after photographs from Franklin’s project archive.
Before and after photographs show different viewpoints of the project.
Start with the way you live.Choose your starting point.
A familiar room. A fresh finish.
Keep the main working areas and focus on the parts you use and see every day.
- Cabinetry and useful storage
- Counters, backsplash and fixtures
- Lighting and coordinated finishes
Bring the right details.
Photos, your property location and the changes you want are a useful place to start.
- Cabinetry and storage
- Countertops and backsplashes
- Islands and layout changes
- Lighting and fixture updates
A kitchen plan.The decisions behind it.
A kitchen remodel in Dallas–Fort Worth starts with the room you have and the way you want it to work. Use these questions to prepare a conversation about the layout, the construction and the finishes, rather than starting with a list of products.
Bring your priorities to Franklin01What belongs in the kitchen remodeling scope?
Start with the tasks that feel difficult: preparing meals, storing cookware, using appliances or moving between the kitchen and adjoining rooms. Keeping the current arrangement may allow a finish-focused renovation. Moving an island, sink, wall or appliance can introduce additional construction and trade coordination. Discuss what needs to change, what can stay and which decisions should be resolved before Franklin prepares a proposal.
02What affects the estimate?
Cabinet sizes and construction, countertop selections, appliance dimensions, lighting and the condition of existing surfaces all influence the proposed work. A layout change may affect plumbing, electrical work and the connection to surrounding rooms. Photographs and approximate dimensions are a starting point; they do not replace a site review. Ask for a scope that identifies the work included, selections still needed and how changes will be discussed.
03How should we plan around an occupied home?
Talk about access to the work area, the parts of the home you still need to use and where deliveries or materials could go. A kitchen project can affect cooking, cleaning and routes through nearby rooms. Before scheduling, discuss how the work may be sequenced and what temporary arrangements your household needs. Specific access and timing plans depend on the agreed scope and the property.
04What is useful for the first conversation?
Send your property’s city, a few photographs of the whole room and a short list of priorities. Include appliances you intend to keep, inspiration images and any plans already prepared. If flooring or a nearby living space is also changing, mention it at the start so the connection can be considered. Share your preferred timing and the budget range you want to discuss without needing a finished design.
Before you
get started.
Can I keep my current layout?
Yes. A consultation can help distinguish a finish update from a larger layout change. The existing space and your priorities guide the scope.
What should I bring to the first conversation?
A few photos, your must-haves, approximate budget and preferred timing are a useful start. Plans and inspiration images help if you have them.
Can you give a price without seeing the kitchen?
A useful proposal needs a defined scope and an understanding of the existing conditions. We start by discussing the project, then arrange the appropriate next step.
Make the next step a conversation.
Share your location, a few project details and your preferred timing.