Owner-Led Kitchen Remodeling
in Santa Monica
Open-plan kitchens, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and design-build coordination for Santa Monica homes in Sunset Park, North of Montana, Ocean Park, and Wilshire-Montana.
You Work With
the Owner.
Always.
When you call Overland Remodeling & Builders, you work directly with Shahar — not a salesperson, not a rotating project manager, and not a team that disappears after the contract is signed.
From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, Shahar personally oversees the details that matter: planning, communication, craftsmanship, materials, and execution.
That is what working with a boutique design-build remodeling company means: one experienced professional, fully invested in your project from concept to completion.
With more than 18 years of remodeling and construction experience in Los Angeles, Shahar brings a hands-on approach built around quality materials, thoughtful planning, and high-end craftsmanship.
Kitchen Remodeling
For Santa Monica Homes.
A large share of Santa Monica's housing was built between the 1940s and 1970s, when kitchens were designed as separate rooms — closed off from the dining area, cut off from the backyard, and sized for a different way of living. Today those layouts feel cramped and disconnected, and the most common kitchen remodeling goal in Santa Monica is straightforward: open it up, bring in more light, and connect it to the rest of the home.
Doing that well requires more than removing a wall. Structural assessment, beam sizing, load path planning, updated electrical for modern appliance circuits, plumbing relocation if the sink is moving, permit coordination with the City of Santa Monica, and a clear design direction for cabinetry, countertops, lighting, and hardware all need to be resolved before demolition begins. When this planning happens upfront, the construction phase runs predictably. When it does not, surprises accumulate and costs follow.
Santa Monica kitchen remodels tend to follow a recognizable aesthetic direction: light cabinetry in painted or white oak finishes, natural stone or quartzite countertops, a large island that doubles as a gathering point, integrated or panel-ready appliances, layered lighting with pendants and under-cabinet strips, and a connection to the backyard or side yard that makes the kitchen feel like the center of the home rather than a room that happens to contain the stove.
The quality of the finished kitchen depends almost entirely on the quality of the planning that precedes it. Material lead times, appliance rough-in dimensions, tile layout decisions, grout joint sizing, cabinet door profile, hardware finish — these details shape the final result and need to be confirmed before work begins, not resolved in the field. Overland Remodeling & Builders coordinates design and construction under one process so those decisions are made deliberately, not reactively.
What a Santa Monica Kitchen
Remodel Can Include.
Kitchen remodels range from focused cosmetic updates to full gut renovations that reconfigure the layout, open walls, relocate plumbing, and replace everything from the subfloor to the ceiling. Overland handles the full range.
Layout & Design
Floor plan reconfiguration, wall removal, island placement, workflow planning, and design direction before any construction begins.
02Custom Cabinetry
Painted, stained, or natural wood cabinets designed and built for the space — including uppers, lowers, pantry columns, and island millwork.
03Countertops & Stone
Marble, quartzite, quartz, and granite slab selection, templating, fabrication, and installation for counters, islands, and backsplashes.
04Lighting & Electrical
Updated electrical panels, dedicated appliance circuits, recessed lighting, pendant lighting, and under-cabinet strip lighting.
05Design Coordination
Material selections, tile, hardware, appliances, paint, and finish coordination tied directly to construction so nothing is left to chance.
A Clear Path From
First Walkthrough to Final Detail.
Every kitchen remodel in Santa Monica begins with a thorough review of the existing space, structural conditions, permit requirements, and design goals. Layout decisions, plumbing and electrical changes, material selections, and appliance specifications are resolved before construction begins so the build phase runs without surprises.
Consultation
We walk the kitchen, review your goals, discuss layout options, budget expectations, and the design direction that fits the home.
Planning
Layout, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, lighting, plumbing rough-in, structural needs, and Santa Monica permits are resolved upfront.
Construction
Demolition, framing, rough-in, cabinetry installation, countertop fabrication, tile, appliances, and finishes are managed with clear scheduling.
Final Details
Hardware, lighting fixtures, appliance commissioning, touch-ups, and final walkthrough are completed before the kitchen is handed back.
Kitchen Remodeling Near
Santa Monica Neighborhoods.
Overland Remodeling & Builders works with homeowners throughout Santa Monica on kitchen projects of every scope — from focused updates in Wilshire-Montana bungalows to full gut renovations in Sunset Park ranch homes and contemporary kitchen builds in North of Montana. We handle layout changes, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, lighting, flooring, and design coordination for kitchens that need to function better and look significantly better than what was there before.
Santa Monica kitchens that work best tend to open toward the dining area and the yard, use materials that feel relaxed and elevated at the same time, and are planned around how the household actually cooks and gathers — not around what was standard when the house was built.
Explore Related
Remodeling Services.
Kitchen remodels in Santa Monica often connect to broader projects. Opening the kitchen may require flooring throughout the main level to maintain a consistent material. Updated lighting in the kitchen may prompt a wider lighting plan. A kitchen renovation is frequently the first phase of a complete home remodel. These service pages explain the full scope of what Overland offers.
Project Galleries
Explore completed remodeling projects throughout Los Angeles, including kitchens, bathrooms, full home renovations, and interior design details.
Ready to Remodel Your Santa Monica Kitchen?
Work directly with Shahar and the Overland team from the first consultation through the final walkthrough. No handoffs, no rotating project managers, and no disconnected design-to-construction process.
Schedule a ConsultationCommon Questions
About Kitchen Remodeling in Santa Monica.
Do you remodel kitchens in Santa Monica?
Yes. Overland Remodeling & Builders provides owner-led kitchen remodeling for homeowners throughout Santa Monica, including layout reconfiguration, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, appliance installation, lighting, and full design-build coordination for kitchens of every scope.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Santa Monica?
A focused kitchen update — new cabinetry, countertops, and tile — typically takes six to ten weeks. A full kitchen renovation with layout changes, wall removal, plumbing relocation, and custom cabinetry usually runs ten to sixteen weeks, depending on material lead times and permit processing through the City of Santa Monica. We provide a clear schedule before work begins.
Do you handle Santa Monica building permits for kitchen remodels?
Yes. We manage the permit process through the City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division, including plan check submission, structural documentation where required, and inspection coordination throughout construction.
How do I get started?
The first step is to schedule a consultation. We will walk the existing kitchen, discuss your goals, layout options, design direction, and budget, and outline the best path forward for your Santa Monica kitchen remodel.