Full-Service Kitchen Remodels That Begin with You
At Balding Design Build, we focus on full-service kitchen remodeling. This means taking your kitchen design ideas and bringing them to life by reworking the existing space to open up a closed-off layout, update cabinetry, install better lighting, replace outdated flooring, and update countertops and kitchen islands.
However, before we start, we'll listen to what you feel isn't working and then tailor our approach around what matters most to you:
Two-Step Process
Once we understand your goals, we’ll guide you through our two-phase design process.
Phase One starts with a walk-through of your space so we can see how it functions today and begin exploring what’s possible in the space. We’ll develop 2D layout options, have a general discussion about your budget, and align on the overall direction for your project.
In Phase Two, we build on that foundation with detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings that help you fully visualize your new kitchen. We’ll also refine the budget based on your specific selections and scope, so you have a clear picture of both the design and the investment before moving forward.
Material Guidance
From cabinetry and countertops to flooring, lighting, and appliance selections, we provide expert guidance to help you choose the right materials for each element of your kitchen. We’ll walk you through the options, weighing considerations like durability, function, and aesthetic, whether that means deciding between natural stone or porcelain for your countertops or exploring appliances that align with the way you cook and live.
Design Choices
Our goal is to design a kitchen that’s made just for you. We take the time to understand your aesthetic, lifestyle, and what matters most in your day-to-day. From layout to finishes, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create a space that’s both functional and personal, resulting in a kitchen you’ll truly enjoy for years to come.
Construction
Once the plan is in place, construction proceeds with a dedicated expert project manager who oversees every trade, timeline, and touchpoint on site. Our weekly in-person check-ins, combined with daily updates through our client portal, ensure you stay informed and engaged throughout the entire process. With us on your side, everything, from permits to the final sweep, is handled by our team, ensuring the process remains clear, consistent, and seamless.
Kitchen Layouts We Remodel Most Often
The shape of the kitchen sets the tone for everything else. At Balding Design Build, we've spent years offering comprehensive full-service kitchen remodels to clients regardless of their kitchen's original design.
However, we base our design for the remodel on the current layout unless layout changes are needed. We also offer suggestions and recommendations personalized to the layout of your kitchen. Here's a look at the kitchen layouts we most commonly renovate:
- Galley Kitchens: We help make the most of tight corridors, opening up sightlines, improving natural light, and maximizing every square foot without adding bulk in galley kitchens. With these remodels, we also often introduce kitchen lighting ideas that act as focal points in the room.
- L-Shaped Kitchens: This kitchen layout design is a common fit for many Wilmington homes, especially when clients want to integrate a kitchen island. With L-shaped kitchens, we often improve storage, increase prep space, and incorporate finishes that elevate without overwhelming.
- U-Shaped Kitchens: These tend to offer homeowners generous surface area but can feel inward-facing. We explore ways to soften corners, introduce more light, or simplify the cabinetry to improve the room's look and feel.
- Open Concept Kitchens: When you're ready to remove walls and unify your spaces, we handle the structural side of that transformation in an open-concept kitchen remodel. These projects often include new kitchen flooring ideas, layout reconfigurations, and meticulous planning to tie everything together visually.
- Transitional Layouts: Many older homes feature hybrids. These projects require a flexible design-build approach, and we excel at creating fluidity in spaces that don't follow a standard formula.
The Value of Remodeling with a Design Build Partner
There are many kitchen remodeling companies in Wilmington, but few offer a process as integrated as ours. With Balding Design Build, design and construction happen under the same roof. There's no handoff, no confusion, and no lost details between teams.
We approach every phase of your project with intention and attention to detail. With extensive experience working on homes throughout Wilmington, we understand how to build for the local climate, navigate the unique challenges of older structures, and meet the expectations of homeowners in this community.
This level of service may not be right for everyone. But for clients who want a kitchen they can count on, not just now but for years to come, it makes all the difference.
We collaborate with our clients to create extraordinary spaces and great life experiences
Start Your Kitchen Remodel With Balding Design Build
At Balding Design Build, we work with homeowners who want to get it right the first time. If your kitchen no longer works and you're ready for a lasting change, we’d love to hear from you.
Let's find out what your kitchen could become when you choose a team that genuinely cares about the outcome and your happiness in a space where you spend much of your time. We're more than happy to answer questions surrounding the renovation process or kitchen remodeling costs.
