Kitchen Remodel in Herndon, VA — Case Study
What a Kitchen Remodel in Herndon, VA Actually Looks Like — and Costs
A complete kitchen remodel in Herndon that took a dated 1980s kitchen down to the studs and rebuilt it around how the family actually cooks.
The Numbers
Where this kitchen started
Herndon’s housing stock is heavy on solid 1980s and 90s single-family homes — well-built, well-located, and carrying kitchens that haven’t changed since the day the builder handed over the keys.
This one had the classic symptoms: dark cabinet boxes, fragmented counter space, and appliances wedged wherever the original plan left room.
What we rebuilt — and one honest tradeoff
A full remodel: new cabinetry with proper storage design, continuous stone countertops, updated appliances in a corrected work triangle, and lighting that finally matches how the room is used.
The tradeoff: at the $90K–$100K level you’re choosing quality semi-custom cabinetry rather than full custom. For most Herndon homes that is the right call — the money goes into storage function and finish quality instead of paying for custom sizing the room doesn’t need.
The Finished Kitchen — 8 Photos
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What EA Home Design Clients Say
“Best in business! Ali and Kevin were so responsive and followed up to make sure the kitchen remodeling was done perfectly.”
Where This Project Is
Project completed in Herndon, Fairfax County. Exact address withheld for the homeowner’s privacy.
Questions Herndon Homeowners Ask
Is $90K–$100K typical for a Herndon kitchen remodel?
It’s the middle of the full-remodel range here. Herndon projects commonly run $60K–$120K: same-layout with semi-custom cabinets at the lower end, layout changes and premium selections at the top. This project sat right in the middle with a full rebuild, no wall moves.
How long was this kitchen out of service?
Construction ran about eight weeks, with the kitchen unusable for most of it. We set clients up with a temporary kitchen plan before demolition — it makes the difference between an annoying two months and a miserable one.
Who handles permits in Herndon?
Kitchen remodels inside the Town of Herndon go through the town’s building department rather than Fairfax County. EA files and manages the permits either way — it’s built into the project timeline.
Thinking About Your Own Kitchen in Herndon?
Start with a free in-home design consultation. You’ll see your kitchen in 3D — with a real price range — before you commit to anything.