Kitchen Remodeling in Delray Beach
A kitchen designed around the cabinetry — not stock boxes dropped into a room. Serving Delray Beach and nearby ZIP codes 33444, 33445, 33446, 33483.
A kitchen remodel in Delray Beach typically runs $15,000–$75,000+. In historic downtown homes we design kitchens that respect the home's age and trim; in waterfront homes we build in salt-aware materials.
A Lake Ida bungalow kitchen and a Tropic Isle waterfront kitchen call for different materials and detailing. We match the remodel to the home rather than a single template.
Delray runs its own building department, so we confirm its permit requirements before any layout change.
What Delray Beach projects involve
- Historic downtown homes where refinishing original woodwork preserves character and value
- Barrier-island and waterfront salt-air exposure that rewards teak and proper sealing
- Delray runs its own building department, with permit rules separate from Boca's
Permits: Cabinet refinishing, refacing, and painting with no plumbing, electrical, or structural change are generally permit-exempt in Boca Raton. Moving walls, relocating plumbing or electrical, or running power to new cabinetry requires a permit. Rules vary by city — Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and West Palm Beach run their own building departments with their own fees.
Woodwork-first kitchens
Most remodelers start with a layout and fill it with catalog cabinets. We start with the cabinetry and millwork, because that is the surface you touch and see most. Custom runs, integrated paneling, and a coffered or trimmed ceiling are what separate a high-end kitchen from a refresh.
What moves the price
The biggest swings are cabinetry (stock vs. custom, and the wood species), countertop material, and whether walls, plumbing, or electrical move. Keeping the existing footprint and refinishing or refacing sound cabinetry is the fastest way to control budget; relocating the sink and range is the fastest way to grow it.
- Custom hardwood cabinetry vs. semi-custom boxes
- Quartzite, quartz, or stone counters and full-height backsplashes
- Layout changes that trigger plumbing, electrical, and a permit
Permits and process
Cosmetic work — cabinetry, counters, finishes — often proceeds without a permit, while moving walls, plumbing, or electrical requires one through Boca Raton Development Services. We tell you which side of that line your project falls on before we start.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, with cabinetry and trim that suit the home's period and proportions, and with attention to Delray's own permitting and any historic considerations.
Most South Florida kitchens run $15,000–$75,000+, or about $100–$300 per square foot. South Florida labor and demand push costs 10–25% above the state average. We scope to your actual kitchen, not a calculator.
Yes — keeping the footprint and refinishing or refacing sound cabinetry, then upgrading counters and finishes, delivers a dramatic change for far less than a gut renovation.