Kitchen Remodeling in Marietta, GA
Our Kitchen Remodeling services
in Marietta, GA
A good kitchen remodel starts before anyone picks up a hammer.
Grand Home Designs helps Marietta homeowners plan kitchen remodels with thoughtful design, 3D visuals, clear scope, practical material guidance, and budget conversations. If your dream kitchen has a better layout, more storage, updated finishes, improved lighting, or simply works better with how your household lives, we help you get there.
We serve homeowners throughout Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and nearby Cobb County communities. Our typical upper-mid kitchen remodels often fall in the $60,000 to $120,000 range, depending on layout changes, cabinetry, surfaces, appliances, lighting, plumbing, electrical work, and overall project complexity.
If you are ready to talk through your kitchen, we would be glad to help you understand what is possible.
3D kitchen design before construction
Clear scope and budget conversations
Cabinet, countertop, lighting, layout, and material planning
English and Spanish consultations available
Serving Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and Cobb County
What Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Marietta, GA?
Kitchen remodeling costs in Marietta vary because every home has a different layout, age, structure, and finish level. A newer kitchen in East Cobb may need a very different scope than an older home near Marietta Square or Whitlock. A project that keeps the same layout is usually different from one that moves plumbing, changes appliance locations, removes a wall, or adds custom cabinet features.
For many Grand Home Designs clients, a full upper-mid kitchen remodel falls in the $60,000 to $120,000 range.
Some projects cost less. Some cost more. The best way to understand cost is to look at the level of change involved.
Cosmetic Kitchen Refresh:
$25,000-$50,000
A cosmetic refresh may make sense when the existing kitchen layout works and the main goal is to update the look of the space.
This type of project may include new countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet, cabinet hardware, decorative lighting, paint, and limited finish updates. It can make a dated kitchen feel much fresher, but it usually does not solve major layout or storage problems.
A cosmetic refresh is not the right category if you want to move plumbing, replace all cabinetry, change appliance locations, remove walls, or redesign the room.
Upper-Mid Kitchen Remodel:
$60,000-$120,000
This is the range where many Grand Home Designs kitchen remodels fit best.
A project in this category may include new cabinetry, better storage, updated countertops, backsplash, appliance coordination, improved lighting, flooring updates, electrical and plumbing coordination, ventilation planning, and 3D design work before construction.
For many Marietta homeowners, this range allows for a meaningful transformation without moving into a fully luxury budget.
Luxury/Highly Customized:
$120,000+
Some kitchen remodels require a larger investment because of extensive layout changes, structural work, premium appliances, custom cabinetry, specialty stone, large-format surfaces, detailed millwork, or a larger kitchen footprint.
This level of remodel may include integrated appliances, a custom range hood, luxury cabinet details, expanded openings, high-end lighting, and more complex trade coordination.
During the design process, we help you understand which investment level matches your goals, your home, and your priorities.
Our Process
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We start with a conversation about your kitchen, your home, your goals, and your budget range.
You can tell us what isn’t working, what you hope to change, and what you have already been considering. We may talk about layout, storage, appliances, finishes, timing, project location, HOA needs, and whether the investment range makes sense for the scope you have in mind.
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Once the project moves forward, the existing kitchen needs to be documented. Measurements, ceiling heights, doors, windows, appliance locations, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, flooring, and visible constraints all matter.
This is also where questions start to surface. Is there enough room for the island you want? Can the refrigerator move? Will the flooring need to continue into nearby rooms? Does the existing ventilation path work?
The more we can learn early on, the smoother the process will be.
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Many homeowners have trouble visualizing a kitchen from a flat drawing. That is completely normal.
3D design helps you see how the cabinet layout, island, appliances, storage, and major design features can work together. It also makes it easier to discuss changes before materials are ordered or construction begins.
This step is especially helpful for island sizing, cabinet proportions, appliance placement, and overall flow.
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After the layout direction is clear, we help organize the major selections. This may include cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet, hardware, lighting, flooring, appliances, paint, and other details.
At the same time, the scope becomes clearer. What is included? What still needs to be selected? What assumptions need to be confirmed? What work may require licensed trade involvement or permits?
A clear scope helps avoid vague expectations.
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Some kitchen remodels are mostly cosmetic. Others involve electrical work, plumbing changes, gas, ventilation, structural review, inspections, or permit requirements. Grand Home Designs only works with licensed trades to ensure the highest quality of work is performed.
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Before construction starts, we review access, schedule expectations, deliveries, dust control, work areas, and communication.
A typical kitchen remodel may include demolition, rough electrical or plumbing, framing adjustments if needed, inspections, drywall, cabinet installation, countertop templating, countertop installation, tile, fixtures, appliance installation, finish work, and a final punch list.
No remodel is completely disruption-free, but good planning makes the disruption easier to manage.
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At the end of the project, we walk through the finished kitchen with you, review details, identify punch-list items if needed, and discuss care for your new materials.
What Marietta & Cobb County Homeowners Should Know Before They Remodel
Kitchen remodeling in Marietta is not one-size-fits-all. A home near Marietta Square may come with older electrical, tighter rooms, and historic character that needs to be preserved. A kitchen in East Cobb may involve HOA rules, larger family layouts, and different storage needs. A home in unincorporated Cobb County may go through a different permitting department than a home inside Marietta city limits.
These details are important because they can affect your design, budget, timeline, materials, and approval process. We talk about them early on in the process so they don’t become expensive surprises later.
City of Marietta vs. Cobb County Permits
One of the first questions to answer is simple: who has jurisdiction over your address? If your home is inside the City of Marietta, permit applications are submitted through the City of Marietta’s online permitting system. If your home is in unincorporated Cobb County, the process goes through Cobb County Community Development and Building & Development.
For homeowners, this usually means cosmetic updates like painting, replacing cabinet fronts, swapping hardware, or updating countertops may not require the same review as a remodel involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, ventilation, or structural changes. Once walls move, fixtures relocate, or trade systems change, permits and inspections are much more likely to be part of the conversation. You don’t need to figure all of this out before calling us. We help confirm the project jurisdiction, identify what may need approval, and coordinate the permit-related steps with the properly licensed construction and trade partners involved in the work.
HOA and ARC Approvals in East Cobb and Marietta Communities
Many Marietta and East Cobb neighborhoods have HOA or architectural review requirements, especially in communities around Indian Hills, Brookstone, the Kennesaw Mountain area, and other established subdivisions. For a true interior-only kitchen remodel, HOA approval may not be required. But it is still worth checking your CC&Rs before work begins. The answer can change if the project affects exterior venting, windows, dumpster placement, deliveries, work hours, parking, noise rules, or anything visible from outside the home.
If an Architectural Review Committee needs to review the project, it is smart to build extra time into the schedule. In many communities, 30 to 60 days is a reasonable planning window, depending on how often the committee meets and how complete the submission needs to be. We help prepare the kind of information HOAs usually ask for, such as drawings, finish notes, product details, exterior venting information, and general project scope. It is much easier to handle that before materials are ordered and construction dates are set.
Older Homes Near Marietta Square, Smyrna, and Vinings
Older homes can make wonderful kitchen remodels, but they deserve a closer look before pricing and construction are finalized.
In homes built before 1990, especially around Marietta Square, Whitlock, Smyrna, and Vinings, we often pay extra attention to electrical capacity, ventilation, framing, floor transitions, and previous renovation work. Sometimes the kitchen has been updated once or twice over the years, but not always in a way that supports a modern appliance package, better lighting, or a more open layout. That doesn’t mean an older home is a problem. It just means the planning needs to be more careful. The goal is to bring these issues into the budget and schedule early. Nobody likes hearing about an electrical upgrade or ventilation change after the cabinets have already been ordered.
Georgia Humidity and Cabinet Selection
Cabinet construction matters in Georgia more than many homeowners realize. North Georgia has long, warm, humid summers, and kitchens naturally create moisture around sinks, dishwashers, cooking areas, and exterior walls, which is one reason material selection should be part of the design conversation.
This is especially important when comparing cabinet box materials. Particleboard can be a budget-friendly option, but it is more vulnerable when moisture gets into the material. Plywood cabinet boxes generally offer better moisture resistance and durability, especially in high-use kitchens or areas near the sink, dishwasher, and plumbing connections. That does not mean every homeowner needs the most expensive cabinet line available. It does mean the cabinet decision should be based on more than door style and color.
What's Included in Our Marietta Kitchen Remodels
Grand Home Designs manages every phase of your kitchen remodeling project in Marietta. Starting with the first design consultation and wrapping up the final City of Marietta or Cobb County inspection.
Here's what a full kitchen remodel typically covers:
Design, 3D Visualization & Material Selections
Before any walls come down, we develop a complete design package — space planning, cabinet elevations, countertop and finish selections, lighting layout, and photorealistic 3D renders of your finished kitchen. You see it, approve it, and request any changes before construction begins. This makes all the difference in ensuring a smooth remodel.
Cabinetry
Semi-custom and fully custom cabinet lines, organizational inserts, and soft-close hardware throughout. We recommend plywood-box construction for all projects because it outperforms particleboard in Georgia's humidity and outlasts cheaper alternatives by years.
Layout Changes &
Open-Concept Conversions
We fully manage removals, load-bearing assessments, beam specifications, and structural permits. Open-concept kitchen conversions are the most requested project type across East Cobb and Kennesaw, where homes from the 1990s and 2000s were built with closed, compartmentalized layouts. We’ll plan every structural change during the design phase.
Countertops & Backsplash
Your choice of quartz, natural stone, porcelain slab, or sintered surfaces. When we install, we always make sure to use proper edge profiles, substrate preparation, and sealants to ensure longevity in your home.
Lighting Plan
A coordinated lighting plan includes modern options like recessed task lighting, under-cabinet strips, pendants, and accent fixtures. We’ll design these alongside the cabinet layout so every placement is intentional. We also include circuit upgrades executed by our licensed electricians.
Plumbing & Electrical
We handle all valve relocations, sink rough-in, dishwasher and garbage disposal connections, circuit additions, GFCI placement, and appliance circuits. Services performed by our licensed trade partners are conducted after permits have been pulled, as required by the City of Marietta or Cobb County.
Permits & Inspections
Our licensed trade partners manage every permit application through the City of Marietta or Cobb County Community Development, depending on your property, and coordinate all required inspections through to final sign-off. You never have to manage this yourself.
Appliance Coordination
We’ll handle all appliance coordination to make sure your new machines are connected to electrical, gas, ranges, hoods, and every other detail. This way, once your kitchen is done, you can enjoy them to the fullest and know with confidence that everything fits, functions, and vents correctly.
Outdoor Kitchen Connections
Indoor to outdoor kitchen connections such as folding glass walls, pass-through windows, patio prep, and exterior grill or sink prep, are one of the fastest-growing requests across Marietta and East Cobb. When your indoor remodel opens up to an outdoor living space, we coordinate both sides. Ask about outdoor kitchen design during your consultation.
Marietta Neighborhoods We Serve
Grand Home Designs serves homeowners throughout Cobb County. Each community has its own character and remodeling considerations. Here's where we work and what we know about each market.
East Cobb
High home values in zip codes 30068, 30062, and 30067. Family-oriented layouts, many HOA communities. Popular goals: open-concept, double islands, butler's pantries.
Vinings
Upscale market adjacent to Sandy Springs. Homeowners here typically want luxury finishes like natural stone, contemporary designs, and premium appliances.
Marietta
Our primary Cobb County market. A mix of historic neighborhoods near the Square and established suburban homes. Older homes are common, and we plan for their unique needs.
Smyrna
Vibrant, growing community near the Smyrna Market Village area. Strong appetite for open-concept redesigns. Mix of traditional layouts and newer builds.
Kennesaw
Rapidly growing market with a mix of ranch homes and newer builds. Many homes 15–25 years old and ready for their first major kitchen update.
Acworth
Established neighborhoods with homeowners investing in their first major renovations. Strong demand for practical family kitchen upgrades: better storage, durable finishes.
Don't see your neighborhood listed? We serve all of Marietta and Cobb County. Get in touch, and we'll confirm coverage for your area.
Powder Springs
Active market in western Cobb County. Practical, family-centered renovations with an eye for lasting quality and resale value.
Mableton
Growing community with homeowners making quality-minded investments in their homes. Accessible entry into custom kitchen remodeling at the $60K+ level.
West Cobb
Expansive area with established neighborhoods and growing demand for kitchen upgrades that match increasingly valuable home stock.
Client Reviews
“Karla and her team has done Kitchen and bathrooms remodeling work for us. It’s a pleasure to work with them. We are very happy with outcome and the quality of work they did for us!!”
— Chandu D.“From start to finish, the team was professional, attentive, and incredibly skilled. The designer, Karla, was an absolute gem—her eye for detail and ability to blend functionality with style completely elevated the space. She listened carefully to our ideas and brought them to life with creative solutions we hadn’t even considered.”
— Allison C.“Karla and her team excel in all aspects of the work they do. Courteous, patient, informative, and honest! Plan on working with them on several more home improvement projects”
— Diana H.
Frequently Asked questions
Everything Marietta and Cobb County homeowners ask us before starting a kitchen remodel, answered directly.
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Kitchen remodel costs in Marietta vary by scope. A cosmetic refresh (countertops, cabinet refacing, backsplash, flooring) runs $25,000–$50,000. An upper-mid custom remodel - new layout, custom cabinetry, premium finishes, full electrical and plumbing updates - typically costs $60,000–$120,000. That's where Grand Home Designs specializes. Full luxury projects with custom cabinetry, double islands, and premium stone exceed $120,000.
One important Marietta-specific note: homes built before 1990 should budget a 15-20% contingency for electrical, structural, or plumbing discoveries behind walls. We build this assessment into the design phase so it's never a surprise. -
Yes - for any work involving plumbing, electrical, structural changes, or HVAC. Cosmetic updates (painting, swapping countertops, replacing cabinet fronts) typically do not require a permit.
Which permit office applies to you depends on where your property is located. Homes inside Marietta city limits apply through the City of Marietta's online portal (SagesGov). Homes in unincorporated areas — including most of East Cobb and Kennesaw - apply through Cobb County Community Development at (770) 528-2060.
Our licensed trade partners manage permit applications and inspection scheduling for you. You don't have to navigate this process yourself. -
From first consultation to final walkthrough, most kitchen remodels in Marietta take 3–5 months total.
Design and planning: 4–8 weeks (space planning, 3D design, material selections, scope approval)
Pre-construction: 2–4 weeks (permitting, material ordering — custom cabinet lead times run 8–12 weeks)
Active construction: 10–16 weeks depending on scope
If your community requires HOA architectural review, add 30–60 days to your project start date. We check for this early and factor it into your timeline from day one. -
Grand Home Designs is a design and project management firm. All structural, electrical, and plumbing work is performed by our licensed and insured trade partners. We coordinate the full project — including permit applications, inspections, and contractor scheduling — so you have one point of contact from design through final walkthrough.
This model means you get a dedicated designer managing your project from start to finish, with licensed professionals executing every technical phase. -
Yes. Karla and the team are comfortable conducting consultations, reviewing plans, and communicating throughout the project in Spanish. Se habla español.
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Yes. Grand Home Designs serves all of Cobb County, including East Cobb, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Vinings, Acworth, Mableton, Powder Springs, and West Cobb, in addition to Marietta. We also serve neighboring markets in North Atlanta — Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, and Cumming.
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Yes — and we recommend planning for it specifically. Pre-1990 homes in Marietta and Smyrna frequently require electrical panel upgrades, improved range hood ventilation, and load-bearing wall assessment during a kitchen remodel. These aren't obstacles; they're knowable costs — if you plan for them early.
We include an early-stage assessment of your home's systems as part of our design process. Required updates are in your budget and schedule before construction begins, not discovered mid-project. -
Both. If your cabinet boxes are structurally sound and your layout works well, refacing with new doors, drawers, and hardware can achieve a significant transformation at a lower cost. We'll advise based on your specific situation - layout goals, box condition, and budget - and won't recommend full replacement if refacing makes more sense for you.
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