Kitchen Remodeling in Nottingham, MD
Census estimates for Nottingham's 21236 ZIP area put 30.8% of homes in townhouses and about 27% in apartment or condo buildings, so many kitchens here are narrow galleys or compact L-shapes where every cabinet run is spoken for. Solomon Construction & Remodeling plans the layout, installs new cabinets, counters, backsplash and lighting, and runs new flooring through the first floor.
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What the job includes
- Townhouse kitchen remodels that make the most of a narrow footprint
- Condo kitchens scheduled around association rules and shared plumbing
- New cabinets, countertops, backsplash and under-cabinet lighting
- LVP or tile flooring run continuously from the kitchen into living areas
- Appliance moves and new circuits, with plumbing and electrical permits filed by County-licensed trades
What makes a Nottingham kitchen remodel different?
Space is the difference. With well over half of local homes attached or in multi-unit buildings, a large share of Nottingham kitchens are narrow galleys or compact L-shapes that share a wall with a neighbor. Remodeling them is a puzzle of inches. Cabinet widths, appliance depths and door swings all have to work together.
Age matters too. Census estimates put about two-thirds of local homes between 1970 and 1999, which makes their kitchens 25 to 55 years old. Even where the layout still works, the cabinet boxes, hinges and counters often don’t.
Getting more out of a narrow kitchen
A narrow kitchen rewards a handful of specific moves:
- Go to the ceiling. Taller uppers add a full shelf of storage without taking floor space.
- Use drawers instead of doors. Deep base drawers hold pots better than shelves behind doors.
- Right-size the appliances. A counter-depth refrigerator keeps a galley walkway clear.
- Light the counters. Under-cabinet lighting makes a long, narrow counter usable at night.
- Keep it bright. White or light gray shaker doors with a white subway backsplash keep a small room from feeling closed in.
We’ve built galley kitchens with white shaker cabinets and stainless appliances, and small white kitchens with subway tile and dark LVP, using exactly these ideas.
Which decade your kitchen is from
The right scope depends partly on the house’s age. A 1970s kitchen, about a quarter of local homes, is usually due for a full tear-out, including the subfloor under the sink and dishwasher. A 1990s kitchen may have cabinets worth keeping, in which case new counters, a backsplash and lighting can be enough. We open a cabinet door or two at the estimate and check the boxes, the hinges and the sink base before recommending either path.
Condo kitchens in the 21236 area
Condo kitchens add a layer of planning. Associations often set work hours, require notice for water shutoffs and limit changes to shared plumbing or walls. Before we quote a schedule, we read the rules and confirm where the shutoffs are. Plumbing, gas and electrical work still need County permits filed by County-licensed trades.
Flooring that carries through the first floor
Where the kitchen opens to the dining and living area, the new floor shouldn’t stop at the edge of the cabinets. We usually recommend running LVP continuously across the whole space after leveling the subfloor. That avoids transition strips and makes a compact first floor read as one room. Our flooring installation page covers that work in more detail.
Nottingham kitchen permits
Baltimore County permits follow the scope. Structural changes and new kitchens need a building permit, and any wiring, plumbing or gas work needs a trade permit. A cabinet and counter replacement with nothing else isn’t clearly addressed, so confirm for your address. The licensed trades file their own permits before their work begins.
Also in Nottingham: bathroom remodeling in Nottingham and Nottingham decks. Our main kitchen remodeling page has more on cabinets, counters and backsplash.
Permits in Baltimore County
Baltimore County ties kitchen permits to scope. Alterations, structural changes and newly created kitchens need a building permit, and electrical, plumbing and gas work needs trade permits from County-licensed contractors. A cabinet-and-countertop swap without structural change isn't clearly covered in the County's published rules, so confirm for your address.
Source: official Baltimore County information. Rules change; confirm requirements for your address.
More about our kitchen remodeling work, and everything else we do in Nottingham.
Our recent kitchen work
What clients say
“work done at the house was to replaced a flat roof., and inside ceiling in bedroom was replaced because of damage from the rain. New cabinets were installed in the Kitchen . New flooring was put in through out the first floor .All rooms Were painted including outside railing. Every thing was done in an orderly fashion. Clean up was done a soon as an area was painted. The roof work was done quickly and any trash was cleaned from the yard.”
“I’ve had my kitchen remodeled with Solomon construction & remodeling a few weeks ago. Couldn’t be happier with results. [The owner] was great throughout the process. Professional, site job was always clean and great communication amazing overall highly recommend recommended!”
“Highly recommend this company. They do excellent work and are very knowledgeable when it comes to decks, kitchens, and bathroom renovations. Everything is handled professionally, the workmanship is clean, and they pay attention to the details that make a big difference in the finished project. If you’re looking for a reliable general contractor for a deck, kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or other home improvement project, they’re definitely worth calling.”
Recent kitchen projects
First-Floor Gut Renovation
A first floor stripped to the stair framing and rebuilt with a finished staircase, LVP floors, painted walls and a compact kitchen.
Gray Shaker Kitchen
An L-shaped kitchen with light gray shaker cabinets, white quartz counters, a subway tile backsplash and stainless appliances.
Small White Kitchen for a Rental
A small rental kitchen redone with dark LVP, white shaker cabinets, a granite-look counter and a white subway tile backsplash.
Kitchen Remodeling in Nottingham: FAQ
How do you fit more storage into a townhouse kitchen?
Mostly by using height and corners. Cabinets that run to the ceiling, a pantry cabinet at the end of a run, deep drawers in place of base doors and corner pull-outs all add space without adding floor area. We sketch the options against your measurements at the estimate.
Can my condo kitchen be remodeled?
Usually, within the association's rules. Nottingham condo associations often restrict work hours, require notice before water shutoffs and limit changes to shared plumbing or walls. We review the rules before quoting a schedule, and we design around the existing plumbing stack unless the building allows it to move.
Should the new kitchen floor continue into the living room?
Where a Nottingham kitchen opens to the living or dining area, a continuous floor usually looks better and avoids a transition strip at the cabinet line. We level the subfloor first and run LVP or tile across the whole space, which makes a compact townhouse first floor read as one room.
Do I need a permit for a Nottingham kitchen remodel?
You need trade permits for any electrical, plumbing or gas work, and a building permit for structural changes or a new kitchen. A plain cabinet and counter swap isn't clearly addressed, so call Baltimore County at 410-887-3953 to confirm for your address.
Tell us what you need done.
Estimates are free. Text a few photos to the number below and we can usually tell you what the job involves before we even come out.
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