Case Study
Kitchen Remodel on Killybegs Road, Alameda
Jamie S., Killybegs Road, Alameda
A full kitchen remodel that opened the kitchen to the living room — white shaker cabinets, quartz counters and a custom wine rack.
Client
Jamie S.
Location
Killybegs Road, Alameda
Project
Full Kitchen Remodel
Completed
October 2026
Investment
$50,000–$55,000
The Brief
This was a full kitchen remodel. The wall between the kitchen and the living room came out, opening the kitchen to the living space (open concept). Planning and permits were handled as part of the project (City of Alameda).
The start waited on the HOA's plan approval; once approved, the work went ahead and the kitchen was photographed finished on October 9, 2026.
What We Did
- Removed the wall between the kitchen and the living room, opening the kitchen to the living space.
- Installed 13 white shaker wood cabinets with soft-close doors, plus 2 more cabinets in the peninsula, supplied by Alice Cabinetry.
- Installed quartz countertops (58 sq ft) with eased edges and an undermount sink.
- Installed a new backsplash (34 sq ft).
- Replaced the tile floor with new tile.
- Upgraded the garage subpanel and added 6 recessed can lights, under-cabinet lighting on a dimmer, and 2 pendant lights over the peninsula.
- Built in a custom wine rack and shelving.
- Installed a built-in single oven and a dishwasher.
- Completed a Level 5 drywall finish and full paint.
- Handled planning and permits as part of the project (City of Alameda).
How It Came Together
Plan & Permits
Planning and permits were handled as part of the project, and the start waited on the HOA's plan approval.
Open the Space
The wall between the kitchen and the living room came out, opening the kitchen to the living space.
Cabinets & Counters
White shaker cabinets, quartz counters with eased edges, and an undermount sink went in, along with the new backsplash.
Finishes & Lighting
New tile flooring, a Level 5 drywall finish, full paint, and new lighting — including recessed cans, under-cabinet lighting on a dimmer, and pendant lights over the peninsula — completed the remodel.
The Finished Kitchen
Frequently Asked Questions
What did this remodel include?
A full kitchen remodel: the wall between the kitchen and living room came out, 13 white shaker wood cabinets with soft-close doors plus 2 more in the peninsula, quartz countertops, a new backsplash, new tile flooring, electrical upgrades and new lighting, a custom wine rack and shelving, a built-in single oven and dishwasher, a Level 5 drywall finish, and full paint.
What was the investment?
The investment is shown as a range: $50,000–$55,000.
When was it completed?
Completed October 2026. The kitchen was photographed finished on October 9, 2026.
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