Kitchen remodel
Planning a kitchen remodel in Los Angeles around German cabinetry
A kitchen remodel goes smoothly when the cabinetry is decided early. We design and supply your Nolte kitchen and work alongside your contractor or architect, so measurements, utilities and delivery all line up.
Nolte Küchen design
01Our role
Where NOVAHAUS fits into your kitchen remodeling
If you are planning a kitchen remodel in the Los Angeles area, it helps to know who does what. A remodel has two halves: the building work — demolition, plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, permits — done by a licensed contractor; and the kitchen itself — design, cabinetry, fittings and lighting. NOVAHAUS takes care of the second half: your German kitchen, from frameless cabinets to the kitchen island.
We are kitchen designers and California’s Nolte dealer. We plan your kitchen in 3D, specify every unit from the Nolte range, order it from Germany and can coordinate delivery and installation with your contractor. If you do not yet have a contractor or architect, tell us about your project and we will talk about what to look for. Homeowners from across the region are welcome at our Glendale showroom; see our service areas.
02Phases
The phases of a German kitchen remodel
- 01
Brief and budget
Agree what must change — layout, storage, appliances, light — and set a realistic budget range with a contingency.
- 02
Design and selections
We plan the kitchen in 3D and help you choose fronts, worktop, handles, lighting and appliances.
- 03
Site measure and utilities
Final dimensions, plus positions of water, drains, gas, power and ventilation agreed with your contractor.
- 04
Order and lead time
The approved plan is ordered from Nolte in Germany; we confirm the lead time at order, and your contractor completes demolition, rough-in, walls and flooring while the kitchen is built and shipped.
- 05
Delivery and installation
Cabinets are delivered to site as planned; installation is coordinated with your contractor, followed by stone templating and appliance hook-up.
03Budget drivers
What moves the cost of a kitchen remodel
Cabinetry is one line in a remodel budget. These are the decisions that move the total most — roughly in order.
Moving utilities
Relocating a sink, range or gas line costs far more than keeping them; walls and permits follow.
Size of the kitchen
Linear feet of cabinets and the number of tall units drive cabinet cost more than any finish.
Front price group
Nolte fronts run from PG1 decors to PG9 slate veneer; the carcass system stays the same.
Worktop and backsplash
Laminate, quartz, quartzite or marble — plus edge details, waterfalls and full-height cladding.
Appliances
Panel-ready refrigerators, column ovens and induction cooktops vary widely in price.
Lighting and interiors
Integrated LED, lit drawers, pull-out larders and organizers add comfort and cost.
04Typical ranges
What a remodel budget looks like
Typical market ranges, which vary by specification and site conditions: a high-end Los Angeles kitchen remodel runs about $120,000 to $250,000 or more including construction. Within that, the cabinetry is priced by its length in linear feet, the front price group, interior fittings and lighting.
These figures are a planning aid, not a quote. Your contractor prices the building work; we quote the kitchen after a consultation. Our guide to kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles explains each budget line, and the configurator gives a quick ballpark for the cabinetry.
05Working together
Coordinating with your contractor or architect
German cabinets are precise, and they reward a precise site. We send your contractor the cabinet plan with appliance cut-outs, plumbing and electrical positions, plinth heights and filler widths before rough-in, so walls are straight, floors are level and outlets land where the plan expects them.
Architects and designers receive drawings and specifications they can integrate into their set, and we join coordination calls as the project needs. See our design process and trade program.
06Inspiration
Remodel ideas from the Nolte range
Who does the building work?
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Will European cabinets work with US appliances?
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Los Angeles?
Can you work from my architect’s drawings?
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Consultation
Plan your project with a NOVAHAUS designer
Bring a floor plan, a photo or simply an idea. We will walk the showroom with you, talk through layout, materials and budget, and map out the next steps.