Pasadena
Kitchen design for Pasadena remodels, with respect for the house
Kitchen remodeling in Pasadena usually means working inside a house with real character. We design Nolte kitchens that suit Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival homes and grand estates, so the new kitchen feels like it belongs.
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01Pasadena homes
Kitchen remodeling in Pasadena’s Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes
Pasadena is one of the great Arts and Crafts cities in America. The Gamble House by Greene and Greene still sets the tone, and neighborhoods such as Bungalow Heaven preserve streets of Craftsman bungalows with deep eaves, built-in cabinetry and dark wood. Madison Heights, San Rafael and the streets above the Arroyo Seco add Spanish Colonial Revival and Mediterranean homes with arches, tile and thick plaster walls.
Many of these houses were built with small service kitchens at the back. A Pasadena kitchen remodel often has to deliver modern cooking and storage while keeping the proportions, woodwork and windows that make the house special.
02Two approaches
Blend in, or stand apart with intent
One approach echoes the house: frame fronts in Nolte’s matte lacquer concept, in colors such as Olive, Sepia brown or Caramel that sit with stained oak trim, or real oak veneer that relates to Craftsman woodwork. The other approach is a calm, handleless kitchen that reads as a clearly new layer, set against arches and original windows.
Both can work beautifully; what matters is consistency. In 3D we test both directions against your actual rooms. Compare the looks on our transitional kitchens and wood kitchens pages.
03Practical points
What we plan for in older Pasadena houses
Uneven walls and floors
Fillers, adjustable feet and scribed panels absorb the irregularities of a century-old house.
Windows that stay
Wall units and tall units are planned around original windows rather than over them.
Hidden modern storage
Pull-out larders and deep drawers replace the old pantry without changing its footprint.
Historic districts
If your home is in a landmark district, check exterior changes, such as new windows, with the City early.
04Getting here
From Pasadena to our Glendale showroom
Pasadena is about 9 miles from our showroom, roughly 15 to 25 minutes west on the 134 outside rush hour; travel times are approximate. Bring a photo of your original trim or a piece of tile, and we will compare fronts and stone against it.
Book a design consultation, plan your showroom visit, or see wardrobes and walk-in closets on our closets page. You can also sketch a first layout in the 3D configurator before you come.
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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.