You don’t need Kettering kitchen remodeling contractors to tell you something’s wrong. You live it every day.
You’re not asking for anything over the top. You want a kitchen that fits your life, functions effortlessly, and doesn’t frustrate you the moment you step inside.
Want beautiful, functional kitchens, not just “new stuff”Care about design, layout and smart storageDon’t have time to manage five different Kettering remodeling contractors and showroomsWant honest guidance about what’s worth doing and what isn’t
Semi-custom and custom kitchen cabinets from our Kettering showroomTall pantries, drawer banks, and smart storage solutionsPull-out trash, spice pull-outs, tray dividers, roll-outs, organizers Finished end panels, crown molding, and trim that make it feel built-in Matching cabinets for wet bars, buffets, or built-ins if needed 
Quartz & Granite countertops for perimeter and islandKitchen backsplash tile that actually ties the room togetherFlooring (tile or LVP) selected to survive real life Sinks, faucets, cabinet hardware, and lighting that match the design Paint colors and little details that make the space feel finished 
Demolition and haul-awayFraming, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC coordinationCabinet installation and trim detail workCountertop templating and installationBacksplash and flooring installationFinal punch list and walkthroughYou’re letting people tear apart the heart of your home. You deserve a process that respects that.
We review your existing kitchen layout, discuss goals, and evaluate cabinet options.
Our kitchen layout planning process focuses on workflow efficiency, storage solutions, and appliance spacing.
Cabinets, countertops, backsplash, hardware, and lighting selections are aligned for a cohesive design.
We provide structured budget guidance before construction begins.
Once the design is finalized, we coordinate installation and structured kitchen remodeling.
We don’t start swinging hammers and hope the design catches up. As professional kitchen remodelers in Kettering OH, we make every kitchen go through a design and planning phase so you know what you’re getting and why.
Instead of bouncing between five different stores, you can see:
All together in our Kettering showroom. That’s how you get a kitchen that looks intentional, not pieced together.
If you’re just shopping for the lowest number, we’re not your people. We’re top-notch Kettering remodeling contractors focused on well-planned, higher-quality projects that make sense for kitchens in Kettering, Kettering, Oakwood, Centerville, Beavercreek and nearby neighborhoods.
Because we also think like real estate investors, we’ll tell you if a specific upgrade makes sense or if you’re about to overspend for your Kettering kitchen remodel. We want your kitchen to feel amazing and make sense on paper.
We don’t start swinging hammers and hope the design catches up. As professional kitchen remodelers in Kettering OH, we make every kitchen go through a design and planning phase so you know what you’re getting and why.
Instead of bouncing between five different stores, you can see:
All together in our Kettering showroom. That’s how you get a kitchen that looks intentional, not pieced together.
If you’re just shopping for the lowest number, we’re not your people. We’re top-notch Kettering remodeling contractors focused on well-planned, higher-quality projects that make sense for kitchens in Kettering, Kettering, Oakwood, Centerville, Beavercreek and nearby neighborhoods.
Because we also think like real estate investors, we’ll tell you if a specific upgrade makes sense or if you’re about to overspend for your Kettering kitchen remodel. We want your kitchen to feel amazing and make sense on paper.
We strip everything back and rebuild your kitchen with a new layout, all new finishes, and a design that matches how you live now; not how the house was built 30 years ago.
We remove or modify walls, rework appliance locations, adjust window/door openings, and create a more open feel between kitchen, dining, and living spaces.
If your layout works but your cabinets and counters are tired, we can replace cabinets, countertops, and backsplash for a major visual upgrade without moving every wall.
In some kitchens, targeted updates like new counters, backsplash, hardware, and paint can make a big difference. We’ll be honest if a lighter touch in Kettering kitchen remodel will get you where you want to go.
Most Kettering kitchens we work in were laid out in the postwar era — 1945 through the late 1960s — when kitchens were closed off, compact (8×10 was a common build), and meant to be invisible from the dining room. Almost every Kettering kitchen project we touch starts with one decision: open or stay closed?
Our Smithville Road showroom is ten minutes from most Kettering homes — see cabinets, hardware, and counters in real lighting before you commit.
A recent Kettering kitchen: The Marlowe Kitchen — a closed-off 1958 galley reworked into an open kitchen-dining-living flow with custom inset cabinetry, a quartz waterfall island, and original hardwood patched in to match.
Take the next step
Our NARI-certified team will measure your space, listen to your goals, and send a transparent line-item proposal within 5 business days. No pressure, no surprises — just a clear plan for the kitchen you've been picturing.
A full Kettering kitchen remodel is a big decision. For some homeowners, it’s the smartest move they ever make. For others, it would be throwing good money at the wrong house.
That’s why we offer our “Stay, Sell, or Switch” Strategy Session.
We’ll help you look at:
Whether it makes more sense to:
Instead of guessing, you’ll get a clear recommendation based on real remodel numbers, design options, and local market sense.
Learn About the Stay, Sell, or Switch Session
Learn About the Stay, Sell, or Switch Session
Kettering is home — our showroom on S Smithville Rd is at the center of it. We’ve remodeled kitchens in Forrer Heights, Beverly Gardens, Indian Riffle, Schantz Park, Patterson Park, Stroop, the Dorothy Lane corridor, and the Lincoln Park area.
Kettering’s housing stock skews mid-century — most of the homes we work on were built between 1950 and 1975, with a smaller cluster of 1980s and ’90s additions on the south end near Springboro Pike. The original Kettering kitchen is small, walled off, and lined with painted Youngstown steel cabinets that have outlived three generations of appliances. About 60% of our Kettering work is a full gut: cabinets out, walls opened to the dining room, soffits dropped, and a real island added with seating. We salvage what we can — vintage hardware, sometimes the original ceramic farmhouse sinks — but the steel boxes always go. The newer 1990s builds in the Beavertown area and along Far Hills Ave have a different ask: they came with builder-grade oak Shenandoah cabinets that homeowners are tired of, plus laminate counters and a peninsula that doesn’t quite work. We rebuild those into modern shaker-front layouts with quartz tops and a proper island. Our showroom location — five minutes from most Kettering jobs — means we’re on-site quickly, and homeowners can stop in mid-project to look at finishes in person. Demo through final inspection runs 4-6 weeks for standard work. Every estimate is fixed-price in writing before demolition begins, and we’re licensed, bonded, and insured in Ohio.
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Our cabinet-and-finish showroom is right here in Kettering on S Smithville Rd, so this is the market we know best. Kettering is largely 1950s–70s postwar housing with a strong mid-century-modern streak, and its kitchens reflect that era: compact, galley-style, and often walled off from the rest of the house.
Because you’re local to our S Smithville Rd showroom, you can see, touch, and choose every cabinet door, counter, and hardware finish in person in a single visit — no guessing from screenshots.
The design decisions that come up in nearly every Kettering kitchen remodel we work on.
Quartz is the dominant choice for Kettering kitchen remodels. Most Kettering clients land on a 2cm or 3cm slab in a warm white-with-grey-veining or a soft cream. We also fabricate quartzite for clients with bigger budgets.
The two strongest looks in Kettering kitchens are painted shaker (warm white, soft cream, sage green, or deep navy) and rift-cut white oak. Lead times: 8-12 weeks for custom paint, 10-14 weeks for rift-cut.
Most Kettering kitchens want an island with seating and prep space. Minimum aisle clearance is 42 inches. Common Kettering island sizes: 4'×7', 4'×8', and 4'×10'.
Many Kettering kitchen projects convert an adjacent closet, mudroom, or under-stair storage into a 30-50 sq ft walk-in pantry. Butler's-pantry conversions go further — a 6'-8' linear cabinet run between kitchen and dining room.
Roughly two-thirds of Kettering kitchen remodels include wall removal to open the kitchen to the family room. We engage a structural engineer up front when the wall is load-bearing. Plan an extra 1-2 weeks.
A working kitchen needs three layers: ambient (recessed cans on a dimmer), task (undercabinet LED), and accent (pendants over the island, 30-36 inches above counter). All on dimmers.
From the Journal
Pricing data, design playbooks, and project case studies from RA Cooks Renovations.
Installation Services
Same in-house crew, same warranty, all designed and built in our showroom.
Bathroom floors, walk-in shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, mudrooms, fireplace surrounds, and feature accents.
View →Solid and engineered hardwood — installed, sanded, stained, and finished. Refresh existing or start new across the Miami Valley.
View →Waterproof, scratch-resistant LVP installed throughout your home. The look of hardwood without the maintenance — installed level and clean.
View →Durable, budget-friendly hard-surface flooring with the look of wood and modern wear layers that hold up to kids and pets.
View →Subway, mosaic, slab — installed clean to the cabinets and outlets with no caulk-ledge gaps.
View →Reclaim space and add accessibility — full Wedi waterproofing, custom niches, and bench seating for safe daily use.
View →Pre-hung swing, barn, pocket, French — sized, plumbed, and finished to match your trim package throughout the house.
View →From the Journal
Pricing data, design playbooks, and project case studies from RA Cooks Renovations.
Take the next step
Our NARI-certified team will measure your space, listen to your goals, and send a transparent line-item proposal within 5 business days. No pressure, no surprises — just a clear plan for the project you’ve been picturing.
Free Kitchen Remodeling Guide
A planning playbook covering layout, cabinet selection, countertops, appliances, and the budget tiers we see on Miami Valley kitchen projects.
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Our showroom is in Kettering, so we know the neighborhoods, the older brick homes, and the permit office staff by name. Most of our installers live within 10 minutes.
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