Luxury Kitchen Renovation
Custom millwork, premium appliance packages, stone counters, integrated lighting and audio, and architectural-grade finish work — built to the standard expected in Bergen County's most demanding homes.
Premium Kitchens Built to a Higher Standard
A luxury kitchen is not just expensive cabinets. It's tighter tolerances, custom millwork that hides appliances, stone selected slab-by-slab, lighting layered at multiple levels, audio and smart-home control integrated quietly, and finish carpentry that matches the rest of the home. We coordinate the trades and selections so the kitchen reads as a complete architectural composition.
- Custom millwork and integrated paneled appliances
- Premium appliance packages (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Gaggenau)
- Stone selected slab-by-slab with bookmatching
- Layered lighting design (recessed, accent, decorative)
- Integrated smart-home and whole-home audio
- Architectural finish carpentry, casework, and trim
Serving Bergen County homeowners across Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, Hackensack, Closter, Fair Lawn, and Bergenfield — plus every town in between.
Part of our Kitchen Renovation service family · See: Custom Cabinets.
Luxury Kitchen Guides
Decisions that determine whether the project lasts and feels right.
Full Custom Cabinetry
Built-in-place or shop-built custom cabinetry with hand-applied finishes, inset doors, integrated appliance panels, and bespoke storage solutions.
- Material selection drives daily experience more than any other choice. Spec sheets, manufacturer terms, and lead times reviewed before order.
- Stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom each carry distinct cost, lead time, and finish range.
- Local Bergen County stocking partners shortcut lead times on common selections; specialty orders ship 4–10 weeks.
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Premium Stone & Surfaces
Bookmatched marble or quartzite slabs, mitered waterfall edges, integrated drainboards, and large-format porcelain feature walls.
- Discharge points routed safely away from foundation per town stormwater code (daylight, dry well, recharge bed, or storm sewer where permitted).
- Catch basins, channel drains, and downspout extensions sized to expected flow rates.
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Pro-Grade Appliances
Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele, La Cornue. Integrated columns, dual ranges, espresso machines, wine refrigeration, and steam ovens. Each has install spec requirements.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Plumbing & Fixtures
Pot fillers, instant hot, filtered water, multiple sinks, prep bar with second dishwasher, and licensed plumbing coordination.
- Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and gas changes coordinated with licensed trade professionals where required.
- Permit-pulled trade work scheduled around inspection windows; rough-in and final inspections sequenced with rebuild milestones.
- Existing system upgrades (panel capacity, supply line size, vent stack routing) verified against new load before finalizing scope.
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Architectural Lighting
Recessed wall-wash, integrated cove, dimmable layered scenes, and Lutron control. Coordinated with licensed electrical trades.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Cost & Timeline Guide
Luxury kitchen renovations run $150,000–$400,000+ in 2026. Lead 14–24 weeks including custom cabinetry and appliance lead times.
- Scope tiers, material grade, and labor splits drive total. Mid-range projects typically run 60–70% of high-end equivalents on the same footprint.
- Hidden costs to plan for: permit fees, dumpster, dust protection, and any required structural or trade work uncovered during demo.
- Bergen County projects budget 1–3% for permits and 5–10% contingency on most renovation scopes.
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Your Luxury Kitchen Process
Consultation
We walk the home, discuss design intent, appliance preferences, lifestyle requirements, and how the kitchen relates to the rest of the architectural language.
Scope & materials
We finalize selections with the design team, structural and mechanical plans, custom millwork specs, stone selections, appliance package, lighting plan, and integrated systems.
Build
Crew executes the build with senior trades, regular client check-ins, mock-ups for critical details, and quality-control reviews at each phase.
Final walkthrough
Pre-final walkthrough with selections check, final walkthrough, warranty documentation, and ongoing support relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
For 2026, luxury kitchen renovations start around $150,000 and run $250,000-$500,000+ for full custom millwork, premium appliances, and architectural-grade finishes. Ultra-premium kitchens with rare stone, full integration, and architect-led design run $500,000-$1M+. Pricing and timelines are planning ranges.
For most luxury kitchen scopes, yes. Architects and kitchen designers handle composition, sightlines, and how the kitchen relates to the rest of the home. We coordinate construction with your design team or recommend designers we work with regularly.
Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Gaggenau, Thermador, Monogram, Bosch Benchmark, La Cornue, and similar premium lines. We coordinate with appliance dealers, manage delivery, and integrate paneled appliances with custom millwork. Plumbing and electrical work performed or coordinated using licensed professionals where required.
Most luxury kitchens run 16-26 weeks including custom cabinet lead times, stone fabrication, appliance lead times, and finish work. Architect-led projects with detailed shop drawings and mock-ups can extend that range.
Yes. Bergen Restoration is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (NJHIC# 13VH08865500) with commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Documentation is available on request, and homeowners should verify credentials before hiring any contractor.
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Commercial general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Documentation available on request.
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