Small Kitchen Remodeling
Tight-footprint kitchen redesigns — vertical storage, smart layout swaps, scaled appliances, and finish upgrades that make a small Bergen County kitchen function like a much larger one without moving walls.
Small Kitchens Done Right
Older Bergen County homes, condos, and city-style apartments often have small kitchens that feel cramped because of layout, not square footage. We use vertical storage, full-height cabinets, scaled appliances (24" dishwashers, 24-30" ranges), drawer-based base cabinets, and pantry walls to make small kitchens function. Sometimes layout shifts add usable space without a wall change at all.
- Full-height cabinets and vertical storage
- Drawer-based base cabinets (more usable than doors)
- Scaled appliances for tight footprints
- Pantry walls and tall storage solutions
- Layout swaps within existing footprint
- Light, reflective finishes that expand the space visually
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.
Your Your Small Kitchen Journey
Consultation
We walk the existing kitchen, identify what is and is not working, measure tight tolerances, and discuss whether a layout swap or full remodel is the right move.
Scope & materials
We finalize cabinet layout (often drawer-based), appliance selections in scaled sizes, storage plan, finishes, and a written scope.
Build
Crew executes demolition, install, and finish work with minimal disruption to adjacent rooms.
Final walkthrough
Final walkthrough, drawer and storage walkthrough with the household, punch-list closeout.
Frequently Asked Questions
For 2026, small kitchen remodels (under 100 sq ft) run $25,000-$60,000 for mid-range scope. Premium small-kitchen remodels run $55,000-$110,000+. Pricing and timelines are planning ranges.
Often yes. Full-height cabinets, drawer-based bases, scaled appliances, lighter finishes, under-cabinet lighting, and re-positioning the work triangle can make a small kitchen feel much larger without moving a wall.
Same rules as larger kitchens: new electrical circuits, plumbing modifications, and gas line work require permits in Bergen County. Cosmetic refresh (paint, hardware, counters in same location) often does not.
Most small kitchen remodels take 5-9 weeks from demo to walkthrough, depending on cabinet lead times.
Bergen Restoration is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (NJHIC# 13VH08865500) with commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage; documentation available on request.
Get Your Estimate
Reach us by phone or email and tell us about your small kitchen remodel project. We will follow up with the next best step for your home.
Let's Talk About Your Project
Tell us what you have in mind — we'll follow up with a plan.