Project case study · Towson, MD
Open-Concept Kitchen Remodel in Towson, MD
A boxed-in Towson kitchen with dated walls and poor flow, opened up to the dining and living areas and rebuilt around a large granite island with seating, maple shaker cabinets and a white subway tile backsplash.
- Wall removed to open the kitchen
- About 3 weeks of on-site work
- One crew for drywall, plumbing, electrical and tile
- Island seating for everyday gathering
This Towson project by the numbers
- 1 wall removed to open the kitchen to the living areas
- ~3 weeks of on-site work, with cabinets ordered ahead
- 1 crew for demo, drywall, plumbing, electrical and tile
- 1 year labor warranty on the work
The challenge
A Kitchen Walled Off From the House
This Towson family’s kitchen was outdated and closed off. Whoever was cooking was cut off from everyone else, and the walls kept daylight from reaching the work space. The homeowners wanted a kitchen that worked for entertaining, cooking and everyday life.
Their wish list: an open layout, more natural light, modern cabinets and counters, better flow to the dining and living areas, and an island with seating where the family could gather.
- A closed-off kitchen cut off from the dining and living rooms
- Dated walls that blocked light and sightlines
- Tight work space and no place for family to sit while someone cooked
- Old cabinets and counters with little usable storage
How we built it
From Wall Removal to Walkthrough
Our licensed team handled every trade: demolition, drywall, plumbing, electrical, tile and finish carpentry. Because cabinets were ordered before demo, the on-site work took about three weeks.
- Before demo
Design & ordering
We measured, planned the open layout and island with the homeowners, and ordered the cabinets ahead so the kitchen wasn’t torn out while we waited on materials.
- Week 1
Wall removal & rough-in
We took out the wall between the kitchen and the living areas, then ran the plumbing for the island sink and new wiring for recessed lights and the pendant.
- Week 2
Drywall, cabinets & tile
New drywall and recessed lighting went in, followed by the shaker cabinets, the hex tile floor in the cooking zone and the island base.
- Week 3
Counters & finish
Granite counters with a seating overhang, white subway backsplash, undermount sink, floating shelves, appliances and a final walkthrough.
The result
A Bright Kitchen That Flows Into the Home
The new kitchen opens straight into the living and dining areas. Warm wood floors, natural stone and open sightlines tie it together, and the island has become the spot where the family gathers every day.
Materials and finishes
- Cabinetry Maple-toned shaker cabinets for a warm, clean look
- Countertops Granite with natural veining and an overhang for seating
- Island Custom island with an undermount sink and pull-down faucet
- Backsplash Classic white subway tile with clean grout lines
- Flooring Hex tile in the cooking zone, hardwood through the dining area
- Lighting Recessed lights across the ceiling plus a pendant over the island
Homeowner feedback
What the Homeowners Said
“We love our new kitchen! The island is where we gather every day, and the whole house feels more open. Everything was done professionally and efficiently. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a kitchen remodel in Towson, MD!”
Planning your own?
What an Open-Concept Kitchen Costs in Towson
In the Baltimore area, a cosmetic kitchen refresh usually runs $15,000–$30,000, a mid-range remodel with new cabinets and counters $35,000–$65,000, and an open-concept remodel with wall removal $75,000–$120,000 or more.
What moves the price on a project like this: whether the wall is load-bearing (and needs a beam), moving plumbing to an island, adding lighting circuits, the cabinet line and the countertop material. Every estimate we give is written and itemized, with 0% APR financing for qualified homeowners and up to $2,000 off a full kitchen remodel.
Removing walls and adding circuits in Towson goes through Baltimore County permitting; we pull the permits and schedule the inspections for you.
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areas we serve
Kitchen Remodeling Across Maryland
Besides Towson, we remodel kitchens in these Maryland communities:
Baltimore County
- Catonsville, MD
- Essex, MD
- Glyndon, MD
- Gwynn Oak, MD
- Hampton, MD
- Lutherville, MD
- McDonogh, MD
- Middle River, MD
- Owings Mills, MD
- Reisterstown, MD
- Timonium, MD
- White Marsh, MD
Carroll County
Howard County
Harford County
Anne Arundel County
Montgomery County