Kitchen Remodeling That Earns Its Keep.
Custom cabinetry, stone surfaces, and lighting that turns the busiest room in the house into the one you never want to leave — built to survive real life, not just photography.
The Most Used Room in the House Deserves the Best Build.
You'll spend more waking hours in your kitchen than any other room — cooking, working, entertaining, and living. A well-planned kitchen doesn't just look better; it makes daily routines easier and adds measurable value when you sell. Our kitchen team focuses exclusively on this one room because there's no such thing as a "quick" kitchen job. Electrical circuits, gas lines, ventilation, plumbing, and millwork all have to be choreographed to the inch.
Every Kitchen Project Covers the Entire Room
No piecemeal pricing, no half-finished scope. When you hire BrightForge for a kitchen, you get a complete transformation — from the subfloor up.
Custom Cabinetry
Made-to-measure boxes with plywood construction, soft-close doors, and a finish warranty that outlasts most competitors' contracts.
Stone Countertops
Quartz, granite, marble, or porcelain — templated with digital accuracy and installed with hidden seams you won't notice.
Electrical & Lighting
Dedicated circuits, GFCI outlets, under-cabinet LEDs, dimmable pendants, and code-compliant panel work.
Plumbing
Sink relocation, dishwasher supply, pot filler rough-in, and garbage disposal — all pressure tested before closing walls.
Ventilation
Ducted or recirculating hoods sized to your cooktop, terminated through the roof or exterior wall to building code.
Flooring
Hardwood, engineered, luxury vinyl, or tile — leveled, acclimated, and installed over proper underlayment.
Walls, Trim & Paint
Patch, sand, prime, and paint. Baseboards, casing, and crown installed to match your home's architecture.
Demo & Disposal
Careful demolition, floor protection, debris haul-away, and dumpster coordination — included in every proposal.
Permits & Inspection
We file everything with your municipality and coordinate every inspection — you never call the building department.
Find the Kitchen Style That Fits Your Home
Our designers help you land on a look that feels timeless in 10 years — not trendy for 18 months.
Modern
Flat-panel doors, handleless drawers, integrated appliances, and monochrome palettes. Clean lines and minimal ornamentation.
Transitional
The safest resale choice — shaker doors, layered lighting, and warm neutrals that bridge traditional and contemporary design.
Farmhouse
Apron sinks, exposed shelving, and rustic wood tones balanced against crisp white cabinetry and matte black hardware.
Contemporary
Waterfall islands, dramatic stone backsplashes, integrated task lighting, and dark accents against bright surface planes.
Six Phases from Sketch to Final Walkthrough
Every BrightForge kitchen follows the same disciplined sequence so you always know what's happening and what comes next.
Design & Selection
2–3 weeks of planning, renderings, material boards, and final sign-off on layout and finishes.
Permits & Ordering
Municipal permits filed, cabinetry and stone ordered. Lead times secured before demolition begins.
Demo & Rough-In
Careful removal, framing adjustments, new electrical, plumbing, and ventilation all inspected.
Drywall & Finishes
Insulation, drywall, tape, prime, paint, and flooring installed on a leveled, prepared subfloor.
Cabinets & Counters
Cabinetry set and leveled, stone templated and installed, backsplash tile set, and hardware fitted.
Punch & Handoff
Appliance hook-up, final touch-ups, deep clean, and a walkthrough with your project manager.
What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in Southeast Michigan
Real numbers, not lead-bait. These ranges reflect our actual completed projects over the last 24 months.
Cosmetic update without moving walls or plumbing.
- New cabinet doors & hardware
- Quartz or laminate countertops
- New sink, faucet, and disposal
- Tile backsplash
- Updated lighting and paint
Complete gut renovation with layout improvements.
- Custom full-plywood cabinetry
- Stone countertops & full-height backsplash
- New flooring throughout
- New appliance package
- Relocated plumbing & electrical
- New ventilation, lighting, and outlets
High-end materials, structural changes, and integrated tech.
- Custom inset or frameless millwork
- Book-matched natural stone
- Wall removal & structural beams
- Panel-ready luxury appliances
- Smart lighting & automated controls
Not sure which tier fits your goals? Explore financing options →
"BrightForge gutted our 1980s galley kitchen and turned it into something out of a magazine — but the real story is how they ran the job. Every morning there was an update. Every Friday there was a walkthrough. They finished two days early and the final invoice was $180 less than the proposal because they returned unused materials. Who does that?"
Questions We Hear Every Week
Fully functioning, no — but we set up a temporary kitchen station (microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker) in an adjacent room so you're never completely without. Most families find 6–8 weeks of roughing it is worth the result.
Yes. Opening a wall or relocating a sink can transform how a kitchen functions. We work with a structural engineer when needed and handle all permitting for layout changes.
Semi-custom cabinetry typically ships in 4–6 weeks. Full custom runs 8–12 weeks. We order cabinets before demo begins so there's no idle time waiting on delivery.
Absolutely. Many clients purchase appliances themselves to maximize sales. We'll coordinate delivery timing, install, and ventilation to match whatever you choose.
Change orders are allowed and priced transparently. You'll see labor hours, material cost, and schedule impact before you approve anything. No surprise invoices.
Yes — terms from 6 to 144 months through three lending partners. Pre-qualification takes about five minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. See financing details →
Ready to Design Your New Kitchen?
Free in-home consultation with a kitchen specialist. We'll measure, listen, and give you honest numbers — no pressure, no obligation.