Kitchens play a significant role in any household. It’s a place for family gatherings and a space where people gather and socialize. No matter the event, whether it is a normal day meal, a birthday celebration, or a party, the kitchen is where people spend time together.
For this reason, it is important to lay the foundation for what kind of kitchen you want. It is a matter of thinking about what designs, materials, and furnishings will complement each other to create the ideal kitchen. Some incorporate outdoor spaces such as outdoor dining areas and patios that directly link to the kitchen, providing the interior space with a natural background and lighting. The best kitchen remodeling contractors offer various designs and the experience to create personalized kitchens that match your home. The editors created this list of the top five kitchen remodeling contractors, considering each firm’s experience, accolades, and portfolio.
TCG Montana, LLC
125 Schoolhouse Loop, Suite 200, Kalispell, MT 59901
TCG Montana, LLC is a contractor based in Lakeside, Montana. The firm describes its projects as Montana-inspired with Cory Jones and Joel Leiser leading the team. The team has worked in the industry for eight years and produced an array of kitchen remodeling projects. Many of these projects include designs catering to farmhouses, contemporary residences, and Ranch-style homes. These projects have garnered the attention of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Daily Inter Lake, which later featured the firm. The project below is one of the firm’s best, featuring the kitchen of a Flathead Lake residence remodeling project. The kitchen’s design revolves around a rustic design, utilizing wood as a prominent material for the cabinets and drawers. White countertops, beige grid flooring, and steel appliances complement the wooden structures, resulting in a rustic yet modern finish.
TL Custom Homes Inc.
PO Box 1942, Kalispell, MT 59903
Since 2010, TL Custom Homes Inc. has provided numerous modern and Ranch-style projects. The husband and wife team of Tony Giardina and Lori Giardina have established TL Custom Homes as a reliable contractor in Kalispell. In the past decade, Tony and Lori have received recognition from various organizations in Kalispell. These include the NAHB, the Flathead Building Association, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, and the Lakeside Somers Chamber of Commerce. With these recognitions, the firm continues to provide efficient and effective projects such as the below kitchen project in Many Lakes. The overall theme of this kitchen resembles a cabin-style floor plan with the classic combination of mahogany wood and marble countertops. A minor detail that adds more depth to the floor plan is the white wall and ceiling that provide a simple look to the kitchen’s finish.
J. Martin Builders
3576 Hwy. 93 S, Suite A, Kalispell, MT 59901
J. Martin Builders has been in business for seven years and has quickly established itself as a successful firm, receiving features from the Cabin Life, the Flathead Living, and the Big Sky Journal. Under the leadership of Jason Gerbozy, J. Martin Builders has produced numerous residential projects, focusing on modern residences and cabin-style homes. The project below is one of the firm’s best projects, featuring a contemporary kitchen that has direct access to the outdoor dining area/patio. The kitchen has a vibrant floor plan that uses yellow lighting to complement the dark wooden furnishings. The floor-to-ceiling windows are unique in that they provide a view of the lake while allowing natural light to illuminate the interior.
Big Mountain Builders, LLC
492 2nd St. East, Whitefish, MT 59937
Big Mountain Builders, LLC is located in the Mountain Town of Whitefish, Montana. The company has been in the industry since 2008 and has primarily focused on Ranch-style projects.
President Marc Daniels currently leads the firm with his extensive background in construction, dating back to 1994. In addition, he received his degree in finance and small business management in 1992 from Northern Arizona University. Since his beginnings, Daniels has aided the company in producing some of the best kitchen projects like the one below. This kitchen highlights the use of color white paired with wood. The combination radiates a classic Ranch and cabin-like design, with the numerous windows providing natural light to illuminate the floor plan, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Nelson Contracting
980 Three Mile Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901
Under the leadership of Nate Nelson, the company has produced numerous residential projects in Montana. Before establishing Nelson Contracting, Nate was heavily engaged in commercial construction for fourteen years. His experience there allowed him to start his own business, and since then, he has garnered numerous clients. Today, many of the firm’s projects revolve around Ranch-style residences and farmhouses.
The picture below is one of the traditional, Ranch-style kitchen projects that incorporates dim lighting, white cabinetry, brick walls, and wooden flooring. Subtle splashes of red on top of the cabinets add to the traditional aspect of the kitchen, creating an authentic finish.
