A kitchen is often the most high-traffic area in a home; as such, it is often the subject of home renovations and gut-outs. This list showcases eleven of Mountain View’s leading general contractors—the craftspeople behind some of the area’s best kitchen remodels and renovations. Our editorial team chose these firms for their experience, backgrounds, and excellent portfolios. These companies are also proud recipients of a multitude of accolades. From the sleekest, modern looks to timeless and classic architecture, these firms can take on any project demands of size or scale. Several of these firms also have their own unique specializations and fields of expertise.
Next Stage Design + Build
2157 O’Toole Avenue, #70, San Jose, CA 95131
Next Stage Design + Build offers a full and comprehensive range of interior and exterior remodeling services. In light of the ongoing pandemic, it provides interested clients with online consultation services where clients can begin the brainstorming process with the firm’s team. The Next Stage Design leadership team oversees every aspect of the project, with each member individually experienced.
At the firm’s helm is Jim Kabel, Next Stage’s general manager and owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, as well as a Certified Remodeler’s license from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Sarah Gaffney serves as the company’s design manager. Before joining the firm, she first gained experience managing Sunset Magazine’s Idea House program. She has had the opportunity to work with talented architects, builders, and designers to craft award-winning show homes throughout the West.
This project best embodies the firm’s talent and expertise. Located in Mountain View, this project features an excellent modern European design. It sports all-new thermo-structured surface cabinets, quartz countertops, and an open concept floorplan.
Harrell Remodeling
944 Industrial Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Named by Sunset Magazine as the “Best the West has to offer,” Harrell Remodeling was founded in 1985 and prides itself on being one of the first companies to form a team of design-build professionals sharing one vision. The firm is led by Ciro Giammona, who started as an estimator for the firm in 1996. His rich experience and successful understanding of its design and construction process led him to be promoted to General Manager in 2006, company president in 2011, and finally to CEO in 2014. A proud Certified Remodeler and Certified Green Building Professional, Giammona has driven his team to build many whimsical contemporary homes as well as lavish Mediterranean ones. The firm’s work has been published in Qualified Remodeler after having earned a Gold Master Design Award for a kitchen project.
The chosen project is a stellar example of the firm’s talent and expertise. Our editorial team loved its teal backsplashes and custom cabinetry. Some other great elements include its wood-paneled flooring and large kitchen island with storage.
Gilmans Kitchen and Baths
2039 W El Camino, Real Mountain View, CA 94040
With over three decades of industry experience, Gilmans Kitchen and Baths prides itself on its team of award-winning master craftsmen. The firm services the peninsula and the surrounding San Francisco Bay area. It specializes in a wide range of styles, including modern and traditional. The firm has received plenty of recognition over the years and has been featured in several publications and television broadcasts. The firm has also been presented with multiple awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Its team takes a highly hands-on approach and emphasizes the importance of communication throughout the process, ensuring that the client’s vision is reflected in their new space.
The firm’s white kitchen portfolio includes this gem. From traditional and transitional spaces to the most modern and contemporary themes, these white kitchens depict the firm’s versatility and timelessness. This project, in particular, features excellent backsplashes and great lighting.
Greenberg Construction
904 Industrial Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Greenberg Construction extends its services throughout the bay area and offers its clients a one-stop-shop for design and build services. The clients work with a well-rounded team that will handle and manage the entire construction project, from design to completion. Greenberg’s team will not limit the client’s vision or imagination, as it believes this approach will provide a unique experience. The firm assures clients that all of its spaces are completed with the best and latest techniques and in accordance with various sustainability techniques. The firm employs a comprehensive design-build process—a process it has applied to countless custom homes, room additions, and extensive residential remodels.
The chosen project is an excellent embodiment of the firm’s talent and expertise. For this kitchen, the firm’s team employed high ceilings and great lighting. Our editorial team especially loved its custom island and slate backsplashes.
Artistic Kitchen
133 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
Artistic Kitchen operates out of its headquarters in Mountain View. It has been in business since 2004 and has had the opportunity to extend its services throughout the San Francisco Peninsula. The firm is composed of a talented and experienced team of professionals. Together, they have cultivated a stellar list of repeat clientele. The firm offers its clients great online account access, which allows them to stay in the loop every step of the way. Artistic also has its very own showroom that spans over 6,000 square feet, displaying the best European cabinets and high-end appliances.
This kitchen project features excellent clean paneled flooring and minimalist finishes. Tiled backsplashes and an open concept floorplan unite some of this home’s most active areas. Some other great elements include its fixtures and the room’s copious natural light.
IKB Design & Construction
346 Main Street, Los Altos, CA 94022
IKB Design & Construction is an award-winning firm known for its expertise in the design-build process as well as its excellent interiors. It operates out of its office in Los Altos and provides its clients with a comprehensive range of services. Our editorial team was especially impressed by its kitchens, bathrooms, and home additions. Its portfolio also includes several great accessory dwelling units and custom homes. Interested clients may want to take advantage of the firm’s free estimates. They can expect results that come on time and within budget. Since its establishment, IKB has had the opportunity to take on over a thousand projects and has been the recipient of over 26 industry awards.
The chosen project is only one of the firm’s stellar kitchens. Our editorial team was impressed by its cherry cabinetry and its custom breakfast bar. We were also impressed by its excellent storage systems.
Future Vision Remodeling
495 East Brokaw Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Future Vision Remodeling is the product of the vision of its founders, Shawn Dadon and Roy Bendor. The firm operates out of its office in San Jose and has had the opportunity to work in some of the community’s most sought-after neighborhoods. The firm offers its clients a complete and comprehensive range of services, including some free consultation work. The Future team assists its clients throughout the entire process, allowing it to keep the entire project in-house.
The showcased project was completed within a two-month timeframe. Located in San Mateo, this project entailed an extensive remodel. Our editorial team loved its contemporary feel and its excellent overhead lighting.
Keycon Construction & Design
495 North Whisman Road, Suite 400, Mountain View, CA 94043
Regarded as one of the Bay Area’s best and leading remodelers, Keycon Construction is headquartered in its office in Mountain View. It offers its clients over three decades of industry experience and specialization for contemporary and transitional themes. Aside from its kitchens, Keycon is also well-known for its bathrooms, home additions, extensive home remodels, accessory dwelling units, and home repairs. The firm offers its clients a great design-build approach, which allows its team to keep the entire process in-house. It also relieves homeowners of the onerous task of looking for competent subcontractors.
Interested clients may avail themselves of the firm’s free, detailed estimates. The project feature here is an excellent example of the firm’s talent and expertise. For this modern kitchen, the firm’s team employed natural, elegant finishes and an open floorplan that connects the kitchen to the living areas and the outdoors.
Element Home Remodeling
800 W El Camino Real, Suite 180, Mountain View, CA 94040
Element Home Remodeling extends its services throughout Mountain View and has worked in some of the area’s most sought after neighborhoods. The firm offers its clients free on-site consultations; they can expect 24/7 service throughout the duration of the project. It is composed of a talented and experienced team of builders, designers, and architects. Aside from its kitchens, our editorial team was also impressed by its extensive home remodels, bathrooms, backyards, and home additions. Some other noteworthy services include its flooring installations and commercial work.
Element employs an excellent and comprehensive design-build approach. It lays out everything, allowing it to keep a close eye on each aspect of the process from start to finish. Our editorial team was impressed by its ability to finish all of its spaces on time and within the agreed-upon budget.
Decor Builders
2375 Zanker Road, Unit 205, San Jose, CA 95131
Composed of one of the most talented and experienced professional teams in San Jose, Decor Builders offers its clients a complete and comprehensive range of general contracting services. The firm tailor fits its services for each of its clients, assuring them of the quality of its work. Decor has established solid relationships with some of the area’s best and leading subcontractors. It also provides free consultation services. The firm also provides its craftsmanship at highly competitive prices.
With nearly two decades of industry experience, Decor describes itself as a “one-stop-shop.” Its team works closely with homeowners throughout the entire process. The chosen project is one of the firm’s best. For this kitchen, its team made use of a great contemporary design.
DH Remodeling
500 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Headquartered in San Jose, DH Remodeling offers its clients a decade of industry experience. It was founded in California and is an expert in some of the state’s most popular architectural vernaculars. The firm credits its success to the talent and professional style of its team members. The firm also offers its clients a highly comprehensive and personalized approach. The firm has also been praised for its bathroom remodels, room additions, and ground-up construction work.
The project featured above is one of our favorites. For this kitchen, the firm’s team employed an excellent contemporary design. We loved its large custom island, sleek countertops, and custom cabinetry.
