Kitchen renovation in St. Louis, MO
The kitchen is the room that sets the tone for your entire home. When your kitchen stops working for you, when the layout feels cramped, the storage falls short, or the finishes no longer reflect your taste, it’s time for a renovation that changes everything.
More than countertops and cabinets
A lot of kitchen renovations start and end with surface-level updates. New countertops, a fresh backsplash, updated hardware. Those changes can make a kitchen look better, but they don’t fix the problems that actually frustrate you day to day.
Our team starts by understanding how you use your kitchen. Do you cook for a crowd or just for two? Is the kitchen cut off from the rest of the house? Do you entertain often? The answers shape everything: the layout, the workflow, the storage, the lighting, and how the kitchen connects to the rooms around it.
That’s the difference between a kitchen that looks nice in a photo and one that actually makes your life better every single day.
What a kitchen renovation can include
Every kitchen renovation is unique, but here are the elements we work with most often:
Layout reconfiguration
Opening up closed-off kitchens, improving the work triangle, and creating island space
Custom cabinetry
Floor-to-ceiling storage, glass-front displays, built-in pantries, specialty drawers
Countertops & surfaces
Quartz, granite, marble, butcher block, selected for how you cook and live
Appliance integration
Panel-ready fridges, pro-grade ranges, built-in beverage stations
Lighting design
Layered task, ambient, and accent lighting for function and atmosphere
Flooring
Durable options that hold up to traffic while connecting to adjacent rooms
Backsplash & tile
From classic subway to custom mosaics, where personality meets function
Plumbing & electrical
Moving sinks, adding circuits, pot fillers, under-cabinet outlets
Kitchen renovation for every style of a St. Louis home
St. Louis homes span more than a century of architecture, and every era brought a different idea of what a kitchen should be.
South City, Webster Groves & Maplewood
Small, closed-off kitchens at the back of the house. These homes benefit most from layout changes: removing walls, adding islands, and incorporating smart storage. Our Scanlan Kitchen Project (HBA 2024 Kitchen of the Year) is a perfect example.
Ladue, Clayton & Frontenac
Larger kitchens with dated galley layouts, closed-off breakfast rooms, and appliance setups from another era. Focus on opening sight lines, modern configurations, and upgrading from laminate to stone and custom wood.
Chesterfield, Town and Country & Wildwood
Open floor plans with builder-grade finishes. Basic cabinetry, standard countertops, and generic lighting. A premium refresh with custom cabinetry, statement lighting, and personal touches transforms these kitchens.
What our clients are saying…
“We used Aleto to redo our master bathroom in an older home. They communicated well, offered multiple options on several parts of the job, and provided a detailed breakdown of the budget. We had multiple Zoom meetings to ensure that we were getting exactly what we wanted. They even recommended a painter to finish things up, who was great as well. On time and on budget. I would recommend them for any job.”
Alexander Wolff
Featured kitchen renovation project
A kitchen that reflects the functionality and beauty
2022 BALA Award Winner – Remodeling Project – Kitchen – Gold & 2022 HBA Remodeling Project of the Year Winner
Aleto transformed a Des Peres kitchen into a bright, functional space. Features include two-tone cabinets, a spacious island with a breakfast bar, glass cabinetry, a beverage refrigerator, and a stunning quartz countertop. The renovation also created more visual space by removing wing walls.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Most kitchen renovations take six to twelve weeks for construction, depending on the scope. Projects with structural work or custom cabinetry with longer lead times may take longer.
Can I use my kitchen during a renovation?
For most renovations, you’ll need a temporary kitchen setup in another room. Many clients use a microwave, mini-fridge, and portable cooktop. We help you plan for this during the design phase.
Should I do a full renovation or just update countertops and cabinets?
If the layout works and the bones are solid, a cosmetic update can be dramatic. But if the layout is the problem, if the flow is poor or the floor plan feels closed off, surface updates won’t fix that. We’ll help you assess the right scope.
In St. Louis, do I need permits for a kitchen renovation?
If the work involves electrical, plumbing, or structural changes (which most kitchen renovations do), permits are required. Our team handles the entire permitting process.
What’s the ROI on a kitchen renovation?
Kitchen renovations consistently rank among the highest-ROI home improvements. Midwest homeowners typically recoup 50 to 75% at resale. Most clients tell us the daily quality-of-life improvement is the real return.
Related home renovation services
Not sure if a kitchen renovation is the right scope? Explore these popular individual services:
Whole home renovation
Transform your entire living space — updating layouts, finishes, and systems so everything works together.
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Bathroom renovation
Convert dated bathrooms into spa-like retreats with custom tile, modern fixtures, and intelligent layouts.
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Additions & dormers
Room additions, second stories, dormers, and sunrooms that look like they’ve always been there.
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Ready to reimagine your kitchen?
Your kitchen should be the best room in your house, not the one you’re constantly working around. Let us know what’s not working, and we’ll take it from there.