Ideas that suit Tarzana ranch homes and hillside lots, with starting prices and what to plan for.
Short answer: the best kitchen ideas for Tarzana homes start with the layout. Tarzana has some of the most spacious lots in the San Fernando Valley, and many homes were built in the 1950s through the 1970s, so there is often room to open the kitchen up, add an island and improve storage. Here are ideas we plan most often, and what to know before you start.
Tarzana mixes flat lot ranch homes with hillside properties. The flats closer to Ventura Boulevard hold most of the classic ranch inventory, where the kitchen is often a separate room with a narrow work area. Streets up toward Braemar Country Club sit on larger, sloped lots, which usually means a bigger scope and more site planning.
Removing the wall between the kitchen and the family or dining room is one of the biggest changes you can make. If the wall is load bearing, we bring in structural engineering and plan the beam and the permit. We confirm this on the walkthrough, before you fall in love with a plan that does not work.
Islands are the most requested upgrade, but they only work with enough clearance around them. We sketch the island at actual size before you order anything. Seating, prep space and storage can all live in one island when the room allows it.
A gas range, a larger hood or a built in refrigerator changes the venting, the gas line and the electrical load. We confirm the appliance specs before the cabinets are ordered, so the cabinets are built around the real equipment. See our Carnie Wilson kitchen for an example with a 72 inch built in refrigerator.
Recessed lights, under cabinet lighting and pendants on planned circuits make a kitchen easier to use. Carrying wide plank wood or tile into the family room makes the kitchen and the living space feel like one room.
| Type of remodel | What it usually includes | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh | Cosmetic updates to the existing kitchen | Starting at $50,000 |
| Full remodel | A complete remodel of the kitchen | Starting at $200,000 |
| Custom remodel | A fully custom kitchen designed around your home | Starting at $450,000 |
All pricing includes labor and construction materials only. Finishes are determined by your selections. Our remodel cost guide shows what moves the price.
Most kitchen remodels take about 10 to 16 weeks. Tarzana is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits go through LADBS. A permit is generally needed when you move walls, relocate plumbing, add circuits or change a gas line. See our timeline guide and permit guide.
Kitchen remodels start at $50,000 for a cosmetic refresh and $200,000 for a full remodel, and custom remodels start at $450,000. All pricing includes labor and construction materials only. Finishes are determined by your selections.
Tarzana is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits go through LADBS. We prepare and submit them when your plan needs one.
Most kitchen remodels take about 10 to 16 weeks from signed contract to final walkthrough, depending on permits and cabinet lead times.
See our Tarzana home remodeling page, bathroom remodeling in Tarzana and kitchen remodeling in Los Angeles.
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