Jkath Design Build + Reinvent is a Mendota Heights design-build firm run by Jesse and Katie Kath, a husband-and-wife duo focused on reimagining historic Minneapolis and St. Paul homes to function for today's demands while honoring their charm and history. The firm's approach grew out of its own cabinetry shop — 'everything's down to 1/8th of an inch' is the company motto — and its team includes interior designers, cabinet makers, and a site supervisor.
Kitchen Remodeling in Minneapolis, MN
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Kitchen Remodeling in Minneapolis
The kitchen is the highest-impact remodel in the house — and the most complex, touching plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and often structure. Design-build firms handle the whole arc from layout and cabinetry design through construction.
Top Kitchen Remodel Contractors Serving Minneapolis
Crystal Kitchen + Bath specializes in kitchen and bathroom renovation, full-service home remodeling, and design-build solutions across Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. The company traces a more than 50-year history: established in 1974 as The Cabinet Shoppe, Inc. in Osseo, ownership changed to JoLynn Johnson in 1994, and it took the Crystal Kitchen + Bath name in 2016. It operates an 8,800-square-foot showroom on Winnetka Ave N in Crystal and emphasizes 'Living in Place' design to keep homes accessible, comfortable, and safe.
construction2style is a Minnesota-based design and build company founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Jamie and Morgan Molitor. What began as a remodeling duo has grown into a team of contractors, designers, and content creators that tackles one-of-a-kind renovations, custom builds, and design projects while documenting and sharing the process online, working from Minnesota with nationwide reach. The Molitors also run industry education events, including the Contractor Coalition Summit for contractors and the BuildHer Retreat for women in the building and design industries.
Quartersawn Design Build is a Minneapolis design and build remodeling firm founded in 2005 by Jeff and Leslie Nicholson above their home garage, since grown to a team of over 25 craftspeople. Each project gets a dedicated three-person team and follows the firm's seven-step process through design and construction, with kitchens, additions, and whole-home remodels — including over 200 completed whole-home renovations across the Twin Cities — in neighborhoods from Minneapolis and Saint Paul to Edina and out to Medina.
Scala Design & Construction is a design-build remodeling firm founded in 2009 and based in Shorewood, with 500+ projects completed across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding metro. Its services span kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, full home renovations, and home additions, with design and construction managed by the same team and a detailed fixed-price estimate before work begins. The company is a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and holds Minnesota residential building contractor license BC791994.
Founded in 2000, McDonald Remodeling is a full-service design/build firm based in Inver Grove Heights with a dedicated interior design studio, building on values cultivated since Jim McDonald built his first home in 1976. The team works on projects of all sizes — bathrooms, kitchens, additions, lower levels, and whole-home remodels — serving St. Paul, Minneapolis, the surrounding metro area, and western Wisconsin. Its contract includes one-year workmanship, two-year mechanical, and ten-year structural warranties, and its site describes the firm as one of the most awarded home remodelers in the Twin Cities.
Sawhill Custom Kitchens & Design has been crafting spaces since 1971, providing custom luxury design and home remodeling services for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas from its showroom at International Market Square in Minneapolis. Led by president Matt Cook, its team of designers, project managers, and craftsmen handles complete kitchen renovations, bathrooms, and whole-home remodels, along with condos and lofts, basements, outdoor kitchens, custom cabinets, and additions.
AMEK Design + Build is a family design-build remodeler run by brothers Andrew, Matt, and Paul Schmidt since 1996, with architectural designers and carpenters under one roof at its Bloomington office. The firm takes on kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and whole-house and exterior remodels — design-build only, no design-only services — working within roughly 30 miles of Bloomington, including Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Plymouth. Its process runs from multiple design concepts and 3D visualizations through detailed budgeting before construction starts.
Hanson Design Build Remodel is a Minneapolis remodeler founded by Dan Hanson, focusing on kitchen, bathroom, basement, and attic and old-home remodeling plus accessory dwelling unit build-outs. Its site describes one of the largest in-house remodeling teams in the Twin Cities, with designers, project managers, and carpenters working under one roof, a lead contractor on site every day, and a stated promise that projects are completed within 1% of contract price and timeline.
Murphy Bros. Design Build Remodel is a 43-year-old, family-operated design/build remodeling firm serving the entire Twin Cities area from offices in the north metro and Chanhassen. Led by owner and president Ben Murphy, the company keeps an in-house team of designers, building consultants, project managers, carpenters, and painters, and uses a proprietary 4-step process to shape the design of each remodel. Projects range from kitchens, baths, additions, and lower levels to whole-house remodels and new builds, and its site notes it won the BBB Torch Award for Ethics in Business in 2017 and 2023.
Plekkenpol Builders is a full-service design-build residential remodeling company operating since 1970, founded by president Craig Plekkenpol and based at 401 E 78th Street in Bloomington. The company employs an in-house team of project managers, production supervisors, carpenters, a draftsperson, tile and drywall installers, and a painter, with remodeling work spanning kitchens, baths, additions and exteriors, dining and living rooms, and lower levels. Its site notes it was named the 2025 Business of the Year by the Richfield Chamber of Commerce.
Prima Construction is a woman-owned remodeling contractor based in Columbia Heights, specializing in custom kitchens and baths for older homes in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding areas — early-1900s through 1920s houses are its stated specialty. Owner Kim Studham holds multiple architecture degrees and does most of the hands-on building herself with an in-house team rather than a chain of subcontractors, while her husband Scott leads the design. The firm puts a fixed price in writing before construction begins, and its site lists Guildmaster with Highest Distinction Awards (2021-2024 and 2026) for customer satisfaction.
Castle Building & Remodeling is a locally owned Minneapolis remodeler that works exclusively on older urban homes in the Twin Cities, handling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, attics, additions, porches and decks, and whole-house renovations. It keeps a licensed architect and experienced designers on staff, guarantees upfront pricing and completion dates, and uses an in-house construction team to carry each project from plan to completion.
Bluestem Remodeling is a St. Louis Park design-build remodeler that has delivered projects for Twin Cities homeowners for over 25 years, led by owner Timothy Ferraro-Hauck, a NARI Master Certified Remodeler and Green Certified Professional. The firm designs and builds kitchens, bathrooms and primary suites, basements, additions, and condo remodels, and clients follow their jobs through its client project portal.
Urban Remodeling is a residential remodeling contractor led by owner Tony Hughes, with over 13 years in business and 40 years of combined team experience. The firm focuses solely on residential remodeling and takes on projects involving structural modifications and design challenges, with many of its projects in houses built more than 100 years ago. Based at its Edina office, it serves Minneapolis and the surrounding area, belongs to the Minnesota chapter of NARI, and uses JobTread project management software to keep clients informed.
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Minneapolis
In the Twin Cities, a mid-range kitchen remodel typically runs $60,000–$100,000; high-end custom kitchens commonly reach $100,000–$200,000+. Cosmetic refreshes with existing layouts can come in below $40,000.
Process & Timeline
- Design & scope. A design-build firm develops plans, selections, and a fixed scope before construction pricing. Expect several weeks of design for anything beyond a cosmetic refresh.
- Permits. Your contractor pulls city permits for plumbing, electrical, and structural work. This is non-negotiable in Minneapolis.
- Construction. Timeline depends on scope; see the FAQ below for typical durations. Good firms give you a milestone schedule and a named project lead.
- Punch list & inspection. Final inspections close the permits; a written warranty (1 year workmanship is standard in MN) should back the work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Minneapolis?
In the Twin Cities, a mid-range kitchen remodel typically runs $60,000–$100,000; high-end custom kitchens commonly reach $100,000–$200,000+. Cosmetic refreshes with existing layouts can come in below $40,000. Minneapolis's older housing stock can add scope: outdated wiring, plaster, and framing surprises are common in pre-war homes, so build contingency into the budget.
How many kitchen remodel contractors serve Minneapolis?
We currently list 15 design-build remodelers handling kitchen remodeling in Minneapolis. All are being verified against Minnesota's contractor licensing records as we expand the directory.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Minneapolis?
Almost always, yes. Any project touching plumbing, electrical, structure, or egress requires permits and inspections in Minneapolis. A legitimate contractor pulls the permits themselves — treat any suggestion to skip permitting as a red flag.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Expect 6–12 weeks of construction for a full kitchen remodel, plus 2–4 months of design and cabinetry lead time before demolition starts.
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