SB CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
Kitchen remodeling
in Pasadena.
Keep the character.
Make room for the everyday.
COMPLETED KITCHEN / ALTADENA
A fresh perspective.
A familiar footprint.
White cabinetry, blue-gray tile and updated work surfaces bring a cohesive feel to this Altadena kitchen. This is an Altadena project, not a Pasadena case study, and offers a reference for discussing a layout-conscious renovation.
Explore the Altadena kitchenMORE FROM OUR PORTFOLIO
A kitchen for
the way you live.
Explore completed SB projects, labeled by their actual locations and scope. Use the photographs as references for your own property-specific plan.
THE PARTS THAT MAKE IT PERSONAL
The useful details.
The personal touches.
Appliance openings, a favorite tile, a place for the coffee cups. Good kitchen planning brings the practical and the personal together.

A little room to display
Long Beach
Tile with character
Calabasas
Storage that works harder
Calabasas
The finishing touch
Los Angeles
A place to pause
Los Feliz
Color, quietly considered
AltadenaTHOUGHTFUL FROM THE START
Design around
your everyday.
A Pasadena kitchen plan can respect the parts of the house you love while improving preparation space, storage and light. Identify what should remain before comparing new cabinetry, appliance locations or changes to the connection with the dining room.
Explore kitchen remodeling services01Island, peninsula or perimeter?
Compare seating, preparation space, appliance door swings and the route through the room on a measured plan. A smaller work surface or improved perimeter storage may be more comfortable.
Plan the right kitchen island02Storage with a purpose
Map pantry items, cookware, waste sorting and serving pieces to where you use them. Cabinet configuration should support the routine, not just fill the available wall.
Compare kitchen cabinet options03Appliances & ventilation
Choose appliance models early enough to coordinate cabinet openings, utility locations and ventilation. Resolve hood placement and the duct route before cabinetry is ordered.
Read the kitchen ventilation guide04Light, materials & adjoining rooms
Combine task and general lighting with countertop, backsplash and floor selections. Review the transitions to dining and living spaces before committing to finishes.
Explore the layout in 3D
Kitchen & bath project / Los Feliz, Los AngelesPLANNING FOR YOUR PASADENA HOME
Keep what belongs.
Rethink what does not.
Begin with a keep-and-change list for your Pasadena home. Photograph trim, doors, windows, floors and built-ins you want to retain. Their dimensions and condition can shape cabinet heights, appliance placement and the way a new kitchen meets an older room.
Do not assume that the house has a particular designation based on its age or appearance. Bring available property and permit records, and ask the City of Pasadena which reviews apply to your address and scope. Resolve those questions alongside the layout, before treating a material order or construction date as final.
Plan for existing and concealed conditionsA CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Good decisions.
Before the dust.
Get aligned on priorities, selections, scope and the sequence of work before construction begins.
Our remodeling process- 01
Start with what is missing.
Bring photos, approximate dimensions and your storage, cooking and seating priorities. Identify features you want to keep.
- 02
Test the layout.
Compare circulation, appliance openings and adjacent spaces on a measured plan. Confirm property-specific approval requirements.
- 03
Resolve the selections.
Coordinate appliance models, cabinetry, surfaces and lighting before ordering. Separate product allowances from selected finishes.
- 04
Plan the installation.
Sequence utilities, inspections, cabinets, countertop templating and appliances. Discuss the period without a working kitchen.
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE INVESTMENT
A real budget starts
with a real scope.
Retaining the layout and redesigning the room are different scopes. Compare both using the same finish assumptions and clearly identified allowances.
01THE LAYOUT
Give every move a purpose.
Changes to walls, plumbing and electrical connections should solve a real problem. Compare them with a retained-footprint option.
02THE SELECTIONS
Decide the details together.
Cabinet configuration, appliances, counters and tile all affect the scope. Coordinate final dimensions before major orders.
03THE ASSUMPTIONS
Know what is still unknown.
Separate exclusions and concealed-condition allowances. Keep a contingency and a written process for approving changes.
Calculator ranges are for early planning, not a quote for your property.
BEFORE WE GET STARTED
Your project.
Your questions.
Questions to consider for kitchen remodeling in Pasadena. Confirm requirements for the property address and proposed work with the appropriate authority.
Pasadena Building & SafetyCan new cabinetry work around original trim or windows?
It may. Measure the features to retain and check their condition before finalizing cabinet dimensions, counter heights and appliance locations. Review the transitions on drawings rather than leaving them to installation day.
Does every older Pasadena kitchen need the same approvals?
No. The property and proposed scope determine the review. Use Pasadena Building & Safety resources and bring any designation, prior permit or planning information to the consultation.
Should we plan the bathroom at the same time?
A combined planning phase can coordinate finishes and utility decisions even when construction is phased. Discuss which rooms must remain usable before choosing a sequence.
IN OUR CLIENTS' WORDS
The work matters.
So does the experience.
Hear from homeowners about working with SB Construction & Remodeling, from the first conversation to the finished space.








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Your kitchen.
A fresh perspective.
Tell us about your Pasadena property, what is not working and the changes you have in mind. Start with a conversation about the scope and your priorities.
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