Luxury kitchens aren’t about spending the most money. They’re about spending on the things that matter — the cabinetry build quality you’ll touch every day, the stone that will age beautifully for decades, the layout that actually makes cooking easier instead of just looking good in photos. Here’s how we built one Dallas luxury kitchen that delivers on all three.
The Challenge
Our Dallas clients had a beautiful home in one of the city’s premier neighborhoods — but the kitchen didn’t match. The cabinetry was mid-tier, the countertops were builder-grade, and the layout was cramped despite the square footage. They wanted a kitchen that matched the rest of the house: designer quality, but without hiring a separate designer, general contractor, and cabinet maker and hoping they all played nicely together.
Our Approach
Fully custom cabinetry — not semi-custom. Every cabinet box, door, and drawer was built to this specific kitchen’s dimensions. Inset doors, furniture-grade finish, dovetailed drawer construction, and integrated lighting.
Premium natural stone. The client selected a honed quartzite for the perimeter and a book-matched marble for the island centerpiece.
Professional-grade appliances integrated into the design. 48-inch dual-fuel range, counter-depth refrigerator with matching panel, built-in coffee system, and a pot filler at the range.
Layered designer lighting. A statement chandelier over the island, recessed LEDs overhead, in-cabinet lighting, and toe-kick lighting for nighttime navigation.
A layout that actually functions. We kept the existing footprint but reworked the work triangle so sink, range, and refrigerator are perfectly positioned for how this family actually cooks.
Every UHS kitchen is designed to NKBA layout and safety standards, and we spec ENERGY STAR-rated appliances for long-term efficiency.
Technical Project Details
Project Overview & Architecture
This Dallas luxury kitchen remodel replaced a dated, underperforming kitchen with a modern walnut showpiece — fully custom cabinetry, natural stone, and professional-grade appliances — without expanding the room’s footprint. The design language was chosen to be warm enough to live with: furniture-grade walnut cabinetry with inset doors and dovetailed drawer construction, honed quartzite on the perimeter runs, and a book-matched marble island as the centerpiece. The layout kept the existing walls but rethought everything inside them: the work triangle was redesigned, with sink, range, and refrigerator repositioned to NKBA layout and safety standards.
The Structural Challenge
Keeping the footprint does not mean keeping the infrastructure. Repositioning a sink, a 48-inch dual-fuel range, and a counter-depth refrigerator means moving water supply, drainage, gas, and dedicated electrical circuits — and in North Texas homes, which typically sit slab-on-grade over Blackland Prairie expansive clay, drain relocations run through the concrete itself. Projects of this type require mapping what is inside and under the slab before any cutting begins; in DFW homes built since the 1980s that often includes post-tension tendons, where a single accidental cut can compromise the foundation. The stone added a second engineering layer: a book-matched marble island is heavy, and slabs of this kind must be sequenced, seamed, and supported so the veining reads as one continuous picture. Ventilation and make-up air for a professional dual-fuel range are calculated, not guessed.
Material Specifications & Execution
Cabinetry: fully custom walnut, built to the kitchen’s exact dimensions — inset doors, furniture-grade finish, dovetailed drawers, integrated lighting.
Stone: honed quartzite perimeter counters and a book-matched marble island centerpiece.
Appliances: a 48-inch dual-fuel range with a pot filler at the range, double wall ovens, a built-in coffee system, and a counter-depth refrigerator concealed behind a matching panel; ENERGY STAR-rated units specified.
Lighting: layered on separate controls — a statement chandelier over the island, recessed LEDs, in-cabinet lighting, and toe-kick lighting.
Setting: the kitchen opens toward a living space anchored by a stone fireplace wall, and the palette was designed to hold both rooms together.
Timeline & Budget Realities
This project was completed in 6 weeks under a fixed-price contract of $95,000. Typical for this project type, luxury kitchen remodels in Dallas run 10-16 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough, with custom cabinet lead times, stone fabrication, and appliance delivery as the main schedule drivers. Investment typically ranges from $85,000 to $250,000+ depending on cabinet material, stone selection, appliances, and layout. Everything is fixed-price up front — the agreed number is the final number — and every UHS project carries a written 3-year workmanship warranty.
Fully custom cabinetry built to the kitchen’s exact dimensions (not semi-custom): inset doors, dovetailed drawers, integrated lighting · Premium natural stone: honed quartzite perimeter + book-matched marble island · Professional-grade appliances integrated into design: 48-inch dual-fuel range, paneled counter-depth fridge, built-in coffee system, pot filler
Typical timeline for this project type
10–16 weeks
Typical investment for this project type
$85,000–$250,000+
Project investment
$95,000 (fixed-price contract)
Project duration
6 weeks
Warranty
Written 3-year workmanship warranty
What Verified Clients Say
“Mike kept things moving with text updates when cabinets were delayed and adjusted the schedule without drama. Results felt solid and well thought out, especially the lighting placement.”
– Verified Google review, UHS Remodeling
“Alex and Louis did an excellent job on our bathroom renovation. They worked efficiently, kept the space very clean, and even left the hallway carpet cleaner than when they arrived.”
– Verified Google review, UHS Remodeling
Why This Project Matters for Dallas Homeowners
Dallas luxury homeowners in Preston Hollow, Highland Park, Lakewood, University Park, Lake Highlands, M Streets, and Bishop Arts deserve a remodeling company that understands the finish quality their homes require. We bring the same careful craftsmanship we’d want in our own kitchens, with the project management discipline that keeps everything on schedule and on budget.
How much does a luxury kitchen remodel cost in Dallas, TX?Luxury kitchen remodels in Dallas typically range from $85,000 to $250,000+, depending on cabinet material, stone selection, appliances, and layout. This Dallas luxury kitchen featured walnut cabinets, double wall ovens, a stone fireplace wall, and a wall of windows with skyline views.What’s included in a Dallas luxury kitchen remodel?A UHS Remodeling Dallas luxury kitchen includes custom cabinetry, premium stone countertops, designer lighting, high-end appliances (chef-grade range, double ovens, built-in refrigeration), custom hood, tile backsplash, flooring, electrical, plumbing, and all finish work. Everything is fixed-price up front.How long does a Dallas luxury kitchen remodel take?Luxury kitchen remodels in Dallas typically take 10-16 weeks depending on custom cabinet lead times, stone fabrication, and appliance delivery. UHS Remodeling coordinates all trades and lead times so the project runs on schedule.Can you work with architects or interior designers on Dallas kitchens?Yes. UHS Remodeling frequently collaborates with Dallas architects and interior designers on luxury kitchen projects. We can execute from existing plans or help coordinate with your designer.Do you offer 3D design previews for Dallas kitchen remodels?Yes. UHS Remodeling provides 3D renderings and design previews so Dallas homeowners can see their new kitchen before construction starts. This helps finalize layout, cabinet style, and finishes with full confidence.
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