Catalina Foothills · Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling in Catalina Foothills
In the Foothills, a kitchen remodel is judged on execution — the finish level is the entire point.
Designed for Catalina Foothills
Local Context Shapes Every Decision.
On these hillside custom homes we work to the highest standard: honed stone, custom cabinetry, integrated lighting, and clean transitions to the outdoors and the view. We coordinate the trades who can deliver that level of detail, because in Skyline and Ventana Canyon the margin for a visible compromise is essentially zero.
What’s Included
A Complete, Considered Scope
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One point of contact
One team runs your Foothills remodel from the first day of demolition to the final punch list. You have a single contact who knows the drawings, the selections, and the schedule, so questions are answered quickly and nothing falls between a designer and a contractor.
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Trade coordination
Custom homes in the Foothills often involve specialty trades: stone fabricators, lighting integrators, custom appliance installers. We sequence each one so work arrives in the right order, and coordinate details like hood ducting and integrated lighting before walls are closed.
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Honest schedule + budget
Hillside homes can hold surprises, from older supply lines to structure that affects a wall opening. The design and measure are thorough, so the schedule and budget reflect real conditions, and any changes are explained and priced before work continues.
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In-house installation
Our own crew sets the cabinetry, and we coordinate stone templating and installation directly. In homes where every seam and reveal is visible, that control is how honed stone, custom cabinetry, and integrated lighting meet exactly as drawn.
Remodeling in the Foothills
How a Foothills kitchen remodel unfolds.
Foothills homes are often large, finished to a high level, and set on hillside lots with limited access. A remodel here follows a careful sequence that protects the rest of the house and keeps the finish quality where these homes expect it. Every phase is planned so the finished kitchen meets the standard of the house around it.
Protection + demolition.
We protect floors, finishes, and access routes, seal the kitchen from adjoining rooms, and remove existing cabinetry, stone, and flooring. Hidden conditions are documented and addressed before anything new goes in.
Rough-in + inspections.
Plumbing, gas, electrical, and ventilation are updated to the plan, and blocking goes in for cabinetry, hoods, and lighting. Inspections happen while walls are open, then surfaces are prepared for finishes.
Cabinetry, stone + finish.
Cabinetry is set and scribed, stone is templated and installed, then tile, fixtures, appliances, and lighting follow. A detailed walkthrough and punch list close out the project.
Distefano · Before
Distefano · After
Selected Work
From dated galley to open kitchen.
The Distefano kitchen in the Catalina Foothills began as a dated galley with a separate refrigerator wall. The remodel opened the plan and centered the room on a waterfall island with an integrated cooktop, bringing kitchen and dining together. Every step followed the approved drawings.
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Catalina Foothills Questions
Kitchen remodeling in the Foothills.
Answers to questions Foothills homeowners ask most. If yours isn’t listed, bring it to your free consultation. We’re glad to walk through the details.
Do you work throughout Catalina Foothills?
Yes — Catalina Foothills and the surrounding Tucson metro are core to our practice, and we know the local trades, suppliers, and permitting.
How much does kitchen remodeling cost in Catalina Foothills?
It depends on scope and finish level. We give every Catalina Foothills homeowner an honest, itemized budget range as part of the design phase — no vague ballparks.
Are you licensed and insured?
Fully licensed and insured in Arizona, and experienced with local inspection and HOA requirements common in Catalina Foothills.
How do we get started?
Book a free consultation. We’ll walk your Catalina Foothills home, talk through your goals, and outline a clear path and budget range.
Can you work around a home’s original architecture?
Yes. We plan the remodel to respect the home’s materials and details, and coordinate new work so it meets original finishes cleanly.
How do you handle access on hillside lots?
We plan deliveries, parking, and staging around the site, and protect driveways, entries, and interior paths throughout the project.
Can a wall be opened toward the view?
Often, yes. We evaluate structure during design, and the plan accounts for beams, supports, and any utilities in the wall before work begins.
Do you install professional-style appliances?
Yes. We coordinate delivery, gas and electrical requirements, and ventilation for large ranges, column refrigeration, and specialty appliances.
Will the new kitchen match the rest of the house?
That is the goal. We coordinate stone, wood, and metal finishes with adjacent rooms so the kitchen feels continuous with the home.
What if we find problems behind the walls?
We show you what we found, explain the fix, and price it before continuing. Budgets for older homes are planned with these possibilities in mind.
How long does a Foothills kitchen remodel take?
It depends on scope, custom elements, and lead times for stone and appliances. Once the design is complete, we give you a realistic schedule and keep you updated.
Can you coordinate with our architect or designer?
Yes. We work from existing plans and coordinate with your architect or other consultants so kitchen details line up with the rest of the house.
Can the remodel include lighting and controls?
Yes. Layered lighting, dimming, and integrated fixtures are planned with the electrical work and installed before finishes go in.
Do you order long-lead items early?
Yes. Custom cabinetry, stone, and specialty appliances are ordered as soon as selections are final, and tracked so the schedule holds.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Most clients do. The work area is sealed, access paths are protected, and the site is cleaned daily so the rest of the home stays comfortable.
One studio, from the first conversation to the final detail.
15+
Years designing Tucson homes
1
Studio, first sketch to final detail
100%
In-house design + documentation
Free Consultation
Let’s make room for what’s next.
Tell us about your home and how you want to live in it. We’ll walk your space, talk options, and outline a clear path — no obligation.
Studio
5635 E River Rd #111
Tucson, AZ 85750
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8–4
Saturday & Sunday closed