Kitchen remodels are often challenging. They require highly specific details and address each homeowner’s specific needs. This list showcases some of Denver’s most popular general contractors, the firms behind some of the city’s most beautiful kitchens. These firms were chosen for their extensive experiences, countless accolades, and unique backgrounds. Each firm offers its own packages and impressive skillsets.This list includes the best retail architects in Denver based on their years of experience and the number of completed projects. These firms have received awards from known institutions and were featured in publications for their impressive projects.
Classic Homeworks
3430 E 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
Classic Homeworks is an award-winning residential general contracting firm. It operates out of its office in Denver and specializes in modernizing timeless, classic spaces. It provides its clients a complete range of services, including historic remodeling and restorations, full home renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, pop tops, basements, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). The firm has consistently been named among Colorado’s Top 100 Woman-Owned Companies by ColoradoBiz Magazine. It has also been featured in publications like This Old House and has won several Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence.
The project above is an excellent example of the firm’s talent and expertise. The firm’s team installed a unique-tiled backsplash and excellent lighting. Our editorial team also loved its sleek cabinetry and custom breakfast bar.
FBC Remodel
1205 S. Platte River Drive, Suite GL 100, Denver, CO 80223
FBC Remodel offers its clients its excellent design-build approach. That approach allows it to keep the entire process in-house, lessening the challenge for homeowners to look for additional subcontractors and professionals. The firm’s team assists its clients throughout the entire process, from inception through to completion. It draws inspiration from over two decades of industry experience and is especially well-known for its basement finishes, kitchens, bathrooms, and home offices. Interested clients may want to take advantage of their virtual design consultations.
The firm’s portfolio showcases modern, transitional, and traditional kitchens. It has also worked on several farmhouse and eclectic themes. Its work has often been distinguished for its wood elements and sleek finishes.
Nested
6555 S Waco Court, Centennial, CO 80016
Founded in 2016, Nested traces its story back to 1999 when its founders John and Rebecca met at The Great Indoors, one of the area’s best and leading contractors. Under their leadership, the firm now employs a stellar design-build approach, which allows it to keep everything in-house. Its team uses a comprehensive design and estimation phase to understand fully its client’s needs and vision. It also uses Buildtrend—software that allows homeowners to communicate with the project manager, find important documents, and track progress. Nested also offers two-year warranties on its projects.
The chosen project above is an excellent example of the firm’s talent and expertise. For this kitchen, the firm’s team used an old-world theme. It installed custom chandeliers and fixtures in addition to intricate cabinetry. Other great elements include the long granite kitchen island and hardwood flooring.
Timber Ridge Properties
5445 DTC Parkway, Penthouse 4, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Timber Ridge Properties specializes in both custom home building and remodeling services. It is particularly well known for its expertise in modern designs, often tailor-fit to accommodate Colorado’s landscape. The firm is family-owned and operated and draws inspiration from over three decades of industry experience. The firm takes a highly personalized boutique approach, ensuring that no two homes are alike. Additionally, it has experience in every facet of the process, including construction, design, remodeling and renovation, architecture, finance, and real estate. The firm has been praised on multiple occasions for its excellent contributions to the industry. Some of its most important distinctions include being selected as one of the Top 3 Home Builders in Denver and several awards from the annual Parade of Homes and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
You can learn more about them from their website here.
The project showcased above is an excellent example of the firm’s talent and expertise. It features excellent wood trim details and scalloped hardwood floors. The firm’s team also installed intricate accent tiles and granite countertops.
Coggeshall Construction
3829 S Glencoe Street, Denver, CO 80237
With over four decades of industry experience, Coggeshall offers its clients a complete array of residential general contracting services. It has become known for its excellent kitchens, bathrooms, and home additions. The firm is also known for its beautiful exteriors, custom basements, and entertainment areas. Its team primarily serves the Denver metro area along with Aspen, Vail, and Telluride. Prospective clients should take advantage of its free consultations; they can expect competitive and fair pricing.
All of the company’s high-end remodeling work comes with one-year warranties. Since its inception, the firm has won accolades from organizations like the Home Builder Association of Metro Denver Colorado. Its work has also been featured in publications like Colorado Home & Lifestyles and Better Homes and Garden.
H&H Builders
12295 Pennsylvania Street, Suite #10 B, Thornton, CO 80241
H&H Builders has been in business since 1998 and extends its services throughout Denver. The firm is a leading expert in the design-build process and specializes in a wide array of home styles. It specializes in structural remodeling, which allows it to handle any form of major home renovation project. The firm’s team provides comprehensive budget ranges and estimates, which assure homeowners that it will not exceed the agreed price during the process. The firm is the proud recipient of countless distinctions from the Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver during their annual CARE Awards Program. It was named by Remodeling Magazine as one of its Big 50 firms.
At the firm’s helm is its founder, John Happel. He is a structural engineer that oversees every aspect of the firm’s design-build process. He draws inspiration from over four decades of residential construction and remodeling experience. He also holds a master’s degree in structural engineering and once served as the Chair of the Council of Professional Remodelers of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver.
A2Z Builders
482 South Broadway, Suite #200, Denver, CO 80209
A2Z Builders is a family-owned and -operated practice that extends its services throughout Denver. It specializes in residential remodeling, kitchens, and bathrooms. Since its establishment, the firm has worked with nearly a thousand clients and maintains affiliations with vital organizations like the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver. Those affiliations allow the firm to stay up-to-date with the best and latest industry techniques. Its team is also known to use solar energy products, assuring clients of the high efficiency and sustainability of its projects. Interested clients can try the firm’s free in-home consultation work.
A2Z also has its own showroom where clients may collaborate with its team on their new space’s design. The A2Z team also handles material selection and purchases and conducts a thorough walk-through before handover.
Buildwell
13905 Braun Road, Golden, Boulder, CO 80401
Buildwell is the product of the vision of its founder and leader, Ryan Wither. He was born and raised in Steamboat Springs and studied architectural engineering at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He also studied design at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he gained experience working on furniture and industrial design. Under his leadership, the firm gained a reputation for its expertise in a wide variety of architectural vernaculars. It has also been featured in publications like Colorado Homes & Lifestyles and has also won accolades from organizations like the American Institute of Architects.
This photo shows the firm’s work on the Columbine Residence. Completed back in 2016, this project entailed having to remodel an 1890s Victorian-inspired home. Its new kitchen now showcases a fresh modern palette.
Earthwood Custom Remodeling
7072 S Cherry Drive, Centennial, CO 80122
Earthwood Custom Remodeling is a family-owned and -operated business that extends its services throughout Centennial and Denver. It is led by its owner and president, Kim Coats. Kim draws inspiration from over five decades of industry experience and first established Earthwood as a framing company before expanding it to include residential and structural construction. Since its establishment, the firm has secured a solid reputation for its complete home renovations, new builds, home additions, kitchens, master suite remodels, and basement finishes.
This photo showcases the firm’s work for the Misty Pines kitchen remodel. The firm’s team had to remove a structural wall between the existing kitchen and living area. Some of its best elements include its custom cabinetry, countertops, and ceiling details. The firm’s team also opted for hardwood floors and brick veneer backsplashes.
Starwood Renovation
3004 S Raleigh Street, Denver, CO 80236
Starwood Renovation has been servicing the entirety of the Denver metro area since 2008. It offers its clients a complete array of residential remodeling services and is well known for its kitchens, bathrooms, and basement remodels. The firm has also taken on several bungalows, historic renovations, garage conversions, and exterior living spaces. Its work is often distinguished for its custom woodwork, something only the firm’s highly hands-on approach can produce. Starwood credits its success to its owner and principal, Michael, who has been remodeling homes since the early 2000s. The project above is one of the firm’s best kitchens.
Located in Denver, this kitchen features white shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The firm’s team also designed and installed a custom kitchen island, as well as a built-in breakfast nook complete with storage.
Kalin Construction
201 Columbine Street, Denver, CO 80206
Founded in 1999, Kalin Construction works on both extensive residential renovations and ground-up construction work. The firm extends its services throughout Denver and can take on any project, regardless of size or scale. The firm is a Direct Buy’s Preferred Contractor. That affiliation allows it to offer its membership discount directly to its customers. Clients can expect cost-efficient approaches and solutions to otherwise challenging spaces.
Bill Kalin leads the firm. He is involved in every aspect of the entire process and has been working in and around the area for the greater part of two decades. He is known for his attention to detail and his expertise in a wide range of designs.
Kreative Kitchens & Baths
9393 W Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
Operating out of its office in Lakewood, Kreative extends its services throughout the Denver metro area. As its name suggests, it specializes in kitchens and bathrooms and is well-known for its complete range of residential work. The firm offers its clients six lines of cabinetry to choose from, in addition to countertops, plumbing fixtures, tiling, and other materials. The firm takes a great design-build approach and assists its clients from start to finish. Some of its best work can be found spread across the most sought-after communities in North Denver, Park Hill, Congress Park, Hilltop, Washington Park, Lakewood, Golden, Wheatridge, Littleton, Genesse, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, and Boulder.
Showcased above is one of the firm’s best. The firm’s team made use of a wood theme and a warm color palette. Some of its best elements include the backsplashes, the custom island with cabinetry, and the paneled windows.
Kurowski Development
9200 W Cross Drive, Suite #319, Littleton, CO 80123
Founded in 1976, Kurowski Development has dedicated itself to building energy-efficient, environmentally conscious custom homes. It extends its services throughout Denver, with some of its best homes in Greenwood Reserve at Cherry Creek, Boulder, Castle Park Ranch, Castle Pines, and Cherry Creek. At its helm is John Kurowski, an experienced professional who keeps an eye throughout the entire process, assuring homeowners that their new spaces will benefit from his experience. He is joined by a handpicked staff of experienced professionals who are well versed in every phase and facet of the process. Together, they have won multiple awards under the firm’s name. These distinctions include the Energy Value Housing Award from the NAHB’s Research Center and an Excellence in Sustainability Award from Whirlpool’s The Green Touch.
Showcased above is one of the firm’s best kitchen remodels. The Kurowski team opted for an excellent open concept floorplan, which unites the home’s dining and living areas. Some other great elements include the wood flooring and custom cabinetry.
Cress Kitchen & Bath
6770 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
In business since 1948, Cress is a full-service residential remodeling firm that assists its clients with everything, from product selection to design and construction. The firm operates out of its office in Wheat Ridge and provides its clients with boutique methods, so it designs and constructs no two homes alike. Since its inception, the firm has become known for its kitchens and bathrooms, as well as its excellent interiors. Prospective clients will directly work with its award-winning design staff and have the opportunity to peruse through its prior work in the company’s design center.
The firm provides its clients with a wide range of countertop materials including granite, quartz, and Formica. It is also noted for its hearths and custom mantles, in addition to its outstanding cabinetry. Cress also assists clients with custom installations.
