Kitchen Remodeling — Bakker Construction | Monterey Peninsula CA
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The kitchen your home
has been waiting for.

Full design-build kitchen remodels on the Monterey Peninsula — reimagined layouts, custom cabinetry, and premium stone, designed and built by one team.

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Trey's Treasure — Carmel kitchen remodel by Bakker Construction
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4th-Generation Builder · Since 2008
In-House Design Team
Sound familiar?

"A kitchen that fights how you cook and gather."

A layout that made sense in 1985 but doesn't anymore. An island you've always wanted — but walls are in the wrong place. Counters that aren't big enough. A kitchen you work around instead of in.

If your kitchen needs to work differently — not just look different — that's design-build.

Layout that doesn't function — a floor plan designed for a different era and a different family than yours.

The island you've always wanted — but there's a wall in the wrong place. That's a structural conversation, not a cabinet swap.

Counter and storage that don't keep up — not enough prep space, no pantry, uppers that don't reach.

A kitchen the whole family works around — traffic jams, no room to cook and talk at the same time.

Full scope

Everything the kitchen needs. One team. One proposal.

Design, structural changes, plumbing, cabinetry, stone — scoped together and priced before construction begins.

Design-led layout

Every layout starts with how you cook, entertain, and move — not what's easiest to build. Wall removals, island additions, structural changes — all designed in-house and pre-vetted before permitting.

Plumbing & electrical relocation

Sink placement, appliance locations, lighting design — relocated properly, permitted correctly.

Custom cabinetry

Built to the space and the design, not pulled from a catalog. Full build-out from uppers to pantries.

Premium stone countertops

Quartz, marble, quartzite — selected with your designer, priced into the proposal before construction.

Appliance integration

New appliance specifications coordinated with the design. Rough-in done right the first time.

Lighting design

Task, ambient, and accent lighting designed as part of the space — not added as an afterthought.

What the design process covers

Layout, structural changes, and island additions — all designed in-house and pre-vetted before permitting

3D kitchen walkthrough before any demo — cabinetry, stone, and lighting confirmed in advance

Plumbing, electrical, and appliance rough-in relocated properly and permitted correctly

Fixed price after design is complete — all materials selected and real-measured before you commit

The Bakker difference

"3D renderings before a single wall is touched."

Our in-house designers start with a lifestyle consultation — a real conversation about how you use the space. Then comes the design. You'll see your new kitchen in 3D, walk through every decision, and sign off on exactly what gets built.

No surprises during construction. No decisions made under pressure on-site. The hard work happens in design — so the build goes exactly as planned.

In-house design team — 3 designers, all build-vetted
Full 3D walkthroughs before any demo starts
All material and finish selections made before construction pricing
3D design rendering — Bakker Construction
How it works

From frustration to finished kitchen.

We listen before we draw. Every kitchen starts with a real conversation — then a design you can see, a price you can trust, and a build you can count on.

1
Conversation
Tell us how the kitchen isn't working. We listen before we draw anything.
2
Design & Renderings
Your kitchen in 3D — layout, materials, finishes — before construction starts.
3
Proposal
A fixed price built on real measurements, engineering review, and material pricing.
4
Build & Walk-through
One team executes from demo to final install. You walk through a finished kitchen.
Signature kitchens

Kitchens designed
to change how you live in them.

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Trey's Treasure — Carmel

Trey's Treasure

Carmel
Ruby's Retreat — Corral de Tierra

Ruby's Retreat

Corral de Tierra
Jax's Jewel — Monterey County

Jax's Jewel

Monterey County
Lucy's Lodge — Monterey

Lucy's Lodge

Monterey
What clients say

In their own words.

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"The before-and-after transformation was dramatic — we're still so impressed we can hardly believe it's our kitchen."

Brad & Cristina Goodman
Complete kitchen remodel · Salinas
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"Shawn Bakker and his team are, quite simply, the best. When we did the final walk-through, we couldn't believe our good fortune."

Mary Kelly
Whole-home design-build · Carmel
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"They listen first and problem-solve second. From the initial consult to the final product, the entire team was amazing."

Crystal Heffington
Primary suite renovation · Monterey Peninsula
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"They helped us design renovations that wouldn't take away from the character of the house. A dream to work with."

Beth Redmond-Jones
1947 home renovation · Salinas
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"Shawn is a rare find in the industry. The design team helped build out our vision, and the attention to detail was flawless."

Boe Heynike
Whole-home remodel · Carmel-by-the-Sea
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"A new 1,500 sq. ft. addition with a loft and huge deck far exceeded our expectations. Their skill, attention to detail, and integrity made it all worthwhile."

Greg DeMaagd
Addition + whole-home remodel · Carmel Valley
Just a refresh?

Not changing the layout — just cabinets, counters, and finishes?

That's a kitchen refresh. Same quality, faster start, no design phase required.

See Kitchen Refresh 
Common questions

What homeowners ask before starting a kitchen remodel.

A full kitchen remodel on the Monterey Peninsula typically runs 10–18 weeks from signed construction agreement to final walk-through. Timeline depends on scope, permit requirements, and material lead times. Cabinet lead times alone can run 6–12 weeks — which is why we order before we start demolition, not after. We give you a detailed schedule before you sign.

Most clients don't. We set up site barriers to contain the work zone, and we sequence the build to keep the rest of your home functional. That said, if a full gut renovation is involved and the kitchen is central to the floorplan, we'll be honest with you about what "livable" actually means during construction.

A refresh — new cabinet faces, hardware, countertops, and paint — can transform a kitchen without moving plumbing or electrical. A full remodel opens walls, reconfigures the layout, and addresses everything underneath the finishes. Which one is right depends on what you're trying to solve. We'll tell you honestly which scope serves your goals — and your budget.

We can work with any starting point. Many beautiful kitchens are built on the same footprint — better lighting, better storage, better finishes, better flow. Moving plumbing and gas lines adds cost and timeline. If your layout works, we'll build on it. If it doesn't, we'll show you why in 3D before anything gets decided.

Any work involving plumbing, electrical, or structural changes requires permits. In Carmel, additional design review may apply if the project affects exterior elements. We handle all permitting as part of the project — you're never managing that yourself.

A full kitchen renovation on the Peninsula typically starts in the $80,000–$120,000 range for a mid-size kitchen with quality finishes, and can run significantly higher depending on size, materials, and structural changes. We'll give you a realistic range during the exploration phase — before you've committed to anything.

Ready to begin

Start the conversation
about your kitchen.

Tell us what's not working. We'll tell you what's possible — with real renderings, a real proposal, and no pressure.

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Tell us about your kitchen.

Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us what isn't working — we'll respond within one business day.

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No obligation — a conversation, not a commitment
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