Kitchen Remodels Tailored for Open Living

Kitchen Remodels That Elevate Daily Living

Open Concept Kitchen Designs for Modern Homes

Custom Kitchen Cabinets & Kitchen Upgrades

Kitchen Backsplash Installation & Tile Installers for Charleston Homes

Your kitchen deserves more than surface changes—it should flow with your life, built with accuracy and tailored design. At Smokestack & Steeple Builders, we create custom kitchen remodels that balance open layouts, custom cabinetry, and carefully planned upgrades. From full renovations to tile installations, every element is cut, fitted, and finished with care so it endures daily use while enhancing your home’s worth. This is where craftsmanship meets comfort, and why neighbors choose Smokestack & Steeple when they want kitchens built to last.

This image features a refined blend of transitional and coastal styling. The kitchen showcases white Shaker cabinetry with divided-lite glass fronts, paired with a hand-glazed green-gray subway tile backsplash that reflects natural light in a way that feels both coastal and artisanal. A focal tile inlay framed in porcelain carved wood adds an old-world, heirloom sensibility—a nod to classic craftsmanship. The countertops are a dark honed stone, offering a grounding contrast to the light cabinetry. Commercial-grade appliances with red knobs (Wolf range) signal luxury performance without compromising the room’s warmth. Framing symmetry, built-in cabinetry, and natural wood flooring speak to architectural-level planning, with a rhythm that balances heritage design with modern utility. This is a kitchen built to impress, designed to endure, and ready to serve as the gathering heart of the home.

This kitchen channels the warmth and grounding of classic American Craftsman design—elevated through thoughtful material coordination and robust architectural framing. Quarter-sawn oak cabinetry anchors the space with its distinctive grain and handmade feel. The multicolor mosaic tile backsplash wraps continuously from counter to ceiling, offering an earthy, heritage palette of rust, clay, slate, and moss—a nod to Lowcountry natural tones. The window trim is deep-set, stained to match the cabinetry, and framed with thick millwork that evokes old-world permanence. Honed granite countertops and oil-rubbed bronze hardware complete the handcrafted narrative. With under-cabinet lighting, integrated appliances, and an efficient U-shaped layout, this kitchen blends utility with a deeply rooted, storybook presence—built to last and lived in with pride.

This kitchen exemplifies European-inspired classical design, rendered with the attention to detail that defines architectural-grade remodeling. Cream-colored raised panel cabinetry features ornate applied molding, decorative corbels, and inset detailing reminiscent of traditional French or Italian joinery. The granite countertops are richly veined, with warm tones of ochre, gold, and deep rust—creating a dramatic visual centerpiece on both the perimeter and the island. The backsplash tile is hand-cut limestone in a subtle blush-beige, grounding the room in earth tones. A carved tile focal point above the range continues the old-world motif. Rounded crown molding, arched valances, and chandelier-style pendant lights layered with crystal pendants give the space a sense of curated luxury. This is a kitchen made to feel lived-in yet timeless—equal parts romance and rigor, built for both beauty and everyday function.

This kitchen remodel unites coastal brightness with refined architectural presence. The standout feature is the coffered ceiling—ornately detailed with recessed panels and crown molding, creating classical vertical depth. Below, a crisp white Shaker-style cabinet system is paired with a sleek mosaic tile backsplash in pearlescent tones of blue, gray, and champagne—evoking a shimmering oceanic feel. A wide apron-front farmhouse sink sits under a triple-paneled window, flooding the space with natural light and Lowcountry views. The central island anchors the room with dark stained wood and rectangle inlay column detailing, offering both seating and storage. Pale granite countertops with soft veining maintain elegance without overpowering. Pendant lighting and concealed appliance panels enhance the seamless look. This kitchen is the embodiment of elevated coastal living—designed for beauty, built for life.

This kitchen showcases a refined blend of transitional elegance and light-enhancing design. Upper cabinetry with divided-lite glass doors offers museum-style display framing, paired with interior downlighting that creates a glowing gallery effect. The full L-shaped layout is wrapped in cream-colored cabinetry with soft beveling and polished chrome hardware, while the countertops are speckled granite with warm neutral tones and understated veining. The diagonal tile backsplash features tumbled travertine and decorative metal insets—forming a diamond pattern that adds both texture and classical symmetry. A round undermount prep sink offers functionality in a secondary or butler’s kitchen context. The intentional lighting layout emphasizes the perimeter line, echoing the ceiling’s recessed tray detail. Altogether, it’s a space built with care for the little things—craftsmanship that whispers rather than shouts.

This kitchen is a statement in elegance—balanced, symmetrical, and quietly commanding. The custom cabinetry features full overlay panels in a soft antique cream finish, with classical moldings and ornamental corbels framing the range, evoking classical revival architecture. A creamy subway tile backsplash and inset mosaic focal add subtle texture without visual clutter. The dark-stained island stands in dramatic contrast, offering commanding centrality beneath pendant lights with oil-rubbed bronze mounts and vintage filament bulbs. Dual granite islands provide generous prep and seating space, each topped with polished stone in soft gold and gray veining. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry includes integrated refrigeration and double wall ovens, all flush-mounted for a clean aesthetic. Every corner of this space was built with scale, rhythm, and function in mind—timeless and unmistakably architectural.