Kitchen Renovation
Contractors In New York City

For many people, the kitchen is the center of their home. Whether you’re a gourmet chef or simply looking for a space to feed your family, we never sacrifice beauty for functionality with our kitchen renovations. The Gallery Way is to take your vision from a dream in your mind’s eye to a gorgeous, versatile space that is outfitted with the perfect finishes, fixtures, and appliances.

Kitchen Contractors Trusted Across New York City

Winner of Houzz awards in service and design.

We are proud recipients of various Houzz awards in service and design – four years in a row and counting. Our goal is to maintain a level of service and design that always raises the bar. That's why our clients consistently give us 5-star reviews. From Brooklyn to Manhattan, we apply our design-build expertise to everything from co-ops and condos to historic brownstones and lofts. When you choose to work with Gallery, you can trust your NYC kitchen renovation is in highly capable hands.

Why Choose Gallery As Your Kitchen Renovation Contractor In NYC?

The Gallery Way means every aspect of your kitchen renovation is considered and managed from the very beginning of our working relationship. Whether you’re about to purchase a pre-war apartment on the UES requiring a kitchen renovation or living in a post-war Tribeca loft that needs a more preferable lay-out, design-build allows clients to get exactly what they want, without the extra headaches that comes with more fragmented methods that conventional renovation methods deliver.

More Streamlined Than Traditional General Contractors

While searching ‘kitchen contractors in New York City’ may be the first route that comes to mind when renovating in NYC, this age-old path to your dream home is not always the straightest. Hiring a traditional design-bid-build general contractor usually requires additional design support you must source and manage yourself, plus complicated permit and approval work most homeowners are unfamiliar with. For more information, read Design-Build Vs General Contractor: What’s The Difference?

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More Control And Lower Cost Than Independent Architects

On the opposite end of the spectrum is an independent architect. Hiring an independent architect may result in less work for the client, but this route can also become a burdensome partnership. Since independent architects often act with their own interests in mind, clients get very little input in the design process and wind up paying exorbitant material costs for interior design that may not even suit their style. Plus, since independent architects outsource the construction, you’re often not seeing the full scope of costs until after designs are completed - which could take up to six months in some circumstances. For more information, read What Kind Of Architect Is Best For Your NYC Apartment Renovation?

Design-Build, The Ideal Approach To Apartment Renovations In NYC

Working with a design-build general contractor in Manhattan is the closest clients get to their initial expectations when renovating in NYC. From the rapport and custom-first approach to the cost and timeline, design-build renovations are specifically meant to manage expectations by delivering a system that delivers them up front and executes every time. Benefits of design-build include:

Streamlined Communication

Multiple relationships become one with design-build, making Manhattan renovations instantly easier for busy clients - who can now manage updates with one person instead of multiple.

Welcomed Design Input

This two-way relationship also means clients can have as much or little design input as they prefer, building directly from their mood boards or partnering with their dedicated interior designer for a reinvigorated look fit for their Manhattan surroundings.

Faster Project Completion

Not only are there less middle-men for clients to deal with in design-build renovations, all needed components being under one roof means every party is working in tandem towards the same goal from day one. This leads to proactive solutions earlier in the process, faster permitting and approvals, quicker response times between parties in pivotal points of the renovation, and ultimately a shorter delivery time for clients. After all, in Manhattan, there’s no time to waste.

Proactive Risk Management

The design-build umbrella of services not only expedites the move-in date, but having all needed services working in tandem early on in the process results in proactive problem solving and less change orders mid-way through the renovation. Without having these preliminary checks and balances in-house, details may fall through the cracks and issues common in older buildings may rear their ugly heads (IE: insufficient electrical capacity, hidden asbestos, outdated cloth wiring, etc).

Early Knowledge Of Costs

With all resources accounted for upfront, providing all-inclusive pricing for your full renovation is one of the most convenient benefits of design-build. This is especially beneficial considering most other methods of renovating in Manhattan operate with staggered pricing, which can quickly become difficult to manage as the project proceeds.

Exclusive To New York City

While certain competitors aim to service various areas across the country, Gallery’s goal has always been to deliver the highest quality apartment renovations in New York City. Flat out. We don’t create stock kitchen templates and sell them via big box stores, or cater half our business around part of the country with a totally different climate. We deliver full-service, start-to-finish apartment renovations, specifically for New Yorkers, built specifically around the specialized complexities our magnificent city has to offer. After all, why would we go anywhere else?

All Elements Of Your Apartment Renovation Under One Roof

As a turnkey, full-service design-build firm, we are all-inclusive in our services. From start to finish, we do everything, including: architectural services, interior design, material selection and procurement, construction and site management, and all the NYC renovation nuances most of our clients never consider, such as permits, inspections, building board approvals, and if necessary, landmark applications.

We Don’t Work On A Change Order Model

We work exclusively in Manhattan and Brooklyn and understand how to navigate the complications required to renovate in a city with such rich history. Our proactive planning and due diligence allows us to provide a comprehensive budget and timeline that takes into account all nuances within your desired scope ahead of time to prevent any unforeseen changes down the line. Our proposals encompass the true full cost of the entire renovation from start to finish.

We Value Communication

From real-time project updates via our JobTracker app to ad hoc phone calls and site visits, we put extra emphasis on our communication with clients. Our projects have many moving parts, and clear communication is of the utmost importance to keeping your renovation on track.

NYC Kitchen Renovation Process: What to Expect

The kitchen renovation and remodeling process is largely determined by the type of contractor chosen for the job. There are two main types of contractors - design-build firms and design-bid-build firms.

While our design-bid approach is a full-service renovation solution, the more traditional design-bid-build renovation method requires contracting a designer or architect to plan and render the project design. They then bid out the construction to a separate build contractor, who may then bid the work out to various subcontractors. Designers and contractors are not always contractually obliged to one another and often require coordination to manage the project. For more information on these main two types of home renovation, read Design-Build Vs Design-Bid-Build: What’s The Difference?

‍In this section, we’ll be detailing Gallery’s end-to-end design-build process for extensive kitchen renovations. Keep in mind every renovation has different requirements, and the process below can be flexible to accommodate unique specifications like pre-war or co-op status.

PLANNING & PREP | ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND DOB FILINGS

Most New York City renovations require architectural plans to be approved by the building board along with the NYC Dept of Buildings. We take on all architectural planning and filings with our award winning in-house design team and architects. Learn more about our architecture services.

PLANNING & PREP | INTERIOR DESIGN

When considering interior design, some clients have a highly specific aesthetic in mind, complete with color swatches and a mood board for inspiration. Others might be uncertain, but know mid-century modern has a chic, retro vibe that fits their personality. Some are a total open canvas and welcome direction from the experts. At Gallery, our interior design approach requires accommodating clients however we can. If you have a vision, we bring that to life. If not, we’ll brainstorm and guide you toward the ideal style for your optimized kitchen.

PLANNING & PREP | INSPECTIONS & TESTING

Since the average New York City apartment is around 90-years-old, there are often skeletons waiting to be uncovered when renovating. At Gallery, we prioritize all needed tests and inspections before any renovation can begin, in order to ensure no unwelcome surprises arise and delay our agreed-upon timeline. We handle all of the following on behalf of our clients:

Asbestos Test
Electrical Test
Plumbing Inspection

PLANNING & PREP | MATERIAL SELECTION + PROCUREMENT

The most hands-on aspect of any kitchen renovation is finding materials to bring your chosen interior design style to life. That entails paint color, accent walls, flooring style, mouldings, fixtures, countertops, and more. As a full-service design-build firm we take on the design, sourcing, and procurement of every permanent fixture in your home.

Plus, Gallery is brand-agnostic and vendor-agnostic, meaning we’re not limited in any way with our material selections. Some firms or contractors sell their own materials or have relationships with particular vendors, but our commitment is to our clients. We’ll procure from any vendor, whether international or local. This quality makes our ability to design for both taste and budget fairly flexible.

PLANNING & PREP | DESIGN RENDERS

After materials have been sourced, we create life-like digital renderings of our proposed kitchen design and any additional spaces being renovated. This includes every aspect of the project, from flooring to fixtures, even showing how renovated rooms will look under different lighting settings. These high-end renderings provide a visual accompaniment to the blueprint that guides construction and helps clients tweak final design decisions like paint color or fixture height. The kitchen render below is from our Manhattan condo renovation at The Chelsea Mercantile on 252 Seventh Ave. See the completed kitchen directly below.

CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION

Demolition Phase
Initial Inspections
Framing & Rough Carpentry
Electrical & Plumbing
Finish Carpentry & Fixtures
Final Inspections & Walk-Through

COMPLETE KITCHEN REMODEL

Job description

Manhattan Apartment Renovation | 91 Central Park West

PROJECT DATE

March 2024

RATING

RELATIONSHIP

Client

We used Gallery KBNY to re-design our kitchen and other rooms. Avi Zikry's design was amazing. His vision enabled us to create a whole new look and a better functioning space. That was a year ago, and we are very happy with the results. I highly recommend him. View full renovation: https://www.gallerykbny.com/our-work/manhattan-apartment-renovation-91-central-park-west

Job description

PRO CHEF SAYS RENOVATED KITCHEN IS A SHOWSTOPPER

PROJECT DATE

April 2020

RATING

RELATIONSHIP

Client

Gallery Kitchen & Bath did a wonderful job renovating my "builder grade" kitchen and transforming into a modern showstopper. After a terrible experience prior with another contractor, I was put to ease by Alex’s honest approach and Gallery’s all inclusive pricing model. Gallery had a specific team member assigned to my project who kept in constant contact with me so I never felt left in the dark. If there was a problem or delay it was remedied immediately. As a professional chef, I was very involved in the design and selection of the materials of my project. Gallery was able to accommodate all of my requests and needless to say I am thrilled with the results. I would like to give special mention to Jonathan and Colin for all of their hard work making sure that I was happy throughout this process.

View Our Completed
NYC Kitchen Renovations

While we have many kitchen renovations in our NYC renovation portfolio, these are a few of our favorites.

Pre-War Apartment Renovation In Manhattan | 91 Central Park West

This quite personalized renovation found us updating a beautiful pre-war co-op at 91 Central Park West. The building, established in 1929, was designed by famed NYC architectural firm Schwartz & Gross, whose work also includes The Mark Hotel and many of the Neo-Renaissance residential buildings along Fifth Avenue, Park Avenue, and Central Park West. Our client purchased the unit in solid shape but the unique layout required quite a bit of ingenuity to meet their specific needs which prioritized a commercial-quality kitchen, enhanced office space, along with various other upgrades that required a fine touch. View the full apartment renovation via our Before + After portfolio.

Manhattan Loft Kitchen Renovation | 419 West 55th

For this classic NYC loft renovation in Hell’s Kitchen, Gallery’s main task was to renovate the large kitchen. The clients like to entertain, so in addition to remodeling the aesthetic, we expanded the footprint of the island and built an entirely new bar at the opposite end of the kitchen. Some design choices are a natural fit for the space. In this case, that meant leaning into the industrial vibe of the exposed concrete while bringing in some character with the material choices. View the full co-op renovation via our Before + After portfolio.

Helpful NYC Kitchen Renovation Articles

Looking to enhance the dated design of your home’s kitchen? Check out this UWS condo renovation we did for a client who had been on the fence for years. Trying to figure out the best way to rework your home's footprint? See how we revitalized the kitchen space in this Sky Loft in Tribeca. Or, get a better understanding of why our full-service design build approach to renovations would be an ideal fit for your upcoming kitchen renovation via these articles below.