A Cherry Knolls Kitchen Remodel in Centennial, CO

This 1960s ranch in Cherry Knolls had the kitchen every home of that era got: a closed-off galley behind a wall, cut off from the dining room and the living room. One cook at a time, and whoever was cooking missed everything happening in the rest of the house.

The owners wanted one connected space where the kitchen, dining area, and living room work together. We took down the wall between the kitchen and the main living area, reworked the layout around a large center island, and rebuilt the room from the slab up.

The new kitchen runs on two tones: flat-panel white perimeter cabinets and warm white-oak towers, uppers, and island wrap. The island got a quartz counter with seating for three, a matte black pull-down faucet, and globe pendants overhead. Behind the induction cooktop, a gray herringbone tile backsplash runs to the ceiling under a custom oak-trimmed hood. Wall ovens moved into a tall cabinet run so the counters stay clear.

Now the kitchen is the hub of the house. From the island you see the dining table, the built-in media wall in the living room, and the backyard. Same footprint, completely different home.

LocationCherry Knolls, Centennial, CO

Project typeFull kitchen remodel with wall removal

Home1960s ranch

ScopeDesign-build, demo to finish

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What We Did

Wall removal and open-concept layout reconfiguration
Custom two-tone cabinetry: white flat-panel perimeter + white oak accents
Quartz countertops with center island and bar seating
Gray herringbone tile backsplash and custom oak-trimmed hood
Induction cooktop and built-in wall ovens
New large-format tile flooring and recessed + pendant lighting

Questions About This Project

Can you open up the kitchen in my Centennial home?

Usually, yes. Many Centennial homes from the 1960s and 70s have non-structural or manageable load-bearing walls between the kitchen and living areas. We evaluate the structure and handle engineering and permits with the City of Centennial.

Who issues remodeling permits in Centennial?

Permits are issued by the City of Centennial Building Division (Arapahoe County). We pull and manage all permits and inspections for your project.

Do you handle both design and construction?

Yes. Home CPR is a design-build remodeler, so layout, material selection, engineering, permits, and construction are all handled by one team.

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