Kitchen remodeling in Rockwall, TX

Rockwall was founded in 1854 and is the county seat, with an older downtown square at its center. It sits on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, and that lake shaped how the city grew.

The biggest jump came in the 2000s. Rockwall had about 18,000 residents in 2000 and about 37,500 in 2010. So a large share of homes here date from that decade, with more built before and since.

Kitchens from those years often have stained cherry or maple cabinets, dark granite, a tumbled stone backsplash and arched cabinet doors. Many also have a big window at the back of the house, and in some homes that window looks toward the water.

Closer to downtown, homes tend to be older and smaller, with tighter kitchens and baths. Newer neighborhoods in the north part of the city lean toward bigger, more open plans.

In a house with a good back window, the kitchen layout should work with it. That might mean keeping uppers off that wall, putting the sink under the window, or turning the island so the person cooking faces the room and the view.

In a 2000s kitchen, much of the update is about color and weight. Dark cabinets and busy granite make a room feel smaller. Lighter cabinets, a calmer counter and better lighting can open it up without moving anything.

For an older house near the square, we look harder at the basics first: plumbing, wiring and how level the floors are. Then we plan the finishes.

Every project starts with a site visit before any price, then an itemized written estimate. We help with selections, offer 3D design if you want to see the plan, and coordinate the independent trade partners who do the work.