Full Custom Kitchen Remodel in Summerlin, Las Vegas

This Summerlin kitchen remodel was rebuilt from the original rental-grade kitchen into a fully custom owner-occupied kitchen. Nothing from the original kitchen remained. Big Horn Remodeling removed the old kitchen, expanded the usable footprint to roughly twice its prior size, built a completely custom island, relocated the sink to the island, replaced problem Kitec plumbing with PEX-A, updated electrical circuits and lighting, and rebuilt the space around luxury finishes and hidden appliance storage.

The page supports the main kitchen remodeling in Las Vegas hub by showing one completed project in detail. It is a project case study, not a new Summerlin service page or a replacement for the kitchen cost and permit guides.

The Challenge: An Outdated Rental Kitchen With Poor Storage

The original kitchen had enough potential to become a high-performing custom kitchen, but it did not have the storage, alignment, layout, or finish quality the homeowners wanted before moving into the property. Because the home had been used as a rental, the kitchen felt more like a dated builder-grade space than a tailored Summerlin kitchen.

Storage was one of the biggest functional issues. The existing cabinets did not provide enough organized space for everyday use, and the alignment problems made the kitchen feel less refined. The homeowners wanted more than new doors and countertops. They wanted a larger island, hidden appliances, organized cabinet interiors, luxury stone, and a layout that felt intentionally designed.

There was also a concealed systems concern: the home had Kitec plumbing. Because the clients had already experienced leaks in other areas, Big Horn Remodeling treated plumbing reliability as part of the remodel scope instead of covering that risk behind new cabinets and granite.

The Plan: A Larger Custom Footprint, New Island, And Hidden Appliances

Big Horn Remodeling removed the existing kitchen and rebuilt the space around a larger custom footprint. The new island created more prep area, more seating presence, and a stronger focal point when entering the kitchen. Relocating the sink to the island made the work zone fit the way the homeowners planned to cook, clean, and gather.

Technical Scope: Sink Relocation, Post-Tension Slab X-Ray, Kitec Replacement, And Permits

This remodel involved more than visible finish upgrades. The sink was relocated to the island, which required careful planning around the home's post-tension slab. Before slab work, Big Horn Remodeling x-rayed the post-tension lines so the plumbing relocation could be planned with reduced risk to the slab system.

For homeowners planning a similar scope, the permit triggers are explained further in the kitchen remodel permits in Las Vegas guide.

Materials And Finish Selections

The material palette was built around contrast and texture: painted white oak grain on the lower cabinets and island, cream-white painted HDF uppers, brushed brass hardware, a matte black faucet, dramatic white granite with black, gray, and warm mineral movement, 2-inch mitered edges, full-height granite backsplash, and large-format 24x48 MSI porcelain tile.

Cost Analysis: Approximate $65,000 Custom Kitchen Remodel

This completed Summerlin custom kitchen remodel was approximately $65,000. This is a real project example, not a fixed price menu. Similar kitchens can cost more or less depending on cabinet complexity, plumbing and slab conditions, stone selection, appliance package, electrical scope, permits, flooring, and existing site conditions.

For broader pricing education, use the Las Vegas kitchen remodel cost guide rather than treating this case study as a universal estimate.

Timeline: 5-Week Active Kitchen Construction Schedule

The active kitchen construction timeline was approximately 5 weeks after planning, selections, cabinet coordination, material ordering, and permit readiness. This does not mean design, fabrication, permitting, procurement, and construction all happened within 5 weeks; it describes the active kitchen construction period after the project was ready to build.

For a broader planning breakdown, see the kitchen remodel timeline in Las Vegas guide.

Finished Result: Luxury Finishes, Hidden Storage, And A Fully Custom Kitchen

The finished kitchen now feels like a custom owner-occupied kitchen rather than an outdated rental kitchen. The expanded footprint, larger island, relocated sink, integrated refrigerator wall, hidden appliance garage, and organized cabinet interiors all make the kitchen easier to use and cleaner to look at.

From a construction standpoint, the project also solved hidden problems before they became future failures. The post-tension slab was x-rayed before slab work, Kitec plumbing was replaced with PEX-A, electrical circuits were updated, permits were pulled, and inspections passed.

Summerlin Kitchen Remodel Location Map

This project was completed in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas. The exact address is withheld for client privacy. For broader local context, Big Horn Remodeling also completes remodeling work in Summerlin across a range of homes and community requirements.

For homeowners comparing a full-gut project with smaller updates, the what is included in a full kitchen remodel guide explains the difference between cosmetic updates, cabinet/countertop replacement, and deeper construction scopes.