Do I need design review to remodel my kitchen in Laguna Beach?

Usually not if all the work is inside the house. That normally needs only a building permit. Changing windows, doors or anything else on the outside can need design review. We'll tell you at the consultation.

Will I need a Coastal Development Permit?

Probably not, if the work stays inside. In Laguna's coastal zone, a Coastal Development Permit typically comes into play for additions and exterior changes. We confirm this before the design is finished.

My house is an older cottage. Can it take a new kitchen?

Yes, with some checks first. Older homes often have original wiring, old plumbing and floors that aren't level. We look at these at the consultation and include any fixes in your price.

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Laguna Beach?

For a Laguna Beach kitchen, a refresh in the same layout typically runs $10,000 to $40,000, a full remodel $40,000 to $100,000, and moving walls or adding an island $100,000 and up. Older homes can cost more if the wiring or plumbing has to be replaced. You get an itemized price after the consultation.

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Most kitchens need about 3 to 6 weeks of construction after permit approval, and more when walls move. Design review pushes the start date out, so we let you know early which route your project takes.

Do you work in Emerald Bay and Three Arch Bay?

Yes. Emerald Bay permits go through the County of Orange rather than the city, and both communities have their own rules. We get those requirements early.

Is Yanis Remodeling based in Laguna Beach?

No. We're based in Irvine at 5 Holland, Suite 219, a short trip down Laguna Canyon Road to the coast, and we meet you in your Laguna Beach home.

Do you also remodel bathrooms in Laguna Beach?

Yes. Visit our bathroom remodeling in Laguna Beach page for small cottage bathrooms, skylights and how design review works.

15+ years remodeling Orange County homes | Based in Irvine

Licensed & Insured · CSLB #1093072

Home Services Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Interior Renovations Gallery Service Areas About Contact Book a Free Consultation

Laguna Beach kitchen remodeling

Kitchen Remodeling in Laguna Beach, Designed for the House You Have

From Village cottages to hillside homes in Top of the World, no two Laguna houses are alike. We plan a kitchen that fits yours and its view, handle the city permits and give you an itemized price up front.

Book a Free Consultation → See Our Work

5.0 ★★★★★

Google reviews (35)

4.6 ★★★★★

Yelp reviews

BBB

Accredited Business

Reviews

What Laguna Beach & Orange County Homeowners Say

5.0 stars from 35 Google reviews.

Google review

5.0★★★★★{{ r.date }}

Read all reviews on Google →

Muhammad Rabba

Owner & Founder

Yanis Remodeling in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach Kitchens, Planned Around Your Home

Yanis Remodeling is a family-owned remodeling company based in Irvine, a short drive down Laguna Canyon Road from Laguna Beach. For more than 15 years we've remodeled kitchens across Orange County, in old cottages, hillside homes and new custom builds.

Laguna homes rarely fit a standard plan. A cottage may have uneven floors and out-of-square walls, a hillside home may turn its back on the view, and a custom home may just need new finishes. We work out what your house needs, then choose cabinets, stone and lighting.

One team runs the whole job, from design and permits to the final walkthrough. In Laguna that also means planning deliveries, parking and the dumpster around narrow streets and steep driveways, so the work doesn't take over your street.

Book a Free Consultation → About Us

Our Services

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Laguna Beach

Kitchens, bathrooms and the rest of the house, designed and built by one team.

{{ s.link }} →

Our Work

Recent Kitchens Near Laguna Beach

See All Projects

Kitchens in Laguna Beach

What Works in a Laguna Beach Kitchen

Older homes, hillside lots and ocean air all shape a Laguna kitchen. This is what we plan for.

Face the view

On hillside and ocean-view lots, it's worth turning the sink or island toward the window, so the best view is where you spend the most time.

Make a small kitchen work

Cottage kitchens in the Village and North Laguna are small. A tight work triangle, full-height storage and panel-ready appliances that look like cabinets keep the room calm.

Character over showroom

Laguna started as an art colony, and its homes still show it. Handmade tile, natural wood and stone with real texture usually suit a Laguna house better than a high-gloss look.

Finishes for ocean air

Near the water, solid brass or high-grade stainless hardware and PVD-finish faucets last. Cheap plating pits.

Indoor-outdoor living

Many owners want the kitchen to open onto a deck or patio. A new door or bigger opening changes the outside of the house, so it goes through design review. We plan for that from the start (see permits below).

Laguna Beach homes and what their kitchens usually need

The Village and North Laguna

cottages from the 1920s and '30s. Original wiring and plumbing, uneven floors and small rooms. We check the bones before we price.

Top of the World and Bluebird Canyon

hillside homes, often on split levels. Layouts that open to the view.

Three Arch Bay and Emerald Bay

gated communities with larger custom homes. Updated finishes, and community rules for work hours and access.

South Laguna

everything from beach cottages to custom estates.

Permits & Approvals

Kitchen Permits in Laguna Beach, Handled

Building permit

A kitchen remodel that stays inside the house usually goes through the City of Laguna Beach Building Division on a standard building permit. We prepare the drawings, submit them and book the inspections.

Design review and the Coastal Zone

Laguna Beach is in the Coastal Zone and reviews exterior changes closely. New windows or doors, a bigger opening or an addition can need design review and a Coastal Development Permit. Keeping work inside is fastest, and we'll tell you which path you're on.

Historic homes

If your home is on the city's historic register, exterior changes get extra review. Interior kitchen work usually doesn't.

Fire hazard zones

Many Laguna homes sit in mapped fire hazard zones, updated by the city in 2025. Any exterior work there, including new vents or windows, has to meet wildfire building rules. We pick compliant parts from the start.

Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay is outside city limits, so permits go through the County of Orange, plus the community association's own approval.

Older homes

In homes built before 1994, California requires old high-flow plumbing fixtures to be replaced with water-saving ones before a remodel permit is signed off. We include this in the plan and the price.

How It Works