Kitchen Relocation & Home Office
Conversion in Del Cerro, San Diego
Del Cerro, San Diego, CA 92120
Maximum ROI —
without adding a single square foot.
The original kitchen sat in a dark, isolated corner of the home — disconnected from the backyard and the natural light that flooded the rear of the house. The solution wasn't to add space. It was to rethink how the existing space was used.
We relocated the kitchen entirely to the back of the home — capturing the views, the light, and the flow the original layout squandered. The old kitchen space became a dedicated home office with a custom French door, creating two purpose-built rooms where there was once only one. Increase home value without adding square footage. In the San Diego real estate market, projects that open the floor plan and add functional office space can increase resale value by 15–25%. Explore our kitchen remodeling services in San Diego to start your own transformation.
Structural Renovation: Relocating
a Kitchen on a Concrete Slab
This project required more structural work than a typical kitchen remodel — and that's exactly what made it extraordinary. The home was built on a concrete slab foundation, which meant every plumbing line had to be trenched through concrete to reach its new location. Before breaking ground, a licensed plumber performed a camera inspection of existing lines, and a structural engineer verified the home's integrity before the chimney and fireplace were touched. Every phase passed City of San Diego inspection.
- Demo of existing brick fireplace, chimney, and hearth — shear wall added for structural stability
- Window relocation: existing window removed and new 59×59 window installed in new position
- Concrete slab trenching to relocate drain, supply, and gas lines to the back of the house
- Full electrical circuit additions — recessed LED lighting, pop-up island outlet, and appliance circuits
- New framing, 3M insulation, drywall taping and texturing throughout affected areas
- Exterior lath and stucco repair around new window and former chimney opening
- LVP flooring and fresh interior paint throughout to unify the entire home
See the Build Process
10 construction photos — demo, framing, plumbing, cabinet installation
Custom Kitchen Design: Full
Quartzite Surfaces & Plaster Hood
With the kitchen moved to the back of the home — bright, open, and overlooking the yard — the design could truly deliver. The layout is an L-shaped configuration with a large center island, a dedicated pantry, and a streamlined appliance wall. Full quartzite slab covers both countertops and the entire backsplash for a seamless, dramatic material story. A custom plaster hood box serves as the architectural focal point above the range. The island includes a pop-up electrical outlet — a safety-first detail for families cooking with children. This project shows exactly what our kitchen remodeling in San Diego looks like at its most ambitious.
- Full quartzite fabrication — countertops and full-height backsplash slab in one continuous material
- Custom plaster hood cover and box as architectural focal point
- L-shaped layout with dedicated pantry, center island, and streamlined appliance wall
- Pop-up electrical outlet on the island — safe and seamless for families
- Panel-ready dishwasher for a built-in, furniture-like appearance
- Thermador appliance suite including speed oven
- Custom sculptural pendant light above island — designed for balance and warmth
- Custom shaker cabinetry floor to ceiling with brushed gold hardware
High-ROI Home Office Conversion
in Del Cerro (92120)
The former kitchen became a fully enclosed, dedicated home office — framed, insulated, drywalled, and finished with the same LVP flooring and fresh paint that runs throughout the home. A new 59×59 square window was installed to flood the room with natural light and create an airy, open feel. A custom French door with frosted glass panels and brushed gold hardware connects the office to the main living area, allowing light to pass while maintaining privacy. Increase home value without adding square footage. Smart renovations that open the floor plan, upgrade finishes, and add a functional office can increase resale value by 15–25% in the San Diego market — without a single square foot of addition. The project was completed ahead of schedule, a testament to coordinated design-build execution.
- New 59×59 window installation — maximizing natural light in the converted space
- Custom French door with frosted glass and brushed gold hardware
- New framing, 3M insulation, and drywall to fully enclose the space
- Matching LVP flooring and interior paint throughout
- Dedicated lighting with new gold semi-flush fixture
Working with Dotan from Optimal Remodeling has been an absolute pleasure. He always found creative, high-quality solutions and never cut corners. Our kitchen remodel was completed ahead of schedule, and the quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations.Read Full Review on Google ↗
Your Home Has
Untapped Potential.
A kitchen relocation or room conversion can transform how your home feels and functions — without adding a single square foot. Let's talk about what's possible in your space.
- Kitchen relocation & full custom design
- Home office conversions with high ROI
- Full quartzite fabrication & custom hoods
- Structural work: demo, framing, plumbing, electrical
- Serving Del Cerro, San Diego 92120 & beyond
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Before & After
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Dark & Isolated Corner
→ Bright, Open & Custom
The original kitchen was cramped, disconnected from the backyard, and poorly lit. The relocated kitchen captures the rear light and views, featuring full quartzite surfaces, a custom plaster hood, sculptural island, and a complete Thermador appliance suite.
Yellow Walls & Fireplace
→ Open Flow & Office
The old living room — complete with a brick fireplace, yellow walls, and disconnected layout — was fully demoed, reframed, and transformed. The fireplace and chimney were removed entirely, creating a clean open space with a new home office behind custom French doors.
Serving Del Cerro
& All of San Diego
This project is located in Del Cerro, San Diego CA 92120. See our 78 reviews on Google.
Serving San Diego Neighborhoods
From Del Cerro to the Coast
Based in San Diego, we serve homeowners across the county — from established inland neighborhoods to coastal communities. Every project gets the same licensed, design-build process regardless of zip code.
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