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Kitchen design · Birmingham, AL

Kitchen Design

A beautiful kitchen starts with a layout that works. We help you plan the space, the flow and the style – with our in-house design team or your own designer – before construction begins.

4.9 ★ on Google · Licensed & insured · Veteran-owned

Kitchen Design

What we do

Everything your kitchen design project needs

  • 01

    Space planning

    Work zones, islands and walkways.

  • 02

    Style & materials

    Cabinets, stone, tile and lighting that work together.

  • 03

    Chef’s kitchens

    Pro ranges, ventilation, sculleries and pantries.

  • 04

    In-house design

    Our design team – or your own designer.

Layout first

Galley, L-shape, U-shape, island or peninsula – the right layout depends on the room, the doors and windows and how many people cook at once. We think in work zones: prep, cooking, cleanup and storage, with clear walkways and a landing space next to every appliance. When the room is too small or closed off, we look at opening walls or borrowing space from neighboring rooms.

Style that suits the house

Classic white kitchens with inset cabinets and marble, transitional kitchens with painted islands and brass lighting, modern kitchens with flat panels and quartz – the best style is the one that fits your home and will still feel right in fifteen years. We help you choose materials that work together, and bring samples into your house so you can see them in your light.

The chef’s kitchen

For serious cooks we plan professional ranges and ventilation, prep sinks, scullery and pantry space, beverage centers and the storage that makes it all work. Our five-part journal series “The Culinary Stage” covers designing a residential chef’s kitchen in depth.

In our clients’ words

Homeowners recommend us

4.9 84 Google reviews

We needed a total renovation of our historical home inside and out. This required enhancing the design on the exterior and renovations throughout the entire interior of the house. Southface totally transformed our house and exceeded our expectations. They listened to our needs and were transparent on the process and with budgeting. We have built and constructed many houses over the years and I can say this was the best experience by far. The team is professional, honest and highly skilled. They worked on our house as if it was their own and took pride in delivering what we were expecting. If you have a major construction or renovation project like ours, Southface will limit your anxiety and deliver beyond what you expect. We will definitely use them again.

Donna RichardsHistoric home – total renovation inside and out Google · 2026

SouthFace recently completed a kitchen and bathroom remodel in my 1920s condominium. The kitchen portion of the remodel included opening a passthrough between the kitchen and dining room, and relocating the range, sink and dishwasher. The kitchen and bathroom were completely gutted and rebuilt using new designs. The project also included painting and refinishing the hardwood floors throughout the unit. Remodeling a 100 year old structure brings a unique set of challenges. Owen, the project manager, offered design ideas that greatly improved upon my initial ideas for the project and complemented the historic character of the unit. SouthFace’s team of craftsman did an excellent job in translating the design into a wonderful living space. Since I was out of the country for nearly the entire duration of the project, SouthFace had to coordinate across multiple time zones. Owen provided, at minimum, weekly video updates and contacted me when questions or issues arose. I can’t overstate how well Owen handled the remote coordination. SouthFace did an excellent job from inception through execution, completing the project in budget and on schedule. As a result, I recommend SouthFace as a remodeling contractor and I would use them again for another renovation project.

Paul WilliamsKitchen & bathroom remodel in a 1920s condominium Google · 2025

I made an excellent choice when I selected SouthFace for my full home renovation. Over the course of four months, they transformed my space completely, finishing in March 2025. Walls were taken down to create an open plan living area, others were moved to carve out a dedicated office, and my kitchen was completely reimagined—expanding into what used to be an outdoor porch. They also remodeled a bathroom to perfection. Throughout the project, communication was consistently excellent. I truly can’t say enough good things about Johnny, Owen, and Will. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for the outcome made the whole process smooth and even enjoyable. I would highly recommend SouthFace to anyone considering a high-end home remodel. I’m beyond pleased with the results.

Lindsay FloydFull home renovation · Birmingham Google · 2025

The hardest part of our renovation was picking a contractor. I had a number of companies come by to look at our project, but SouthFace was by far the most detailed and complete quote we received. I’ve heard lots of horror stories on bad contractors, but SouthFace put all of those concerns to rest. Once we chose SouthFace, Owen and his team were awesome. They were helpful through our planning phase and did a great job on the work itself. Everything was done right to produce a high quality result — and there were no surprises along the way! They stuck to the plan, the budget & the timeline, all while navigating the unknowns of an old house. We couldn’t be happier with our decision and the results — we reconfigured and updated our kitchen/dining area and our master suite. I can’t recommend them enough to anyone wanting to take on a renovation! Owen and Johnny made the process easy and enjoyable.

Will PerkinsKitchen, dining area & primary suite in an older home Google · 2024

Johnny was a pleasure to work with and his team did a great job on my parent’s kitchen! We will definitely be using them on future projects for my own family home, as well!

Aimee Cannova PalomboKitchen remodel Client letter

Southface was a pleasure to have build my kitchen. Their work was precise, fairly priced, and timely. The crew was courteous, clean, and even interacted well with my three children. We lived in the house while doing a full kitchen remodel and a new deck with a porch. By the end of the job we had become friends and I missed them when it was over. They have also come back to check on how the kitchen was settling and made any esthetic touch ups that were needed. I HIGHLY recommend them!!

Jennifer DunbarKitchen remodeled, deck & porch built · Mountain Brook Client letter

Questions

Common questions about kitchen design

Do I need a designer?

Not necessarily – kitchen layout and design are done by our in-house team. If you already work with an interior or kitchen designer, we are glad to work with them.

Begin with a conversation

Let’s talk about your home

Tell us what you have in mind. We will meet you at the house or on your lot, listen, and give you honest advice and a clear next step – with no obligation.