--- title: "Classic Home Improvements — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/classic-home-improvements-pfvwus-pf~1510161758 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1510161758.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Classic Home Improvements" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/40c3b57f000730cb_5213-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "600 S. Andreasen Drive, Suite A, San Diego, California 92029, United States" latitude: 33.0895 longitude: -117.1128 phone: "(760) 535-5592" website: https://www.classichomeremodeling.com/ rating: 4.5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 2244 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Classic Home Improvements Original Houzz profile: [Classic Home Improvements](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/classic-home-improvements-pfvwus-pf~1510161758) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** San Diego, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, Temecula, Vista, San Marcos, La Costa, Encinitas, Poway, Solana Beach, Valley Center, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar, Hidden Meadows, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, San Pasqual, Hidden Trails, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2018–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - High-end \*Authorized Kohler Showroom\* Our design/build and custom home division offers home remodeling and building options to clients who want to work with one source for all their design, architecture, and building needs for projects such as granny flats, additions, casitas, and whole house remodels with structural changes. We also have a kitchen and bathroom remodeling division which offers design and remodeling services for homeowners who are not looking to do any changes which affect moving or changing anything structurally in the home. Additionally, we offer exterior home remodeling. Those services include everything from window replacement, roofing replacement, building decks or patio covers to stucco and painting of your home. Having each of these divisions insures we employ the highest caliber of field laborers because we can keep them busy through our 3 different divisions. We carefully monitor and schedule our internal field employees and our specialty trade sub-contractors which allows us to have schedules that are not delayed while we wait for another project to complete. You will not find a more transparent or unique General Contractor than Classic Home Improvements in San Diego or Temecula! Authorized Dealer of Starmark Cabinetry ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Deck Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Roof Replacement - Window Replacement - Attic Conversion - Window Installation - Concrete Construction - Siding Installation - Deck Repair - Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Fireplace Installation - Stucco Installation - Stone Masonry - Siding Repair - Stone Installation - Stone Siding - Tile Roofing - 3D Rendering - Additions - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - San Diego - Oceanside - Escondido - Carlsbad - Temecula - Vista - San Marcos - La Costa - Encinitas - Poway - Solana Beach - Valley Center - Cardiff By The Sea - Del Mar - Hidden Meadows - Fairbanks Ranch - Rancho Santa Fe - San Pasqual - Hidden Trails - Del Mar Heights San Diego - Ranch Santa Fe ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 800,000 Kitchen Remodels start at $30k, Bathroom Remodels start at $25k, Design Build Projects Start at $80k, and Exterior Renovations start at $10k ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Classic Home Improvements | | Address | 600 S. Andreasen Drive, Suite A, San Diego, California 92029, United States | | Phone | (760) 535-5592 | | Website | https://www.classichomeremodeling.com/ | | License Number | 944782 | | Followers on Houzz | 2244 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/choosechi - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/chisandiego - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/classic-home-improvements - Blog — https://www.classichomeremodeling.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Classic Home Improvements](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/classic-home-improvements-pfvwus-pf~1510161758) - **Website:** https://www.classichomeremodeling.com/ - **Phone:** (760) 535-5592 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NARI Member - NKBA Member - 2018-2019 Houzz Service and Design Awards - 2017 Angie's List Super Service - 2016 Big 50 Award - 2016 Union Tribune "Favorite" - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2018–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 10.0 ### All 12 reviews **★ — HU-872890802, June 2022** > Our whole house renovation was started at the end of 2020 and scheduled for completion in September, 2021, then October, then November, then mid-December. The attached photos show the state of our house the day we were scheduled to move-in. > > The project costs ended at 80% over the original budget ... in the mid 6 figures, and not due to the supply issues. > > I can list dozens and dozens of mistakes and failures, but full explanations are not allowed. **Comment from Classic Home Improvements:** > While we appreciate this client's business, he made significant changes that were all 100% by his choice which resulted in a higher cost as well as a delay in completion. We inform all clients throughout the project and at each phase that any changes once drawings are signed will result in a both cost increases and delays in completion. We can not and will not accept any blame for him continuously changing his designs. We are sorely disappointed that even in all our over-communication he has still decided to try to hurt our small business by publishing images of a clearly DURING construction project - especially when we have video of the completed space and its absolutely beautiful. We wish him all the best and will continue working to the best of our ability to always do right by our clients. **★★★★★ — John Marshall, Aug. 2019** > They presented a fair bid for the rebuild of our unusual patio cover. The carpenters and painters did excellent work. There were no add-ons during the work. Happy to recommend CHI. **★★★★★ — Annie Frimm, March 2019** > After much research, I hired CHI to do a full remodel of my kitchen and family room fireplace. The research paid off. This is an excellent company. They made the whole remodel easy and gave super advice on finishes/design, etc. (Kelley and Andrea were particularly helpful.) Their communication was phenomenal--emails with updates every day and the project manager, Royce Ramswick, kept everything moving, adjusted things when necessary and we completed the project on time. I would HIGHLY recommend this company and if I have work to do in the future, would not hesitate to use them again. **★★★★★ — Greg Douglas, May 2018** > Excellent job! We would absolutely hire CHI again, and recommend them to anyone looking to remodel their home. The project team was outstanding from the initial consultation through design to final construction. **Comment from Classic Home Improvements:** > Thanks so much for the review!!!! We love the way your remodel turned out and appreciate your business! **★★★★★ — Scott Hannum, March 2018** > We are absolutely floored with the service that we received from Classic Home Improvements. From start to finish, they took care of every detail. They helped us modify our house from an embarrassment of a home, to one of beauty and functionality that we never realized that it could be could be. Throughout the process the team dealt with our ever-changing demands and addressed our every concern. We couldn’t be happier with the service we received. > Andrea, Kelly, Yvonne, Kevin, Shane, Stephanie, Joe, Chandler, and Royce the super star provided us with the best service we ever experienced. The crew was at our home on time every day. We enjoyed seeing a steady progress they made. Everyone was friendly, helpful and courteous. This made us comfortable with them being alone in our home. We have had our share of bad contractors, it was refreshing to work with an organization that puts their customers first. **Comment from Classic Home Improvements:** > Thank you Scott for your very kind review and for your business. We truly appreciated working with you and are excited to see the final photos when they come in today!! **★★★★★ — Darin DeCarlo, Dec. 2017** > We live in 4S Ranch and just used Classic Home Improvements to do a full renovation of our kitchen. We’ve lived in the house for 15 years and our kitchen was basically brown/Tuscan look, brown granite, etc. We wanted it upgraded to a more modern feel – white and grey scheme. We looked extensively at various options prior to selecting Classic (from high-end like Lars, to basically subcontracting the project out ourselves to try to save money). In the end we selected Classic, and now that the project is complete I feel compelled to write a review. In our minds, Classic is a perfect balance in terms of getting the highest quality product and service, but at a very fair price. The whole project took 7 weeks, and they stayed on time and on budget throughout. Every day they provide updates on the project via a website so you know exactly where things stand and what’s coming next. The first person we interacted with was their sales person Andrea Short who was terrific. She is extremely creative, has great taste, and has a good pulse on what people are doing right now with their kitchens. Gave us a lot of good ideas. The contract process was smooth and easy, renderings were accurate and came immediately after contract was signed. They were very flexible in terms of making adjustments. Once the work started we primarily integrated with the project manager Royce – he is very knowledgeable in construction, kept the crew on task, and was easy to reach (cell). Importantly, this is a very high integrity, trustworthy operation. EVERYONE who came into our home was pleasant, friendly, and professional. We felt perfectly comfortable giving leaving them alone and giving them full access to our home. They are meticulous about the details and won’t end the project until both they and client are satisfied that everything is perfect. We are glad we made the decision to hire Classic and highly recommend them. **★★★★ — Celeste Grader, Aug. 2016** > We hired CHI to remodel our master bath and they were wonderful. We bought a "fixer upper" and have had so many struggles with outside companies. it was such a relief finding a company who really stands behind their quality of work. I loved having a design specialist help me with picking out the tile, paint, and finishes. I would never had gotten the bathroom of my dreams without her. Their workers were considerate, polite, hardworking, and efficient. They even sent someone out two years later to fix a few cracks that happened in some of grout work without charge. I have referred them to friends and family. Those that have hired them have always been very satisfied with not just their final project but with the process too. **★★★★ — Rebecca Meyer, Jan. 2016** > I had CHI do a few different jobs for me, they landscaped my back yard, remodeled my kitchen/great room and repaired my roof. I am very happy with the work done and absolutely love how my kitchen turned out. If I found any issues with work, they returned immediately to correct it to my standard. They were very quick and all of the contractors were very polite and professional. The reason they are getting 4 stars instead of 5 is that there were a couple of occasions where there were communication issues or I had to jump in because the contractors performing the work were not aware of what had been agreed upon and told me they weren't doing something that was in the contract. Once I got ahold of Jack or Nicole, they quickly got everything sorted. it really should be 4.7 out of 5 stars. **★★★★★ — Scott Basile Photography, Jan. 2016** > I recently had the pleasure of photographing a project designed by Classic Home Improvements. The kitchen design was beautiful, the quality of the work was excellent, and the client was thrilled with her new kitchen. Kudos to a job well done! **★★★★★ — GreenBee Services, Jan. 2016** > Classic Home Improvements has been one of the greatest contractors that I have done work for. They truly care about their end product. On occasion they will make recommendations based on their experience to either make my job easier, or the product turn out better. I have dealt with many different associates there and have yet to find anything to complain about. When there is a problem, question, or concern, they are quick to resolve. Their management skills are some of the best in the valley. **★★★★★ — ccdamko, Oct. 2015** > We had a master bath remodel, bringing a 20 year bathroom up to present day standards. > Everything went well beyond expectation from the initial meeting to determine what was to be done, to meeting with the the designer to choose all of our products, and finally with the demo and rebuilding of our bath. We could not be more pleased with the end result. At every stage of the project all people involved were knowledgeable and professional. On the few occasions when there was a glitch, all matters were handled in a very efficient manner. For the most part, all deadline were met. I would not hesitate to recommend CHI to any of my friends or family. **★★★★★ — ecachay, Aug. 2015** > This review focuses on the selection process and structured of bid presentation of CHI. After reading many online reviews, it is clear that this is a critical phase and we hope to provide you some insights with our experience and the reasons why we chose ‘Classic Home Improvements’ (CHI). > We read in detail about Do and DON’Ts when embarking in major remodeling projects. Following city approval of our remodeling plans we initiated the search process for a contractor to work with for our Kitchen and First floor remodeling. We interviewed at least 6 independent contractors and companies established in San Diego. We however, did not feel major connection to anyone. We learned of CHI after receiving a known home magazine. After our hesitation to call someone not directly referred by ‘word of mouth’ we decided to give them a chance. From the beginning, CHI process was positively different: an online operator set up our appointment and kept us informed prior to their visit. Then Mr. George Brown, the lead Design person contacted me 5-days prior to his visit and I provided him all our plans, and specifications by e-mail. When we met George, few things were clear in the style of CHI: they reviewed plans carefully prior to their visit, listen to costumer perceptions and communication was clear and assertive. In speaking with George, it was evident that he had years of experience and provided insights for our project. Subsequently, George came back to our house as he offered within 10 days of his initial visit. During the interim, CHI administrative assistants will set up appointment details. Contrary to many of our prior experiences, George presented in person a detailed, itemized scope of work and proposal. We discussed our fixed budget and time line. His bid was not among the lower ones, but we felt right for a reputable, formal company that will delivered outstanding craftsmanship work. Prior to signing contract, we requested some clarifications regarding certain details of scope of work, and terms of workmanship warranty provided by CHI. George was extremely responsible and CHI honored everything we had discussed and agreed verbally in our personal meetings. This speaks about the integrity of George and CHI. Within 5 days of signing the contract we met Kelley, our ‘product selection coordinator’, a true knowledgeable, well-mannered professional to work with. CHI has clearly delivered in an efficient timeline a very professionally structured protocol to star-up the process of our remodeling. We feel that it was worth to wait close to 9 months to final meet George and CHI. They take seriously costumer’s perceptions and their dream projects. They clearly work with integrity and costumer’s satisfaction in mind. > > We are looking forward to the implementation phase of our project and to show you the final pictures of our project when completed! > > January 2016: > > The present review focus on the implementation of the project as I already described our bid process with CHI. > Our project lasted 3.5 months and involved major structural kitchen remodeling with renovation of our entire flooring in our first floor. Although we had upfront all architectural, designer and engineer plans, it was a plus to work with a professional company that reviewed every single detail before, during and after project completion. > Office: Yvonne and Kelley, thoroughly constructed 3D visual plans (20/20 CAD) and reviewed scales of our project. Indeed, they picked up details that were overlooked in our original plans that could have affected ultimate look of our remodeling project. Dan, the manager, well rounded and organized, provided all the required legal documents timely as agreed prior to start the construction according to law. Nicole was timely providing me the pdf documents of every single payment and keep me updated with balance and logistics of the project. > Project manager: Mr. Larry Chase, deserves a special mention, he is well-manner and spoken, impeccable listener and detail oriented. Trust him. He will make sure every sub-contractor delivers impeccable work as detailed in contract and plans. More importantly, if something unexpected happens, he will immediately take care of the matter and fix it for you. For example, resolving an unexpected plumbing issue. I'd like to highlight his work integrity, reflected in two things: stayed within budget and even credited money when final labor was not performed as originally planned. I used this credit to complete some additional home work. > A special note is the honesty of every worker involved, this is paramount whenever you have 'strangers' working closely with your most treasure asset: your family. > After going through this experience my recommendations to the average educated costumer are the following: first, do your homework and put in writing as detailed as possible your scope of work. Second, plan unexpected 15% for both your budget and any provided agreed timeline with your constructor. I found this last part very important, because like when having a major surgery, if something unexpected arise during the surgery, you don't want your surgeon to rush but rather to do it well and only once. I believe that the same concept applies to construction. Third, if you are a formal, detailed-oriented person and like quality, consider strongly CHI, they will exceed your expectations for their work integrity, workmanship and well-planned process. Certainly, they are a cost effective-option for the outstanding quality of work they deliver. I recommend CHI highly ## Selected projects - [Fallbrook CA - Major Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fallbrook-ca-major-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5705559) - Location: Fallbrook, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This Fallbrook home went through a major transformation! One of the windows was torn out and replaced with Milgard folding doors, the kitchen sink was moved to the island and another vegetable sink was added to the perimeter of the cabinets. The island countertops are granite while the perimeter countertops are quartz. - [Carlsbad Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carlsbad-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~3016428) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This kitchen went from small and nonfunctional to wide and open. A wall once cut off the kitchen from the dining room and living room. Now this kitchen has an open kitchen feeling. Your guests can flow room to room without missing a beat. This kitchen has a rustic island, white cabinets and a beautiful pastel blue backsplash! Photo Credit: Preview First - [Scripps Ranch Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scripps-ranch-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~1659571) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 27 - Description: This large San Diego whole house remodel included painting the exterior of the home, tearing down walls to make a large kitchen, creaing office space and several bedrooms. Bathrooms were also made and remodeling in this expanisve room addition remodel. The house is now brand new with a completly different floor plan then before. Scott Basile, Basile Photography. www.choosechi.com - [Carlsbad Galley Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carlsbad-galley-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5781077) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: This beautiful contemporary kitchen located in Carlsbad, CA features a stunning combination of chevron backsplash installed vertically above quartz countertops, white shaker cabinet doors, and gray sherwin william paint. All photos by Preview First - [Kitchen Remodel - Carlsbad Courts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-carlsbad-courts-pj-vj~5737626) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This Carlsbad homeowner hired Classic Home Improvements for their remodel after meeting us at a San Diego home and garden show. She had lived in the 2002 home for about a year and her puppy destroyed her cabinets so she decided not only to renovate the space - but to make it more modern. The original cabinets are oak and the space was very dark. The pendant lights and chandelier combined with the white cabinets and rustic island (and we can't forget the stunning stainless steel appliances agains… - [Fallbrook Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fallbrook-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1838964) - Location: Fallbrook, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: This beautiful kitchen remodel has an urban modern rustic feel. This kitchen was once a closed off small kitchen and our clients desired an open space. A wall was demoed and opened the space to the living room to create a large open area. This L-Shaped kitchen has a beautiful brick tile backsplash giving this space an urban look. Warm cabinets and light countertops work well with all these neutral colors. Stainless steel appliances flow through this kitchen including double ovens and wine fridge… - [4S Ranch Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/4s-ranch-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2899101) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: This large kitchen remodel is breathtaking! This white chef's kitchen has some gray mixed hues along with dark countertops and stunning pendant lights. A key highlight to this kitchen is the big windows allowing natural light to flow in and illuminate this space. The floating shelves, wine fridge, walk in pantry and double ovens put the finishing touches on this large kitchen. Photos by Preview First - [La Mesa Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-mesa-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1517327) - Location: La Mesa, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: This San Diego kitchen remodel shows a creative way to work around tearing down a load bearing wall. The kitchen began as a small confined galley, the desire of the client was to tear down the walls and open the space to make it more inviting. The floor plan works well for this space allowing more fluidity. The countertops are quartz, backsplash is subway tile with a glass decorative liner and the cabinets are from StarMark. The wood flooring was also added during this renovation. Design by Jeff… - [Kitchen Expansion in Temecula](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-expansion-in-temecula-pj-vj~2581672) - Location: Temecula, CA - Photos: 38 - Description: This upscale Temecula kitchen remodel took place in the Spring of 2017. Our clients had just purchased this stunning 4,000 square foot home in Temecula and wanted to renovate their kitchen before they moved in. After a handful of meetings with our team and several interviews with other contractors, they selected Classic Home Improvements for their kitchen renovation and expansion. The original kitchen was approximately 12×12 and it is now approximately 20×20 so the space they gained was quite su… - [San Marcos Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-marcos-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2008901) - Location: San Marcos, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: Our client desired a new modern look for their master bathroom. The bathroom had a dated tile look and tiled surround. They opted to lighten up the space by choosing a textured tile for their walk-in shower and white quartz countertops. The free-standing tub really draws your eyes to this relaxing oasis. Vibrant blue hue tiles complement the space wonderfully. Photos by Scott Basile, Basile Photography. - [San Diego Kitchen and Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-diego-kitchen-and-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~3022999) - Location: Chula Vista, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Classic Home Improvements had the pleasure of remodeling this kitchen in Chula Vista. These perimeter cabinets are Cashmere Waypoint cabinets along with the 5-drawer Maple Truffle island. This kitchen also has gorgeous Della Terra quartz countertops, new Beige Kensington flooring, and beautiful Provincetown Monument Gray subway tile subway tile from Bedrosians. This bathroom is the epitome of relaxation. His and her vanities, a walk-in shower and soaking tub is what make this large bathroom perf… - [Contemporary Encinitas Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-encinitas-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~3042987) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: This beautiful kitchen located in Encinitas Ca, has something that everybody will love! This two-toned kitchen plays with various colors. These StarMark cabinets are a mix and match combination of gray lower cabinets and white upper glass cabinets. The white quartz countertops works well for with the beautiful grey and blue glass backsplash. This kitchen also has stainless steel appliances and wine fridge. Photos by Preview First. - [Rancho Bernardo Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-bernardo-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~5708523) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This whole house remodel in Rancho Bernardo turned out absolutely amazing. You can tell the home was designed and built by one team. The colors, style, and theme of the home are all cohesive! The whole house renovation included the kitchen remodel, 3 bathroom remodels, and 2 bedrooms as well as their living space. The clients had rented out the home for many years and were planning on moving back in to it permanently when they hired our team. - [Traditional Kitchen Remodel in Temecula, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-remodel-in-temecula-ca-pj-vj~3043663) - Location: Temecula, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This traditional kitchen is decked out with Waypoint cabinets, Maple Cognac, Calacatta Zeus Quartz Countertops, Mexican Noce Tumbled backsplash, Kensington Beige Flooring. The appliances are stainless steel Kitchenaid, whirlpool, jenn-air appliances. Along with the kitchen the near by fireplace was also remodeled with stacked stone Ivory. Photos by Preview First - [Carlsbad Kitchen and Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carlsbad-kitchen-and-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2890313) - Location: Carlsbad, CA - Photos: 26 - Description: This large kitchen remodel got a fresh new look. Gorgeous white cabinets with stainless steel pulls and a beautiful white blacksplash. A kitchen island was added with dark cabinetry. This option gives this kitchen a two toned look. Entertain at the bar or the dinning room seating is available in close proximity to the wetbar! This gorgeous master bathroom remodel has a new modern twist. His and her sinks and vanities are perfect for that busy couple who are particular in how they get ready in th… - [Point Loma Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-loma-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2463211) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: This kitchen remodel is located in a high rise in Point Loma. This U-Shaped kitchen is beautiful and stunning. This medium colored kitchen is warm and inviting. The backsplash is a nice cream color with a sparkly tile liner and oil rubbed bronze pulls. Preview First - [Vista Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~1136014) - Location: Vista, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: This entire house has been remodeled. The kitchen was made with Starmark cabinets, quartz countertops and white ceramic woven porcelain back splash. Authorized dealer of Starmark Cabinets. The floor throughout the house is hard wood and several rooms have been expanded. along with a remodeled powder room. Photos by John Gerson. www.choosechi.com - [Temecula Kitchen Remodel 4](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/temecula-kitchen-remodel-4-pj-vj~2910677) - Location: Temecula, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This kitchen got a modern facelift! This kitchen had a dated look and needed an upgrade. Light wood cabinets were replaced with new white cabinets and new quartz countertops. While the footprint to this kitchen did not change, it still feels brand new and vibrant. Photos by Preview First. - [Temecula Kitchen Remodel 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/temecula-kitchen-remodel-3-pj-vj~1627038) - Location: Temecula, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: This kitchen was remodeled to fit the clients wishes for a country kitchen. Hardwood dark wooden floors and white cabinetry with farm sink complete this look. Glass cabinets were also installed with cabinet lighting. This kitchen is very fitting for the area and space - [Poway Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/poway-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~953777) - Location: Poway, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: This Poway Kitchen Remodel had a dated look with white tile countertops and overhang cabinets. The remodel brought new life to this kitchen adding white StarMark cabinets that brighten up the once dark space. The tile countertops have been replaced by gorgeous granite and glass tile backspash compliment the countertop and cabinets. 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Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* Can I use your image on my blog page? Thanks A: Thank you for your interest Yes, please credit Classic Home Improvements with a link to classichomeremodeling.com as long as the content is in a positive light. If you email nicole@myclassicteam.com we can re-purpose your content for added exposure. **Q: kitchen countertops** *(in Photo Questions)* Are the countertops quartz? And if so, can I please have the name? A: Yes, this island countertop is Calacatta Blanco Nuevo by Vadara Quartz with an eased edge. **Q: Are bathrooms more commonly standing shower or bath?** *(in Photo Questions)* Renovating. Bathroom A: Hmmmm.... that's hard to say. Most properties we come across have a tub/shower combo. If there are more than 1 secondary bathroom then one will usually have a shower (we call that a 3/4 bath). **Q: Landscape architect wants nonrefundable deposit for proposal** *(in Landscape Design)* I am looking to redo all my landscape and hardscaping (front, back, pool, decks, etc.). There is a landscape architect I really like but we can't get past Go because he wants a $2,000 nonrefundable deposit to give me a proposal. There is another guy I like, who isn't as "decorated," but he gave me a full proposal including an animated 3D design. He didn't ask for anything up front. All things being equal I'd probably go with the first guy but with no proposal (he's shown me lots of dazzling projects he's done) it's hard to cut a check with so much unknown. Is it standard practice to require such a big deposit up front just to get off the ground? A: In any remodeling situation it’s important to compare business-model to business-model. It’s likely the company that is asking for the $2,000 will be preparing a detailed perspective drawing and architectural plans that can be submitted for any permitting requirements. You will be given a fixed price that doesn’t change...unless you make a change. A company providing design services is also doing a lot more hand-holding and has (typically) an experienced team member (designer) working with them. The GC who gave you a quote without asking for a design agreement is likely a smaller company without the staff support to help with the fancy design and the experience of a designer. (I am Not bashing!! I respect both business models) They could both do an absolutely amazing job, but one acts as a General Contractor and the other as a Design-Build company. I hope that makes sense. It’s all about what you need. Do you need help designing the space? Do you want help selecting the materials? Some people don’t and that’s when it’s usually a good idea to hire a smaller company. Just my two cents. Good luck in whichever decision you make! **Q: Which Vanity is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking for a grey/white bathroom with the bathtub/shower combo. I love the tiles and the vanity, they are a perfect match. Please can you tell me the name and the seller/manufacturer? Thanks A: Hello. this was the Gella 60" Vanity. **Q: shower space** *(in Photo Questions)* How big is the shower? How big is the half glass? Thanks A: Hello, I am happy to gather that information for you, I will be back in the office on Monday. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*