Kitchen
Kitchen Remodeling in San Antonio, TX
The kitchen is the true heart of your home — where family and friends gather, meals are shared, and memories are made. At Rhino Design Build, we specialize in San Antonio kitchen remodeling that blends beauty, function, and value. Whether you’re looking to maximize space, add a custom kitchen island, upgrade countertops, or install modern cabinetry, our design-build team will guide you through every step of the renovation process.
Kitchen and bathroom remodels consistently offer the best return on investment for homeowners. Even if you’re not planning to sell right away, keeping these spaces updated with quality materials and professional craftsmanship increases your home’s comfort and long-term resale value.
Plan Your Kitchen Remodel Like a Pro
Designing your kitchen starts with smart planning. There are several great tools available to help you think through your kitchen layout, storage needs, and functionality before starting your remodel. At Rhino Design Build, we encourage homeowners to take advantage of helpful kitchen design worksheets and planning guides—some of our favorites are available on the HGTV website. These resources help you visualize your dream kitchen, identify your priorities, and ensure your new design truly fits your family’s lifestyle.
Whether you’re preparing for a full kitchen remodel in San Antonio or simply refreshing your space, our design-build team can help you turn your ideas into a beautiful, functional, and well-planned kitchen that adds comfort and value to your home.
Understanding Kitchen Remodeling Costs
When planning a kitchen remodel, it’s important to understand how your budget is typically distributed. A good rule of thumb for kitchen remodeling costs is to allocate approximately 60% for cabinetry, 25% for countertops, and 15% for appliances. These percentages can vary depending on your design style, material selections, and the size of your space, but this breakdown provides a solid starting point for budgeting your San Antonio kitchen renovation.
Cabinetry:
If existing cabinets are still in good condition, good working order and the layout functions well, the most affordable option is to re-stain, paint, or reface them. Approximately 65% of actual cabinet cost is the door. Updating the hardware goes a long way updating the look of your cabinets.
If a full renovation of your kitchen space is in order, there are many options for cabinetry. They range from custom, semi-custom and pre-made cabinet sizes. Custom is the most expensive and prices go down from there. How you use your kitchen on a daily basis and for entertaining should go into the design and layout of your cabinetry.
Once you have an idea about function and some layout ideas, it’s time to meet with the cabinet maker that best fits your budget and style. Rhino works with several cabinet makers and we will work with you each step of the way to get your kitchen design to it’s final stage.
Appliances:
Kitchens are getting an eco-friendly boost from energy efficient appliances, water saving fixtures, and indoor air quality. This is the bulk of your electricity bill. Your refrigerator ranks second to your air conditioning system in terms of energy use. Replacing old appliances (refrigerator, stove, cook top, dishwasher) with new energy star rated appliances would be a recommended addition to your kitchen remodel if you have older appliances. If you have new appliances, you can certainly reuse them!
Appliances go on sale several times a year revolving around holidays. You can save some real money timing your appliance buying around these times of year.
Countertops:
Solid surface, granite, quartz and butcher block all remain popular options with many colors to choose from. Stainless steel and concrete are emerging as new countertop favorites. With any design process it is good to pick one element that is your favorite – countertops and backsplash tile (more on tile below) are good places to start. These items come in SO many color choices and it can be overwhelming. It is good to pick a favorite of one of these two to be your focal point, then bring in your colors around this one element you love.
Countertops are priced by level, with level 1 being the most affordable and level 5 being the most expensive. Depending on the countertop surface you choose, the cost will depend on level, amount needed (as most surfaces are sold by the slab) and how many cuts are going to have to be made.
Lighting:
A common mistake made by homeowners is trying to light the entire kitchen area with just one light fixture. Most experts agree that the most effective kitchen lighting comes from four blended layers: task, ambient, accent and decorative. This results in a warm and inviting environment blends well with other key design elements. Task lighting is for food prep areas, underneath cabinets and over an island. Ambient lighting is the general light in the room. Good ambient light allows you to work safely in most areas of the kitchen and provides the overall lighting feel for the space. Accent lighting is even more focused and highlights objects or areas you want to show off, such as artwork, glassware, or special pottery. Though this kind of kitchen lighting isn’t meant to make your workspace a more functional place, it can add an aesthetic touch to the room that will enhance the space and bring your newly remodeled kitchen to life. Decorative lighting is usually the focal point of your kitchen such as a chandelier, pendant lighting over an island or peninsula, track lighting or other eye catching fixtures on display.
Tile:
In both kitchens and baths, glass, metal, porcelain and hardwood tiles are very popular. Glass is used on kitchen back-splashes, shower walls and as accents on floors adding depth, sparkle and luminescence. Metal back-splashes help compliment stainless steel appliances. Then there are the mosaic and cement tiles that bring in lively colors and patterns. As mentioned in the countertop section, picking a tile can either be your focal point favorite with all other design elements revolving around it. Or it can be simple and classic that compliments your countertops, flooring or cabinet color that is meant to be the focal point favorite.
Why San Antonio Homeowners Should Renovate Their Kitchen
At Rhino Design Build, we’ve been remodeling kitchens in San Antonio for over 21 years. A kitchen renovation is more than new cabinets and countertops—it’s an investment in comfort, function, and long-term home value.
Modern technology and better building products have changed everything. Today’s kitchens are smarter, more efficient, and built to last.
1. Smarter Building Technology
Today’s appliances, lighting, and fixtures offer improved performance and energy savings. From smart ovens to LED lighting and touchless faucets, the modern kitchen makes life easier and more efficient.
2. Better Building Materials
We use top-quality products that deliver durability and design. Soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, and waterproof flooring outperform older materials and require less maintenance. Your kitchen looks better, works better, and lasts longer.
3. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Energy-efficient appliances, better insulation, and LED lighting reduce your utility bills and environmental impact. Rhino integrates green building practices that align with San Antonio’s modern LEED standards.
4. Increased Home Value
A remodeled kitchen delivers one of the highest returns on investment in residential construction. Buyers want updated kitchens with open layouts, modern finishes, and functional design.
5. Create Your Dream Kitchen
Your kitchen is the heart of your home. Whether you love to cook, entertain, or spend family time there, Rhino can turn your existing space into the kitchen you’ve always wanted—designed for how you live.
We handle the entire process in-house: design, permits, construction, and final finishes. One team. One process. Done right.
Call Rhino Design Build today at 210-413-8789 or visit RhinoDesignBuild.com
