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Quartz countertops and a tile backsplash in a remodeled Romulus subdivision kitchen

Wayne County · about 55 min (37 mi)

Kitchen Remodeling in Romulus, MI

Countertops, cabinets and phased kitchen updates for Romulus's older homes and newer subdivisions.

  • ★ 5.0 on Google (28 reviews)
  • MI Residential Builder #2101209269
  • CMKBD · CAPS · CLIPP designer
  • Serving since 2020

Kitchen remodeling in Romulus covers two very different houses. The city is home to Detroit Metropolitan Airport and about 25,173 residents (2020 Census), and its housing mixes older post-war homes with newer subdivisions, so one kitchen may need a full rebuild while the next only needs new counters. At almost 36 square miles, Romulus is close to six times the size of neighboring Inkster, with Huron River Drive and Goddard Road linking far-apart neighborhoods.

The drive from Pinckney runs about 55 minutes (37 miles). Kitchen NV keeps its Romulus workload small and gives each trip one stated purpose: a measure, a presentation or a selections meeting.

Airport-area subdivisions and older Romulus homes

In the older homes, the kitchen problems are the familiar post-war ones: small rooms, worn laminate, tired cabinets and old wiring. In the newer subdivisions, the cabinets may be sound and the layout fine, but the counters are builder laminate or entry-level granite and the backsplash is a strip of 4-inch tile.

That split makes phasing useful. Some Romulus owners start with counters and backsplash on good cabinets, then plan the rest later. Others need the whole room at once. Nick helps decide which applies before any money is spent on design.

Quartz, granite and quartzite samples laid on an existing counter in a Romulus kitchen
Stone samples compared side by side against existing cabinets.

Five Points, the Kingsley Home and Romulus's township roots

Romulus was set off from Huron Township by the Michigan Territorial Council in 1835, was renamed Wayne for three years in the 1840s, and incorporated as a city only in 1970. Two of its oldest buildings were Underground Railroad stops: the Samuel Kingsley Home on Hunt Street, across from the Romulus Historical Museum, and the White Church at Five Points, where Goddard meets Ozga.

That long township history is why Romulus housing varies so much from one road to the next. Older farmhouses and post-war homes line the original roads, while newer subdivisions fill land between them, and the city counted about 10,300 homes in 2020. For us, the first visit is mostly about sorting which kind of kitchen we are looking at: one that needs counters and tile, or one that needs to be rebuilt from the subfloor up.

New working island added to an open subdivision kitchen in Romulus
A working island added to the open floor of a newer subdivision kitchen.

Detroit Metro Airport neighbors and Romulus permits

Romulus issues its own building permits; check with the city what your scope requires. Countertop-only work may need little, while moving plumbing or electrical will. The airport and the I-94 and I-275 freeways shape how the city is laid out and how we plan trips there.

Permits are handled by the city's Department of Building and Safety, listed at 11111 Wayne Road, with planning and zoning questions going to a separate Planning Department. For a phased project, it helps to ask early whether the later phase will need its own permit, so the first round of work does not have to be reopened for inspection.

Post-war Romulus kitchen rebuilt with new cabinets and quartz
An older home's kitchen rebuilt with new cabinets, counters and lighting.

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10094 Kress Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169

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Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Design consultations by appointment

Typical drive from our Pinckney base: ~55 min (37 mi).

Planning a kitchen in Romulus? Call (810) 923-8792

Call Kitchen NV in Pinckney, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Design consultations are by appointment.

  • ★ 5.0 on Google (28 reviews)
  • MI Residential Builder #2101209269
  • CMKBD · CAPS · CLIPP designer
  • Serving since 2020

Fitting Romulus visits into a 55-minute drive

Phone (810) 923-8792 and tell Nick whether you are thinking counters only or a full kitchen. He meets you at home, reviews the cabinets and layout, and recommends a scope. A design retainer covers drawings and pricing; selections can be hourly or a package, with stone samples brought to your table. For full remodels Nick coordinates the partner trades through installation.

Romulus countertop and kitchen remodeling near I-94 and I-275

Kitchen CountertopsCounters are the most common first step in Romulus subdivision kitchens with sound cabinets. A house built in the last few decades often has boxes worth keeping and tops that were the builder's cheapest option.Quartz CountertopsQuartz is a low-maintenance choice for busy households and one of the easier stones to keep looking new. In a household with little time for upkeep, never needing a sealer is a real advantage.Tile BacksplashReplacing a builder 4-inch splash with full tile changes the look of a kitchen without touching cabinets. It usually goes in the same week as the new counters, while the wall is already exposed.Kitchen CabinetsOlder Romulus homes usually need new cabinetry, sized to the room and designed around storage. Houses along the city's older roads were built before deep drawers and tall pantries were standard, so the gain per foot is large.Kitchen DesignPlans help sort what to do now and what to leave for a later phase. A drawn layout shows whether today's counters will still fit if the cabinets are replaced in five years, so nothing is cut twice.Kitchen RemodelingPost-war houses on the older side of Romulus usually need the whole room rebuilt: wiring, plumbing, cabinets and counters together. A full remodel lets those trades work from one set of drawings and one schedule.Kitchen Island Design & InstallationNewer Romulus subdivision kitchens often have an open floor area or a small peninsula that could become a working island, provided the walkways stay at least 42 inches and the outlets are planned in.

Client reviews

What clients near Romulus say about working with Nick

★ 5.0 average from 28 Google reviews

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“Nick is unbelievably talented. He has an eye for detail. Brought in samples of everything. Sat down with me and spent as much time as was needed. Never felt rushed. Told me how much everything was going to cost. I made the decision. No … More ”
Niki B.Google review · 4 years ago (as of Nov 2026)
★★★★★
“Nick from Kitchen NV has helped us design 2 kitchens, and we could not be more pleased with the results on both. He was wonderful to work with and truly helped take our ideas to the next level. The kitchen in our first home was a major selling point when we put our house up for sale. We had multiple offers over asking price. The kitchen in our new house was everything we could have wanted. In fact the contractors used a picture of our kitchen on the front cover of their brochure. I recommend this company without any hesitation.”
Cory S.Google review · 5 years ago (as of Nov 2026)

Kitchen remodeling in Romulus: common questions

Can we replace only the countertops in our Romulus kitchen?

Yes, provided the cabinet boxes are solid, sit level and suit how you cook. Because a stone slab weighs far more than laminate, Nick inspects the boxes and their support first. A new tile backsplash usually goes in at the same time, since removing old tops disturbs the wall. If the cabinets will be replaced in a few years, he may suggest waiting so the stone is cut once.

Which countertop suits a busy Romulus household?

Quartz is often the easiest: non-porous, consistent and no sealing. Granite is durable and needs occasional sealing; quartzite looks like marble but is harder and costs more. Nick carries the samples out to Romulus, where they can sit on your counter beside the cabinets and floor; he then helps pick the edge and the seam locations for your layout.

Is there room for an island in a newer Romulus subdivision kitchen?

Often there is, if the room allows about 42 inches of clear walkway on every working side. Many subdivision kitchens built in recent decades have an eat-in area or a short peninsula that can be reworked. Nick measures the room, checks where an outlet and any sink line can reach the island from the basement, and shows the result in 3D before anything is ordered.

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Call Kitchen NV in Pinckney, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Design consultations are by appointment.

  • ★ 5.0 on Google (28 reviews)
  • MI Residential Builder #2101209269
  • CMKBD · CAPS · CLIPP designer
  • Serving since 2020
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