Serving Dunn Loring Homeowners With Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
Dunn Loring's mid-century houses sit close to the Metro, and homeowners are updating them one room at a time. Grace House Studio supplies and installs the kitchen and bath remodeling, cabinets, and countertops, with countertops installed from $45 per square foot, and we meet you at your house first, free of charge.
- Cabinets: Shaker, raised panel, flat front, and frameless, painted or stained (cabinet collection)
- Countertops: quartz, granite, marble, and quartzite, installed from $45 per square foot (countertop collection)
- Backsplash and wall tile: porcelain, natural stone, and terracotta (backsplash and wall tile collection)
- Flooring: hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, porcelain, and stone (flooring collection)
- Kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling, coordinated from first sketch to final walkthrough
Can't come to us? We come to you. Book a free in-home consultation in Dunn Loring: call or text (571) 800-7686 or email team@gracehousestudio.com.

Sparkling White Quartz creates brightness and contrast against deep green cabinetry, with a polished surface that reflects light.
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Dunn Loring, VA: Local Homes, Local Standards
- The streets of Dunn Loring and Idylwood are tidy, close to transit, and filled with houses built when kitchens were small and baths were tiny.
- A few have been added onto; most still have the original footprint.
- That makes smart planning matter more than square footage.
- Homeowners here tend to know exactly what they do not want, which is another project that drags on.
- Our approach is to settle every selection before the first demolition day so the work itself moves quickly.
- Areas served: Idylwood, Pimmit Hills, Gallows Road, and the Metro corridor
What We Offer Dunn Loring, VA Homeowners
Cabinetry choices in Dunn Loring
- Custom sizing for older walls that are not square
- Hardware in matching metals, supplied with the order
- See the cabinet collection for lines and finishes
Countertop materials and fabrication in Dunn Loring
- Countertop-only projects are welcome, with cabinets left in place
- About $1,620 to start for roughly 36 square feet
- See samples in the countertop collection
Explore flooring in Dunn Loring
- Plank, tile, and stone laid to suit your cabinet and counter palette
- Underlayment and prep handled by the install crew
- See the flooring collection
Explore tile and backsplash in Dunn Loring
- Backsplash installed after counters so edges meet cleanly
- Accent bands and mosaics for a focal point
- Explore the backsplash and wall tile collection
Plan a kitchen remodel in Dunn Loring
- Island, pantry, and appliance planning on site
- A written scope and quote before work starts
- Read about kitchen remodeling
Plan a bathroom remodel in Dunn Loring
- Floor-to-ceiling tile and frameless glass for a bigger-feeling room
- Fixtures, vanity, and stone top specified together
- Read about bathroom remodeling
When a Dunn Loring remodel needs permits
- Permits go through Fairfax County Land Development Services when walls, plumbing, or electrical change
- Swapping cabinets and countertops in place often needs none
- Grace House Studio coordinates permits and licensed trades when a project needs them, as on a Culpeper kitchen
- Raise any structural question at the free consultation so it is planned from the start
Is it smarter to renovate or add on in Dunn Loring?
- Often a thoughtful kitchen and bath remodel gets you most of what an addition would, for less disruption.
- Borrowing an inch from a closet, opening a wall, or rethinking a pantry can free more usable space than people expect.
- If you do add on, finish the kitchen at the same time so the old and new halves match.
- Doing them separately can leave a new family room next to a kitchen that looks like a different house.
What cabinet and counter ideas fit a Dunn Loring mid-century kitchen?
Simple lines, durable surfaces, and a bit of warmth. These combinations sit well in houses of this period:

This new-construction project coordinates cabinetry, countertops, and hardware across a kitchen and two bathrooms.
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- Natural wood tones paired with light stone, similar to the warm Shaker cabinets in a Culpeper kitchen
- Painted cabinetry with black hardware and a clean quartz counter, like the look of a Free Union kitchen
- A tiled shower niche and floor-to-ceiling walls in a hall bath, as in a Fairfax bathroom
Bring any sketches or magazine tear-outs you have collected, since most Dunn Loring homeowners already know the feeling they want.
Dunn Loring Countertop Pricing: $45 per Square Foot Installed
- $45 per square foot covers the template, fabrication, and installation
- A Dunn Loring kitchen of about 36 square feet starts near $1,620
- Premium slabs, extra seams, and special cutouts raise the final figure
- The written quote after the free measure shows every line
- Run a quick estimate with the countertop cost calculator
How Long Does a Dunn Loring Remodel Take? Step by Step
- Arrange a complimentary home visit so the space can be measured
- Confirm the chosen cabinets, surfaces, tile, and hardware in the written proposal
- Ordering and fabrication, with lead times listed in the quote
- Installation in sequence: cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring
- Final walkthrough to check seams, alignments, and details
Dunn Loring-Area Projects Worth Seeing

This full bathroom renovation replaced the vanity, shower, bathtub, toilet, flooring, fixtures, and finishes to create a more personal retreat.
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- In Culpeper, a full kitchen gained a new L-shaped cabinet run in matched stain and light granite counters.
- In Free Union, a quartz countertop upgrade refreshed a kitchen without touching the cabinets.
- In Fairfax, a bathroom tile project used oversized marble-look porcelain from floor to ceiling.
- More finished rooms are in the project portfolio
Questions Dunn Loring Homeowners Ask About Cabinets, Countertops, and Remodeling
Can Grace House Studio fit a larger kitchen into a small Dunn Loring footprint?
Often by reorganizing instead of expanding. Deeper drawers, taller wall cabinets, and a better counter layout can add real capacity without moving a wall.
Does Grace House Studio really come to Dunn Loring?
Yes. A designer can meet you at home and bring the relevant material samples.
Do Dunn Loring renovations need permits?
Structural, electrical, and plumbing changes generally do, and Grace House Studio coordinates them through Fairfax County. Cabinet and countertop swaps usually do not.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Dunn Loring?
Replacing cabinets and countertops in place usually does not, but moving walls, plumbing, or electrical typically does. Permits for Dunn Loring go through Fairfax County Land Development Services, and Grace House Studio coordinated structural and electrical permits on a Culpeper kitchen.
What is the best flooring for a Dunn Loring kitchen and bath combo?
Porcelain tile or luxury vinyl plank handles moisture and daily wear best, and hardwood continues cleanly into adjoining rooms. The designer shows each against your cabinets.
What does it take to get a quote in Dunn Loring?
Start with a complimentary visit. Photos and approximate measurements help, then the designer measures the space and prepares the written quote after material choices.
Can I choose my own materials for a Dunn Loring remodel?
Yes, in many cases. Fairfax homeowners supplied their own bath tile, and the team installed it, so just send the product details first.
What is included in the countertop price for Dunn Loring homes?
The $45 per square foot rate is installed, so the template, fabrication, and installation are in it. Premium and heavily veined slabs price higher, and the written quote shows the exact figure.
How do I protect my Dunn Loring home during construction?
The crew lays down floor protection, seals dust barriers, and cleans up daily. You get a clear point of contact for questions along the way.
What if I only want new countertops in Dunn Loring?
That is a common project and a good one. Slabs are templated on site, fabricated, and installed, usually within a couple of weeks of selection.
We Come to Dunn Loring. Or You Come to Us.
- A free in-home consultation brings the designer to your Dunn Loring home
- The designer brings finish samples and measures the areas being considered
- Prefer to browse? The showroom is at 5301 Shawnee Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312, open Monday through Saturday, walk-ins welcome
- Call or text (571) 800-7686, or email team@gracehousestudio.com
Serving Dunn Loring and Nearby Communities
- Neighborhoods: Idylwood, Pimmit Hills, Gallows Road, and the Metro corridor
- Nearby towns: Vienna, Falls Church, Tysons, and Merrifield
- Virginia Class A Contractor, license #2705196970 (House of Grace LLC), verifiable on the Virginia DPOR license lookup
Dunn Loring: Schedule the Free Visit at Your Home
Can't come to us? We come to you. Call or text (571) 800-7686, email team@gracehousestudio.com, or request a quote online.
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