Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Alexandria, VA

Q: My home is in Old Town or another historic district. Does that change my remodel?

Usually not for interior work, since historic review is mainly concerned with the exterior. If your project changes anything outside, such as windows, an exhaust vent through an exterior wall, or a rear addition, that work in the Old & Historic Alexandria or Parker-Gray districts needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Board of Architectural Review before a permit is issued.

Q: Do you have a showroom in Alexandria?

Yes. Our Alexandria showroom is at 3217 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, reachable at (571) 540-9898. We also have showrooms in McLean, Chantilly, Leesburg, Fredericksburg, and Washington, DC.

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Virginia Kitchen & Bath remodels kitchens and bathrooms across Alexandria, VA — from Federal-era rowhouses in Old Town to the early-1900s bungalows of Del Ray and Rosemont, and the condos and townhomes of Carlyle, Cameron Station, and the West End. Our Alexandria design showroom is on Duke Street, so you can see cabinets, countertops, and tile in person before anything is ordered. Book a free design consultation and we'll start with your space and what's realistic in your home.

Remodeling that fits how Alexandria homes are actually built

A remodel in Alexandria isn't one-size-fits-all. The city runs from 18th- and 19th-century brick rowhouses in Old Town to craftsman bungalows in Del Ray, mid-century colonials on the ridges, and newer condos near the waterfront and the West End. A few realities shape almost every project here:

Walls that may be doing a job

In an Old Town rowhouse, the wall you'd love to open is sometimes load-bearing or a shared party wall with the home next door, so we check what's structural before promising an open plan.

Older systems behind the finishes

Del Ray bungalows and pre-war homes often hide original plumbing stacks, dated wiring, and plaster — sometimes cast iron or knob-and-tube. We plan for them instead of finding them mid-demolition.

Light and storage at a premium

Narrow Old Town lots and deep, slim floor plans leave interior rooms short on daylight and storage, so layout and lighting decisions carry real weight.

Buildings with their own rules

Condos and co-ops in Carlyle, Old Town North, and the West End often require board approval, certificates of insurance, reserved elevator time, and limited work hours. We coordinate with management so the project doesn't stall.

Kitchen Remodeling in Alexandria, VA

Most Alexandria kitchens we remodel start out small and closed off — a galley tucked along one wall of an Old Town rowhouse, or a back kitchen cut off from the rest of a Del Ray bungalow. The work usually comes down to more usable storage, more light, and a layout that stops fighting the footprint. Our kitchen remodeling service covers design and 3D layout, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, flooring, and the plumbing and electrical updates that go with them.

Opening the kitchen to the dining room is the request we hear most. In a rowhouse that wall can be load-bearing or shared, so we confirm what's structural first and, when an opening works, handle the beam and support properly. In a narrow footprint, full-height cabinets, a tightened work triangle, and smart corner storage usually do more than forcing in an island that blocks the walkway — and we'll tell you honestly whether an island fits. Cabinet lines include Fabuwood and Medallion, with quartz from Cambria and Silestone. For more local ideas, our guide to surviving a kitchen remodel in Alexandria walks through what to expect day to day.

Bathroom Remodeling in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria bathrooms tend to be small, and many were added into homes that predate modern plumbing — so a remodel here is as much about what's behind the wall as the finishes on it. Our bathroom remodeling service ranges from a focused refresh to a full reconfiguration: tub-to-shower conversions, tired hall baths, primary suites, and the powder rooms tucked under rowhouse stairs.

Two things we don't cut corners on in older homes are waterproofing and exhaust ventilation — skip either and you're repainting a mildewed ceiling in a couple of years. Moving a vanity, toilet, or shower means working with original stacks, so we plan fixture placement around what the plumbing can realistically support and flag early when relocating something adds real cost or time. We also do a lot of aging-in-place bathrooms — curbless showers, better lighting, and grab support designed in without making the room look clinical — with tile, vanities, and Kohler fixtures chosen to suit the home.

Permits and historic review in Alexandria

Most kitchen and bathroom remodels in Alexandria need a permit, and we handle that part. Alexandria is an independent city, so permits go through the City of Alexandria rather than a county — applied for through the City's permit center (APEX), with licensed trades pulling the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits. Virginia jurisdictions, Alexandria included, build to the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. (Source: City of Alexandria.)

If your home sits in a historic district, there's an extra layer. Interior remodeling usually doesn't trigger historic review. What can is anything that changes the exterior: replacing windows, adding an exhaust vent through an outside wall, or a rear addition. Alexandria's Board of Architectural Review regulates exterior changes visible from a public way in the Old & Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray districts, plus designated 100-year-old buildings, and a Certificate of Appropriateness is required before a permit is issued for that work. (Source: City of Alexandria.) We tell you early whether your scope is purely interior or touches anything reviewable, and plan the timeline accordingly. Specifics depend on your address and scope — we confirm what your project needs before work begins.

How our process works

Free consultation & in-home estimate

We talk through your goals, look at your space, and take measurements — or start at the Duke Street showroom to see materials in person.

Design and layout

Your ideas become a scaled plan with cabinet details, elevations, and a 3D layout you can react to before anything is final.

Material selection

You choose cabinets, countertops, tile, and fixtures with a designer guiding the trade-offs.

Permitting and scheduling

We confirm measurements, pull the right City of Alexandria permits, and give you a realistic schedule before demolition starts.

Build and walkthrough

Our in-house, insured crews do the work, and we finish with a walkthrough so the result matches the plan.

Alexandria neighborhoods we serve

Our Duke Street showroom keeps us close to most of the city. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms throughout Alexandria — Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Beverley Hills, North Ridge, Seminary Hill, Cameron Station, Carlyle and Eisenhower East, Parkfairfax, and the West End — and nearby communities just outside the city line. Not sure whether we cover your block? Ask when you book and we'll tell you straight.

Why Alexandria homeowners work with Virginia Kitchen & Bath

A showroom you can visit in Alexandria. Our design center at 3217 Duke St lets you compare real cabinets, counters, and tile — one of six Virginia Kitchen & Bath showrooms across the DMV.

One team, in-house and insured. Design and construction run through the same company, so accountability isn't handed off mid-project.

Real product lines. Cabinetry from Fabuwood and Medallion, quartz from Cambria and Silestone, Kohler fixtures, and more.

A long DMV track record. Thousands of remodels completed across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, and a member of the NKBA and NARI.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Alexandria?

In most cases, yes. Because Alexandria is an independent city, permits go through the City of Alexandria rather than a county, and licensed trades pull the related plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits. We handle the permitting as part of the project.

My home is in Old Town or another historic district. Does that change my remodel?

Usually not for interior work — historic review is mainly concerned with the exterior. If your project changes anything outside (windows, an exhaust vent through an exterior wall, a rear addition), that work in the Old & Historic Alexandria or Parker-Gray districts needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Board of Architectural Review before a permit is issued. We flag this early and plan the schedule around it.

Can you work in a condo or co-op building?

Yes. We coordinate with boards and building management on approval paperwork, certificates of insurance, work-hour limits, and freight-elevator scheduling so the build keeps moving.

How long does a remodel take?

It depends on scope. A focused bathroom update moves faster than a full kitchen or a gut renovation, and older-home surprises or historic review can extend the schedule. We give you a realistic, written timeline before work starts.

Do you have a showroom in Alexandria?

Yes — our Alexandria showroom is at 3217 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, reachable at (571) 540-9898. We also have showrooms in McLean, Chantilly, Leesburg, Fredericksburg, and Washington, DC.