Whether you’re looking to create a warm wood look throughout your kitchen or simply a natural wood grain focal point on an island or pantry, natural wood grains are once again being showcased! For example, shown in the adjacent photo is an entire kitchen refaced by Pacific Kitchens in ‘Dark Tuscany Chocolate’ maple hardwood, featuring decorative glass door inserts and ... Read More

Pacific Kitchens is now offering both stone and tile choices for your backsplash. Both stone and tile selections are popular modern options, and our fabricators have many years of installation experience. Granite, quartz, quartzite, or tile splashes all offer easy maintenance and durability, and all can be customized to your design aspirations. You may choose to use stone matching your ... Read More

Our kitchens continue to get more colorful in 2025! With more than half of the year gone by, we’ve seen some subtle changes to kitchen cabinet color schemes. While white cabinets remain a prominent option for kitchens of all sizes, using an accent color on an island, or two separate colors on upper and lower cabinets for a two-toned look ... Read More

Pacific Kitchens Inc. has been recognized as a "beloved business" on YELP FOR 2023! We started this family-owned business 38 years ago with the goal of making your vision of a dream kitchen your reality!  Our office staff, design consultants and installers all work very hard to earn your "OOHS" and "AAHS" for every job, so we truly appreciate the recognition ... Read More

San Diego, California – Pacific Kitchens Inc., has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves for two years in a row. The only annual awards where neighbors vote to celebrate their favorite local businesses. This year, Neighborhood Fave winners like Pacific Kitchens will receive greater visibility and ranking on the Nextdoor app as well as a ... Read More

Honor for Pacific Kitchens! We are happy to announce that Pacific Kitchens has been nominated for the prestigious Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.  This award is an exceptional honor, and we are very proud to have been nominated.  We are so appreciative to all who voted for us ... Read More

This is a question that comes up quite frequently and there isn’t a simple answer as it depends on many things. The first being, how old are your existing kitchen cabinets? What kind of shape are they in? Are the cabinets damaged and how dated are they now looking? Are you happy how your kitchen looks? Should I Paint My ... Read More

Kitchens in almost any shade of white are considered a classic design color While you may be someone who thinks Labor Day still marks the end of white as a wearable fashion, there's no question that when speaking of fashionable kitchens, white remains a top contender year-round. Since the 1920s, white kitchens have been described as being bright, clean and fresh ... Read More

Knobs, handles, finger-pulls, cabinet hardware Along with your kitchen cabinet refacing,  door and drawer hardware shouldn't be scary.  However, given the glazed-over look from some customers after uttering those words, you would think I said, "Lions, Tigers or Bears?"  Of course, if you have never seen "The Wizard of Oz", you're now totally confused as to my point about what some people ... Read More

Granite or quartz countertopsPeople often ask us what to use to clean their granite countertops. Granite countertops purchased from Pacific Kitchens come with a high-performance, stain resistant, 15-year seal, so you'll want to clean the surface without harming the seal. While there are several cleaners, disinfectants, and anti-microbials on the market that are specifically formulated for cleaning granite, using them on YOUR ... Read More

2018 Angies List Super Service Award Pacific Kitchens is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA) for the 8th year in a row. This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2018. “Service pros that receive our Angie’s List Super ... Read More

New cabinet refacing makeover Entertaining today often involves the kitchen as well as the family room. Together, they serve as a casual, all-encompassing entertainment area for family get-togethers, kid's birthday parties and of course, game-day gatherings.  So let me ask you, is your kitchen ready and proudly awaiting your guest’s arrival, or is it screaming for a makeover? Choosing kitchen cabinet ... Read More

Customizing the exterior surfaces of your cabinets If you have been considering a kitchen remodel, you may be one of the few who already has a mental picture of what you would like your new kitchen to look like.  Refacing cabinets is a great solution for worn cabinet doors that are beginning to show age with their old cabinet style ... Read More

Angie's List Super Service Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Pacific Kitchens Inc., has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2017.  This is the seventh year in a row that Pacific Kitchens has ... Read More

Understanding your warranties A warranty with your purchase provides peace of mind, as well as a level of confidence in the quality of a product. It assures the consumer that any additional costs for repairs or replacement will be limited to the conditions of the warranty. More specifically, a warranty covers who to contact, what is covered, length of coverage, the ... Read More

Backsplash options for your kitchen makeover What lies in-between your countertops and cabinets can dramatically enhance the visual appeal of your kitchen design. While you may choose to extend the granite or quartz used on your countertops to the backsplash area to camouflage where the countertop stops and the wall begins, there are obviously many other choices for your backsplash. For ... Read More

Out with the Old and In with the New!  It’s a New Year and time for New Year resolutions. For most of us, our traditional holiday festivities are nearing the end. We scheduled time to party with friends, family, co-workers, distant relatives, and sometimes even perfect strangers throughout the holiday season, and who can blame us. We indulged in our ... Read More

A festive wine tasting party for your new kitchen Anxious to show off your beautiful new kitchen to your friends? How about turning your kitchen island into a wine tasting bar for a festive holiday get-together. Wine connoisseurs and complete novices alike will get a 'taste' of your festive holiday spirit, and an eyeful of your good taste in your ... Read More

Maximize storage space in kitchen cabinets while refacing When transforming your kitchen cabinets to fit your favorite modern design, something to consider is how to maximize the interior storage space in your drawers and cabinets. Whether dramatically changing or subtly altering the appearance of the cabinets’ exterior, certain design adjustments will customize the interior space for maximum efficiency and functionality, ... Read More

Planning your dream kitchen with us The words "Dream Kitchen" elicit a wide range of visual interpretations from traditional to modern contemporary, or something in between. Over the years, our kitchens have become an area for socializing, in addition to serving the function of food storage and food preparation for our families. And in amply-sized modern kitchens, the kitchen table has been replaced ... Read More

Angie's List Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Pacific Kitchens Inc., has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016. This is the sixth year in a row that Pacific Kitchens has received this ... Read More

2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award winner for the 6th year in a row! The Angie’s List Super Service Award highlights a company’s consistently high level of customer service reflecting an exemplary year of service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016 Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging ... Read More

How Pacific Kitchen’s free in-home estimate benefits you Very often when home owners call our showroom to inquire about refacing they also ask for a ‘ball park’ estimate for what the project will cost. We patiently explain that it is very difficult to quote a range of pricing because each kitchen is unique and the price will differ depending on ... Read More

Do you need cabinet refinishing or refacing?We often get calls from potential customers who use the word ‘refinishing’ interchangeably with ‘refacing’.  When I get that call, my first objective is to find out what the caller really wants to achieve in their kitchen. Many times customers have cabinetry that is constructed of solid hard woods such as cherry, maple, mahogany, ... Read More

Reface your kitchen cabinets or remodel and replace them? When it comes time to remodel your kitchen, your preliminary research may find you a bit confused about the direction to take.  There are companies that specialize in total kitchen remodels (i.e. tear out and build new cabinetry) and companies like Pacific Kitchens that specialize in refacing your cabinets. If your ... Read More

Downsizing Primp for Sale – Clear out the clutter (this will help when you move). Add newer bedding and towels.  For higher priced homes, a professional stager can add more contemporary furnishings.  Staging services can vary in price but the median cost is approximately $675.  90% of selling agents and 81% of buying agents said staging increased the price buyers ... Read More

Trading up and planning your move You face the trickiest balancing act – getting the most for your house and shopping for a new place.  The forces that work against you as a buyer – tight inventory, rising prices - - are in your favor as a seller. Sell First – to remove as many contingencies as possible. If you ... Read More

Benefits of staying put in your own home By staying in your existing home, you get to enjoy your home’s growing equity and move thoughtfully about your next moves without feeling market pressure. Scale Your Upgrades. Kitchen and bath remodels are the most popular improvements. You should choose your upgrades based partly on need and also on how long you ... Read More

Our tips for first time home buyers Whether you are a first time home buyer, staying put, trading up or an empty nester planning to down size, you have a few challenges and advantages unique to your position. Consider the following strategies (from Money Magazine Spring 2016) to max out your purchasing power and settle into the home that suits ... Read More

Tips for removing stains and making your kitchen smell fresh FRESHEN YOUR MICROWAVE. Make the interior easier to wipe down by heating a cup of water and a chopped-up lemon on high until the microwave's window is steamy. Let the bowl sit for 15 minutes before you open the door, and clean away any grime and grease with ease. DE-STINK THE KITCHEN ... Read More

Why your kitchen is the dirtiest place in your home and how to fix it We all think our bathroom is the dirtiest place in our home.  However, according to the National Sanitation Foundation International, it is actually our kitchen that is the dirtiest place in our home. Here are the 10 dirtiest spots in the average kitchen, plus expert ... Read More

2015 Angie's List Super Service Award Pacific Kitchens has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2015. This is the fifth year in a row that Pacific Kitchens has won this honor. “Only about 5 percent of the companies that Pacific Kitchens ... Read More

2014 Angie's List Super Service Award Pacific Kitchens has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2014. This is the fifth year in a row that Pacific Kitchens has won this honor. “Only about 5 percent of the companies that Pacific Kitchens ... Read More

2013 Angie's List Super Service Award Award reflects company's consistently high level of customer service. Pacific Kitchens has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. This is the fourth year in a row that Pacific Kitchens has won this honor. “Only ... Read More

2012 Angie's List Super Service Award Pacific Kitchens has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie's List Super Service Award, for the third year in a row, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie's List, the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. They were awarded this prestigious award in ... Read More

A+ Rating from BBB for a long history of providing stellar service Pacific Kitchens, Inc. has announced that they have achieved an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. The rating reflects Pacific Kitchen's commitment to customer excellence, and the BBB cites the length of time the business has been operating and its clean history with the BBB as key ... Read More

Consumers Honor Southern California's Premier Kitchen Remodeling Specialist Pacific Kitchens, an award winning refacing and kitchen remodeling company, was named the "Best Local Kitchen Refacer in San Diego for 2011", two years in a row by the readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Pacific Kitchens specializes in remodeling kitchens by refacing cabinets and saving consumers time and money. The prestigious ... Read More

Pacific Kitchens has been awarded the prestigious Angie's List Super Service Award. This honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. "Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to providing consistently high quality customer service, as judged ... Read More