Job No. 22057

Upper Arlington Interior Renovation

Upper Arlington Interior Renovation

Project Details

 

This Upper Arlington, Ohio kitchen and interior renovation brings together timeless design, custom craftsmanship, and thoughtful functionality to create a home that feels both welcoming and beautifully connected. At the heart of the project, J.S. Brown & Co. completely reimagined the kitchen with custom white perimeter cabinetry, a richly stained white oak island, and elegant quartz countertops. Satin brass accents throughout the cabinetry, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and custom range hood add warmth and character, while concealed appliances and tailored storage solutions maintain a clean, cohesive aesthetic.

Beyond the kitchen, the renovation transformed an existing side entry, garage access, and pantry area into a more purposeful collection of spaces, including a mudroom, dedicated pantry, and custom wet bar. The wet bar carries the kitchen’s distinctive material palette through stained white oak cabinetry and custom reeded door panels, creating a seamless transition between spaces. Thoughtful architectural updates, including an enlarged opening between the dining and living rooms, new French doors in the dining area, and refinished hardwood flooring throughout the first floor, help bring greater continuity to the home.

Additional updates to the powder room, living room lighting, and staircase finishes complement the larger transformation without sacrificing the home’s established character. The result is an Upper Arlington kitchen remodel and interior renovation that balances refined details with practical improvements, creating spaces designed to support the homeowners’ daily routines, gatherings, and years of enjoyment.

Scope of Work

  • Custom white perimeter kitchen cabinetry with specialized interior storage and organizational features

  • Custom-stained white oak kitchen island with integrated storage and decorative reeded door detailing

  • MSI Calacatta Monaco quartz countertops throughout the kitchen and wet bar, including a substantial 2-inch-look island countertop

  • Custom cabinet panels concealing the dishwasher and refrigeration for a seamless, integrated appearance

  • Coordinated satin brass details throughout the kitchen, including plumbing fixtures, cabinet hardware, lighting, tile accents, and range hood finishes

  • Custom range hood and coordinating kitchen backsplash installation

  • Reconfiguration of the existing side entry, garage access, and pantry area to create a functional mudroom, dedicated pantry, and wet bar

  • Custom wet bar cabinetry featuring stained white oak finishes and decorative reeded door panels

  • New pantry with a distinctive door design that mimics the appearance of windows

  • Refinished hardwood flooring throughout the first floor, including the kitchen, dining room, and living room

Client Testimonials

“Great design ideas and quality product recommendations enhanced original objectives for this room. It had rave reviews prior to completion, even in the rough construction stage.”
David Schneider, German Village
“The entire project exceeded my expectations! [J.S. Brown is] reliable, high quality– work done on time and within budget.”
Homeowner
“We lived in our house during the project and the entire production team was extremely respectful to us, our children, our dog and our home. We had envisioned and planned for this renovation since we bought our house eight years ago. It turned out better than we could have imagined! The renovated space transitions seamlessly to the original house and is absolutely stunning! Thank you, JS Brown & Co.!!!”
Homeowner
“J.S. Brown remodeled the entire first floor of our home with the primary focus being on the kitchen. They were professional, communicative, and collaborative in all aspects of the project. Expectations were discussed from the beginning of the design phase and adhered to throughout the project. The design team is wonderful and helpful in guiding us through the decisions. The construction team was very professional, clean and courteous while they were in our house. I would highly recommend them and plan on using this company again for future projects!”
Frank G.
“Very professional, responsive, easy to work with. Todd and Matt had good ideas about small things that popped up. Amy’s search for the closet lights is much appreciated as they are an 100% improvement. Everyone loves Monica’s paneled look. Thank you.”
Homeowner
“J.S. Brown & Co.’s design was wonderful and beautifully and professionally executed. Never having undergone a remodel, everyone I worked with was clear in defining expectations. There were really no surprises and, in a house, built in 1870 that is a real bonus! I recommend them highly and would definitely work with them again.”
Lisa & Bill, German Village
“I first hired J.S. Brown in 2019 to remodel the kitchen and add a half bath to my 1913 Clintonville home. They kept me involved every step of the way and provided their expertise in selecting design options. My new kitchen is unbelievable, and it is so great to have a bathroom on the first floor! Based on this experience, I hired them again to replace my old, wooden front porch. Again, they went above and beyond, also figuring out and fixing what was causing the leak in my basement. As we speak, I am squirreling away $$ so I can hire J.S. Brown to remodel my upstairs!”
Rachel Shininger
“J.S Brown & Co. just completed a MAJOR kitchen renovation for us. The project was on time and on budget. Great organization and communication resulted in no major surprises. The quality of work was exceptional and has resulted in a stunning, bright, beautiful new kitchen that far exceeded our expectations! 16 months ago, Brown renovated our master bath, including a bump out to allow for elegant “his and her” closets. That job was why we went back to them for the kitchen….and we are glad we did!”
Satisfied Client
“Wow! From the first meeting with J.S. Brown & Co., to the final walk through, we were more than impressed! Our home is an older Clintonville home, and part of the foundation around the original bump out was damaged. Our design consultant came up with three beautiful addition designs and helped us pick the one that would fit our daily living needs. In addition, the workers were wonderful and respectful of our home and space. We had to live in the house during the remodeling and they came up with solutions to make it as comfortable as possible for us. Also, our design consultant made herself available anytime we needed her. The job was completed within the timeline provided and within the budget presented to us. We just cannot say enough good things about the whole team at J.S. Brown & Co. We highly recommend them, and we will definitely use them again.”
Satisfied Client, Clintonville
“I have worked with JS Brown on multiple projects since 2005. They have gutted and rebuilt our kitchen, family room, laundry room, and two baths; added on a two car garage and reworked a basement. Their work is outstanding, from the planning stages to the finished project. We request the same project manager each time. He takes the time to listen to what I am expecting in the little details (color of outlets, placement of vents etc.), and makes sure that the big details (moving walls, replacing ceiling, placement of windows) are executed with precision. They stand by their work and do not hesitate to come back if needed. More importantly, they have a positive attitude about the project from the beginning and keep us in the loop with progress and delays. Information flow and attitude are extremely important details of remodeling that are often overlooked, but not by J.S. Brown & Co.”
Beth & Mark, Dublin

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