Job No. 25036

Galena, Ohio Kitchen Remodel

Galena, Ohio Kitchen Remodel

Project Details

This Galena, Ohio kitchen remodel and expansion transformed the existing kitchen into a spacious, highly functional gathering place designed around the homeowners’ everyday routines. To create the additional square footage the family needed, J.S. Brown & Co. expanded the kitchen into adjacent garage space, creating a new finished interior that allowed for a larger kitchen as well as a dedicated mud entry.

The redesigned floor plan centers around two substantial islands, providing distinct zones for cooking, prep, storage, seating, and gathering. Custom cabinetry extends throughout the kitchen and adjoining dining area, while natural wood finishes, warm brass hardware and fixtures, richly veined stone surfaces, and hardwood flooring create a timeless, cohesive aesthetic. Thoughtful details—including integrated appliance storage, specialized pantry organization, a built-in wine rack, illuminated open shelving, and a pot filler—make the expanded kitchen as hardworking as it is refined.

By reconsidering the home’s existing footprint rather than simply updating finishes, this Galena kitchen renovation delivers the additional space, storage, and functionality the homeowners needed while maintaining a seamless connection to the surrounding living and dining areas. The result reflects J.S. Brown & Co.’s meticulous approach to Central Ohio remodeling: thoughtful planning, enduring craftsmanship, and details designed around how the homeowners actually live. This positioning aligns well with the company’s existing emphasis on lifestyle-driven kitchen design, functionality, craftsmanship, and lasting quality.

Scope of Work

  • New mud entry incorporated into the expanded floor plan

  • Double-island kitchen design with dedicated areas for prep, cleanup, storage, seating, and gathering

  • Extensive custom storage, including deep drawers, full-height cabinetry, and specialized organizational features

  • Pull-out pantry storage and organizational systems

  • Custom illuminated open shelving with brass gallery rails

  • Professional-style range and custom range hood

  • Large undermount kitchen sink with brass faucet and coordinating accessories

  • Expanded dining-area cabinetry for additional storage and serving space

  • Updated recessed, pendant, task, and accent lighting

  • Complete kitchen renovation with reconfigured layout and improved circulation

  • Custom white and natural wood cabinetry with coordinated brass hardware

  • Integrated cabinet enclosure designed to keep a countertop stand mixer accessible while visually concealed

  • Built-in wine storage

  • Large-format natural stone countertops and coordinating stone backsplash

  • Wall-mounted brass pot filler above the range

  • Built-in wall ovens and integrated appliance storage

  • Hardwood flooring coordinated throughout the renovated kitchen and adjoining spaces

  • Plumbing, electrical, framing, trim, paint, and finish work associated with the expanded kitchen footprint

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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