Transforming 1990s Ranch Homes Into Modern Family Spaces
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Davie, FL
Most Davie homes were built between 1980 and 1999, when closed-off galley kitchens and compartmentalized layouts were standard. If you're living with oak cabinets, a galley kitchen where you can't see your kids, and nowhere near enough storage, you're not alone.
Since 2004, we've helped families throughout Imagination Farms, Scarborough, and Pine Island Ridge modernize these ranch-style homes. We design layouts that open up closed-off spaces, specify storage solutions that work for busy households, and create bathroom designs that handle morning routines without chaos. The focus is practical improvements that fit how your family actually lives, not expensive renovations that don't match what your home's worth in Davie's mid-market neighborhoods.
Modernizing Davie's Ranch-Style Homes
Walk through Forest Ridge, Hawke's Bluff, or Martha Bright Farms and you'll see the same housing pattern. Single-story ranch homes and split-level houses built during South Florida's big suburban expansion in the 1980s and 1990s. These homes have solid construction, but the floor plans reflect how families lived 30 years ago, not how they live now.
The layouts made sense when one person cooked while everyone else was in a different room. Now families want spaces that work together. The challenge is understanding how layout changes impact the space, how to add modern storage without losing the character of a ranch-style home, and where to spend money on updates that genuinely improve daily life versus changes that just drain your budget.
Most of these homes are surprisingly easy to modernize once you understand what's structural and what's not. The difference between a smart renovation and an expensive mistake often comes down to knowing what works in Davie's mid-market ranch homes versus trying to force high-end design ideas that don't fit the neighborhood.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Projects by Davie Neighborhood
Different parts of Davie have different housing characteristics, and that affects what makes sense for your remodeling project. Here's what we typically see in some of the most common neighborhoods where we design:
Imagination Farms
Built: 1990s-early 2000s
Home Style: Spanish Eclectic, Mediterranean Revival, ranch homes
What We See: Closed-off kitchens with separate dining rooms, builder-grade bathrooms, oak cabinetry
Most homes here run 2,000-3,000 square feet with traditional floor plans. The most popular project is opening up the wall between the kitchen and family room to create sightlines without losing cabinet storage.
Many homeowners also want to update their master bathrooms, which typically have dated fixtures and minimal counter space. Kitchen remodels in Imagination Farms usually run $40,000-$65,000. The neighborhood has HOA guidelines, so if you're planning any exterior changes, those need approval first.
Forest Ridge & Pine Island Ridge
Built: 1980s-1990s
Home Style: Mediterranean-style ranch homes, single-story layouts
What We See: Galley kitchens with limited counter space, compartmentalized floor plans, 1990s finishes
These neighborhoods have solid mid-market homes where smart updates actually pay off. Cabinet refacing is popular here because the boxes are usually in good shape, but the style looks dated.
Master bathroom updates often focus on adding storage and replacing builder fixtures. Most kitchen projects fall in the $35,000-$55,000 range. If you're planning to stay in your home long-term, opening up the kitchen layout makes the biggest impact on daily life.
Scarborough
Built: 1980s-1990s
Home Style: Traditional single-family, ranch-style homes
What We See: Small kitchens by current standards, limited storage, bathrooms with minimal counter space
Scarborough was built when kitchens were much smaller than what families need today. We often help homeowners here figure out how to fit a functional island without making the room feel cramped, or how to reconfigure cabinets to add storage where there wasn't any before. Secondary bathrooms are another common project because they're usually small and share space awkwardly.
Upgrading to better bathroom vanities with real drawer space makes a huge difference. Budget for kitchen work here typically runs $40,000-$70,000 depending on whether you're keeping the footprint or expanding into adjacent space.
Martha Bright Farms
Built: 1970s-2020s (very mixed)
Home Style: Everything from 1970s ranch to contemporary custom builds
What We See: Completely varies based on when your specific home was built
This neighborhood is unusual because you might have a 1972 ranch next door to a house built last year. If you're in one of the older homes, projects often involve updating original kitchens that haven't been touched in decades.
This neighborhood is unusual because you might have a 1972 ranch next door to a house built last year. If you're in one of the older homes, projects often involve updating original kitchens that haven't been touched in decades.
Hawke's Bluff
Built: 2000s
Home Style: Spanish-inspired homes in a planned community
What We See: Builder-grade finishes that homeowners want to upgrade, standard layouts that need personalization
Since Hawke's Bluff is newer than most Davie neighborhoods, projects here are less about fixing outdated layouts and more about making the space feel custom instead of spec built.
Common updates include replacing builder-grade countertops and cabinets with higher-end materials, updating lighting, and adding storage solutions that weren't included originally. Kitchen updates typically run $30,000-$50,000. The community has HOA guidelines that apply to some exterior changes.
Not seeing your neighborhood? We work throughout Davie and can assess what makes sense for your specific home's style and era.
Why Your Neighborhood Matters
Your remodeling budget should match both your home's value and what's typical where you live. A $75,000 kitchen remodel might make perfect sense in one Davie neighborhood but could mean you're over improving or under improving your home in another.
We help you figure out which updates will enhance how you live in your home while also protecting your investment if you plan to sell down the road.
How We Transform Davie Family Homes
We specialize in kitchen and bath design for Davie's suburban ranch homes. Most Davie projects are limited in scope and focus on design, layout, and material selection. When a project requires a general contractor, we refer you to an independent professional who oversees construction. Our role remains focused on design clarity, material specifications, and supporting the approved plans.
Kitchen Design
Your kitchen designer shouldn't just show you pretty pictures from Pinterest. They need to understand how your family actually uses the space. Do you have three kids who all need to be at the counter doing different things? Does someone work from home and need the kitchen table for video calls? Are you tired of fighting for prep space when you're cooking?
We start by asking these questions, then designing a layout that solves your real problems. For Davie's typical ranch-style floor plans, this usually means figuring out how to open sightlines without losing storage, where to put an island so it doesn't block traffic flow, and how to maximize counter space in a footprint that wasn't built for modern cooking.
Our designers create solutions that make the most of your existing space. The result is a kitchen that fits how your household operates, not just a template that works in someone else's home.
Kitchen Remodeling
If you bought your Davie home in the last few years, you probably got a good deal because the kitchen was outdated. Now you're living with those oak cabinets, laminate countertops, and a layout that makes cooking feel like work instead of something enjoyable. You don't need a gut renovation that costs $100,000 (unless that’s what you want). You need smart updates that make a real difference.
We design plans from straightforward refreshes (new countertops, cabinet refacing, updated lignting) to large renovations where layouts are reconfigured and finishes are fully updated. Construction for these projects is handled by an independent contractor, using our designs and material specifications as the quide.
Bathroom Remodeling
The bathrooms in 1990s Davie homes tend to have the same issues. Not enough counter space, cheap builder fixtures that look dated, and storage that forces you to keep everything under the sink where it's impossible to find. If you share a bathroom with kids, you know how chaotic mornings can get when there's nowhere to put anyone's stuff.
Bathroom remodeling doesn't have to mean ripping everything out and starting over. Sometimes the biggest improvements come from better vanity cabinets with actual drawers, a second sink if the space allows it, and updated fixtures that look current without breaking your budget.
We plan storage first at the design stage, then build the bathroom layout around those needs. That means figuring out where everyone's daily items actually go before picking vanity styles or tile patterns. In shared bathrooms, drawer organization matters more than double sinks if you don't have room for both. And in Davie's price range, the difference between builder-grade and mid-tier fixtures is usually worth the upgrade, but jumping to luxury finishes rarely makes sense for resale.
Custom Cabinets
If your cabinet boxes are solid but the oak finish looks dated, refacing gives you a completely different look for significantly less than replacement. You get new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware while keeping the existing structure. It works well when the layout already makes sense and you just need a style update.
Full replacement makes more sense when you need to change the layout, add storage where there wasn't any before, or the existing cabinets are damaged. For Davie families, durability matters more than showroom looks. We focus on drawer mechanisms that hold up when kids yank them open, finishes that handle daily wear, and internal organization that keeps things accessible instead of stacked behind closed doors.
The decision between refacing and replacing comes down to your cabinet condition, whether the current layout works for how you use the space, and what makes sense for your budget and timeline. We'll assess what you have and explain both options with honest guidance about which approach fits your situation.
Countertops
Countertop decisions come down to three things. What you can afford, what will hold up to your family's daily use, and what looks right in your space. Most Davie families end up choosing quartz because it handles spills and heavy use without much maintenance, though granite works well if you prefer the natural stone look and don't mind occasional sealing.
We help you pick materials based on how you actually use your kitchen. Young kids who spill constantly need different surfaces than empty nesters who cook elaborate meals. Heat resistance near the stove matters if you're putting hot pots directly on the counter. And if you're planning to sell in a few years, we'll recommend choices that add value without going overboard for what buyers expect in Davie's price range.
Why Davie Families Trust Us With Their Homes
We've designed kitchens and bathrooms in Davie's suburban neighborhoods long enough to know what actually matters in a ranch-style home remodel. That means understanding how layout changes impact flow, storage, and overall usability, and helping you evaluate what design changes are practical for your home.
Families trust us because we're honest about what makes sense for Davie's mid-market neighborhoods. If a project doesn't fit your budget or won't add proportional value to your home, we'll tell you. Our showroom in Weston lets you see materials in person before committing, which helps you make confident decisions without second-guessing choices later.
We've been doing this work since 2004, earning recognition as Best Kitchen Remodel in Weston from 2007-2020 and Best of Pembroke Pines in 2021. The focus stays on delivering designs that improve how your family lives in the space while protecting your investment in a Davie home.
How We Work
Free Consultation
We start with a conversation, either at your home or at our showroom in Weston. You show us what you're working with, tell us what's frustrating about the current setup, and we talk through what you're trying to accomplish. We'll give you an honest assessment of what makes sense for your space and budget, so you can decide if we're the right fit for your project.
Design & Planning
Once you decide to move forward, we create a detailed design that reflects how you actually use your space. You’ll see layout concepts, cabinet configurations, and material options, and we’ll walk through samples in the showroom so you can see and touch everything before making final decisions.
We also help you understand pricing ranges, lead times, and sequencing so you can plan comfortably and avoid surprises.
Permits & Coordination
We explain what permits are typically required for Davie projects so you know what to expect. Permit applications and inspections are handled by your selected contractor in accordance with local requirements.
If a general contractor or specialty trades are needed, we can connect you with independent professionals our clients have worked with. While construction is managed by your contractor, we stay available to support design questions, clarify drawings, and coordinate material details as needed.
Professional Installation
Once materials are finalized and plans are approved, we review everything together to ensure the design reflects your goals, budget, and timeline expectations. This step helps ensure a smooth handoff to your contractor, so everyone is aligned before work begins.
Ready to Talk About Your Davie Kitchen or Bathroom Project?
Visit our showroom at 2322 Weston Road to see materials and cabinet styles in person. We're open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays from 11am to 5pm. Or call (954) 389-5991 to schedule a free consultation at your home.
We'll answer your questions, look at your current space, and give you an honest assessment of what makes sense for your project and budget.
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