Encanto – Open Concept Kitchen Remodeling

Merging Historic Character With Modern Living

In Phoenix’s Encanto neighborhood, historic architecture and tree-lined streets meet a vibrant urban lifestyle. Many of these homes, built in the early to mid-20th century, feature smaller, closed-off kitchens that can limit light and flow. An open-concept remodel is the ideal way to bring in more natural light, connect rooms, and make your home better suited to the way you live today—while respecting its historic style.

Homework Remodels specializes in historic home remodeling, ensuring your open kitchen blends seamlessly with the craftsmanship, proportions, and charm that make Encanto unique.

Why Encanto Homeowners Choose Open Concept Kitchens

• Brighter interiors: Let natural light from adjacent rooms flood your kitchen.
• Better entertaining: Stay engaged with guests while you cook.
• Family connection: Keep an easy flow between cooking, dining, and relaxing spaces.
• Balanced modernization: Enjoy the benefits of open design while preserving period details.

Historic Sensitivity + Modern Engineering

In a historic home, removing walls and opening space must be done with precision and respect for original architecture.

Structural planning:

• Evaluate load-bearing walls and design discreet support systems that suit the home’s era.
• Protect original ceiling heights, trim, and plasterwork whenever possible.

System updates:

• Reroute plumbing, HVAC, and electrical while bringing systems up to current code.
• Integrate layered lighting—pendants, recessed, and undercabinet—without disrupting historic aesthetics.

Functional design:

• Keep original sightlines where they add charm, but open key walls for better connection.
• Design an island that feels appropriate to the home’s scale and period style.

Aesthetic blending:

• Choose cabinetry, flooring, and finishes that complement the home’s vintage details.
• Use materials that are both timeless and durable.

Features Encanto Clients Love

• Classic-meets-modern islands: Blending vintage-inspired finishes with modern utility.
• Premium appliances: Professional ranges, built-in refrigeration, and concealed dishwashers.
• Discreet storage: Custom cabinets designed to match existing millwork.
• Indoor-outdoor connection: French doors or sliders to garden patios.
• Smart lighting: Modern convenience in a period-appropriate style.

Our Design-Build Process

1. Consultation & Feasibility: We learn your goals, review your home’s history, and assess structural possibilities.
2. Concept Design: Floor plans and 3D renderings help visualize the balance of open space and historic preservation.
3. Engineering & Budget Alignment: We confirm load-bearing solutions and align them with your budget.
4. Finish Selections: Our designers help choose cabinetry, counters, flooring, and fixtures that suit the home’s era.
5. Permitting & Historic Approvals: We manage all city permits and coordinate with historic preservation guidelines.
6. Construction & Care: We keep your home protected and the job site clean throughout the project.
7. Final Walkthrough & Warranty: We confirm every detail and provide documentation for care and warranties.

→ Learn about our Design-Build System that unites preconstruction planning, design, budgeting, and construction under one experienced team.

Designed for Encanto’s Historic Homes

From Spanish Colonial Revivals to Tudor-inspired cottages, we create open-concept kitchens that fit the character and proportions of Encanto’s most beloved homes.

Helpful Links

• Visit Our Encanto Remodeling Overview
• Explore Whole-Home Remodeling
• See Bathroom Remodeling
• Learn About Removing Load-Bearing Walls
• Read Client Reviews
• Request Your Free Consultation

Why Homework Remodels

• Historic expertise: We understand how to modernize without losing charm.
• Design-Build advantage: One team from planning to final inspection.
• Craftsmanship: Attention to detail worthy of historic properties.
• Client-focused: Respect for your vision, home, and neighborhood.

Service Area

We serve all of the Encanto neighborhood, including Encanto-Palmcroft and surrounding historic districts.

Ready to Open Up Your Kitchen?

We’ll help you create an open-concept kitchen that feels fresh yet timeless.