Kitchen design, custom cabinets & refinishing
Kitchen Remodeling in Fargo-Moorhead
A kitchen designed around how your family actually cooks, gathers and stores things — planned with our interior designers, built with custom cabinets made for your exact space, and priced before we start. The price you sign is the price you pay.
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Kitchen remodeling at a glance
Your options
Refinish, refresh or full remodel
Typical construction time
About 6 weeks
Interior design
Included with Studio A
Your price
Fixed before we build
Your kitchen remodel options
Three ways to a kitchen you'll love — at the budget that fits.
Not every kitchen needs to be gutted. Because our own companies design, build and refinish kitchens, we can recommend the option that actually fits your kitchen — not the one we happen to sell.
Option 1 · Refinish
Cabinet Refinishing
Keep your layout and cabinet boxes. Give them a durable new color and finish.
- Cabinet-grade sprayed finish
- New hardware
- Optional new counters & backsplash
14-21 days
Option 2 · Refresh
Kitchen Refresh
Same layout, new look. Update the surfaces you see and touch every day.
- Refinished or new cabinet doors
- Countertops & backsplash
- Lighting, sink & faucet
- Flooring
21-45 days
Option 3 · Full remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Rework the layout and build it all new, with storage designed for your family.
- Studio A design & 3D renderings
- Custom cabinets & storage
- New layout, island & lighting plan
- Counters, backsplash, flooring
About 6 weeks
Not sure which one fits? That's exactly what the free consult is for — we'll tell you honestly.
Kitchen design · Studio A
Designed by Studio A, around how you live.
Every remodel includes Studio A, our interior design team. Your designer plans the layout, lighting and storage around how your family actually uses the kitchen, then shows you 3D renderings so you can see it before demo day. Finishes are chosen with you in our Moorhead showroom.
- Layout & flowWork zones, island size, walkways
- 3D renderingsSee it before demo day
- Lighting planTask, pendant and under-cabinet
- Storage planBuilt around what you own
- Finish selectionsChosen in our showroom
- Appliance planningSizes, placement, clearances
“The selection process and being able to digitally visualize everything were some of my favorite aspects of the remodel.”
Rachael H., Home Authority client
Custom kitchen cabinets · Cabinet Authority
Custom cabinets built for your kitchen — and everything you keep in it.
Your cabinets are built locally by Cabinet Authority, our sister company, sized to your exact space and planned around what you store. Pick the features that fit how you cook, and we’ll design them into your layout.
Walk-in or pull-out pantry
Full-height pull-outs or a pantry cabinet sized to your groceries, with adjustable shelves and roll-out trays so nothing gets lost in the back.
Great for: Families who shop in bulk; kitchens without a walk-in pantry.
Deep drawers instead of base cabinets
Pot and pan drawers with full-extension, soft-close slides. Everything is visible from above — no kneeling to dig through a base cabinet.
Great for: Cooks, aging in place, anyone tired of the cabinet floor.
Appliance garage
A countertop cabinet with a lift or pocket door that hides the toaster, mixer and coffee maker, with outlets built in.
Great for: Clear counters without unplugging everything.
Corner solutions
Blind corners become usable with swing-out shelves, LeMans pull-outs or corner drawers instead of a dark, wasted box.
Great for: L- and U-shaped kitchens.
Trash & recycling pull-out
Double bins hidden behind a door next to the sink or prep zone, sized for your bags and your recycling routine.
Great for: Every kitchen. Seriously.
Spice, oil & utensil pull-outs
Narrow pull-outs beside the range keep spices and oils at arm's reach, plus custom drawer dividers for utensils and knives.
Great for: Turning leftover 6–9 inch gaps into storage.
Coffee & beverage station
A dedicated zone with mug storage, a pull-out for pods and supplies, and room for a beverage fridge.
Great for: Keeping morning traffic away from the cook.
Island storage & seating
Islands built for how you use them — drawers on the work side, seating and charging on the other, with cookbook or display shelves at the end.
Great for: Open layouts where the island is the hub.
Built locally by Cabinet Authority
Any size, any style — shaker, slab, inset, stained or painted
Factory-quality finish by The Coatings Authority
Kitchen cabinet refinishing · The Coatings Authority
Love your layout? Keep your cabinets and give them a new finish.
If your cabinet boxes are solid and the layout works, refinishing can transform your kitchen for a fraction of the cost of replacing — in days, not weeks. It's not a brush-and-roller paint job: The Coatings Authority preps, primes and sprays a durable, cabinet-grade finish built to handle daily use.
- Clean & degrease. Years of kitchen grease removed so the finish bonds.
- Repair & sand. Dings filled, surfaces scuffed for adhesion.
- Prime & spray. Cabinet-grade coating sprayed for a smooth, factory-like finish.
- Cure & reinstall. Doors and drawers back on with new hardware if you choose.
Pair it with new hardware, countertops, backsplash or lighting for a full kitchen refresh.
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Kitchen remodel cost
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Fargo-Moorhead?
The cost of a kitchen remodel in Fargo-Moorhead depends mostly on three things: whether you refinish, refresh or fully remodel, whether walls, plumbing or gas lines move, and the cabinets, countertops and appliances you choose. Instead of publishing ballpark numbers that may not fit your home, we talk through where your budget matters most on a free 15-minute call, then give you one fixed price once your design is complete.
| Cost factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Refinish, refresh or replace | Refinishing keeps your cabinet boxes; a refresh updates surfaces; a full remodel builds new. This is the biggest driver of price. |
| Layout changes | Moving walls, plumbing, gas or venting adds labor and trades. Keeping the footprint keeps costs down. |
| Cabinets | Size of the kitchen, wood species, door style and specialty storage like pantry pull-outs. |
| Countertops & backsplash | Quartz, granite, laminate or butcher block, plus edge details and how much tile you choose. |
| Appliances, lighting & flooring | Appliance package, new lighting circuits and whether flooring continues into other rooms. |
Your price is locked before demo day
You get a line-item proposal for your finished design. No allowances that run over, no surprise change orders. It only changes if you change the plan.
Kitchen financing
Monthly payment options through local and national lenders — we'll walk you through them at your consult.
How long a kitchen remodel takes
Most kitchens are built in about 6 weeks — on a schedule you get up front.
Design and selections happen before we start, so construction moves fast. You'll have a start date, a finish date and a project lead you can actually reach.
- Before construction
Design & selections
Studio A designs your kitchen; you choose finishes and approve 3D renderings.
- Before construction
Fixed-price proposal
Line-item pricing for the finished design. Sign, and the price is locked.
- Week 1
Protect & demo
Dust barriers up, temporary kitchen set, old kitchen out.
- Weeks 2–3
Rough-ins & drywall
Plumbing, electrical, lighting and inspections.
- Weeks 4–6
Cabinets & finishes
Custom cabinets, counters, backsplash, fixtures, final walkthrough.
Yes, you can live at home during your kitchen remodel.
Most families stay put. We'll help you set up a temporary kitchen, seal off dust and keep the rest of your home livable — and you'll track every step in your client portal.
Recent kitchen remodels
Kitchens we've remodeled in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo
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Double Island Delight
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Custom Island
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Cabinet refinishing
The Warm White Kitchen
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Google reviews
What Fargo-Moorhead homeowners say
Kitchen remodeling FAQ
Questions Fargo-Moorhead homeowners ask about kitchen remodels
Have one we didn't answer? Ask it at your free consult.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Fargo-Moorhead?
Kitchen remodel cost in Fargo-Moorhead depends on whether you refinish your cabinets, refresh the surfaces or do a full remodel with custom cabinets, plus layout changes, materials and appliances. The Home Authority gives you an honest budget range on a free 15-minute call, then one fixed price once your design is complete, so the final cost matches your signed proposal.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Most full kitchen remodels take about 6 weeks of construction. Cabinet refinishing usually takes 14-21 days, and a kitchen refresh 21-45 weeks. Design and selections are finished before construction starts, and you receive a schedule with start and completion dates.
Should I refinish or replace my kitchen cabinets?
Refinish your cabinets if the boxes are solid, the layout works and you mainly want a new color or finish. Replace them with custom cabinets if you want a new layout, more storage, or the cabinets are damaged. We do both, so we will recommend whichever actually fits your kitchen.
Is interior design included in my kitchen remodel?
Yes. Every Home Authority kitchen remodel includes interior design from Studio A. Your designer plans the layout, storage, lighting and finishes with you and shows you 3D renderings before construction begins.
What is the difference between custom and stock kitchen cabinets?
Stock cabinets come in fixed sizes, usually 3-inch increments, and use filler strips to fit a room. Custom cabinets from Cabinet Authority are built to your exact measurements and storage needs, so there is less wasted space and more room for pantry pull-outs, deep drawers and specialty storage.
Can I live at home during a kitchen remodel?
Yes. Most families stay in their home. We set up dust protection, help you plan a temporary kitchen, and keep you updated through your online client portal.
Does a kitchen remodel add value to my home?
A remodeled kitchen is one of the rooms buyers value most and typically recovers a meaningful share of its cost at resale, while improving daily life right away. We discuss resale considerations for your neighborhood during your consult.
Do you offer kitchen remodel financing?
Yes. We work with local and national lenders to offer monthly payment options for kitchen remodels, and we can walk you through them at your free consult.
Kitchen remodeling near you
We design and build kitchens throughout the Fargo-Moorhead metro and within about 60 miles, including the Minnesota Lakes Area. Visit our showroom at 2821 US-10, Moorhead, MN.
Communities we serve
Free kitchen consult
Find out what your kitchen will cost — before you commit to anything.
A 15-minute phone call with our team. You'll leave with:
- An honest budget range for your whole home
- Whether to build all at once or in phases
- A realistic timeline — and whether you can stay home
- Financing options, if you want them
Ready when you are
Pick a time that works for you. No pressure, no obligation.
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