Design inspirationKitchen Expansion & Kitchen Addition
A kitchen addition bumps out the back of the house, takes down the wall, and turns the kitchen into the heart of the home.
Kitchen Addition across Greater Los Angeles.
A kitchen addition isn't a kitchen remodel with new cabinets — it's a structural project. We bump the back of the house out 10 to 18 feet, remove a load-bearing wall between the kitchen and living area, and rebuild the exterior with a wide slider or bifold to the yard.
The result changes how the house lives. Bigger island, real pantry, more counter, sight lines from the sink all the way to the yard, and natural light where there wasn't any before. Every HomeAdd kitchen addition is engineered — beam calcs, foundation work, and Title 24 — and built by our own crew, not a rotating cast of subs.
Kitchen addition, kitchen expansion, kitchen bump-out: homeowners use all three for the same project. We build them across the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, and Conejo Valley — Woodland Hills, Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Calabasas, and Pacific Palisades.
Common kitchen addition options.
Rear bump-out + open plan
Push the back wall out 12–16 feet, open to the existing living area, install a 16-foot slider to the yard.
Side bump-out
When the backyard is tight, we extend sideways instead — often adding a walk-in pantry or breakfast nook.
Kitchen + family room combo
One addition that becomes both the new kitchen and a real family room with fireplace and TV wall.
Great room integration
Kitchen expansion plus the removal of two or three interior walls to create a single open volume.
Kitchen + primary suite
Common pairing on ranch homes: expand the kitchen at the back and add a primary suite on the side under one permit.
Second-kitchen / caterer's kitchen
For entertainers: a full working kitchen behind the show kitchen, with its own dishwasher and prep sink.
What's included in every HomeAdd project.
Every phase, in order.
- 1Feasibility & design
Site visit, structural walk, kitchen layout, and 3D renderings until you can taste the coffee.
- 2Construction docs
Structural engineering, Title 24, MEP, and permit set.
- 3Plan check & permits
Plan-check submittal, corrections, and permit issuance.
- 4Demo & temporary kitchen
We install a temporary kitchen setup with fridge, microwave, and sink so daily life continues.
- 5Foundation & framing
New footings, framing, steel or LVL for the removed wall, and roof tie-in.
- 6Windows, doors & envelope
Sliders and windows installed, exterior weather-sealed and stuccoed.
- 7MEP & insulation
Rough electrical, plumbing, HVAC — inspections, then insulation and drywall.
- 8Cabinetry & finishes
Cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, appliances, and paint.
- 9Punch list & handoff
Final inspection, punch list, walkthrough, and closeout package.
Planning ranges (Los Angeles & Ventura)
Preliminary planning ranges vary by jurisdiction, site conditions, design, utilities, and finish level. A written proposal follows feasibility and design.
150–200 sq ft bump-out, mid-range cabinetry, standard appliance package.
250–350 sq ft addition, wall removal, mid-to-upper-range finishes.
Larger footprint, full-height sliders, custom cabinetry, premium appliance package.
Filed, corrected, inspected — by us.
We prepare and submit the permit package to the department that reviews your address, whether that is LADBS, LA County, Ventura County, or a city building department in Los Angeles or Ventura County. You never touch a portal, sit on hold, or drive to a counter.
- Residential building permit
- Structural plan check (bump-out + wall removal)
- Title 24 energy compliance
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing permits
- Gas line & appliance connection permits
- Panel upgrade & service coordination
- Grading or drainage permit (as required)
- Final building inspection & sign-off
What this scope typically looks like.
Representative planning images of the kind of build described above.
Questions homeowners ask first.
Still have questions? Call (877) 544-1543 or request a callback — a HomeAdd project advisor will walk your address on Google Earth with you on the phone.
Can I remove any wall between my kitchen and living room?+
In many cases, yes — with proper engineering. Load-bearing walls are removed and replaced with a sized beam (steel or LVL) supported on new posts and footings. We handle the engineering and the inspection. Non-bearing walls are trivial.
How long will I be without a kitchen?+
It depends on the scope, design and inspections; a realistic schedule comes with the proposal. We plan with you for how you'll cook during the construction phase.
Do you handle appliance selection?+
Yes. We help you compare appliance options across price levels and show samples, and you approve the selections.
How much bump-out will my lot allow?+
It depends on setbacks, lot coverage and your zone. We check the zoning and confirm the buildable envelope during feasibility.
What sliders or bifolds do you recommend?+
We help you compare slider and bifold door options across price levels and show samples, and you approve the selections.
Will this raise my property taxes?+
New square footage is generally assessed for the value it adds, not the whole house; confirm the details with your County Assessor.
Kitchen Addition by city.
Each page covers the reviewing department, local site conditions, and typical scopes for that city.
Other ways to grow your home.
A private new primary bedroom, walk-in closet, and spa bath — added to your existing home.
Bigger living space with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and doors that open to the yard.
A fully permitted, insulated, four-season room with glass walls and matched roofline.
A brand new full or half bath added to your home — designed and permitted end-to-end.
A quiet, permitted, HVAC-served office with its own entry and built-in millwork.
Add a two- or three-car garage to your property — matched to your home, permit-ready for a future ADU.
Ready to plan your kitchen addition?
We'll walk your property, pull the zoning, and give you a real budget and timeline — before you spend a dollar on design.