Not every kitchen remodel story begins with a blank slate. This one began with a townhouse in the 1990s that needed to be sold, and a decision that would lead to a repeat client relationship built on trust, quality, and results that speak for themselves. When a Franconia, Virginia homeowner first worked with Bull Run Kitchen & Bath to renovate a townhouse kitchen before listing it for sale, the results were so impressive that when they purchased a brand-new home and found themselves unhappy with the builder's limited options, there was only one call to make.
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The first project — a townhouse kitchen with 1990s builder-grade finishes — required opening up a wall and a complete kitchen renovation. Bull Run handled everything, working with project manager Sam to deliver exactly what the homeowners needed. When buyers walked through the townhouse, the kitchen was the unanimous standout. The home sold. The second chapter brought the same homeowners to their new construction home in Franconia, where they quickly discovered that the builder's kitchen upgrade packages were expensive, limited, and came with one particularly unacceptable condition: the builder refused to guarantee a seamless granite island top. For a homeowner who considered a seam on the island a non-starter, that was the end of the conversation with the builder. Bull Run Kitchen & Bath got the call again.
Design & Materials:
The Franconia kitchen remodel centered on a single, overriding priority: a seamless, high-quality granite island top — one unbroken slab of stone with no visible joint anywhere on the surface. Sam, once again the project manager, worked with the homeowners to select materials they were confident in, drawing on the knowledge he had built working with this family on their previous renovation. The island itself is large — generously proportioned for both meal prep and entertaining. Around it, the kitchen features clean white cabinetry, updated appliances including an induction cooktop (a newer technology that impressed the homeowners for its efficiency and safety advantages, particularly with small children in the home), and a carefully chosen backsplash that Sam helped select from five different options the homeowners had been considering. The flooring was also updated as part of the Franconia kitchen remodel, bringing fresh continuity to the space.
The Transformation Process:
The single most memorable moment of this project — and there are not many kitchen renovations that can say this — involved a forklift. The seamless granite slab selected for the island was simply too large to carry through the home's interior. The staircase was too narrow, the turns too tight. So Bull Run's crew rented a forklift, carried the massive slab to the deck outside, and brought it into the house through the sliding glass door, lifting it over the railing. One unbroken piece of granite, exactly where it needed to be, with no seams. That level of problem-solving and commitment is what defines a Bull Run Kitchen & Bath project. Sam and Richard's crew navigated every decision collaboratively with the homeowners, giving them time to think things over when needed rather than pressing for immediate answers. If something was off, they fixed it. If a question came up, they asked.
Why Bull Run:
Franconia homeowners who want a kitchen remodel done right — with the kind of craftsmanship and problem-solving that turns a challenging installation into a success story — will find exactly that in Bull Run Kitchen & Bath. Their team brings design expertise, honest communication, and the willingness to go the extra mile (or bring in a forklift) to make sure every client gets the result they deserve. Whether you are remodeling before a sale or investing in a home you plan to love for years, Bull Run Kitchen & Bath delivers the quality that Northern Virginia homeowners trust. Contact them today for a free consultation — serving Franconia, Fairfax County, and communities throughout Northern Virginia and the DMV area.
Testimonial:
“What was really important is that this was an extra big slab — so we were able to get the whole island out of one slab. No seam, no nothing. They rented a forklift and brought it in through the sliding glass door over the railing. It was crazy, but it works. Because now we have this beautiful piece of granite with no seams in it.”
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The finishedroom
Your smile tells us we’ve done things right. That your experience remodeling your kitchen and bath has been more than what you expected. And as a result you can’t help but gush over your new kitchen or bath and tell everyone about it!
