A city of historic homes, condos and waterfront living
Downtown West Palm Beach, around Clematis Street and along Flagler Drive, has many condominium and apartment buildings with views of the Intracoastal. A little farther out, historic neighborhoods such as El Cid and Flamingo Park have older homes with character, including Mediterranean revival houses, bungalows and mid-century designs. Other parts of the city are filled with suburban ranch homes and newer subdivisions.
These homes ask for different approaches. Downtown condos tend to be about careful space planning and building logistics. Historic houses are often about matching existing character, from door styles to trim details. Newer homes usually allow for more freedom with layout.
Cabinetry in historic and older houses
Older houses were not built to modern dimensions. Rooms can be oddly shaped, ceilings may be a different height than you expect, and walls can have plaster, uneven corners or surprises behind the finish. We measure carefully and design cabinets to fit the room as it is.
If your house is in a designated historic district, there may be additional review for exterior changes. Interior cabinetry is usually a separate question, but it is worth confirming with the City of West Palm Beach before you start. We can help you figure out which questions to ask.
Downtown condos and building rules
Condo towers downtown usually have formal renovation procedures. These often include application forms, contractor insurance requirements, scheduled elevator use and restricted work hours. Deliveries may need to be booked in advance, and cabinets may need to be brought up in pieces.
We plan with those rules in mind and will ask early about your building’s process. Check with your property manager or board for the specific requirements, and we will help you understand what applies to cabinet work.
- Request the renovation guidelines from your property manager
- Ask about elevator reservations and delivery windows
- Confirm whether the building requires approval before you order
Popular projects and how to start
People in West Palm Beach often ask about kitchen cabinets in homes with older layouts, wall units that make a living room feel finished, and home office cabinetry for working from home. Bathroom updates with a new vanity are also common.
When you contact us, we will schedule a free estimate and discuss your space, style and timeline. Permit rules are set by the City of West Palm Beach building department, and cabinet-only work often does not need a permit while plumbing, electrical or structural changes typically do. Our permits and process guide explains more. We reply within 1 business day.