Blue Collar Scholars is a kitchen remodeling contractor in Bethesda, Maryland. Our licensed designers and dedicated project managers specialize in full-service kitchen renovations. For more than 20 years, homeowners in Bethesda’s nicest neighborhoods have hired us for on-time completion and clear communication at every step.
Your Bethesda kitchen, whether in Edgemoor, Drummond, Somerset, or Battery Park, gets the same attention we give our own homes. We schedule walkthroughs at times that work for you, show you material options in person rather than through email links, and coordinate deliveries so they don’t disrupt your day. You get a kitchen designed around how you entertain and cook, with cabinetry that fits your home’s style and surfaces that handle years of family meals without showing wear.
| Project Details | Remodel Scope | Timeline | Key Materials Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replaced dated oak cabinets and Formica counters with white shaker cabinetry and soapstone in a 1940s Tudor on Whittier Boulevard in Woodhaven. Added recessed lighting and refaced the original brick backsplash to match the home's period character. | Small Kitchen Update (Tudor Restoration) | 7 weeks | White Shaker Cabinets, Honed Soapstone Countertops, Restored Brick |
| Removed a wall between the kitchen and dining room on Edgemoor Lane in Edgemoor, creating an open layout with a center island. Installed new electrical for pendant lighting and upgraded the gas line for a professional range. | Small Kitchen Remodel (Wall Removal) | 11 weeks | Walnut Island Top, White Quartz Perimeter, Subway Tile Backsplash |
| Converted a cramped galley kitchen in a 1962 ranch on Dorset Avenue in Kenwood into a functional workspace with full-height cabinets and floating shelves. Kept the original terrazzo flooring and added period-correct hardware throughout. | Small Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Century) | 6 weeks | Walnut Veneer Cabinets, White Laminate Counters, Brass Hardware |
| Reconfigured a small Cape Cod kitchen on Bannockburn Drive in Bannockburn to fit a dishwasher and added pull-out pantry storage in previously unused corner space. Installed new plumbing for an apron-front sink and replaced all appliances with counter-depth models. | Small Kitchen Remodel (Storage Solutions) | 8 weeks | Painted Inset Cabinets, Butcher Block Counters, Fireclay Sink |
| Gutted a kitchen and hall bathroom together on Bradley Boulevard in Bradley Hills, running new plumbing through the shared wall to connect both spaces on a single schedule. Installed radiant floor heating in the bathroom and upgraded the kitchen ventilation to handle a gas cooktop. | Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel | 15 weeks | Gray Cabinets, Marble Countertops, Heated Tile Floors (Bathroom) |
| Built a chef's kitchen in a 1920s estate on Kennedy Drive in Kenwood with dual sinks, a 48-inch range, and a separate prep zone with its own cooktop. Installed custom millwork to conceal a coffee station and wine storage, matching the home's original trim details. | Luxury Estate Kitchen (Large Scale) | 19 weeks | Custom Painted Cabinets, Calcutta Gold Marble, Unlacquered Brass Fixtures |
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