Do you take on additions and structural work?

Yes. Doug's architecture background means we can plan and execute additions, wall removals, and structural reconfigurations as part of an integrated design-build engagement.

How long does a home renovation project take?

Most full-scope home renovation projects in Orange County run 8–16 weeks once construction begins, with design and selections taking an additional 6–10 weeks beforehand. Doug builds a detailed schedule during the design phase so you know exactly what to expect at every stage.

Do you handle permits and HOA approvals?

Yes. We manage permitting with the City of Huntington Beach and surrounding Orange County jurisdictions, and we routinely prepare submittals for coastal-community HOAs and architectural review boards.

Can we live in the home during construction?

In most cases, yes. We dust-protect adjacent rooms, schedule the loudest work in concentrated windows, and keep daily access to bedrooms, bathrooms, and a temporary cooking setup whenever possible.

Multi-room and whole-home renovation programs.

Luxury Renovations, Architecturally Coordinated

Name: Creative Kitchens & Baths
Address: Huntington Beach, CA, US
Telephone: 714-795-1119

When the project is bigger than one room — kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home programs designed and built under one roof.

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Larger renovations require an architectural mind, not just a skilled contractor. Doug's background — architecture and NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer — keeps every room of a multi-phase renovation in service of a coherent whole.

Why Choose Us

Benefits that come from doing the work right.

Whole-home coordination

Material, finish, and detailing decisions kept consistent across rooms and phases.

Phased construction planning

Schedules built so you can live in the home through as much of the work as possible.

Trusted trade partners

Decades-long relationships with the best electricians, plumbers, framers, and finishers.

Owner present throughout

Doug remains personally involved from concept through final walkthrough — not handed off to a junior PM.

Process

How we deliver this work.

Master plan

Whole-home or multi-room program developed first, even if you build it in phases.

Phase scoping

Logical construction phases that minimize disruption.

Design & permitting

Architectural drawings, structural review, and permit coordination.

Build

Phased construction with one accountable owner-builder relationship throughout.

Project Examples

A few recent projects.

Coastal Whole-Home Renovation

Kitchen, primary suite, hall bath, family room built-ins, and exterior detailing coordinated under a single design language.

Two-Phase Family Home

Phase one: kitchen and great room. Phase two (eighteen months later): primary suite addition.

Get Started

Request your free design consultation.

Tell us a little about your project. Doug responds personally within one business day.

FAQ

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Ready to transform your kitchen or bathroom?

Schedule a no-pressure consultation with Doug VandeHouten. We'll walk your space, talk through your goals, and outline what's possible.