One of Kent County's Oldest Suburbs, Settled in 1834
The Reed family settled what became East Grand Rapids in 1834, originally part of Paris Township; the village incorporated in 1891 and became a home-rule city in 1926, with major construction waves following in the 1920s and 1950s.
Kitchens Built for Two Different Eras
A kitchen in one of East Grand Rapids' 1920s-era homes was generally a smaller, closed-off room compared to the more open layouts introduced in the 1950s construction wave, so a remodel plan differs meaningfully depending on which era the home belongs to.
Kitchen Remodel Project Paths in East Grand Rapids
Full kitchen renovationsCabinetry and storageCountertops and backsplashesLayout and opening changesKitchen refreshes
Planning a Kitchen Remodel in East Grand Rapids
Opening up an older East Grand Rapids kitchen usually means reconciling a 1920s-era layout with today's expectations for an open floor plan.