Sarasota County · about 15 min (8 mi) from the shop
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Sarasota, FL
Bigger lots east of I-75 mean bigger plans: kitchens, outdoor cooking spaces, garage built-ins and furniture, all from one Sarasota shop.
- Built in our Sarasota shop since 2011
- 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews
- 3D model before anything is built
- Solid-wood boxes, dovetail drawers
Lake Sarasota sits just east of I-75 at the Bee Ridge Road interchange, with the interstate along its western edge and Bee Ridge Road to the north. Our shop on Lewis Ave is about eight miles away, roughly fifteen minutes, and kitchen remodeling in Lake Sarasota tends to reach past the kitchen itself.
The reason is space. Lots here are larger and more rural in feel than in the city, and the 2020 Census counted 3,979 residents across them. Owners with room to spread out often ask for an outdoor kitchen, storage for a garage or workshop, or a dining table to suit a bigger room, alongside new kitchen cabinetry.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Sarasota, Plus Workshop Built-Ins and Furniture
Lake Sarasota projects often combine indoor and outdoor work. These services cover what owners here usually ask us to build.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels for larger homes, with long islands, pantry walls and layouts designed in 3D before anything is built. Bigger rooms also leave space for a homework counter at the end of the island.
Outdoor Kitchens
Covered-patio and lanai cooking stations for big lots, with cabinetry chosen to handle Florida heat and rain. Inland lots see little salt, so finish choices focus on sun, heat and rain driven under the patio roof.
Custom Built-Ins
Garage and workshop cabinets, mudroom lockers and storage walls for homes with detached buildings and lots of gear. Un-air-conditioned outbuildings get finishes that tolerate summer heat.
Custom Cabinetry
Solid-wood kitchen and bath cabinets built in our shop from domestic and exotic hardwoods. One shop run can cover the kitchen, the laundry and the garage, so every room on a Lake Sarasota lot matches.
Custom Furniture
Dining tables, benches and other pieces built to the scale of larger rooms, in the same shop as the cabinetry. A long table can be drawn beside the new kitchen in one 3D model.
Outdoor Furniture
Benches and tables for covered patios on Lake Sarasota's wider lots, built from teak and other dense outdoor hardwoods that weather to silver instead of breaking down in summer rain.
Sarasota County Permits and the Drive Out Bee Ridge Road
Lake Sarasota is an unincorporated Census-designated place, so permits and inspections are a Sarasota County matter. Outdoor kitchens with gas lines, new circuits or a sink usually involve licensed trades and county review; cabinetry swapped in place is a lighter scope. We confirm requirements before scheduling the build. Lake Sarasota's ZIP, 34241, is the same one on Myakka River State Park's address out on State Road 72, a hint at how far east this part of the county reaches. Exit 207, the Bee Ridge Road interchange, is the gateway from the city side, and the county's permit one-stop on Apex Road, opened in 2026, sits on this side of the interstate a short drive north.
Wondering what lasts outdoors? Our piece on outdoor kitchen materials for Florida weighs stainless, polymer, teak and stone. Lots this far inland see little salt, yet sun and rain are just as hard on finishes.
Across I-75 From Our Shop: Planning a Lake Sarasota Project
Because many Lake Sarasota projects span the kitchen, the lanai and a garage, we plan them together so the woods, finishes and schedule line up.
- Site visit to measure the kitchen and any outdoor or garage spaces, and note utilities.
- Working drawings and a 3D model covering every room in the scope.
- Licensed trades for gas, electrical or plumbing runs, with Sarasota County permits as needed.
- Building the cabinetry, built-ins and any furniture on Lewis Ave.
- Installation room by room, with countertops templated by a stone fabricator once cabinets are set.
Rural-Feeling Lots on the East Side of the Bee Ridge Interchange
Cross I-75 on Bee Ridge Road and the neighborhood character shifts: wider frontages, more trees, longer driveways, and homes set back from the street. Houses vary from modest single-story block homes to larger custom builds, and many have detached garages, sheds or covered outdoor areas that invite more than a standard kitchen project.
Outdoor cooking is a natural fit on these lots. A covered patio or screened lanai can hold a grill station, sink, refrigerator and storage, and the cabinetry has to stand up to heat, humidity and sideways summer rain. We design outdoor kitchens with materials chosen for that exposure and coordinate any gas, electrical or plumbing work with licensed trades.
Inside, larger rooms leave space for a long island, a walk-in pantry wall or a dedicated coffee and bar station. And where a garage doubles as a workshop, sturdy built-in benches, tool cabinets and overhead storage turn an open bay into something organized. The households are younger than much of Sarasota County, too. The 2020 Census put the median age at 39.8, counted 21.3 percent of residents under 18 and found only 3.4 percent of the 1,519 housing units vacant, so these are year-round family kitchens built for school mornings, with drawers children can reach and a drop zone by the garage door.
Reviews
What customers near Lake Sarasota say
4.4★ average from 52 reviews on Google. Quotes are from public Google reviews, shortened where marked.
“We recently had a remodel done in our home in which all the custom cabinetry was beautifully done by SRQ Woodworks Co. Graham made cabinets for our kitchen, feature wall, dining room, and powder room. The quality is amazing and we are so happy with the wonderful attention to detail!”
“Graham, PJ and the team at SRQ were exceptional. Creative design for a massive library/wall unit that was a blend of modern and traditional. Outstanding workmanship. Highly recommend!”
FAQ
Lake Sarasota kitchen remodeling questions
Do you remodel larger-lot homes in Lake Sarasota east of I-75?
Yes. Lake Sarasota is about fifteen minutes from our shop via Bee Ridge Road. Larger homes there often want long islands, pantry walls and storage for gear, and we design all of it with drawings and a 3D model before building it on Lewis Ave. Sarasota County handles any permits since the area is unincorporated.
Can you build an outdoor kitchen for a Lake Sarasota home?
Yes. We design and build the cabinetry for covered patios and lanais, choosing materials that handle heat, humidity and blowing rain. Gas, electrical and plumbing go to licensed trades, who pull any Sarasota County permits. A stone fabricator handles stone tops, coordinated with our installation schedule.
Do you build custom furniture for Lake Sarasota clients too?
Yes. The same shop that builds our cabinets makes dining tables, benches, beds and other pieces from domestic and exotic hardwoods. Larger Lake Sarasota rooms often need a table longer than retail sizes, so we build to the room. Furniture can be planned alongside a kitchen project so the woods and finishes match.
Can you build garage or workshop cabinets on a Lake Sarasota property?
Yes. Heavy-duty workbenches, tool cabinets, overhead storage and wall systems are built to the space, whether that is an attached garage or a detached building. We plan around outlets, doors and vehicle clearance, and use finishes that handle the heat of an un-air-conditioned building. With about one in five Lake Sarasota residents under 18 in the 2020 Census, bikes and sports gear often share the bay, so we plan hooks and lockers for them too.
Nearby
Also serving near Lake Sarasota
- Bee Ridge, FLAbout 15 min (7 mi) from the shop
- Sarasota Springs, FLAbout 10 min (5 mi) from the shop
- Fruitville, FLAbout 10 min (5 mi) from the shop
- South Gate Ridge, FLAbout 10 min (6 mi) from the shop
- Palmer Ranch, FLAbout 20 min (11 mi) from the shop
1121 Lewis Ave, Sarasota
About a quarter mile east of US 301, off 12th Street. Shop visits are by appointment. Please call ahead before stopping by Lewis Ave.
Living Well Crafted
Planning a kitchen in Lake Sarasota? Talk it through with the shop.
- Built in our Sarasota shop since 2011
- 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews
- 3D model before anything is built
- Solid-wood boxes, dovetail drawers