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Howell Township farmhouse kitchen reorganized around a central island with an old wood stove nook kept

Livingston County · about 30 min (18 mi)

Kitchen Remodeling in Howell Township, MI

Farmhouses and newer subdivisions in the township that rings the city of Howell.

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Kitchen remodeling in Howell Township, MI covers the countryside and subdivisions that ring the city of Howell along I-96 and M-59; the drive from Kress Rd takes about 30 minutes (18 miles). About 7,891 residents (2020 Census) live in the township.

The defining detail here is the city line. Township homes share a Howell mailing address with the city but sit outside it, so the township's mix of farmhouses and newer subdivisions follows county building rules rather than the city's.

Kress Rd to the I-96 corridor: how the design work unfolds

Nick starts every Howell Township job in person, at your house, with questions before measurements: who cooks, where the coats go in February, what you would keep. The design retainer that follows buys several competing layouts, a 3D walk-around of the winner, elevations of every wall and the drawings the trades build from, plus a pricing presentation.

Choosing materials is billed hourly or as one package. The purchase agreement is the point where cabinet and material orders become our responsibility, and from there Nick coordinates partner contractors and stays on the project through the final install.

First design consultation at a kitchen table in a Howell Township home with sketches and a tape measure
A first consultation at the kitchen table, with quick sketches and a tape measure.

Farmhouses and newer subdivisions around the city of Howell

Older farmhouses along the township's roads follow the farmhouse pattern: kitchens enlarged through additions, rooms with many doors, uneven floors, private wells and septic. They benefit from a full rethink of layout and storage, and from cabinetry with the solid, furniture-like feel the house deserves.

Howell Township farmhouse kitchen where several additions were joined into one working layout
Several old additions joined into one working kitchen with a continuous floor.

The newer subdivisions, many near the M-59 and I-96 corridors, have open kitchens with builder cabinets and small islands. They usually need storage, seating and light more than structural changes. Both types share Michigan's freeze-thaw winters, which makes a mudroom or back entry worth planning alongside the kitchen; we collected the Michigan-winter mudroom ideas that matter most.

New larger island in a Howell Township subdivision kitchen with seating for four
A newer subdivision kitchen with a larger island that now seats four.

Howell Township kitchens and baths: where each service fits

Planning a kitchen in Howell Township? Call (810) 923-8792

Call Kitchen NV in Pinckney, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Design consultations are by appointment.

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  • MI Residential Builder #2101209269
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  • Serving since 2020

Township addresses outside Howell's city limits: who issues permits

Because the City of Howell runs its own building department, the boundary matters. For Howell Township addresses, the township reviews zoning and the Livingston County Building Department, located in the city itself, issues building permits and inspects. Cross into the city and the City of Howell's department takes over. Trade permits for electrical, plumbing and mechanical work are separate in both cases, and we confirm your parcel before submitting anything.

The township step runs through the zoning department at Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road. Its residential instructions say land use permits are reviewed and issued there, with three copies of a site or plot plan for each project, and the fee schedule adopted in January 2026 includes a low-cost waiver for work that falls outside zoning review. The county then expects that township approval before it issues building or electrical permits.

Howell Township is also the H in MHOG, the water partnership it shares with Marion, Oceola and Genoa townships, so homes near the city may have public water while farm parcels farther out draw from private wells.

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10094 Kress Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169

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Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Design consultations by appointment

Typical drive from our Pinckney base: ~30 min (18 mi).

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What clients near Howell Township say about working with Nick

★ 5.0 average from 28 Google reviews

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“Amazing kitchen with utmost professionalism. A timeline was established and communicated. Timing was met and the project was on budget. I can’t say enough about Nick and his attention to detail and how he actually listened to my needs and came up with perfect solutions. Great sense of design. Nick went out of his way to make sure my kitchen ended up perfect. The installers were just as great and wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to do my (very large) kitchen. 100% recommend!”
Kathy T.Google review · 5 years ago (as of Nov 2026)
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“Nick is full of great ideas to make your kitchen remodeling project come to life. He is very hands on throughout the entire process. We had complete confidence in his design and project management abilities. We would highly recommend him!”
Christine F.Google review · 5 years ago (as of Nov 2026)

Kitchen remodeling in Howell Township: common questions

Is my Howell address in the city or Howell Township?

It depends on the parcel, and it matters for permits. Howell Township surrounds the city and shares its mailing address. Township parcels are permitted by the county's building department, while parcels inside the city are permitted by the City of Howell's own department. Your property tax bill or the county's parcel records show which applies, and we confirm it during design.

Do you remodel farmhouse kitchens in Howell Township?

Yes. Farmhouses around Howell often have kitchens enlarged through additions, with many doorways, uneven floors and dated wiring. Nick sizes up those quirks on his first visit, and the design reorganizes the room for storage, work surfaces and light while keeping the farmhouse character. Hard well water also factors into which faucets and sinks we suggest.

Can you upgrade a builder kitchen in a newer Howell Township subdivision?

Yes. These kitchens usually have workable bones, so the money goes into cabinetry, a bigger island, new counters and better lighting rather than moving walls. With no structural change, the permit side tends to stay modest too. Nick lays out the options in 3D, letting you look around the finished room before a single order is placed.

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Call Kitchen NV in Pinckney, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Design consultations are by appointment.

  • ★ 5.0 on Google (28 reviews)
  • MI Residential Builder #2101209269
  • CMKBD · CAPS · CLIPP designer
  • Serving since 2020
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