Kitchen renovation in Fuengirola for apartments and second homes
Kitchen renovation specialists in Fuengirola. Open-plan conversions, full kitchen replacements and targeted upgrades for apartments and second homes. We manage the project remotely for non-resident owners.
Kitchen renovation in Fuengirola: open-plan conversions and full replacements
Most Fuengirola apartments from the 1970s and 1980s were built with closed kitchens separated from the living area. Opening the kitchen to the living room is one of the most requested changes — it makes the space feel larger, brighter and more suited to the way people use apartments today, whether as a primary home or a holiday let. We assess whether the wall is structural before quoting. If it is, we evaluate the right structural solution. If it isn't, the conversion is more straightforward. We manage any permits required and coordinate the demolition alongside the kitchen installation.
What's included and how we manage the project
A full kitchen renovation covers: demolition of the existing kitchen, plumbing and electrical updates, new cabinetry, worktop, wall tiling or decoration, flooring if needed, and appliance installation. We also manage any carpentry and painting that forms part of the project. All trades are coordinated by our team. One point of contact for the full project — from the initial assessment through to final handover. We work with a range of cabinetry and material specifications to suit different budgets and property levels.
Holiday rental and second home owners
Fuengirola and Los Boliches have a large community of British and Scandinavian owners who let their apartments seasonally or use them as second homes. An updated kitchen is one of the most visible improvements for rental appeal. We select materials that hold up well under frequent occupation and are easy to maintain between stays. We manage the renovation remotely for owners who aren't based in the area — coordinating access, managing all trades and keeping you updated throughout. You don't need to be present.
A kitchen is the renovation with the highest return in a Costa del Sol home: it concentrates plumbing, electrics, ventilation and bespoke joinery into a few square metres, so it demands precise planning. We redesign the layout to gain working area, open the kitchen to the living room where the partition allows it, and fit Silestone quartz, Dekton or porcelain worktops suited to the coastal climate. Our own team, a 5-year guarantee and project management in Spanish and English.
The three decisions that shape the project
The worktop. Silestone quartz offers consistency and low maintenance; Dekton and porcelain withstand heat, scratching and sunlight, making them the choice for islands and kitchens opening onto a terrace; granite and marble bring natural character but need periodic sealing.
Opening up to the living room. Not every partition can be removed: if it is load-bearing a beam or lintel calculated by an engineer is required, and in apartment blocks, formal authorisation.
The island. It means running plumbing and electrics through the floor, which usually requires a raised screed or a raised access floor, and that has to be decided before levelling.
On the coast there are two further checks: ventilation and extraction, to prevent damp and condensation caused by salt air, and the contracted electricity supply — a kitchen with an induction hob, oven and dishwasher may require an increase from 3.45 to 5.75 kW.
A full kitchen renovation usually takes 3 to 5 weeks, depending on the wet trades and the lead time for the worktop and bespoke units. The 5-year guarantee covers labour and installations, not just the manufacturer's materials.
The step-by-step process, the cabinet and appliance brands and the full schedule are set out in the guide to kitchen renovation on the Costa del Sol.
What a kitchen renovation in Fuengirola involves
Fuengirola is a compact, vertical seaside town, and its housing stock explains almost everything: high-rise flats built during the tourism boom of the 1960s, 70s and 80s, with closed-off kitchens and original aluminium window frames. The question that comes up in nearly all of them is whether the kitchen can be opened to the living room, and in most cases the partition between them is not load-bearing — but it has to be checked building by building, because different developments were built to different solutions.
The extraction duct is the second constraint. In blocks from that period the extraction rises through a vertical shaft shared with the rest of the column of flats, which limits where the hood can go. When the kitchen moves to a different wall and the hood can no longer reach that shaft, we fit a recirculating hood with a carbon filter: it allows the layout to change without touching the building's shared column.
And a third carries more weight in Fuengirola than elsewhere: language. Fuengirola is home to the largest Nordic and Finnish community in Spain, above all in Los Boliches, and it is common for owner and contractor not to share a language. A kitchen is the renovation with the most small decisions — ironmongery, heights, socket positions — and every misunderstanding is paid for on site. That is precisely why we manage the project in Spanish and English.
The work happens in an occupied building: the notice to the building administrator is submitted by the owner, and if they would rather not deal with it we can handle that paperwork as a separate service.
How much a kitchen costs in Fuengirola
A complete kitchen starts at €9,000. The final price depends on the size and the quality of the materials; the workmanship is the same in every case, because we work with our own team. A mid-to-high specification kitchen opened to the living room sits between €12,000 and €25,000.
Renovating in Fuengirola: local context
Renovating in Fuengirola is nothing like renovating in an inland white village or a hillside villa estate. Fuengirola is a compact, vertical beach town: much of its housing stock is high-rise apartments built during the tourism boom of the 1960s, 70s and 80s, now carrying dated plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms and aluminium window frames that are ready for an overhaul. Layered on top is a strongly international owner base, Fuengirola is home to Spain's largest Nordic and Finnish community, concentrated in Los Boliches, living alongside lifelong local residents. At Costa del Sol Reformas we work with our own in-house team and a 5-year guarantee, and we run every project in Spanish and English, essential in a town where owner and contractor rarely share a first language.
Where we work: Los Boliches, Centro y Paseo Marítimo, Torreblanca, Carvajal, Reserva del Higuerón (El Higuerón), Pueblo López.
How we work in Fuengirola
Why Costa del Sol Reformas
Costa del Sol Reformas is a renovation company in Fuengirola operating since 2010. Own team, fixed price and 5-year written guarantee on all projects.
Frequently asked questions
Can you open the kitchen to the living room in a Fuengirola apartment?
In most cases yes. We assess whether the wall is structural before quoting. If it's a partition wall, the conversion is straightforward. If it's structural, we evaluate the right solution. We manage any permits required.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in Fuengirola?
A full kitchen renovation with an open-plan conversion typically takes 6 to 10 weeks, depending on scope and material availability. We confirm the timeline in the written quotation.
Do you work in Los Boliches as well as the town centre?
Yes. We work across all of Fuengirola including Los Boliches and the seafront, without any difference in conditions.
What does a full kitchen renovation in Fuengirola include?
Demolition, plumbing and electrical updates, new cabinetry and worktop, wall tiling, flooring where needed, appliance installation and finishes. All trades coordinated under a single project lead.
Can you manage the project if I'm not based in Spain?
Yes. We coordinate access, manage all trades and send regular updates in English. You don't need to be present during the renovation.
Have a project in Fuengirola?
Tell us about your project and we'll prepare a tailored assessment.