Rear bump-out or addition
From 6-foot bump to full rear addition.
Kitchen Addition
The kitchen that the original floor plan did not allow.
A bump-out or rear addition adds the square footage to support an island, a breakfast area, or a proper working kitchen.
At a glance
- Lead time
- 3–5 weeks
- Process
- Designer-led
- Materials
- Specified materials
- Service area
- DC, MD, VA
10+ years experience · across the DMV
Licensed & insured · certificates on request
Free estimates · itemized, in writing
In-house crews · no subcontractors on key trades
Many Northern Virginia Cape Cods and 1950s colonials have kitchens that are 10 by 12 or smaller — too small for a working island, too tight for a breakfast table, designed for a era when kitchens were not the center of the home. A rear bump-out of 8 to 12 feet transforms the usability of the space without the cost of a full addition.
Why Dzala
Kitchen additions that earn their cost
A kitchen addition is only worth the investment if it unlocks what the original footprint prevented. Dzala draws kitchen additions around the specific constraint being solved — island room, breakfast nook, better traffic flow — so the square footage added is square footage used.
- Zoning and setback pre-check
- Structural assessment of existing kitchen
- Full kitchen design included
- Permits handled by Dzala
What you get
The details that separate a Dzala project from builder-grade alternatives.
New foundation as needed
Crawl-space, slab, or pier foundation for addition.
Island design and cabinetry
Full kitchen layout included.
Exterior match
Roofline and siding matched to existing home.
Recent work
Kitchen Addition we have shipped.
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Frequently asked
Questions clients ask before booking.
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How far can I extend my kitchen into the backyard?
The answer depends on your lot's rear setback requirement. In Fairfax County, most residential lots require a 25-foot rear setback from the property line. Dzala verifies your specific setback before designing the addition.
Serving DC neighborhoods
Kitchen Addition for the way DC houses are actually built.
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Ready when you are
Talk through your kitchen addition project with a designer.
90 minutes in our DC showroom. Material samples on the wall, your room on the table, no quote until we draw it.
- · No charge for the consultation
- · No quote sent without drawings
- · Designer-led — not sales
Get a free estimate for your kitchen addition project
On-site consultation. Written estimate. No pressure.