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Kitchens Built for
Real Life.

Custom cabinetry, stone countertops, open-concept layouts and the millwork details that turn a kitchen into the centre of the home. Full project management — design, demo, build, finish — under one Ottawa contractor.

4-8 wksTypical timeline
5 yrWorkmanship warranty
FixedWritten quote
Modern open-concept Ottawa kitchen renovation with custom cabinetry and stone countertops
Why It Matters

A great kitchen is workflow, then materials.

Kitchens are the most complex single room in a renovation: cabinets, counters, plumbing, electrical, gas, ventilation, structural changes for open-concept, appliances and lighting all stacked into one schedule. The difference between a kitchen you love and a kitchen that frustrates you for ten years is almost always the design phase, not the budget.

We start every Ottawa kitchen with a workflow conversation — how you cook, who else uses the space, where the morning coffee station should sit, whether the kids do homework at the island. The cabinetry, layout and materials follow from that. The result is a kitchen that's beautiful and quietly works.

  • 3D design + workflow review
  • Custom + semi-custom cabinetry
  • Quartz, granite, marble counters
  • Permitted structural changes
  • Range hood vented to exterior
  • Layered lighting design
Project Types

From Refresh to Open-Concept Rebuild.

Cabinet Refresh

New doors, hardware and counters on existing carcasses. 2-3 weeks.

Full Kitchen

New cabinets, counters, appliances, layout. 4-6 weeks typical.

Open-Concept

Wall removal (engineered), beams, structural support. 6-8 weeks.

Custom Island

Waterfall counters, integrated seating, prep sink, microwave drawer.

Pantry Build-Out

Walk-in or built-in pantries with custom shelving and counter space.

Lighting Design

Layered ambient, task and accent lighting on dimmers and zones.

Open-concept kitchen and living space renovation Ottawa with custom millwork
Build Spec

The Quiet Details.

Materials and methods that separate a 5-year kitchen from a 25-year one.

  • Cabinet boxes3/4" plywood, dovetail drawers, full-extension soft-close
  • DoorsMDF or solid wood, sprayed in lacquer or 2-part PU
  • CountersCaesarstone, Cambria, Silestone quartz · granite · marble
  • BacksplashCeramic, porcelain, glass, or stone slab
  • Range hoodInsert or chimney style, vented to exterior
  • ElectricalDedicated circuits per Ontario code, GFCI counters
  • Workmanship warranty5 years labour + mfg warranties on materials
Our Process

Design First. Build Second.

01

Workflow Chat

How you cook, entertain, store. Layout drives everything.

02

3D Design

Walk through the kitchen in 3D before a single cabinet is ordered.

03

Build

Demo, structural, electrical, plumbing, cabinets, counters, finish.

04

Hand-Off

Walkthrough, manuals, 5-year warranty, follow-up at 30 days.

FAQ

Kitchen Questions.

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How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Ottawa?
Cabinet refreshes start around $14,000. Full kitchens with semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters and new appliances run $40,000-$80,000. Open-concept builds with structural changes can reach $100,000-$150,000+. Fixed-price written quotes — no hourly billing.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Full kitchens are 4-6 weeks active build, plus 6-10 weeks of pre-build (design, cabinet lead time, permits). Open-concept builds with structural work add 2-3 weeks. Cabinet refreshes are 2-3 weeks.
Can we remove a wall to open up the kitchen?
Almost always yes — but only after a structural engineer reviews the wall. If it's load-bearing we install an LVL or steel beam (a few thousand dollars and a permit). Worth it for the right kitchen.
Custom vs. semi-custom vs. IKEA cabinets?
IKEA Sektion is great for tight budgets and works well in many Ottawa kitchens. Semi-custom (Cabico, Norelco, Selba) hits the sweet spot for $$. Full custom is right when you have unusual sizes, premium finishes or unique storage needs. We're brand-agnostic — happy to build whichever fits the budget.
Quartz, granite, or marble countertops?
For most Ottawa kitchens we recommend quartz: Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone. It's stain-proof, scratch-resistant and never needs sealing. Granite is great if you love natural stone variation. Marble is beautiful but stains easily — only choose it if you accept the patina.
Can we live in the house during the renovation?
Yes — most clients do. We set up a temporary kitchen (microwave, kettle, fridge in another room) and isolate the work zone with dust barriers. The 2-3 week period without a stove is the hardest part — we'll help you plan around it.
Do you handle appliance ordering?
We can — we partner with local Ottawa dealers (Tasco, Caplan's) and pass through trade pricing. Or you can self-source. We just need final spec sheets 6 weeks before cabinet day so cabinet sizing is exact.
What's the warranty?
5 years on workmanship (cabinet install, plumbing, electrical labour, tile, counters). Materials carry mfg warranties — Caesarstone is 15 years residential, Cabico cabinets lifetime, most appliances 1-5 years.
Service Areas

Kitchen Renovations Across Ottawa.

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