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Kitchen Renovations
Toronto
Custom kitchens designed and built around your life. Cabinetry, countertops, islands, open-concept conversions and full rebuilds across Toronto and the GTA.
Your kitchen is the heart of your home — where mornings start, dinners come together, and families gather. At Total Reno & Design, we have spent over 25 years transforming Toronto kitchens from outdated and cramped into spaces that are beautiful, highly functional, and built to last a lifetime.
for decades.
From a targeted cabinet-and-countertop refresh to a full structural overhaul with new plumbing, electrical, and bespoke millwork, our fully licensed team handles every detail under one roof. One point of contact, zero stress, and a finished kitchen you will love for decades.
500+
Kitchens Renovated
25+
Years Experience
4.9★
Google Rating
100%
Licensed & Insured
What Makes Our Service Different
CABINETRY & MILLWORK
Custom Cabinetry Built to Last
Cabinetry represents nearly half your kitchen renovation budget and 100% of what you touch every day. We build and install custom frameless and face-frame cabinets to your exact measurements, in every style from sleek handleless European flat-panel to classic shaker and ornate raised-panel.
Dovetail drawer boxes and soft-close hinges as standard
Pull-out pantries, lazy Susans, and deep-drawer bases
Two-tone and custom paint or stain in 50+ colour options
Integrated toe-kick lighting and glass-front display uppers
Custom frameless cabinetry — North York project
Quartz waterfall island — Etobicoke kitchen
COUNTERTOPS & SURFACES
Countertops That Define the Space
The right surface transforms a kitchen from functional to extraordinary. We supply and install quartz, granite, marble, quartzite, porcelain slab, and butcher block through our local GTA fabricators. All templating, fabrication, and installation is included — with seamless under-mount sink cutouts and your choice of edge profile.
Quartz, granite, marble, quartzite, porcelain, and butcher block
Waterfall edge islands that make a dramatic design statement
Seamless under-mount sink integration and mitered thick edges
Local stone fabricators — precise cut, quick turnaround
OPEN CONCEPT CONVERSIONS
Walls Down, Spaces Opened Up
Removing the wall between your kitchen and living or dining space is one of the highest-impact renovations in any Toronto home. We assess load-bearing conditions, engineer the right LVL or steel beam, obtain City of Toronto permits, and execute the work safely with minimal disruption to your daily life.
Load-bearing wall removal with structural engineering included
Flush beam installation for a clean seamless ceiling
City of Toronto permit application managed on your behalf
Flooring, trim, and paint unified across the new open space
Open-concept conversion — Scarborough project
Layered lighting design — North York kitchen
LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
Custom Cabinetry Built to Last
Kitchen lighting is a three-layer system: ambient pot lights, task under-cabinet LEDs, and accent pendants over islands. Our licensed electricians design and install all three layers with dimmer controls so your kitchen shifts seamlessly from bright morning prep to warm dinner ambiance.
Recessed pot lights throughout on dimmer circuits
Under-cabinet LED strips for shadow-free prep work
Designer pendants over islands and breakfast bars
Smart dimmer switches — Google and Alexa compatible
HomeStars Award Winner
Top-rated Toronto kitchen contractor based on 200+ verified homeowner reviews.
In-House Design & 3D Render
See your finished kitchen before a single cabinet is removed. Detailed 3D renders included.
All Trades In-House
Our own licensed carpenters, plumbers, and electricians. No subcontracting surprises.
What’s Included
- Custom Cabinetry — Frameless and face-frame in every finish, built to your exact measurements
- Stone & Quartz Countertops — Full supply, fabrication, and installation from local GTA stone yards
- Kitchen Islands & Breakfast Bars — Custom-built with seating, storage, prep sink, and integrated appliances
- Backsplash Tile — Subway, large-format porcelain, natural stone, and handmade ceramic by certified tilesetters
- Plumbing Relocations —Sink moves, new connections, and all work to Ontario Building Code by licensed plumbers
- Electrical & Lighting —Panel capacity, pot lights, under-cabinet LEDs, and pendants by licensed electricians
- Open Concept Wall Removal — Load-bearing or partition walls removed with engineering, permits, and full finishing included
- Appliance Procurement — Coordination with your appliance choices to ensure perfect cabinet fit and function
- Flooring — Hardwood, LVP, large-format tile, and heated floors with seamless transitions
- Painting & Trim — Professional two-coat painting, crown moulding, and complete trim finishing throughout
Our Process
01
Free In-Home Consultation
We visit your home, take measurements, and discuss your vision and budget at no cost or obligation.
02
Custom Design & 3D Render
Our designers create a full layout plan with 3D rendering so you see the finished kitchen before work begins.
03
Fixed-Price Quote
Detailed itemized quote covering every trade and material. The price we quote is the price you pay.
04
Permits & Procurement
We obtain all required City of Toronto permits and source all selected materials for on-schedule delivery.
05
Demolition & Rough-In
Existing kitchen removed. All plumbing and electrical rough-in completed to code and inspected.
06
Cabinetry & Countertop Install
Cabinets installed level and plumb. Countertops templated, fabricated, and installed. Backsplash tile set.
07
Finishing Trades
Plumbing fixtures connected, electrical installed, flooring laid, appliances installed and tested.
08
Final Walkthrough
You inspect every detail with our project manager. Job is not done until you are 100% satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical mid-range kitchen renovation takes 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to completion. Custom cabinetry with longer lead times may extend this to 12 weeks. We provide a firm timeline at the start of every project.
Permits are required if you are moving plumbing, upgrading your electrical panel, or making structural changes such as removing a wall. For cosmetic updates no permit is typically required. We assess every project and obtain all necessary permits.
Yes. We set up a temporary kitchen area, maintain clean job sites, and let you know in advance which days will have the most disruption. Our team works Monday to Friday to keep your weekends as normal as possible.
A well-executed kitchen renovation typically returns 70 to 85 percent of its cost in added home value. A modernized kitchen is consistently the feature buyers prioritize most.
Yes. We assess whether the wall is load-bearing, engineer the appropriate beam, obtain the structural permit, and execute the wall removal safely. This is one of our most requested projects.
We work with a range of GTA suppliers from mid-range semi-custom lines to premium custom cabinet makers. For countertops we work with local stone fabricators offering quartz, granite, marble, porcelain, and engineered stone.
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