Kitchen Design in Ontario

Kitchen design is the stage where expensive mistakes are still cheap to correct. A designer works out the layout — work triangle, landing zones beside appliances, clearances between runs — before anything is ordered, then turns it into drawings a contractor can price accurately. Whether the project is a modest update or a full custom build, the design package is what turns a vague wish list into a scope that trades can actually quote against.

A thorough kitchen design service starts with a site measure and a conversation about how you cook, shop and store. From there it moves through layout options, cabinet elevations, appliance specifications, lighting and electrical plans, and material selections for counters, backsplash and flooring. Many designers in Ontario also produce 3D renderings so you can judge proportions and colour before committing, and flag early where a layout change would trigger municipal permits or licensed trade work.

• On-site measure and assessment of the existing kitchen
• Two or three layout concepts with the pros and cons of each
• Cabinet plans and elevations dimensioned for ordering or custom building
• Appliance, sink and fixture specifications coordinated with the layout
• Lighting and electrical plan, including outlet placement
• Material and finish selections: counters, backsplash, flooring, hardware and colour
• 3D renderings of the chosen design
• A drawing package contractors can quote and build from

• Kitchen size and how many layout options you want explored
• Whether the design keeps the current footprint or reworks walls and services
• Level of detail in the drawing package, from a layout sketch to full construction drawings
• Renderings and revision rounds included in the fee
• Whether the designer also sources cabinetry or works independently of any supplier
• Site visits during construction to keep the build true to the drawings

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices — the quote is free and based on your actual job.