Kitchen Design Toronto

Kitchen Design in Toronto – FAQs

• Can I fit an island in my kitchen?

  This is a widespread question among homeowners. The answer is, at times, no and for a good reason. To ensure a kitchen is safe, accessible and practical, there are numerous regulations that a kitchen design must stick to. There is also the fact that you have to consider what will look great. While installing an island sounds great on paper, it might not be practical. For a small kitchen, adding an island can make the kitchen feel cramped. Installing an island, in this case, would not look and feel great.
  Every kitchen space is unique. To know if you should install an island, there are a couple of things you can do. For an island to make sense, the space between the parallel runs of the kitchen cabinets must be at least 800mm. This is necessary to allow comfortable passage as well as adequate room for opening the cabinet doors. Standard islands are about 900mm deep. To guarantee you will have enough room, make sure there is a minimum of 2500 mm between the run of the cabinets and the opposite wall or run of the cabinets.
  The best way to determine if installing an island will be practical and look good is to take measurements of your kitchen and contact us for a discussion with our kitchen designers.

• Should I stick with the kitchen triangle layout?

  For efficiency in the kitchen, the kitchen triangle layout is recommended. The layout is based on the idea of keeping the most frequently used areas within a triangle. The most frequently used areas in a kitchen are the fridge, sink and hob. The layout makes it easy for you to access all the important amenities with ease because they will all be close to each other. While this is important, you don’t necessarily have to follow this rule.
  When designing a kitchen, the layout should work for you. This means you don’t have to stick to the triangle layout. This is more so when you think about how you and your family use the kitchen. Logically, you should consider having the three elements in a designated space, but that doesn’t mean you follow a certain format. The kitchen layout simply needs to be practical for you.

• How long is the process of kitchen design from start to finish?

  The answer depends on the scale of your project. If the remodel involves knocking down walls and reconfiguring the layout, the project will take longer than a project that only requires cabinet replacement. On average, the whole process takes 5 to 6 months.
  The project starts after you contact a kitchen designer. The designer will come to your home to gather vital information and discuss your layout options. They then start working on the kitchen layout. Each cycle of design-presentation-revision can take weeks. If you are clear on what you want and communicate effectively, design can be done within 6 to 8 weeks. Cabinetry orders take about 8 to 11 weeks for custom cabinets to be delivered.

• How should I prepare for the consultation about my kitchen design?

  The key thing to do when getting ready for a consultation is to gather as much information as you can about the project. The consultant will need to see photos of your kitchen space, floor plans, and pictures of your desired style (if you have them). Keep in mind that the process takes longer when a client doesn’t know what they want or are indecisive. Taking time to prepare everything in advance will help speed things up.
  The process will further be sped up when you create a list of everything you like about the current kitchen space and the things you don’t like. It is always helpful to share your project goals, ‘pain’ points and wish list with the designer.
  While it is not necessary, you will help the designer get a better idea of your vision by sharing photos of kitchens that inspire you. Provide photos or links to images you found online. Great sources include Instagram, Houzz and Pinterest. As you share inspirational images, be sure to identify the specific elements that interest you the most. The more details you share with the designer, the sooner you will arrive at what you want.

• Do you offer kitchen design-only services?

  We are happy to offer design-only services at an hourly fee. When you come to us, we will provide you with detailed and dimensioned drawings that you can take to cabinet makers of your choice to get the cabinets you want. Keep in mind that the company you use will be responsible for the final measures, order, installation as well as warranty support.
  While we are happy to offer design-only services, we love and enjoy working with clients on their projects from start to finish. This enables us to guarantee that the orders are placed correctly, all kitchen elements arrive on site safely, and all the installations are done correctly. We also guarantee outstanding customer support and complete satisfaction.