Explore the Magic of Kitchen Renovations

According to a recent Scotiabank poll, 28% of surveyed homeowners planned to renovate their kitchen soon. That makes it one of the top renovation plans in 2024. Why are so many homeowners considering a kitchen renovation? It’s one of the most valuable home renovations for one thing, especially if you’re staying in your home and will enjoy the use of it for years before selling. The kitchen is also one of the parts of the home that gets a lot of wear and tear from daily use. If moisture, heat, and food residues have left your kitchen looking less than great, a refresh is the best way to get it modernized and enjoyable to use again. We have many options for creating the space you want, but it’s up to you what to focus on during the project. Start considering what you want to change and combine at least a few of the following options for kitchen renovation magic. 

Lighting Upgrades 

Kitchens need task lighting pointing right at the counter tops and other workspaces. This is a matter of safety when you’re working with knives and other sharp tools. However, you also need appropriate ambient lighting that warms up the space and makes everyone feel welcome. The kitchen is a gathering space in most homes rather than strictly a work area. That’s why our designs feature pendant lights and similar decorative fixtures to bring in elements of your own personal style. Whether you prefer traditional looks, modern fixtures, or a transitional style, we can help. We’ll identify ways for you to work in more natural light as well whenever we can. You may be able to add a few new windows to the room or a skylight centred over the room to illuminate as much of it as possible. Or consider programmable fixtures that give you precise control over the warmth, colour, and brightness of the light. 

Low Maintenance Flooring 

Many Toronto-area homes feature kitchen flooring materials that don’t handle spills, scuffs, or active foot traffic levels very well. Other materials started out strong but simply have a decade or more of wear affecting how they look. A flooring upgrade is a quick way to give the kitchen a whole new look. Luxury vinyl tile is one of the most popular options in the area, especially with older homeowners who are celebrating the empty nester stage of life. It’s easy to maintain but offers great design flexibility thanks to options that look just like hardwood, stone, or high-end ceramic. Yet the vinyl is much more water-resistant than many of those options, not to mention more affordable. Get the look you’ve been dreaming of for your kitchen floor by telling our design team what you have in mind. 

Kitchen Storage Improvements 

Storage is the key to an elegant and uncluttered kitchen like you’ll see in design magazines. Many designs are limited in how much they can store behind cabinet doors and in drawers, leading to an assortment of cooking tools and small appliances living permanently on the counter tops. Reclaim your counter tops and achieve that spotless look you’ve been appreciating by upgrading your kitchen storage system. Here at SOSNA, we’ve managed to create custom storage solutions for every customer who has contacted us for renovation help in this part of the home. We’ve designed pantry-focused layouts that can handle large volumes of dry goods or canned foods, and we’ve also built kitchens around twin refrigerator or multi-freezer designs. Make sure you’ve got enough storage for cleaning supplies and holiday decorations as well by outfitting any nearby closets as well. 

Open Layout Changes 

Take your kitchen renovation project one step further with an open concept design implemented by our award-winning residential renovation company. We can identify which walls in your home can come down without affecting the structure. When necessary, we also have the knowledge and skills to remove load-bearing walls and support the weight in other ways. Imagine your new open floor plan where your main floor allows for mingling between the living room, kitchen, and dining area. Older homes often have a number of interior walls cutting off the flow between these rooms. Our expert team can remove the walls surrounding the kitchen and borrow space from adjacent rooms. This allows for a new or larger kitchen island, more counter space, a congestion free layout, and more. 

Plumbing Fixtures 

One of the most magical upgrades you can add to a kitchen renovation is a plumbing upgrade. A brand new faucet has a bigger impact on the style of the room than you might think. It’s also often a functional upgrade if you choose a model with a pull-down sprayer or touch-free activation option. You won’t need to touch the taps with your sticky hands just to clean them off any longer. Get imaginative with your other plumbing upgrades during the renovation as well. For example, we can add a special pot filler faucet next to your stove so you never have to carry a big pot full of water back and forth again. 

Cabinetry Updates 

Your cabinets make up a large part of the kitchen’s overall design. Yet many Toronto-area homeowners overlook them when planning a renovation, assuming that they’ll need little more than a coat of paint to refresh them. Give your cabinetry more care than that by considering a combination of high-quality hardware, new doors in a different style, or even entire fronts to make more dramatic changes. If your current cabinets are undersized, located in the wrong spot, or lack storage, we can put in a whole new set of kitchen cabinetry. We’ll even complete the cabinets with custom storage solutions like racks, drawers, and shelves inside of them. 

Islands and Peninsulas 

Kitchen islands are perfect for expanding both cooking prep and informal dining space at the same time. The peninsula design isn’t freestanding but instead is attached to the rest of your countertops for a seamless addition that blends in. Either way, you’ll gain storage space under the countertop if you choose cabinetry or shelving. For a dining area that doesn’t take up much space at all, consider an island or peninsula with open space underneath so that you can slide seating in. 

Ready to create your dream kitchen? Contact SOSNA today for a free consultation and let’s bring your vision to life!

Kitchen renovations can be truly magical in transforming the way you live in your home and feel about yourself. If you’re ready to have your home transformed by an expert team of designers and builders, turn to our team here at SOSNA. With our full-service, comprehensive kitchen renovation process, you’ll soon find your dream kitchen has become a reality. Contact us today to get started on the journey with the Renovator You Can Trust.