Problem
Cabinets without practical capacity
Plenty of builder-grade cabinets, but limited practical storage and counter space.
Owner-led kitchen renovations · Vaughan, Toronto & the GTA
Kitchen Renovations in Vaughan, Toronto & the GTA
A kitchen renovation should solve the room—not just replace the finishes.
Strataline coordinates cabinetry, counters, appliances, lighting, ventilation, flooring and the adjoining finishes that make the kitchen feel complete—with direct owner involvement from scope to final review.
Real Strataline projects. No stock photography.
- 15+ years of renovation experience
- WSIB covered
- $5M liability insured
- Owner-led coordination
- Dust-controlled occupied-home work
Strataline renovation work has appeared in
Featured Newmarket transformation
See how the same kitchen footprint became far more useful
We reorganized this builder-grade galley around storage, working surface, appliance fit and a clearer dining-room connection.
Before and after: the same galley footprint, reorganized without removing a wall.
Planning
Rework the same footprint
The same galley footprint was reorganized around useful drawers, better shelving, appliance fit, gas cooking, ventilation and more working surface.
Result
More useful without removing a wall
More accessible storage, more counter space and a clearer connection to the dining room without removing a wall.
More completed work
Real kitchens completed by Strataline
Different homes, layouts and levels of renovation—all built by Strataline without stock photography.
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Island seating planned around the working aisle.
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A dark island anchors the kitchen while keeping the full cabinet wall visible.
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Cooking, ventilation and appliance clearances resolved across one compact working wall.
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Quartz counters and a full-height backsplash carried through the cooking elevation.
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Built-in appliances fitted into a complete cabinet wall.
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Sink, window trim and backsplash finished cleanly together.
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A coffee bar adds storage and a secondary landing area outside the main work zone.
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A compact island that preserves storage and circulation.
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Cooking, ventilation and backsplash resolved as one elevation.
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A contrasting island and built-in refrigeration planned within a compact room.
Three levels of kitchen renovation
Choose the right level of change
01
Update a sound existing kitchen
Suitable when the layout and cabinet boxes remain useful.
- Typical work
- Cabinet finishing or refacing coordination, counters, backsplash, fixtures, lighting and selected repairs.
02
Replace cabinetry within the existing room
Suitable when storage and finishes need substantial improvement but the room footprint generally works.
- Typical work
- New cabinetry, counters, backsplash, lighting, sink, flooring and coordinated trade work.
03
Redesign the kitchen or connected main floor
Suitable when circulation, appliance locations, walls, flooring or adjoining rooms need to change together.
- Typical work
- Layout changes, custom cabinetry, islands, structural coordination, connected flooring and complete finish work.
Before cabinet production
The decisions that must be made before cabinets are ordered
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Appliances and clearances
Refrigerator projection, door swing, oven openings, ventilation and service access.
- 02
Island and circulation
Working aisles, open appliance doors, seating, overhangs, electrical and lighting.
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Cooking wall and surfaces
Hood route, outlet locations, backsplash terminations, counter seams and fabrication details.
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Sink and room transitions
Faucet reach, dishwasher relationship, window trim, flooring heights and adjoining-room finishes.
Built carefully in the home you are still living in
Direct accountability—and a plan for the disruption
Maxim develops the scope and remains the direct Strataline contact while cabinet suppliers and licensed trades are coordinated. Before demolition, the project plan addresses containment, protected travel paths, debris removal, temporary shutdowns and daily cleanup.
Direct owner involvement
- Scope developed with Maxim
- One direct project contact
- Trade and supplier coordination
- Finish review before completion
Occupied-home protection
- Work-zone containment where appropriate
- HEPA extraction and air control as required
- Protected floors and travel paths
- Planned shutdowns and daily cleanup
Planning guidance
Realistic kitchen renovation planning ranges
Kitchen cost is driven by cabinetry, appliance requirements, service changes, structural conditions, connected rooms and finish selections. These ranges are planning guidance—not a quote from photographs.
A kitchen with complete new cabinetry will generally fall into the mid-range or full-custom categories, not the cosmetic category.
Cosmetic or finish-led renovation
$15,000–$30,000
- Best suited for
- A sound layout and cabinet boxes that remain useful.
- Typical inclusions
- Cabinet finishing or refacing coordination, hardware, lighting, sink or faucet, backsplash and counters as scoped.
- Main reasons it can move higher
- Extensive repairs, premium surfaces, added electrical work or changes beyond the existing cabinet footprint.
Mid-range kitchen renovation
$30,000–$75,000
- Best suited for
- Complete new cabinetry within a generally established room.
- Typical inclusions
- New cabinetry, quartz counters, backsplash, lighting, sink, flooring and coordinated plumbing or electrical work.
- Main reasons it can move higher
- Custom storage, larger islands, appliance requirements, service changes and upgraded finish selections.
Full custom or layout-changing renovation
$75,000–$175,000
- Best suited for
- A full redesign, connected main-floor project or highly detailed custom kitchen.
- Typical inclusions
- Custom cabinetry, layout changes, islands, premium surfaces, connected flooring and coordinated trades.
- Main reasons it can move higher
- Structural conditions, room connections, built-in appliances, service relocation, permits, access and finish level.
One owner-led process
From the first photos to the final review
- 01 Photos and initial discussion
Existing conditions, priorities, address, occupancy and expected scope.
- 02 Site assessment and planning
Measurements, layout, appliances, cabinetry responsibility and connected work.
- 03 Written scope and selections
Work, allowances, exclusions, trades and required approvals documented before ordering.
- 04 Procurement and protected construction
Cabinet lead times, containment, demolition, rough work, inspections and installations coordinated.
- 05 Counters, finishes and final review
Templating, final connections, backsplash, paint, cleanup and walkthrough.
Cabinet production and countertop fabrication occur off site, so the complete project schedule is longer than the number of active construction days inside the home.
Client reviews
What clients say about working with Strataline
Feedback from homeowners and project partners across the GTA, collected from Google and Facebook.
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Read full reviewI love my new stairs! I am so happy I chose Strataline to renovate the staircase in my house.
Read full reviewHe painted several other areas as well and sanded and reapplied urethane on all our new doors. He and Galina are superb craftsmen. Their attention to the smallest of details speaks volumes of the pride they take in their work.
Read full reviewMax and his team at Strataline have done multiple home improvement projects for us, including stair refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, new flooring and interior painting. From the start their team was professional and punctual.
Read full reviewThe Popcorn removal was excellent and a very clean process. They also transformed our stairs from boring oak to a much more modern look. They handled repainting of the whole house and replacement of old tile floors with a beautiful new one.
Read full reviewWe initially contacted Max to remove the popcorn finish on our vaulted great room ceiling & to refinish/modernize our curved 'blonde-oak' finished stairway leading downstairs.
Read full reviewMax of Strataline Inc. did an exceptional job creating 1) a custom inside railing for a winding grand staircase and 2) installing outdoor railings.
Read full reviewWe had great experience working with Max. He was very attentive to all our concerns and requests, easy communication and quality of workmanship is outstanding!
Read full reviewAmazing team, they painted my entire home , extremely attentive to the details, they cover and mask everything to avoid dust and mess ( I am super picky and OCD and hard to please but Galina and Maxim nailed it).
Read full reviewExcellent services: customer service, expertise, pricing policy. Impressive scheduling and delivering services by expected date of completion.
Read full reviewExcellent team , top notch quality! Very happy with their work!
Read full reviewMy wife and I used the services to paint our entire condo, including the ceilings, walls and baseboards. In addition, they installed new kick boards under our kitchen island, counters and in the bathrooms.
Read full reviewWe had an excellent experience working with Maxim and Strataline Inc. Installing and perfectly matching a custom stain for our oak treads was no small task, and the addition of the square posts made it an even greater technical challenge—but everything was executed flawlessly.
Read full reviewWOW! Just WOW! Max removed all the popcorn from our 1800 sq ft town home, repainted from top to bottom plus did some carpentry repairs on our floors…and the final result is spectacular!
Read full reviewMaxim at Strataline did a very professional job in removing our hallway popcorn/stucco ceiling. The end result was a completely smooth surface and not only that, they totally sealed off the area so absolutely not dust penetrated other areas of the house.
Read full reviewMy husband and I are unbelievably happy with the work that Max and his team did on our ceilings in the house. The professionalism of this team is incredible.
Planning questions
Kitchen renovation FAQ
Clear answers about cost, timing, approvals, occupied homes and the decisions that affect cabinet production.
What does a kitchen renovation cost?
Published planning ranges are $15,000–$30,000 for cosmetic or finish-led work, $30,000–$75,000 for a mid-range renovation, and $75,000–$175,000 for full custom or layout-changing work. Cabinetry, appliances, service changes, connected rooms and finish selections determine the actual scope.
How long does the complete process take?
The complete schedule includes planning, selections, cabinet production, approvals where required, on-site construction, countertop templating and off-site fabrication. Timing is confirmed after the scope, supplier lead times and approvals are known.
Can the existing kitchen layout be retained?
Yes, when the footprint supports safe appliance clearances, useful counter space, practical storage and good circulation. Suitable plumbing and appliance locations can remain, but the layout is still checked before cabinetry is ordered.
Can we remain in the house during the renovation?
Often, depending on the scope, access and household needs. The plan addresses containment, protected travel paths, shutdowns, debris removal, daily cleanup and temporary food preparation before work begins.
How does Strataline control dust?
Controls can include work-zone containment, HEPA extraction, negative air or air scrubbers, protected floors and travel paths, controlled debris removal and daily cleanup. The exact controls depend on the project; construction is not described as universally dust-free.
When are permits required?
Like-for-like finish work may not need a building permit. Structural changes and some plumbing, electrical, gas or ventilation work can require permits, notifications or inspections confirmed for the actual scope.
What changes in a condominium?
Condominium projects can require management approval, insurance and WSIB documents, elevator bookings, delivery and disposal procedures, work-hour limits, plumbing restrictions and advance notice for shutdowns.
When must appliances be selected?
Appliance models and manufacturer specifications should be confirmed before cabinet production. Projection, door swing, openings, ventilation, water lines, electrical loads and service access all affect the cabinet plan.
How are island and appliance clearances planned?
The kitchen is checked with cabinet and appliance doors open. Aisles, counter landing space, seating overhang, stool clearance, island power, traffic routes and access to storage are considered together.
What is included in the written scope?
The written scope identifies protection, demolition, disposal, cabinetry responsibility, counters, backsplash, plumbing, electrical, lighting, ventilation, flooring, trim, painting, appliance coordination, allowances and exclusions.