What goes into a NEUE kitchen
- Custom cabinetry: flat-panel rift-cut oak or walnut, painted, panelled appliances and hidden pantry doors
- Stone: quartz, quartzite, porcelain slab or marble, with waterfall islands and full-height slab backsplashes
- Layout changes: removing walls with engineered beams, moving plumbing, adding islands
- Butler's pantries and coffee bars
- Lighting: recessed, under-cabinet, hidden channels and one statement fixture
- Ventilation sized for the range and the house
See two finishes side by side on our homepage finish picker, and watch a kitchen go from studs to finished in Behind the wall.
What a kitchen renovation costs in Ontario
| Scope | Typical cost (2026) |
|---|---|
| Refresh: new counters, backsplash, paint, hardware | $30,000 to $55,000 |
| Mid-range full renovation: new cabinets, stone, flooring, lighting | $55,000 to $110,000 |
| Premium custom kitchen: custom millwork, layout changes, slab stone | $110,000 to $200,000+ |
Cabinetry is usually the largest single cost, followed by stone and labour. Moving plumbing or removing a load-bearing wall adds engineering and permits. More detail in our kitchen renovation cost guide.
Ranges are typical 2026 Ontario market figures from published cost guides (Caliber Contracting 2026 kitchen guide, Wealth North), shown to help you plan. They are not a quote. Your project gets its own fixed price after a site visit, with every line item written out.
Quartz, quartzite or marble?
Quartz is engineered, consistent and low maintenance. Quartzite is a natural stone that is harder than granite and carries real veining, which is why it suits waterfall islands. Marble is softer and etches with acid like lemon or wine, so it suits people who like a patina. We bring samples to your kitchen so you see them in your own light.
How we keep a kitchen renovation on track
- Measure and design, with renderings before you commit
- Fixed price, then order cabinets and stone early so they arrive on time
- Demolition and rough-in, inspected before drywall
- Install, with finished surfaces protected until the final clean
- Walkthrough and sign-off
We work across Northumberland County (Colborne, Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton), Quinte, Peterborough and the Kawarthas, with Barrie from early 2027.
Questions, answered
A mid-range full kitchen renovation in Ontario typically costs $55,000 to $110,000 in 2026. A refresh runs about $30,000 to $55,000, and a premium custom kitchen $110,000 and up.
Most full kitchen renovations take 6 to 10 weeks on site. Custom cabinets take another 6 to 10 weeks to build, so we order them as soon as the design and price are signed.
Not for cabinets, counters and finishes. You do need one to remove or alter a wall, move plumbing, or add new electrical circuits. We handle it.
Quartzite is a harder natural stone with real veining and high heat resistance; quartz is engineered, more uniform and lower maintenance. Both work well; it comes down to the look and how you cook.