Kitchen Renovations in Oshawa

Your kitchen is the most-used room in your home, and if it's not working for you, everything feels harder — meal prep in a cramped layout, outdated cabinets that won't close properly, countertops that stain no matter how carefully you clean them. A kitchen renovation in Oshawa changes all of that. Floor & Bath Design has been renovating and remodeling kitchens across Durham Region since 1989, and we bring that experience directly to Oshawa homeowners in Taunton, Windfields, Lakeview, Samac, and Northwood.

Whether you're updating a galley kitchen in a Samac bungalow or building a showpiece island kitchen in a Windfields executive home, our team handles every detail — design, materials, permits, construction, and final walkthrough. We also offer something no other renovation company in Durham provides: pre-fabricated kitchen installations that deliver a beautiful new kitchen in weeks, not months, at 30–40% less than traditional custom builds.

Oshawa's Full-Service Kitchen Renovation Experts

Peter Mularczyk founded Floor & Bath Design 35 years ago with a straightforward approach: design kitchens that work beautifully and build them properly. That philosophy hasn't changed. As a licensed contractor with a Mechanical Engineering background, Peter oversees every Oshawa kitchen project personally — from the initial measurement to the final inspection.

Our design team brings complementary strengths. Our interior designer specializes in colour palettes, material combinations, and creating kitchens that reflect each family's lifestyle. Our architectural specialist handles the technical side — structural assessments for wall removals, load-bearing calculations, and ensuring every layout meets Ontario Building Code requirements. Together, our design team has completed hundreds of kitchens across Durham Region.

We're based in Ajax at our showroom on 109 Old Kingston Road Unit 4, a short drive from anywhere in Oshawa. Homeowners visit to see and touch countertop samples, cabinet door styles, hardware options, and tile selections before committing to anything. It makes a difference — choosing materials from a screen is guesswork; choosing them in person is confidence.

Kitchen Renovation Services We Offer in Oshawa

Every kitchen is different, and so is every renovation. Here's what we handle:

Full Custom Kitchen Renovations

A complete gut-and-rebuild for homeowners who want total control over every detail. We remove existing cabinetry, flooring, and fixtures, then redesign the layout from scratch. Custom cabinetry is built to your exact specifications — unusual sizes, corner solutions, integrated appliance panels, specialized storage. Cabinet boxes are constructed from 3/4" plywood (never particleboard) with dovetail drawer joints, Blum soft-close hinges, and full-extension drawer slides rated to 100 lbs. Custom kitchens in Oshawa typically take 8–12 weeks from demolition to completion, with cabinet manufacturing adding 6–8 weeks of lead time.

Pre-Fab Kitchen Installations

Our pre-fab kitchen program is the fastest path to a new kitchen. Factory-built cabinets arrive in 1–2 weeks (versus 6–8 weeks for custom), and installation takes 5–7 working days. The quality is comparable — plywood construction, solid wood doors, soft-close hardware — at 30–40% less cost. This is ideal for Oshawa homeowners on a timeline, investment properties, or anyone who wants excellent results without the custom price tag. Read more about the cost savings and design flexibility of pre-fab kitchens.

Cabinet Replacement & Refacing

If your kitchen layout works but the cabinets look tired, we can replace door fronts and drawer faces while keeping existing cabinet boxes — a project that takes 1–2 weeks and costs roughly 40% of a full renovation. We also do complete cabinet swaps where we remove old units and install new cabinetry without changing the overall layout, plumbing, or electrical.

Open Concept Conversions

Many Oshawa homes built in the 1970s–1990s have closed-off kitchens separated from living and dining areas by walls. Removing a wall (or partial wall) to create an open concept layout transforms how the main floor feels and functions. Our architectural team assesses structural requirements — if the wall is load-bearing, we install an engineered beam (typically LVL or steel) sized to span the opening safely. All structural modifications comply with OBC Part 4 and require a building permit from the City of Oshawa, which we handle on your behalf.

Countertops & Backsplash

We install quartz countertops (Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria), granite, and porcelain slabs. Standard countertops are fabricated in 3cm thickness with eased or mitered edges and undermount sink cutouts. Backsplash options include ceramic subway tile, porcelain mosaics, natural stone, and full-height quartz — a clean, modern look that eliminates grout maintenance entirely. We template countertops after cabinets are installed for a precision fit.

Custom vs Pre-Fab Kitchens — Which Is Right for You?

This is the most common question we get from Oshawa homeowners, and the honest answer is: both deliver a beautiful kitchen. The difference comes down to timeline, budget, and how specific your requirements are.

Pre-fab is the right choice for most Oshawa renovations — it covers 90% of layouts and preferences at a fraction of the cost and timeline. Custom makes sense when you have unusual dimensions, want integrated appliance panels, or need specific configurations that standard sizes can't accommodate. We never push one over the other — during your consultation, we'll recommend whichever genuinely fits your situation. Learn more about why pre-fab isn't cookie-cutter.

Our Kitchen Renovation Process

Every kitchen renovation follows a structured process that eliminates surprises:

1. Free In-Home Consultation (Day 1): We visit your Oshawa home, measure the kitchen precisely, discuss what's working and what isn't, and talk through your goals and budget. This visit takes about 90 minutes. Book your consultation here.
2. Design & Planning (1–2 Weeks): Our design team creates a detailed kitchen design including floor plan, 3D renderings, material specifications, and a complete cost breakdown. You'll see exactly what your new kitchen will look like before any work begins. We include up to three design revisions at no extra charge.
3. Material Selection: Visit our Ajax showroom to choose countertop materials, cabinet door styles and colours, hardware, backsplash tile, and fixtures. Seeing materials in person — under proper lighting, next to each other — ensures you're confident in every choice.
4. Permits & Ordering (2–3 Weeks): We submit building permit applications to the City of Oshawa for any work involving plumbing, electrical, or structural changes. Typical approval takes 10–15 business days. Simultaneously, we order cabinets and materials so everything arrives when permits are approved.
5. Demolition & Rough-Ins (Week 1 of Construction): Existing kitchen is carefully demolished. We set up a temporary kitchen in your dining room or basement with your fridge, microwave, and a portable cooktop so you can still prepare meals. Plumbing rough-ins, electrical upgrades, and any structural work happen during this phase.
6. Cabinet Installation & Countertops (Week 2–3): Cabinets are installed, leveled, and secured. Countertops are templated after cabinets are in place, then fabricated and installed within 5–7 business days. Backsplash tile follows.
7. Fixtures, Appliances & Finishing (Week 3–4): Sink, faucet, lighting, outlets, and appliance connections. Touch-up painting, hardware installation, and final cleaning.
8. Final Walkthrough: We walk through the completed kitchen together, checking every detail against the original design. Any punch-list items are addressed immediately. We also provide a 30-day follow-up period for minor adjustments as you settle into your new space.

For a deeper look at how we manage projects, visit our renovation process page.

Popular Kitchen Styles in Oshawa

Kitchen design trends vary across Oshawa's neighbourhoods, and our team helps you choose a style that suits both your taste and your home's architecture:

• Transitional: The most popular style in Oshawa. Shaker-style cabinet doors in white or grey, quartz countertops with subtle veining, brushed nickel or matte black hardware, and subway tile backsplash. Clean lines with enough warmth to feel inviting. This works beautifully in Taunton's family homes and Samac's mid-century bungalows.
• Modern: Flat-panel (slab) cabinet doors in matte finishes, handleless push-to-open mechanisms, waterfall-edge islands, and integrated appliances. Windfields and newer Northwood builds suit this aesthetic perfectly.
• Farmhouse: Shaker cabinets in cream or sage, apron-front sinks, open shelving, butcher block islands, and brass cup-pull hardware. A warm, textured look that suits Lakeview's character homes.
• Contemporary: Two-tone cabinetry (dark lowers, light uppers), mixed metals, statement pendant lighting, and natural stone or concrete-look quartz countertops. A balanced approach for homeowners who want personality without going fully modern.

Browse our kitchen portfolio for completed projects across Durham Region, or read our guide to kitchen layouts to understand which configurations work best for different room shapes.

Kitchen Renovation Cost Guide for Oshawa

Kitchen renovation costs in Oshawa depend on scope, size, materials, and whether you choose custom or pre-fab cabinetry. Here's what to expect:

As a rule of thumb, budgets typically break down as: cabinetry 35–40%, countertops 15–20%, labour and installation 25–30%, and fixtures/hardware/backsplash 10–15%. The biggest variable is cabinet choice — pre-fab versus custom accounts for the largest cost difference between otherwise similar kitchens. We provide detailed, line-item quotes after your consultation so you know exactly where every dollar goes.

For more on budgeting, read our blog post: What Is a Good Budget for a Kitchen Renovation?