Plan your kitchen renovations

How to get started

First, think about your needs, the style that inspires you and the functionality you want. These preparatory steps are essential.

Think about your needs

Do you want to add or improve a breakfast nook, island or drawers? Do you want to make the room bigger? We’ll find a way to bring your ideas to life, while staying within your budget.

Number of people who cook
Family dinners
Lunches on the go
Whether you like to entertain

Whether you usually cook complex meals or simple ones
Space for doing homework
Office space for paying bills, etc.
Defining the space: a kitchen expansion?

A kitchen next to the dining room? To the living room?
Adding or enlarging windows in the kitchen

Set your budget

You need to create a budget according to the scope of the project. The choice of materials, the number of cupboards, drawers and other storage areas, as well as the expansion of your kitchen area, are all important aspects to take into consideration. Our specialists can give you a precise evaluation of the budget related to your project.

Here’s a convenient checklist to help you plan your kitchen renovation.

Cabinets and counters
Backsplash and flooring
Sinks and faucets
Lighting

Storage and accessories
Demolition work
Plumbing
Electricity

Installation and finishing work
Appliances
Furnishings (table and chairs), decorations and accessories

Defining your style

Before coming to see us or before our kitchen designer comes to see you, take some photos of your current kitchen, look for inspiration online or in magazines, or maybe even make a quick sketch of what you have in mind.

Our showrooms with their magnificent models and inspiring layouts can also help you define your style preferences.

Contemporary or classic style?
Flat or panel doors?
Neutral or vivid colors?
Minimalism or a mixture of textures?

Put together a collection of inspiring photos taken from magazines, the internet, Pinterest or our INSPIRATIONS section
Provide your inspirations

Provide the rough measurements of your kitchen during your initial meeting with your kitchen designer

Choice of appliances

In order to determine the scope of your new kitchen, it’s essential to know the number of appliances and their dimensions. They will make up a significant portion of the budget, so they need to be identified from the outset when making your plans.

Gas or electric stove
Steam or convection oven
Microwave
Induction or electric cooktop

Teppanyaki plate
Warming drawer
Wall hood or hood over the island
Built-in refrigerator, covered in cabinet panels

Built-in dishwasher, covered in cabinet panels
Pantry
Built-in coffee maker

Kitchen Designer

By determining your work areas according to your habits, the kitchen specialist can create a detailed activity-based list of your needs and create the corresponding plans.

Optimized ergonomics, establishment of the Golden Triangle (refrigerator, stove, and sink).

Food preparation area

Do you want a lot of counter space? A unit with a built-in cutting board? It’s important to remember that the various prep areas should be near the cleaning area to avoid unnecessary trips back and forth.

Work plan
Butcher block

Storage for knives
Storage for utensils

Storage for bowls and small appliances

Cleaning area

Sink(s)
Dishwasher

Storage for dishes and utensils
Storage for cleaning products

Trash, recycling and compost

Area for storage and provisions

The items you use every day should be within easy reach.

Large drawers, double drawers
Sliding door to hide the breakfast nook or small electrical appliances
Pantry cabinet, cabinet with pull-out shelves
Storage for large baking sheets and heavy pots
Lazy Susan

Sliding shelves
Electronic cabinet doors
Handleless cabinets
Utensil dividers

Plastic wrap holder
Spice rack
Dish rack, etc.

Cooking area

The size and placement of the major appliances are key elements to consider when starting on the plans for your kitchen.

Gas or electric stove
Steam or convection oven
Microwave
Induction or electric cooktop
Teppanyaki plate

Heat-resistant surface
Warming drawer
Wall hood or hood over the island
Built-in refrigerator, covered in cabinet panels

Built-in dishwasher, covered in cabinet panels
Pantry
Built-in coffee maker
Storage for pots, baking sheets and spices, etc.

Entertaining areas

Gathering place
Breakfast nook, coffee bar
Entertainment-friendly island with bar, sink, pantry, etc.

Office area

Lighting
Storage
Seating

Choice of materials

The best option is always to choose materials that need as little maintenance as possible, that have a durable design and that correspond to your tastes. Of course, regardless of the quality of the materials you choose, the secret is in the installation.

Counters

Quartz
Granite
Natural stone, such as marble

Porcelain
Wood

Dekton
Synthetic stone, such as Corian

See our selection of counters

Cabinets

Contemporary flat cabinets or classic panel cabinets
Wood veneer
Solid wood
Similaque

Lacquer
Laminate
Melamine
Polyester

Matte or glossy finish
Light, dark, vivid or neutral colors, or woodgrain finish

See our selection of contemporary cabinets

See our selection of classic cabinets

Backsplash

Original or classic tile

In natural stone like marble or in synthetic stone like quartz

Using the same material as the counter

Matte or glazed finish

See our selection of backsplashes

Flooring

Durable and easy to maintain

Ceramic tile
Stone

Wood
Laminate

Heated floors

See our selection of flooring

Sinks and faucets

A single-bowl sink in the food prep area and a larger one built into the cleaning area are the current trends.

Single- or double-bowl sink

In stainless steel, sandstone, ceramic or synthetic material

Faucets with motion detectors, faucets with handles, with sprayers, etc.

Lighting

For optimum luminosity, opt for oversized windows or add more openings. Light, reflective materials will brighten the room.

General lighting: recessed, suspended, track lights with dimmers

Lighting specifically for the work station: recessed, LED bands

Decorative mood lighting

The excitement mounts as your kitchen takes shape

Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for! Our installers arrive with all the elements and get right to work. Little by little, your project is coming to life, right before your eyes. At this stage, what a joy it is to just watch! Our team takes care of everything so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Renovation work

Once you sign off on the final plans, Cuisines Verdun will begin the renovations on your kitchen. Everything will be taken care of: demolition; electrical connections; plumbing; installation of flooring, lighting, cabinets and countertops; cleanup of old materials; wall painting; etc.

Everything is coordinated and supervised by the project manager. And all of the work is performed by a trusted team with extensive experience in these types of projects.