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Northern Oaks
Custom Muskoka cottage kitchen with quartz island and lake view

Kitchen Renovations
in Muskoka.

Cottage kitchens take a beating: long weekends, big groups, wet feet. We build kitchens that look like the room you Pinterest-saved and live like the room you actually need.

  • 5.0 · 19 Google reviews
  • Licensed · Insured · WSIB
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$5M liability + WSIB
3 years building in Muskoka
Huntsville to Parry Sound
Our kitchen renovations services

Our kitchen renovations services.

Every specialty within kitchen renovations, with its own scope, timeline, and fixed-price proposal. Pick the one that matches your project.

Full Kitchen Renovations

Demo-to-finish cottage kitchen renovations with custom cabinetry.

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Custom Kitchen Islands

Custom kitchen islands designed, built, and installed without a full reno.

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Walk-In Pantries & Beverage Stations

Walk-in pantry buildouts and beverage stations carved from existing space.

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Cabinet Refacing & Door Replacement

Refacing solid existing kitchen boxes with new doors and finishes.

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Custom Cabinetry & Millwork

Locally built solid-wood cabinetry, dovetailed drawers, and soft-close hardware.

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Countertops: Quartz, Granite, Soapstone

Stone counters templated, edge-profiled, and installed with sealed seams.

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Backsplashes & Kitchen Tile

Backsplashes, feature walls, and kitchen tile laid over waterproofed substrate.

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Appliance Integration & Panel-Ready Installs

Panel-ready fridges, integrated dishwashers, and hidden-hood installs.

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Open-Concept Kitchen Conversions

Opening closed cottage kitchens to great rooms with engineered beams.

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Kitchen Layout & Design Planning

Layout planning, storage strategy, traffic flow, appliance locations, and finish direction.

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Kitchen Flooring

Tile, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, subfloor prep, transitions, and heated floor options.

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Kitchen Lighting

Task lighting, island pendants, pot lights, under-cabinet lighting, dimmers, and switching.

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Range Hoods & Ventilation

Range hood installs, venting routes, make-up air considerations, and exterior terminations.

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Kitchen Windows & Doors

Kitchen window swaps, patio doors, exterior doors, light improvements, and trim tie-ins.

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Small Kitchen Renovations

Compact cottage kitchens, galley kitchens, rental kitchens, and small-space storage upgrades.

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Kitchen Renovations Plumbing

Licensed plumbing rough-in, fixture, and repair work tied to your kitchen renovations project.

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Kitchen Renovations Electrical

Licensed electrical rough-in, fixtures, and panel work tied to your kitchen renovations project.

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2025 Quality Business Award winner
Recognised 2025

Best general contractor in Muskoka.

Named #1 by the Quality Business Awards for craftsmanship, transparency, and on-time delivery across Muskoka.

What clients say

Real kitchen renovations reviews .

5.0 · 19+ Google reviews
via Google
"We had an excellent experience with Northern Oaks Contracting. Rob was always friendly, professional and very knowledgeable in many different areas. Not only did he do a great job with our renovation but he noticed and helped us out in some other areas too."
Tiffany Wilson2 months ago
via Google
"I hired Northern Oaks for a driveway extension as part of my home renovation so I could park two additional cars, and I'm really impressed with the results. The quality of the work and craftsmanship really stand out. It's been over 6 months and it's held up perfectly."
Semir N.4 months ago
via Google
"The Northern Oaks Contracting crew has been amazing to work with from start to finish. Their ability to keep both customers and trades well-coordinated has made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable and professional team!"
Curtis Henhawke4 months ago
via Google
"Robert installed a kitchen backsplash for us. Communication was great and he showed up to do the work when he said he would. The price was very reasonable and quality of work excellent. Would definitely recommend them."
Iris (Nodomu)3 months ago
via Google
"Rob did a full renovation at my cottage. He listened carefully to my vision and worked closely with me to bring it to life. He was fair with his pricing and friendly to work with. I recommend Rob for your renovation project!"
Christina Cruise8 months ago
via Google
"Rob was amazing to work with. His diligence and hard work really transformed our home into more than we ever expected. It was a pleasure working with Rob, always went above and beyond."
Greg Averya year ago
Recent work

Explore Our Recent Work

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Start your project

Ready to start your Kitchen Renovations project?

Tell us about the space. A real project manager replies within 4 to 8 hours with next steps.

How we approach it

How we approach every project.

Four things we do on every job, no matter the size. It's how we make sure the finished work still looks and functions the way it should years down the road.

01

We understand the space first

Before we quote or design anything, we walk the site, take real measurements, and ask what you actually want out of the space. The best projects start with a clear picture, not a guess.

02

We choose materials with the end in mind

Every material gets picked for how it'll look, feel, and hold up over years of real use. We'll tell you where to spend and where you can save without regretting it later.

03

We build it properly, not just quickly

Straight walls, tight joints, level floors, clean finishes. We take the extra hour it costs to do it right because it saves you the callback and it's the work we want our name on.

04

We finish what we start

One project manager from first quote to final walk-through. Punch lists get closed, the site gets cleaned, and you get a warranty in writing. No loose ends.

5yr
Workmanship warranty

All workmanship backed by a 5-year warranty in writing.

More recent work

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Our process

How a kitchen renovations project actually runs.

No mystery, no ghosting between steps. Here's the exact path from first phone call to final walk-through, with what happens, who's on it, and what you'll have in your hands at the end of each stage.

  1. 01
    Discovery
    Week 1

    Layout

    We map work triangles around how your group actually cooks and entertains.

    What you get
    Site notes, rough budget range, next-step plan
  2. 02
    Design & pricing
    Weeks 2 to 4

    Selections

    Cabinets, counters, hardware, and appliances locked before demo.

    What you get
    Fixed-price proposal, scope of work, start window
  3. 03
    On-site work
    Build phase

    Build

    Demo, rough-ins, install, and finish in a single coordinated run.

    What you get
    Weekly photo updates, milestone check-ins, change orders in writing
One point of contact

Same project manager from first call to final walk-through.

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What's involved

Every trade in a kitchen renovations project.

We run the full scope or with vetted partners on a single contract. Here's what typically lands inside this kind of project.

Custom cabinetry

Shop-built or sourced cabinets, scribed and installed by our finish carpenters.

Countertops

Quartz, granite, butcher block. Templated, fabricated, and installed.

Plumbing rough-in

New sink, dishwasher, pot filler, and fridge water lines run to code.

Electrical & lighting

Under-cabinet, pendants, dedicated circuits, range hood, and pot lights.

Tile & backsplash

Full backsplashes, feature walls, and heated floor underlay when specified.

Drywall & paint

Patch, prime, and finish painting after demo and rough-ins are complete.

Appliances

Coordinated delivery, install, and venting for built-in and panel-ready units.

Finish carpentry

Crown, valance, trim returns, and panelled fridge/dishwasher fronts.

How we meet

On site, or on video.

Two ways to kick things off. Whichever is easier for you.

On-site walk-through

We'll meet you at the property, pull tape, take photos, and walk the scope with you in person.

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Live video walkthrough

Prefer to stay put? Hop on a video call and we'll walk the space or the plans together from anywhere.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Roughly how long is a cottage kitchen renovation from demo to done?+

Most projects run 6 to 10 weeks on site, with cabinet lead times of 8 to 12 weeks before that.

Can we still live in the cottage during a kitchen renovation?+

Yes, often. We set up a temporary kitchen, contain dust, and sequence work so other rooms stay usable.

Do you source cabinets locally?+

Local sourcing is absolutely an option, and often a great one. We source based on each client's needs, budget, and the specific goals for their project. Sometimes that means a local Muskoka mill or supplier, other times it means a specialty product from further away that better fits the look, performance, or lead time. We walk you through the real options and make the call together.

Quartz, granite, or soapstone for cottage counters?+

Quartz wins for bulletproof entertaining. Granite reads classic cottage. Soapstone develops patina that fits old cottages beautifully.

Can you open up a closed-off kitchen into the great room?+

Yes. Load-bearing wall removals with engineered beams are routine. We open the sightline and tie the rooms together visually.

Do you help spec and coordinate the appliance package?+

Yes. We coordinate with appliance specialists, order in your name, and handle the install rough-ins so everything fits the day it's delivered.

Can you build a butler's pantry, coffee bar, or hidden beverage station?+

Yes. Walk-in pantries, hidden coffee stations, and beverage zones with secondary sinks are some of our most-requested features.

Are you a one-stop shop or just the cabinets?+

One-stop. Demo, electrical, plumbing, drywall, paint, cabinets, counters, tile, appliances. All under one contract, a dedicated project manager.

Do you do kitchens without the rest of a renovation?+

Yes. Standalone kitchen renovations are roughly half our renovation work.

How does the first meeting actually work?+

We come to the site (or hop on a video call, whichever is easier), walk through the space with you, take measurements and photos, and ask questions about how you actually use the property. There is no sales pitch. You leave the meeting with a clear next-step plan and a rough sense of scope and timing, and we leave with enough information to start putting a real proposal together.

Do you source materials locally?+

Local sourcing is absolutely an option and something we lean into whenever it makes sense, but it is not the only path. We source based on each client's needs, budget, and the specific goals for their project. Sometimes the right material is a local Muskoka supplier or a nearby millwork shop. Other times it's a specialty product from further away that better fits the look, performance, or lead time. We walk you through the options and make the call together.

Who is actually on site during the project?+

A dedicated project manager owns your file from the first conversation through the final walk-through. On the ground you'll see our own carpenters and site lead running the day-to-day, plus vetted trade partners for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and specialty finishes. Everyone on site works to the same standard and reports up through the project manager, so you always know who to call and never get bounced between subs.

How do you keep us in the loop while work is happening?+

You get a single project manager as your point of contact, weekly photo updates so you can see progress even if you're out of town, scheduled check-in calls at major milestones, and any change to scope, timeline, or materials in writing before it happens. Most of our clients live in Toronto or out of province, so the whole process is built to work without you needing to be on site.

What happens if something needs to change mid-project?+

Change orders happen on almost every project once things are open and real conditions are visible. When something needs to shift (a hidden condition, a design tweak you want, a material swap) we document exactly what's changing, the impact on schedule, and the impact on the number, then send it to you for sign-off before any work happens. No surprises on the final invoice.

Do you clean up as you go?+

Every day. Site gets broomed and organized at the end of every workday, materials get stored properly, and containment stays in place so dust doesn't migrate through the rest of the house. At the end of the project the site gets a full detail clean before handover, and we do a joint walk-through with you to catch anything that needs a final touch.

What kind of warranty comes with the work?+

A full two-year workmanship warranty on everything we build, in writing, handed to you at closeout along with a maintenance schedule and a folder of all product manuals, paint colours, and finish specs. If something isn't right we come back and fix it, no debate. On new builds you also get the applicable structural warranty coverage on top of that.

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