Custom kitchen, whole-house job
A kitchen renovation in Toronto costs about $15,000 to $220,000 in 2026. A medium kitchen (100 to 150 sq ft) is about $25,000 to $40,000 economy, $40,000 to $70,000 standard and $70,000 to $140,000 luxury, before appliances and HST. Approximate, not a quote.
These are approximate planning ranges, not a quote. For the price of your own kitchen, book a free site visit below or call (416) 834-2444.
These ranges are a starting point. For your own kitchen, we visit, measure and look at the structure and services you have now, then send a written price, line by line, like the tables on this page.
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Every figure is a planning range for September 2026. Your real price comes from a free estimate for your kitchen.
Low: layout kept, simpler cabinets and counters within the tier. High: more cabinets, better materials, more lighting and plumbing within the tier.
Design, permits where needed, demolition, cabinets, counters, backsplash, plumbing, electrical, lighting, ventilation, flooring, paint and project management.
Appliances (priced separately), HST (13%), contingency, moving walls or plumbing (add-ons below), and furniture.
Prices published in 2026 by Toronto kitchen and renovation companies, brought into one model where every part adds up, the same model as our home renovation cost guide.
Route Homes, a Toronto design-build renovation company working since 2006, HCRA-licensed and Tarion-registered.
A small or galley kitchen costs about $15,000 to $80,000, a medium kitchen $25,000 to $140,000 and a large kitchen with an island $40,000 to $220,000, before appliances and HST.
Size sets the band; the finish tier sets where you land in it.
How to read this table: Rows are kitchen sizes and columns are finish tiers; the last row is the appliance package, priced on its own.
| Kitchen size | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small or galley, under 70 sq ft | $15,000 to $25,000 | $25,000 to $45,000 | $45,000 to $80,000 |
| Medium, 100 to 150 sq ft | $25,000 to $40,000 | $40,000 to $70,000 | $70,000 to $140,000 |
| Large with an island, 200 sq ft or more | $40,000 to $60,000 | $70,000 to $110,000 | $140,000 to $220,000 |
| Appliance package (extra, published range) | $5,000 to $8,000 | $12,000 to $20,000 | $35,000 to $70,000+ |
Multiply the length by the width of the kitchen area. A 10×10 kitchen is 100 sq ft, the bottom of the medium band. Most condo kitchens and older Toronto galley kitchens are small; open kitchens with an island are large.
The low number is a kitchen with the layout kept and the simpler cabinets and counters of that tier. The high number adds more cabinets to the ceiling, better counters and more lighting and plumbing work.
Stock cabinets in standard sizes, laminate or entry quartz, a new sink and faucet, simple lighting, the layout kept.
Semi-custom cabinets, mid-range quartz, a tiled backsplash, pot lights and under-cabinet lighting, a hood vented outside.
Custom cabinetry to the ceiling, premium quartz or stone with waterfall ends, panel-ready appliances, layered lighting.
A standard medium kitchen works out to about $335 to $585 per sq ft, and a small one costs more per sq ft than a large one. Use these figures to compare, not to price: kitchens are priced by what goes in them.
How to read this table: Each row divides a size range by an example floor area, so you can compare with per-square-foot prices you see elsewhere.
| Kitchen size | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small or galley (example 60 sq ft) | $250 to $415 per sq ft | $415 to $750 per sq ft | $750 to $1,335 per sq ft |
| Medium (example 120 sq ft) | $210 to $335 per sq ft | $335 to $585 per sq ft | $585 to $1,165 per sq ft |
| Large with an island (example 220 sq ft) | $180 to $275 per sq ft | $320 to $500 per sq ft | $635 to $1,000 per sq ft |
A small kitchen still needs a sink, a range, a hood, plumbing and wiring, so those fixed costs are spread over fewer square feet. That is why published per-square-foot figures for kitchens ($250 to $500 and more) look so different from whole-house figures.
Keeping the cabinets and refreshing a medium kitchen costs about $10,000 to $45,000. Replacing everything in the same layout costs $25,000 to $140,000.
A new layout adds $3,000 to $8,000 per moved sink or range and $10,000 to $20,000 and more to remove a load-bearing wall.
How to read this table: The first two rows are alternatives for the same medium kitchen; the add-on rows go on top of either.
| Scope | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh, medium kitchen: cabinets kept and painted or refaced, new counters, backsplash, sink, faucet, lighting | $10,000 to $18,000 | $18,000 to $30,000 | $30,000 to $45,000 |
| Full renovation, medium kitchen, same layout: everything new | $25,000 to $40,000 | $40,000 to $70,000 | $70,000 to $140,000 |
| Add: move the sink or range (plumbing, gas, venting), published range | $3,000 to $8,000 | $3,000 to $8,000 | $3,000 to $8,000 |
| Add: remove a load-bearing wall to open the kitchen, published range | $10,000 to $20,000+ | $10,000 to $20,000+ | $10,000 to $20,000+ |
| Add: appliance package, published range | $5,000 to $8,000 | $12,000 to $20,000 | $35,000 to $70,000+ |
How to read this table: The same refresh scope priced for each kitchen size.
| Refresh by size | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small or galley | $8,000 to $14,000 | $14,000 to $22,000 | $22,000 to $32,000 |
| Medium | $10,000 to $18,000 | $18,000 to $30,000 | $30,000 to $45,000 |
| Large with an island | $14,000 to $24,000 | $24,000 to $40,000 | $40,000 to $60,000 |
A refresh makes sense when the cabinet boxes are solid and the layout works. Once the plumbing, the floor or the layout has to change, a full renovation usually costs little more than a refresh plus repairs, and lasts longer.
Galley kitchens usually fall in the small band, L-shaped kitchens in the medium band, U-shaped kitchens between medium and large, and kitchens with an island in the large band. Condo kitchens run about $25,000 to $60,000.
How to read this table: Each layout is matched to the size band it usually falls in; condo kitchens use a published range.
| Layout | Usually | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galley (one or two walls) | small | $15,000 to $25,000 | $25,000 to $45,000 | $45,000 to $80,000 |
| L-shaped | medium | $25,000 to $40,000 | $40,000 to $70,000 | $70,000 to $140,000 |
| U-shaped | medium to large | $25,000 to $60,000 | $40,000 to $110,000 | $70,000 to $220,000 |
| L or U with an island | large | $40,000 to $60,000 | $70,000 to $110,000 | $140,000 to $220,000 |
| Condo kitchen | small to medium | $25,000 to $60,000 (published 2026 range, any tier) | ||
An island with a sink or a cooktop needs drains, water, power and venting under the floor, which is one of the bigger jumps in cost. Condo kitchens add building rules: work hours, elevator bookings and board approval; more on condo renovations.
These tables are approximate planning ranges, not a quote. Book a free visit and we will send a written, itemized estimate for your kitchen. Prefer to talk? Call (416) 834-2444.
In a standard medium kitchen, cabinets take about 35% of the budget, counters and backsplash about 10%, plumbing, electrical and venting about 17%, and design, permits and project management about 20%.
How to read this table: Rows are the parts of a medium kitchen renovation; each column adds up to the medium row in the size table.
| Line item | What it covers | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design, drawings and permits | Layout, measured drawings, permit where walls or plumbing change | $1,000 to $2,000 | $2,000 to $3,000 | $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Demolition, disposal and protection | Strip-out, bin, floor and dust protection | $1,500 to $2,000 | $2,000 to $3,000 | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Cabinets, supplied and installed | Stock, semi-custom or custom boxes, doors, drawers, hardware | $8,000 to $13,000 | $14,000 to $24,000 | $26,000 to $50,000 |
| Countertops | About 35 sq ft: laminate or entry quartz, quartz, premium quartz or stone | $1,500 to $3,000 | $3,000 to $5,000 | $5,000 to $12,000 |
| Backsplash | Tile or slab, setting and grout | $1,000 to $1,500 | $1,500 to $3,000 | $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Plumbing and gas | Sink, dishwasher and fridge water lines; gas line where needed | $1,500 to $2,500 | $2,500 to $4,500 | $4,500 to $9,000 |
| Electrical and lighting | New circuits, pot lights, under-cabinet and pendant lighting | $2,000 to $3,000 | $3,000 to $5,500 | $5,500 to $10,000 |
| Ventilation | Range hood, ducted outside where possible | $500 to $1,000 | $1,000 to $2,500 | $2,500 to $6,000 |
| Flooring | About 120 sq ft, removal, levelling, new floor | $1,000 to $1,500 | $1,500 to $3,000 | $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Drywall, paint and trim | Patching, paint, baseboards and casings | $1,000 to $1,500 | $1,500 to $2,500 | $2,500 to $4,000 |
| Sink, faucet and hardware | Sink, faucet, garburator or soap dispenser, handles | $500 to $1,000 | $1,000 to $2,000 | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Project management and site costs | Supervision, scheduling, inspections, cleaning, insurance | $5,500 to $8,000 | $7,000 to $12,000 | $10,000 to $21,000 |
| Total, medium kitchen | Equals the medium row in the size table | $25,000 to $40,000 | $40,000 to $70,000 | $70,000 to $140,000 |
Add the lines in any column and you get the medium row of the size table. A good estimate reads the same way.
Toronto kitchen companies publish cabinets at about $100 to $400 per linear foot (stock), $300 to $600 (semi-custom) and $600 to $1,200 and more (custom), and installed quartz at about $55 to $180 per sq ft.
How to read this table: The middle column is the published unit price; the right column multiplies it for a medium kitchen so you can see the effect.
| Item | Unit price | What it means for a medium kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Stock cabinets | $100 to $400 per linear foot | About 34 linear ft of base and upper boxes: roughly $3,400 to $13,600 before installation extras |
| Semi-custom cabinets | $300 to $600 per linear foot | Roughly $10,200 to $20,400 |
| Custom cabinets | $600 to $1,200 and more per linear foot | Roughly $20,400 to $40,800 and more |
| Entry quartz, installed | $55 to $80 per sq ft | About 35 sq ft: $1,925 to $2,800 |
| Mid-range quartz, installed | $80 to $110 per sq ft | $2,800 to $3,850 |
| Luxury quartz, installed | $110 to $180 and more per sq ft | $3,850 to $6,300 and more |
| Cabinet refacing (doors and fronts) | $11,000 to $12,500 per kitchen | Keeps the boxes; replaces what you see |
| Moving plumbing, gas or venting | $3,000 to $8,000 | Per move of the sink or range |
| Removing a load-bearing wall | $10,000 to $20,000 and more | Engineer, beam, posts, permit |
How to read this table: Rows are the three kinds of cabinets; ‘compared’ sets each one against the row above it.
| Cabinets | Published price | Compared | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | $100 to $400 per linear ft | lowest cost | Fixed sizes in 3-inch steps and a few finishes; fastest to get; the economy-tier assumption |
| Semi-custom | $300 to $600 per linear ft | about 1.8× stock | More sizes, finishes and organisers; the standard-tier assumption |
| Custom | $600 to $1,200 and more per linear ft | about 2× semi-custom | Any size, up to the ceiling, any finish; the longest lead time |
How to read this table: Rows run from the least to the most expensive counter; ‘compared’ sets each one against the row above it.
| Countertop | Published price, installed | Compared | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate | the least expensive option | below entry quartz | Not heat-proof and seams show; fits a tight economy budget |
| Entry quartz | $55 to $80 per sq ft | baseline | Non-porous, never needs sealing; plain colours and small patterns |
| Mid-range quartz | $80 to $110 per sq ft | about 41% more than entry | More patterns and veining; the standard-tier assumption |
| Luxury quartz | $110 to $180 and more per sq ft | about 53% more than mid-range | Marble-look slabs, thicker edges, waterfall ends |
| Granite or marble | varies by slab | usually at or above luxury quartz | Every slab is unique; needs sealing; marble etches with lemon juice and vinegar |
Vinyl plank and porcelain tile handle spills best; engineered hardwood gives a wood look that copes with kitchen humidity better than solid wood.
How to read this table: Rows are floor materials; the price includes removing the old floor and preparing the subfloor.
| Flooring | Installed price | Compared | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $9.5 to $14 per sq ft | lowest cost | Hard-wearing surface; not for bathrooms or damp basements |
| Vinyl plank | $9.5 to $14 per sq ft | about the same as laminate | Waterproof core, so a common choice for basements, kitchens and rentals |
| Engineered hardwood | $14 to $23.5 per sq ft | about 1.6× vinyl plank | Real wood on top; more stable than solid wood over concrete or radiant heat |
| Solid hardwood, herringbone | $22 to $41 per sq ft | about 1.7× engineered | Can be sanded and refinished several times; not for basements |
| Porcelain tile | standard to luxury band | depends on size and pattern | The most durable floor in bathrooms, entries and kitchens; cold without a heated floor |
Measure the length of the walls that will have base cabinets, then the walls with upper cabinets, and add them. Multiply by the per-foot price of the cabinet type.
Counters: length of the base run times the depth, usually about 2 ft, plus any island top.
Two kitchens of the same size and tier can be $30,000 apart. These eight factors decide where a kitchen lands, and most of them are visible at a site visit.
How to read this table: Read each row left to right: the middle column keeps a kitchen near the bottom of its range, the right column pushes it to the top.
| Factor | Toward the low end | Toward the high end |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinets | Stock boxes, standard sizes, painted or laminate doors | Custom boxes to the ceiling, solid wood, inset doors, special hardware |
| Layout | Sink, range and fridge stay where they are | Sink or range moved, new gas line, a wall removed |
| Counters | Laminate or entry quartz, few seams and cut-outs | Premium quartz or natural stone, waterfall ends, many cut-outs |
| Ventilation | Recirculating hood | Hood ducted outside through a wall or roof |
| Electrical | Existing circuits reused | New circuits for appliances, pot lights, under-cabinet and pendant lighting |
| The house | Newer house, square walls, sound floor | Older house: knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized pipes, uneven floor |
| Island | No island, or a plain one | An island with a sink or cooktop (plumbing and power under the floor) |
| Decisions | Choices made before demolition | Changes after cabinets are ordered |
Tell us what you want to change. We will see the kitchen, write the scope and send a free, itemized estimate, the surest way to know which tier you are in.
Replacing cabinets, counters and appliances in the same place usually does not. A permit is needed when the work removes or changes a wall, adds or moves plumbing drains, or changes ductwork.
The City’s 2026 fee for interior alterations is $11.53 per m², so a 12 m² kitchen comes to about $138 and the $214.79 minimum applies. Drawings and engineering, when a wall comes out, cost more than the permit.
Electrical work is done by a licensed electrical contractor and inspected by the Electrical Safety Authority. Gas lines and gas appliances are connected by a licensed gas technician.
A standard 10×10 kitchen with a standard appliance package comes to about $68,000 to $117,000 once a 15% contingency and HST are added. The table shows how each total is built.
How to read this table: Each row starts from the tables above, adds a 15% contingency, then 13% HST.
| Budget example | Estimate | With 15% contingency | With HST (13%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10×10 kitchen (100 sq ft, medium), standard finish, plus a standard appliance package | $52,000 to $90,000 | $60,000 to $103,000 | $68,000 to $117,000 |
| Small condo kitchen refresh, economy | $8,000 to $14,000 | $9,000 to $16,000 | $10,000 to $18,000 |
| Large kitchen with an island, luxury, sink moved and a wall removed (appliances extra) | $153,000 to $248,000 | $176,000 to $285,000 | $199,000 to $322,000 |
Renovating more than the kitchen? The home renovation cost guide prices whole floors and houses with the same model.
A full kitchen renovation takes about 4 to 6 weeks of construction, after 2 to 4 weeks of design and 4 to 8 weeks of cabinet lead time. A refresh can be done in 1 to 2 weeks.
How to read this table: Columns are the three scopes and rows are the steps in order. Cabinet lead time runs while the old kitchen is still in use.
| Step | Refresh | Full renovation | New layout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and choices | 1 to 2 weeks | 2 to 4 weeks | 3 to 6 weeks |
| Permit, when needed | usually none | usually none | a few weeks |
| Cabinet lead time | none or 2 to 3 weeks (refacing) | 4 to 8 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Construction | 1 to 2 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks | 6 to 8 weeks |
Cabinets are ordered once the layout is final, and construction is scheduled so the old kitchen comes out close to delivery. That keeps the weeks without a kitchen as short as possible.
Published 2026 guides put resale recovery for a kitchen at about 60% to 80% of the cost, and close to 100% for a well-chosen cosmetic refresh.
The rest of the value is daily: a layout that works, storage that fits and a hood that clears the air. If you plan to sell soon, a standard finish in a neutral palette usually returns the most.
Leaving the sink and dishwasher where they are saves $3,000 to $8,000 per move and weeks of work.
Solid cabinet boxes last; doors and hardware can be upgraded later.
Slab colour and size decide seams and cost; fabrication starts only after cabinets are installed.
Cabinets take 4 to 8 weeks. Ordering before demolition keeps the kitchen out of service for less time.
Panel-ready, 36-inch or speciality appliances change cabinet sizes, power and venting.
10% for a refresh, 15% for a full renovation, 25% in a house built before 1960.
We do not publish project prices; the kitchen, the scope and the finishes set them. More on how we plan kitchen renovations.
We measure the room, look at the plumbing, the panel, the venting route and the walls you want to change.
What stays, what moves, and what is new, written down so every quote can be compared.
Every line priced, like the line-item table above: cabinets, counters, trades, permits and management.
Cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures and appliances as allowances you can raise or lower.
Whether your plan needs a permit, drawings or an engineer, and what that adds.
Design, cabinet lead time and construction, so you know how long you will cook elsewhere.
Call (416) 834-2444, email Sales@routehomes.ca or book online, and we will arrange the visit.
About $15,000 to $220,000. A medium kitchen of 100 to 150 sq ft is $25,000 to $40,000 economy, $40,000 to $70,000 standard and $70,000 to $140,000 luxury, before appliances and HST.
A 10×10 kitchen is 100 sq ft, the bottom of the medium band: about $25,000 to $70,000 for economy to standard, more for luxury, plus appliances and HST.
About $15,000 to $25,000 economy, $25,000 to $45,000 standard and $45,000 to $80,000 luxury for a kitchen under 70 sq ft. A refresh is $8,000 to $32,000.
Published 2026 ranges put condo kitchens at about $25,000 to $60,000. Building rules on work hours, elevators and approvals affect the schedule and cost.
Published 2026 prices: about $100 to $400 per linear foot for stock, $300 to $600 for semi-custom and $600 to $1,200 and more for custom. Cabinets are about 35% of a kitchen budget.
About $55 to $80 per sq ft for entry quartz, $80 to $110 for mid-range and $110 to $180 and more for luxury. A medium kitchen has about 35 sq ft of counter.
Published 2026 packages: about $5,000 to $8,000 basic, $12,000 to $20,000 mid-range and $35,000 to $70,000 and more for luxury.
Keeping the cabinets and replacing counters, backsplash, sink, faucet and lighting costs about $10,000 to $45,000 for a medium kitchen.
Not to replace cabinets and counters in place. Yes if you remove or change a wall, move plumbing drains or change ductwork.
About 4 to 6 weeks of construction for a full renovation, after design and 4 to 8 weeks of cabinet lead time. A refresh takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Usually yes. Most families set up a temporary kitchen with a fridge, microwave and kettle in another room for the weeks of construction.
Published 2026 guides put resale recovery at about 60% to 80%, and the daily value of a kitchen that works is the rest.
Keep the layout and the cabinet boxes, refresh or reface the fronts, and replace counters, backsplash, sink and lighting.
No. The figures are approximate planning ranges for September 2026. A quote needs a visit and a written scope; we do both for free.
Yes. We visit, measure, go through what you want and send a free, itemized estimate for your kitchen in writing.
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