Core Renovations
Luxury kitchen renovations in Calgary
Custom kitchens designed around how you cook, gather and entertain.
In most Calgary homes, the kitchen does more work than any other room. A Kay2 kitchen starts with how you actually use it: who cooks, where guests gather, what needs to disappear behind a panel. Then we design the layout, cabinetry, surfaces and lighting around that.
Because design and construction sit under one roof, walls can move, islands can grow and appliances can be integrated without the hand-offs that stall most kitchen projects. You choose every finish in person at the Kay2 Showroom, and your project manager builds exactly what was drawn.
What's included
- Layout redesign, including load-bearing wall removal
- Custom cabinetry and millwork drawings
- Large islands, walk-in pantries, coffee and bar stations
- Natural stone and quartz counters and backsplashes
- Integrated and panel-ready appliances
- Layered lighting, electrical and finish carpentry
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2× Renovator of the YearBILD Calgary Region, 2018 & 2022
CHBA National AwardBest Basement Renovation in Canada
Fixed-price contractsOne team, one project manager
What we plan for
A Kay2 kitchen renovation, considered from every angle.
The decisions that separate a good result from an exceptional one, and how we handle each.
01
Layout and flow
We plan work zones, sightlines and circulation first: where you prep, where guests stand and how the kitchen opens to living and dining space.
02
Cabinetry and storage
Custom cabinetry is drawn to the inch, including panel-ready appliances, appliance garages, pull-outs and walk-in pantries that keep counters clear.
03
Surfaces
Natural stone, quartz and porcelain each behave differently. We help you choose for how you cook, not just how it looks on the day it's installed.
04
Lighting
Layered lighting (ambient, task and accent) is planned with the cabinetry so under-cabinet, island and pendant lighting all work together.
05
Islands that work
Seating, prep, storage and power for the island are designed together so it becomes the room's most useful surface.
2026 costs
What a kitchen renovation costs in Calgary.
Planning ranges for Calgary kitchens in 2026, from a refresh to a fully custom luxury kitchen.
Cosmetic refresh
$15,000 – $28,000
New countertops, backsplash, hardware and lighting, keeping the existing layout and cabinets.
Full renovation
$45,000 – $80,000
A gut and rebuild with new custom cabinetry, stone countertops, tile backsplash, integrated appliances and updated lighting.
Luxury kitchen
$85,000 – $160,000+
Custom millwork, quartz or granite slab, premium appliances, and structural change such as removing a wall to open the kitchen.
Typical line items
| Custom cabinetry | $18,000 – $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Semi-custom cabinetry | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| Quartz, installed | $100 – $200 / sq ft |
| Granite, installed | $120 – $250 / sq ft |
| Mid-range appliance package | $8,000 – $18,000 |
| High-end integrated appliances | $25,000+ |
| Removing a load-bearing wall | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Moving the sink | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Moving a gas range | $1,200 – $3,500 |
Planning ranges, not quotes. Your price depends on size, layout changes, cabinetry and finishes, and is confirmed in a fixed-price proposal after design. Most kitchens take 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. Try the cost calculator or get the free 2026 cost guide.
How it works
From first conversation to first dinner.
One team designs, prices and builds your kitchen, so nothing is lost between hand-offs.
- 01
Complimentary consultation
We visit your home, talk through how you cook and entertain, and look at what the walls and floors can allow.
- 02
Design and 3D concepts
Kay2's in-house designers plan the layout, draw the cabinetry and model the space, so you can see it before anything is built.
- 03
Selections at the Showroom
Choose cabinetry, stone, tile, hardware and lighting in person at the Kay2 Showroom and Design Centre in SE Calgary.
- 04
Fixed-price proposal
Once the design is set, you receive a detailed, fixed-price proposal, so you know the investment before work starts.
- 05
Build and handover
One project manager runs your kitchen from demolition to final walkthrough, with weekly updates and a site cleaned every day.
Local expertise
Kitchen renovations in Calgary: what to know
Many Calgary homes, from 1950s inner-city bungalows to 1990s and 2000s two-storeys in established suburbs, were built with closed kitchens and builder-grade cabinetry. Opening the kitchen to living and dining space often means moving or removing walls, rerouting plumbing and ductwork, and upgrading electrical for modern appliances. All of this needs City of Calgary permits and inspections, which Kay2 coordinates.
Calgary's dry climate also matters for materials. Solid wood and some natural stone respond to low indoor humidity, so we specify cabinetry, countertops and flooring that stay stable year-round.
Proof, not promises
See it built by Kay2.
Kay2 won Best Kitchen Renovation over $125,000 at the 2022 BILD Calgary Region Awards and has been a BILD kitchen finalist every year since, with Martel Kitchen, Picturesque Cuisines, Modern Revival, A Kitchen Reborn and Culinary Elements. Kitchens are also the most-mentioned project in Kay2's Google reviews.
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Why Kay2
Why Calgary homeowners choose Kay2 for kitchen renovations.
The concerns we hear most are budget creep, timelines slipping and nobody taking ownership. This is how we prevent them.
Twice Renovator of the Year
BILD Calgary Region's top renovation honour in 2018 and 2022, plus a CHBA national award.
One team, one contract
Design, estimating, project management and construction under one roof. No hand-offs, no finger-pointing.
Fixed-price contracts
Scope is drawn and priced before construction, so the number you sign is the number you plan around.
One project manager
The person who plans your project runs it to handover, with a weekly status email.
Hiring separately
- Designer, contractor and trades each with their own contract
- Drawings priced after they're finished, often over budget
- Several people to call when something changes
Kay2 design-build
- One team and one contract from first sketch to handover
- Design priced as it's drawn, then a fixed-price contract
- One project manager who makes the call on site, same day
Planning kitchen renovations in Calgary?
Start with a complimentary consultation with a Kay2 estimator.
How your project runs
- 01ConsultationA complimentary conversation about your home, how you want to live in it and what must be included.
- 02BudgetAn estimator shapes your wish list into a scope and budget, with options you may not have considered, and discusses financing.
- 03DesignArchitectural drawings, then finishes and fixtures chosen at the Showroom. Permits, lead times and each phase are scheduled before work begins.
- 04BuildStructure, systems and finishes built to the drawings, on a protected and tidy site, with a weekly status email.
- 05CompletionA detailed walkthrough checklist, final inspections and sign-off only when you are fully satisfied.
Investment
Every Kay2 project is priced to its scope. After design you receive a detailed, fixed-price proposal.
Timeline
Your schedule is set before construction begins, including permits and material lead times, and you get a weekly status email throughout.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Plan your budget with our free cost guide.
The Calgary Renovation Cost Guide 2026: real investment ranges for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and whole-home renovations, plus the hidden costs to plan for.
Your first step
What your complimentary consultation includes.
- A conversation about your homeYour goals, how you live, what isn't working today and what must be included.
- An estimator's honest viewScope, feasibility and options you may not have considered, before anything is drawn.
- Clear next stepsHow budget, design, permits and financing will work for your project, and roughly when work could start.
- No cost, no pressureThe consultation is complimentary. Ask us the hard questions; there's no obligation afterwards.
On video
Kitchen Renovations by Kay2, on video.
Homeowner advice · 0:24
The biggest kitchen mistake is the layout
Function before finishes: island clearance, appliance placement, workflow and storage planning.
FAQ
Kitchen Renovations in Calgary: your questions answered
Can't see your question? Call 403.273.2202 or send us your project.
Can you remove a load-bearing wall to open up my kitchen?
Often, yes. Kay2 has opened kitchens to living and dining areas by removing load-bearing walls, as on our Glenwood main-floor remodel. Structural changes are engineered and permitted before work starts, and we'll confirm what's possible in your home at the consultation.
How much does a luxury kitchen renovation cost in Calgary?
In 2026, a full kitchen renovation in Calgary typically runs $45,000 to $80,000, and a luxury kitchen with custom millwork, stone and premium appliances $85,000 to $160,000 or more. Our Calgary kitchen renovation cost guide explains the main cost drivers, and an estimator gives you a scoped, fixed-price proposal before construction begins.
Can I see cabinetry and countertop options before I decide?
Yes. Finishes are selected with your designer at the Kay2 Showroom and Design Centre, 3336 47 Ave SE, Calgary, so you can compare materials in real light.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in Calgary?
Most kitchens take 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough, once permits are in place and materials are ordered. Design and selections come first, so the build itself runs without waiting on decisions.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen renovation in Calgary?
A cosmetic update usually does not. Moving plumbing, adding circuits or removing walls needs City of Calgary permits, which Kay2 takes care of. Permit fees typically run $1,500 to $3,000 on a $100,000 renovation.
What adds the most to the cost of a kitchen?
Custom cabinetry, stone counters, the appliance package and structural changes. Removing a load-bearing wall typically adds $8,000 to $20,000, moving a sink $1,500 to $4,000 and moving a gas range $1,200 to $3,500.
Service area
Serving Calgary and the surrounding area
Kay2's award-winning and award-finalist work includes homes in Bankview, Rutland Park, Stanley Park, Southwood, Mayland Heights and Bridgeland in Calgary, in Lower Springbank, and on Chestermere Lake. We work across Calgary's inner-city and established neighbourhoods and in nearby Chestermere, Springbank, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Strathmore, Canmore and Banff. Every project is planned from our Showroom and Design Centre at 3336 47 Ave SE, Calgary.
Guides
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