BeforeWhite kitchen before renovation with clutter and older finishes
AfterWhite kitchen after renovation with glossy backsplash and modern hardware
Real GTA project record

A busy older kitchen simplified with brighter finishes and modern hardware.

The completed kitchen uses brighter cabinet surfaces, glossy backsplash tile and simple hardware to make the room easier to read and maintain without turning it into a showpiece.

Published by Nivo Home Renovations ยท August 2, 2026
Discuss a Similar Project
EvidenceOriginal before and after photographs from a completed Nivo project.
PrivacyClient identity, exact address, contract value and schedule are not published.
PurposeThe record shows a real outcome and the planning questions behind similar work.

This page documents the visible result without inventing private project details. A similar renovation still requires its own measurements, site review, selections and confirmed scope.

What visibly changed

  • Cabinet faces and hardware were brought into a cleaner, more consistent direction.
  • A reflective backsplash helped distribute light across the work surfaces.
  • The finish palette stayed restrained so the kitchen still feels like an everyday GTA home.

Planning lessons for a similar project

  • Confirm which cabinet boxes can remain and which parts require full replacement.
  • Coordinate backsplash layout with outlets, counters and upper-cabinet dimensions.
  • Review lighting colour, hardware and adjacent finishes together before ordering.

What a PM confirms before quoting

The project manager reviews the exact address, room dimensions, existing conditions, regulated work, finish expectations, timing and budget range before treating any planning allowance as a construction quote.