We open new design possibilities for kitchens through modern, customizable ceiling and lighting solutions that enhance both design and functionality. Whether you are renovating a home kitchen, condo kitchen, or commercial cooking space, our systems are tailored to fit your layout, lighting needs, and overall kitchen design vision.
Kitchen Renovation Calgary
Your kitchen is the center of everyday living — cooking, gathering, entertaining, and creating memories. At Space Reno, we provide complete kitchen renovation services in Calgary, delivering modern design, high-quality materials, and precise installation from start to finish. Whether you need a full kitchen transformation or a targeted upgrade, our team provides a seamless one-stop renovation experience.
Kitchen Renovations designed around your lifestyle,
Our Calgary kitchen renovation services include:
Complete kitchen remodeling
Custom cabinetry and cabinet refinishing
Countertop replacement and installation
Modern LED lighting and feature lighting systems
Stretch ceiling installations for clean modern finishes
Flooring replacement and upgrades
Backsplash installation
Island construction and layout redesign
Appliance integration and finishing details
Ceiling upgrades including luminous and decorative systems
Whether you want a luxury designer kitchen or a practical modern upgrade, Space Reno provides solutions tailored to your home.
Want a New Kitchen Look Without Replacing Every Cabinet?
Not every kitchen renovation requires brand-new cabinets. If your cabinet boxes are still in good condition, cabinet wrapping may provide a fresh, modern appearance while preserving your existing layout. Explore our Cabinet Wrapping Guide to learn the advantages, limitations, costs, design options, and when wrapping may be a better investment than full cabinet replacement.
Easy 4 steps
Consultation
We start with a free consultation to understand your vision, needs, and goals for the kitchen. Bring your ideas (or inspiration photos), and we’ll guide you with expert recommendations on layout, finishes, lighting, and next steps—so you know exactly what’s possible before the renovation begins.
Trades
Our experienced renovation professionals manage every stage of the installation, including construction, materials, and finishing work. Each trade is carefully coordinated to ensure the project progresses smoothly, with every detail completed to the highest standards of quality, precision, and craftsmanship.
Finish Line
Your new kitchen is complete and ready to enjoy. We conduct a final walkthrough to ensure every detail meets our quality standards and your expectations, so you can step into a beautifully transformed space that blends style, comfort, and everyday functionality.
Trusted By Calgary's Best
We are proud to work with some of the best Calgary architects, designers, contractors, and builders to bring unique, high-quality projects to life.
We lead you with no stress
We’re Local and Ready to Help
At Space Reno, we’re proud to be locally based, understanding the unique needs of our community. Our team is ready to assist with your renovation journey, offering personalized solutions and unmatched expertise. Whether you’re upgrading your home or transforming a commercial space, we’re here to make the process smooth, stress-free, and tailored to your vision.
Tell us about your kitchen project, renovation goals, and design ideas. Our team will review your details and contact you to discuss the next steps, provide guidance, and schedule your consultation.
Kitchen Renovation Calgary FAQ
Structured answers for Calgary homeowners planning a kitchen renovation, kitchen expansion, lighting upgrade, ceiling modernization, plumbing update, flooring repair, or full interior renovation with Space Reno.
A kitchen renovation can include demolition, layout planning, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, plumbing, electrical, lighting design, ceiling upgrades, appliance integration, trim, painting, and final finishing. Space Reno can coordinate the full process in Calgary when the project requires a general contractor approach.
Kitchen renovation cost depends on size, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, plumbing, electrical, lighting, ceiling work, appliance changes, and whether the layout is staying the same or being redesigned.
Timelines depend on the scope. Cabinet refinishing, counters, and lighting can be faster, while full kitchen remodeling with demolition, plumbing, electrical, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and inspections takes longer.
Yes. Space Reno can help with partial kitchen upgrades such as lighting, ceiling modernization, backsplash, countertops, cabinet refinishing, flooring, island improvements, or appliance integration.
Prepare inspiration photos, your must-have list, appliance preferences, budget direction, current kitchen problems, and any ideas for lighting, cabinets, flooring, ceiling finishes, or layout changes.
Some kitchen renovations need permits and some do not. Cosmetic updates may not require the same approvals as projects involving electrical, plumbing, gas, structural changes, ventilation, or layout modifications.
Yes, kitchen expansions often require permits, especially when walls are removed, the home footprint changes, structural work is involved, plumbing is relocated, electrical is upgraded, or the exterior envelope is affected.
Kitchen expansions and additions can take longer than regular interior renovations because they may involve development review, building safety review, drawings, structural details, and possible revisions. Calgary notes that timelines start when a complete application is received and depend on complexity.
Usually yes. A regular kitchen renovation that only needs trade permits is typically simpler than an addition or expansion. Additions often require more drawings, review, and coordination because the structure or building envelope may change.
Yes. For larger kitchen projects, Space Reno can act as a renovation coordinator or general contractor in some cases, helping organize trades, sequencing, permit-related steps, and project communication.
After demolition, the framing, subfloor, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, insulation, windows, and signs of moisture damage should be inspected before the kitchen is rebuilt.
Older Calgary homes may have uneven floors, dated plumbing, poor electrical layouts, older insulation, popcorn ceilings, weak lighting, and previous renovations that were not completed properly.
Yes. If walls or bulkheads are opened, framing should be checked for moisture damage, rot, movement, poor previous work, or areas that need correction before drywall and finishing.
Yes. Moisture damage can be found near sinks, dishwashers, old plumbing connections, windows, exterior walls, and flooring transitions.
Proper sequencing prevents damage, delays, and rework. Demolition, inspections, rough-ins, subfloor repair, drywall, ceiling work, cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring, final electrical, and touch-ups all need the right order.
Kitchen floors can squeak because of loose subfloor, movement between joists and sheathing, old fasteners, uneven surfaces, moisture damage, or previous flooring installed over weak areas.
Yes. The subfloor should be checked before new flooring. Soft spots, movement, squeaks, and uneven areas should be corrected before tile, vinyl plank, engineered flooring, or other finishes are installed.
In some older homes, an additional subfloor layer or proper fastening can help stiffen the floor, reduce movement, improve flooring performance, and reduce squeaking.
Kitchen flooring should be durable, easy to clean, stable, and suitable for moisture exposure. Popular choices include tile, luxury vinyl plank, engineered wood, and other materials depending on design goals and subfloor conditions.
Flooring timing depends on the project. In many renovations, flooring is installed after major drywall, painting, and dusty work. Cabinet layout, appliance height, and flooring type also affect the best sequence.
Old kitchens may have outdated plumbing, poor previous connections, leaks, improper shutoffs, or layouts that no longer match the new sink, dishwasher, fridge, or island location.
Yes, but adding a dishwasher may require plumbing, drain connection, electrical wiring, cabinet modification, and proper space planning. It is best reviewed before cabinets are ordered.
Plumbing rough-in should happen after demolition and layout confirmation, but before drywall, cabinets, counters, and backsplash installation.
Sometimes, yes. Island plumbing depends on floor structure, drain routing, venting, cabinet design, and whether the work can be completed properly within the existing home layout.
Yes. Plumbing should be reviewed and corrected before new cabinets are installed, because access becomes harder once cabinetry, counters, and backsplash are complete.
Kitchens use many appliances and lighting zones. Electrical planning should consider countertop outlets, appliance circuits, island outlets, dimmers, under-cabinet lighting, feature lighting, and future smart controls.
Electrical rough-in happens after demolition and layout confirmation, but before drywall, cabinets, backsplash, and final finishing.
Electrical work usually requires proper permitting and inspection when new wiring, new circuits, or significant changes are made. This should be planned before the walls are closed.
A good kitchen lighting plan includes task lighting, ambient lighting, island lighting, cabinet lighting, feature lighting, and dimming control. Space Reno offers modern lighting options to make the kitchen feel brighter, cleaner, and more comfortable.
Potlights alone can create shadows, glare, or uneven brightness. Modern kitchens often need layered lighting that includes under-cabinet lighting, pendants, linear lighting, perimeter lighting, and dimmable zones.
It depends on the condition, age of the home, and renovation goals. Popcorn ceilings can make a new kitchen feel dated, so many homeowners modernize the ceiling at the same time as the kitchen renovation.
Yes. Older homes may contain asbestos in ceiling texture or related materials. Testing is recommended before scraping, sanding, or disturbing suspected asbestos-containing materials.
Yes. In some cases, a stretch ceiling can cover the existing ceiling without aggressive scraping or sanding. This can create a clean modern finish while reducing dust and disruption.
Yes. Stretch ceilings can create a smooth modern finish and allow integration of lighting, perimeter lighting, luminous ceiling effects, and clean ceiling design details.
Yes. Wood ceiling features or wood-look ceiling details can add warmth, luxury, and architectural character, especially in bungalows and older Calgary homes where the kitchen needs a more refined design statement.
If the cabinet boxes are solid and the layout works, refinishing may be possible. If the layout, storage, or cabinet condition is poor, replacement may create a better long-term result.
Cabinets are usually installed after demolition, rough-ins, drywall repair, priming, and subfloor preparation. Final timing depends on flooring, ceiling work, and painting sequence.
Island placement affects movement, seating, cooking flow, appliance access, lighting, electrical outlets, plumbing, and how the kitchen connects to the dining or living area.
Countertops are usually templated after cabinets are installed. Installation timing depends on material selection, fabrication schedule, sink choice, and appliance details.
Yes. A kitchen renovation can improve how the kitchen connects with dining and living spaces through better layout, lighting, island design, ceiling transitions, and finish coordination.
A typical sequence is planning, permits if needed, demolition, inspection of framing and subfloor, rough-ins, insulation if needed, drywall, ceiling work, priming, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, final electrical, plumbing fixtures, painting touch-ups, and final cleaning.
Drywall and mudding happen after rough-ins and required inspections. They should be completed before final painting, cabinet installation, backsplash, and finished trim work.
Primer is usually applied after drywall finishing. Final paint timing depends on cabinets, trim, ceiling work, backsplash, and flooring, but painters often return at the end for touch-ups.
Doors, casings, and trim are usually installed after drywall and before final finish painting or spraying. The exact order depends on flooring and cabinet installation.
Final touch-ups are normal after cabinets, counters, flooring, backsplash, appliances, electrical devices, and trim are installed. This helps correct small scratches, marks, nail holes, and caulking lines.
Yes. Space Reno works with Calgary homeowners and understands local renovation needs, older home conditions, basement and bungalow layouts, lighting challenges, and modern renovation expectations.
In some cases, yes. For larger projects, Space Reno can help coordinate trades, materials, scheduling, design details, lighting planning, ceiling upgrades, and the renovation sequence.
Space Reno focuses on the full environment, not only cabinets and counters. We consider lighting, ceilings, flooring, layout, materials, acoustic comfort, and the final visual experience.
Yes. Space Reno can help with design direction, lighting concepts, ceiling ideas, material coordination, finish selections, and practical layout planning.
The biggest mistake is focusing only on cabinets and countertops while ignoring lighting, subfloor quality, plumbing, electrical, ceiling design, workflow, and proper renovation sequencing.