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Home Renovations Calgary Home Renovation Specialists You Can Trust Your home renovation is a big deal—a brave endeavour to transform your vision into reality and create a space you love. To achieve this, you invest hard-earned money, make countless decisions, and endure significant disruption to your routines and living space. Whether you want an open-concept layout to foster family connection, a high-end kitchen for effortless entertaining, or a serene master suite as your end-of-day sanctuary, you need experts you trust to ensure your space becomes everything you imagined.  Why Choose Riverstone Kitchens? A home renovation should enhance your life—even before the project is complete. At Riverstone Kitchens & Renovations, we’re committed to delivering an extraordinary renovation process and an exceptional finished product. 1. Shared Values & Personal Service What matters to you matters to us. We care about you, your family, and your home, so we treat your home renovation as our own—from minimizing mess to balancing your budget. We’re … Read more

How much does a kitchen renovation cost?

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For anyone considering a kitchen renovation, cost is of primary concern. How much is your kitchen renovation going to cost? It’s a big question, and the answer is always, “It depends.”  Maybe you’ve already decided on a budget for your kitchen remodel, but you know you need to prioritize. What costs the most in a kitchen remodel? Where should you focus your budget, and where can you compromise? Let’s look at the factors that affect the cost of a kitchen renovation to help you plan, budget, and prepare for your remodel project.  10 Factors that Affect the Cost of a Kitchen Renovation These 10 factors determine how much your kitchen renovation will cost. Some components of a kitchen cost more than others, and some are easier to change if you need to decrease your renovation costs.  1. Home Value Experts recommend spending between 10-15% of the market value of your home on your kitchen renovation. Use this as a guide … Read more

How to Make Your Kitchen More Kid-Friendly

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A timeless family-friendly kitchen design can support family connection. In this post, we want to focus specifically on kids in the kitchen. Let’s explore how you can encourage your kids to be in the kitchen—and why you should want to.  9 Benefits of Kids in the Kitchen Perhaps the most obvious benefit of involving kids in cooking is that you have help and won’t have to do all the work yourself. But there are so many more reasons to cultivate kitchen confidence in your children! The advantages are life-changing and long-lasting. Lay a foundation for a healthy lifestyle When you include your children in the preparation of family meals, snacks, and packed lunches, they learn how to make healthy food choices. You can explain why you use fruits and vegetables and talk about a balanced diet. Teaching your children to cook at home gives them the skills necessary to avoid processed foods or resorting to a fast food diet.  Expand … Read more

How long does it take to get new cabinets installed?

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By the time you order your new kitchen, you’re eager to see the finished product. You’ve laboured over door styles and hardware choices, and you can envision how fabulous your new kitchen will look once it’s installed. So how long will that take? How long must you wait to see your dream become reality?  “How long does it take to get new cabinets installed?” has sort of become a custom cabinet version of “Are we there yet?” We get this question a lot, and it’s perfectly understandable! We’re excited because you’re excited! This is how we answer that question.  5 Factors That Determine How Long Your Cabinet Installation Takes The answer to “How long will it take for my new kitchen to be installed?” is truly: “It depends”. There isn’t one answer that works for every kitchen. The length of time to install your new cabinets depends on several factors.  Size The size of your kitchen and the number of … Read more

Kitchens Renovations Calgary | Custom Cabinets Calgary

Beautiful Kitchens Crafted For A Lifetime Custom Kitchen Renovations and Cabinets Custom kitchen cabinets, renovations and  designed and built for homeowners who value exceptional craftsmanship, premium materials, and timeless design. Serving Calgary, Canmore, and surrounding communities. 35+ years of experience Family-run business Fully Licensed & Insured Schedule Free Design Consultation Trusted by Calgary homeowners Our Services Bathrooms From custom vanities and thoughtful storage solutions to updated fixtures and finishes. Your bathroom renovation includes layout optimization, Canadian-made cabinetry, and materials chosen for everyday living and lasting beauty. View Our Bathrooms Kitchens We manage your project from design to installation. Your new kitchen can include new layouts, custom cabinets, and finishes tailored to your space. View Our Kitchens Custom Cabinetry We provide quality, functional custom cabinetry for every room in your home designed to meet your individual needs and budget. We use Canadian-made, products built for everyday living. Our goal is to create spaces our customers truly love, while keeping the process … Read more

3 Reasons Our Experience & Expertise Gives You a Better Kitchen Renovation Experience

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Choosing the right designer or project manager for your kitchen renovation is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the entire process. The right person for the job will give you confidence and peace of mind, streamline the experience and minimize stress, and communicate clearly. Why Experience & Expertise Makes Your Kitchen Renovation Better With so many kitchen renovation companies to choose from, experience and expertise should be at the top of your list of criteria. Here’s why.   1. Confidence & Peace of Mind A kitchen renovation is a big project, and during the process, it can feel a bit unsettling. As your old kitchen is dismantled and removed, you’ll stare at a gaping space where you once enjoyed delicious meals and made precious memories. You wonder, “Are we doing the right thing?” When you place this monumental task into the hands of an experienced expert, you can have confidence and peace of mind for several reasons. … Read more

10 Practical Design Ideas for the Awkward Kitchen Corner

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The corner space where two banks of kitchen cabinets meet is called a “blind corner”. It’s often wasted space because it’s deep, dark, and inaccessible. Even when the design provides access by including a cabinet door, it’s difficult to reach items stored at the back unless you have exceptionally long arms and flexibility.  There are many tried and tested solutions to the blind corner cabinet conundrum. Here are 10 of our best practical design ideas for the awkward kitchen corner.  1. Lazy Susan A lazy susan is the classic go-to for corner cabinets. Spinning shelves allow you to access anything in the cabinet without having to reach. This type of cabinet typically has a bifold hinged door. There are 3 main types of lazy susans: Full circle shelves set back into the cabinet so the door can fully close Pie-shaped shelves to allow for the folding door Pie-shaped shelves attached to the door so they automatically pull out when the … Read more

How to Add Colour to Your Kitchen

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The major components of a kitchen are often relatively neutral, but that can become boring after a while. Whether you’ve just installed new white cabinets or you’re still cooking amidst natural wood cupboards, you’ve probably wondered how to add colour to your kitchen.  For this post, we’ve asked Holly Wiebe, our in-house interior designer, for some pro tips. 9 Ways to Add Colour to Your Kitchen Without Commitment It’s easy to add colour to your kitchen without commitment. These inexpensive ways give you the freedom and flexibility to change your colour scheme often. Try changing the colours with the seasons or for special occasions and holidays. Kitchen linens like dish towels and dishcloths Small appliances like your stand mixer Serving dishes and dinnerware A bowl of fruit Fresh flowers Art pieces Drapery Seat cushions on dining chairs or bar stools Runner or mat in front of the sink and/or stove The amount of colour you want to add to your … Read more

10 Signs It’s Time to Renovate Your Kitchen

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Want to renovate your kitchen but can’t seem to convince your spouse it’s time? Or maybe you’re the spouse that isn’t convinced! Or maybe your kitchen has been hinting and you’re in denial.  Let’s take the guesswork out of this huge decision. If the heart of your home shows these telltale signs, it’s time to renovate your kitchen! 1. Your needs have changed If you’ve lived in your home for a while, it’s likely the kitchen you loved at first no longer meets your needs. Adding children or older parents to your home might make your kitchen feel too small. Or if you’ve become empty nesters, maybe a smaller kitchen fits you better now.  Family size is an important factor in your kitchen needs, but lifestyle plays a part, too. Maybe you entertain a lot these days, or you prefer eating at your island instead of a full-size dining table. If you enjoy cooking with your spouse or kids, your … Read more

Is a Kitchen Renovation Worth the Return on Investment?

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If you’re trying to decide whether or not to renovate your kitchen, you’re probably wondering if a kitchen renovation is worth the return on investment. Do the benefits outweigh the costs, time, and energy? Let’s explore some points to ponder as you evaluate whether a kitchen remodel is right for you. Does a Kitchen Renovation Increase Home Value? A well-designed kitchen can elevate the appearance and functionality of your entire home. In contrast, an outdated and inefficient kitchen can really bring down the look and feel of the house. The kitchen is considered one of the top 3 most important spaces in your home according to homebuyers.  Here are some interesting statistics about kitchen renovations and home value: A kitchen renovation is the 3rd most popular type of home improvement. General kitchen upgrades are the 2nd. Of buyers who bought homes without certain features, 69% said they would have paid more for new appliances and 55% would have paid more … Read more