Elite Kitchens + Design Inc.

As you settle into the slower season and start dreaming about next year's renovation, here's one decision to make before anything else. 🍂
Most homeowners choose their door profile first, but your finish should come first. Painted finishes work best with shaker, slab, and five-piece profiles. Stained finishes point toward raised-panel and beadboard styles. Getting the order right means your profile and finish actually work together instead of fighting each other. 🎨
Read our blog to learn how to make both decisions with confidence: t.ly/Nc6hE

Glass-front cabinet doors aren't a whole-kitchen choice - they're a targeted one. 🪟
Use them on one or two specific runs: flanking a range hood, or beside a kitchen window. The goal is to break up a long run of opaque panels and add visual depth. Reeded (fluted) glass is currently the most requested option in NL - it adds texture without requiring showroom-level organization inside the cabinet. ✨
Used in the wrong place, glass-front doors create visual clutter. Used deliberately, they elevate the whole kitchen. Read our blog to learn more: t.ly/Nc6hE

Not every door style works in every NL home. 🏠
▪️Shaker suits new builds across Newfoundland - clean, versatile, and cost-efficient.
▪️A raised panel belongs in heritage homes, where tall baseboards and detailed trim call for a door that matches the room's character. Putting a shaker door in a Victorian kitchen can actually make the space feel less finished, not more.
Your home's architecture should guide the decision before anything else. Read our blog to learn more: t.ly/Nc6hE

The door profile you choose does more than set the look of your kitchen - it also affects your budget.
▪️Flat/slab is the most cost-efficient custom option.
▪️Shaker is the mid-range standard that works in almost every NL home.
▪️A raised panel is the right choice for heritage homes - though it costs a bit more due to the extra machining required.
🚪Read our blog to find the right door style for your kitchen and your budget. t.ly/Ng8ii

Stock cabinets seem like the budget-friendly choice until the corrections start adding up. 🔨
In traditional Newfoundland homes, walls that aren't plumb, irregular ceiling heights, and non-standard layouts mean filler strips and workarounds that quietly eat into your savings. Custom cabinetry, priced honestly from the start, is often the better value once the full installed cost is on the table. 💡
Read our blog to learn how to compare stock vs. custom the right way. t.ly/Ng8ii

Great projects are even better when they’re built together.

We’re excited to share the finished photos from this collaboration with Cape & Gray Renovations and Erin Baker Designs. It was a pleasure combing our expertise to bring this vision to life, we’re proud of what we created as a team!

If you've Googled "kitchen renovation cost" and the numbers didn't feel right for Newfoundland, you're correct. 🏠
Atlantic freight on materials, NL labour rates, and the intricacies of renovating heritage structures all push costs above what any Ontario calculator will tell you. A mid-range kitchen renovation here runs $18,000–$35,000. A full custom renovation with layout changes? $35,000–$70,000+.
Before you plan a budget based on a national average, read our full guide to what a kitchen renovation actually costs on the Avalon Peninsula: t.ly/Ng8ii

⚡ High energy bills this winter? Your kitchen might be part of the problem.

Older fridges and dishwashers can waste electricity. Smart appliances optimize their energy use and even let you track it. For example, a smart dishwasher senses each load’s size and adjusts water and power use — saving money month after month.

Looking for more ideas?
👉 Read the full blog to learn more: t.ly/r2x0H

🏡 Renovating your kitchen this spring? Plan for smart tech from day one.

Many homeowners add new appliances after remodeling, only to discover they need extra outlets, better Wi-Fi, or more cabinet space. Planning early ensures your high-tech appliances fit seamlessly into your design — no costly surprises later.

Looking for more ideas?
👉 Read the full blog to learn more: t.ly/r2x0H

A new year may have just began, but our 2026 project calendar is filling rapidly. If this is your year, now is the ideal time to begin the process. We are currently booking projects for Summer and Fall 2026—secure your place early.