What a kitchen renovation costs in Ontario (2026)

From a cabinet-and-counter refresh to a full layout change — the real cost bands for an Ontario kitchen, and the three decisions that move the number most.

The kitchen is the most expensive room to renovate per square foot, and the one where “it depends” is most true. Whether you’re refreshing tired cabinets or moving the whole layout, here’s how the numbers actually break down for Ontario homes in 2026.

The honest range

Refresh (doors, counters, paint)

$12,000 – $25,000

Standard full kitchen

$25,000 – $55,000

Layout change / high-end

$55,000 – $100,000+

Planning bands, not quotes. A verified pro confirms after seeing the space — because cabinets, counters, and whether the layout moves swing the total more than anything else.

The three decisions that move the number

• Cabinets — stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom is often the single biggest line.
• Countertops — laminate, quartz, or natural stone, plus the edge and cut-outs.
• Does the layout move? Relocating the sink, gas, or a wall triggers plumbing, electrical, and sometimes permits.

Where people save without regret

• Keeping appliances and plumbing roughly where they are.
• Semi-custom cabinets with a few custom accents instead of all-custom.
• Spending on the counter and hardware you touch daily, saving on what you don’t.

Plan before you quote

Describe your kitchen to the HomeCopilot planner — or upload a photo — and get a scope, a realistic range, and a prep checklist before anyone quotes you. It’s free, with no obligation.