A Kitchen Update is the perfect way to refresh your space with new life and modern style, without the cost or chaos of a full renovation.
We repaint cabinets, update doors, swap hardware, and upgrade counters – all with the precision and care Northco is known for.
If your kitchen functions well but looks tired, this is your smartest next step!
Looking for a cost-effective way to modernize your kitchen — without tearing it all apart?
Kitchen updates are the sweet spot between repainting and renovating.
Our team upgrades what matters most: cabinet finishes, counters, hardware, and trim – all while preserving your layout and keeping your budget in check.
We’ve helped hundreds of Ottawa homeowners turn dated kitchens into beautiful, modern spaces. And because you’re not starting from scratch, our process is faster, less disruptive, and refreshingly affordable.
From painting to quartz counters, we help refresh your kitchen with high-impact upgrades – often for up to 40% less than the cost of a full renovation. It’s smart, stylish, and stress-free.
Want to go further?
Check out our Cabinet Painting services for a detailed finish, or explore a full Kitchen Renovation to bring your layout dreams to life.
Most renovators take the easy route: tear everything out and start from scratch. But that’s not always better for your budget – or your home. Our Kitchen Update approach focuses on working smarter. We preserve the bones of your kitchen – like cabinets, layout, and structure – and refresh what counts with modern finishes, premium materials, and zero waste.
A Kitchen Update delivers the look of a full renovation with a fraction of the hassle. New counters, modern hardware, updated lighting – all while keeping your layout intact and costs under control.
Most companies can’t (or won’t) do this. We’ve developed custom workflows that let us enhance your kitchen without tearing it apart. It’s harder for us – but better for you.
You still get sleek surfaces, on-trend materials, and expert craftsmanship – just with smarter use of what you already have. It’s sustainable, it’s efficient, and it’s tailored to your space.
Ask us about a full Kitchen Renovation or explore Cabinet Painting options to complete your vision.
The Kitchen Update Process
We don’t cut corners – we just skip the gut job.
Collaborate with a designer to choose your upgrades.
We finalize your selections, review timelines, and lock in the scope before work begins.
This step ensures the rest of your project runs smoothly – with no surprises.
We remove whatever’s necessary to get your kitchen ready for updates (e.g. countertop, sink, faucet, dated trim, or old hardware).
Appliances are temporarily shifted as needed to give full access.
Once cleared, your space is ready for prep and upgrades.
Add new cabinet boxes, a kitchen island, or crown moulding.
These are installed before prep and painting to ensure a seamless finish.
We’ll review options with you during the quote phase.
We can install new tile, vinyl, or hardwood as part of your update.
Install order is planned based on material – before or after cabinets.
Clean cuts, smooth transitions, pro results.
We tape, mask, and drape all exposed areas.
Cabinet boxes and adjacent finishes are protected.
We prep surfaces for smooth, even spray coating.
Cabinet boxes are sprayed on-site using a controlled, low-overspray system.
Clean, smooth finish using the same paint as our in-shop work.
Professional grade application ensures durability and style.
New countertops are installed (if required), templated and cut to fit.
We add or update your backsplash for a fresh, stylish finish.
Plumbing and electrical connections are reinstalled.
Once cured, doors and drawers are reinstalled and aligned.
Hardware is reinstalled or replaced per your selection.
A final quality check is performed to ensure everything looks as good as it functions.
We complete any final caulking, trim, or hardware tweaks.
A substantial completion inspection is done to ensure everything is to our NorthCo standard of excellence.
You get a clean space, a walkthrough, and a refreshed kitchen you’ll love.
Popular Kitchen Update Upgrades
As chosen by Northco clients who wanted more – without the full reno.
Smooth, rotating access to hard-to-reach items.
Ideal for dry goods, Tupperware, & cookware.
Space-saving, ergonomic, & easy to love.
Smooth-glide trays swing completely out for full access.
Ideal for pots, pans, or small appliances – no crouching required.
Elegant, ergonomic, and seriously space-smart.
Keeps toasters, coffee makers & more off your counters.
Lift-up door design is easy to access, easy to hide.
Daily use, upgraded to daily delight.
Smooth-glide trays for easy access to deep cabinets.
Great for dry goods, pots, cleaning supplies & more.
No crouching, no digging – just organized ease.
Hide garbage & recycling behind soft-close doors.
Space-efficient and easy to clean.
Ideal for busy households that value form and function.
Sleek organizers for cutlery, spices, snacks & more.
Everything stays visible, sorted, and ready to grab.
No more digging through drawers or tangled chaos.
Custom dividers keep dishes, pantry goods & cookware in place.
Upright, organized, and easy to grab.
No more playing Jenga or shifting stacks with your Tupperware!
Before & After Examples
Real Kitchens. Real Results.
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