Renovation Service
Renovation Design Expertise
Renovating your home is an exciting investment, but it also comes with many decisions. Ramsey Design’s Renovation Services provide professional support to help bring your vision to life. We offer planning, material selections, product sourcing and trade coordination tailored to your project – giving you the flexibility to choose the design support you need.
Serving homeowners in Oakville, Burlington and the GTA, this service includes kitchen design, bathroom design and whole-home design for larger renovations. Your goals, lifestyle and budget guide a personalized renovation experience, bringing all architectural details together to create a home just for you.
What the Renovation Service Covers
The Renovation Service provides expert guidance for your renovation project. When planning a larger renovation, kitchen design and bathroom design, there is a great deal to consider. From the overall design and timeline to the project budget, Ramsey Design can provide a customized combination of the services outlined below.
- Design Package
- Cabinetry Drawings
- Material Sourcing and Selection
- Procurement and Site Delivery
- On-Site Inspection
- Finish and Material Schedule
- Change Orders
- Concept Drawings
- Perspective (3D) Drawings
- Presentation and Design Meetings
- Communication via Email and Phone
- Liaison with Trades and Vendors
- Budget Review and Follow-Up
- Solutions for On-Site Deficiencies
The Renovation Service offers in-home support and virtual design guidance for homeowners in Oakville, Burlington and across the GTA. Dedicated design time can be booked in five-hour increments, with follow-up emails for ongoing communication and support.
Why Design Expertise Matters in a Renovation
Most renovation problems are not construction problems. They are design problems that were not caught early enough. Choosing the wrong tile proportion, missing a lighting layout detail, or misreading a cabinetry drawing can cost significant time and money to fix after the fact.
Having Ramsey Design involved from the planning stage means decisions are made with the full project in mind. Material selections are coordinated. Drawings reflect the actual intent. Vendors and trades have clear direction. If an unexpected issue arises on-site, Ramsey Design can help identify an appropriate solution while protecting the overall design direction, budget and timeline.
Expert Guidance for Renovations of Any Size
For kitchen design, bathroom design or more complex renovations, the project can be quoted on a flat-fee basis, giving you cost certainty from the start. Whether you are renovating a single bathroom in Burlington or overhauling an entire home in Oakville, the level of design expertise remains the same.
Questions & Answers About Our Renovation Design Services
What do your renovation design services include?
Ramsey Design’s renovation design services begin with a discussion about what isn’t working in your home, the changes you want to make and your budget. We review layout options and material selections with you, bringing your approved choices into a coordinated design plan. Depending on your project, this can include space planning, cabinetry design, countertop and tile selections, flooring, plumbing fixtures and lighting placement.
For a main-floor renovation, we consider how the kitchen, dining and living areas relate, including sightlines, furniture placement and consistent flooring. The agreed scope identifies the drawings, material selections and design coordination required for your project.
When is the best time to bring Ramsey Design into a kitchen or bathroom renovation?
Bring Ramsey Design into your project before finalizing layouts, obtaining detailed contractor quotes or ordering cabinetry and materials. Early design planning gives the contractor a clearer basis for pricing and allows related decisions to be considered before construction begins.
For a kitchen renovation, an island’s size affects walkways, seating and pendant placement. Confirming these dimensions and lighting positions during the design stage can reduce last-minute decisions, avoid unsuitable purchases and identify potential conflicts before installation.
Can you work with my contractor and trades?
Yes. Ramsey Design can work with your contractor, cabinetmaker and trades to communicate the design details needed for your renovation. The level of involvement is established in your scope of work.
For a bathroom renovation, this may include coordinating vanity dimensions, mirror and lighting positions, fixture finishes and tile layouts. Your contractor and qualified trades confirm site conditions, installation requirements and construction methods, while Ramsey Design manages and coordinates the agreed design details.
Can you improve an awkward layout or create more storage?
Yes. We begin by looking at how you use the space, where movement is restricted and what items need to be stored.
For a basement renovation, we can plan distinct areas for watching television, hobbies or working from home, with storage designed around each activity. Furniture layouts establish comfortable walkways, while built-in cabinetry, shelving and storage beneath stairs can make better use of available space. Proposed building changes are reviewed with the appropriate contractor or specialist before the design is finalized.
Can you coordinate the furnishings and decorating with the renovation?
Yes. Planning interior decorating alongside your renovation allows furniture layouts, area rugs, window treatments and paint colours to be considered when choosing flooring, cabinetry and lighting. This is the best way to design your space.
For a main-floor renovation, we select stools with the right seat height and style for your kitchen island or peninsula. The dining table is chosen for its design and proportions, allowing space to move around it. Window treatments soften the hard lines of cabinetry and layer in colour and texture. Other furniture pieces are selected and arranged to bring the overall design vision to life. Once construction is complete, we arrange artwork and accessories to finish the main floor.
How much do renovation design services cost?
Renovation design fees depend on the level of involved, the complexity of the layout changes, the drawings and selections required, and the level of management and coordination.
During your consultation, Ramsey Design reviews your goals, style and budget to establish the design support your project requires. We then confirm the proposed scope and professional design fees for your approval. Contractor labour, cabinetry, fixtures, materials and installation are separate project costs.