Full Kitchen Renovation Dunbar, Vancouver
A full kitchen renovation on Vancouver’s west side: cream shaker cabinets, Branco Delicatus granite, a white subway tile backsplash, a rebuilt pantry wall and warm cork flooring.
- Shaker cabinetry
- Granite countertops
- Subway tile backsplash
- Cork flooring
Project story
A full kitchen renovation in Dunbar, Vancouver
This west-side kitchen had light maple slab cabinets, black granite countertops, a corner desk under the windows and a tall pantry wall beside the fridge. The layout worked well for the family; the finishes were what needed to change.
We kept the galley layout and replaced everything else. New cream painted shaker cabinets with black finger-pull hardware now run the length of the room, topped with Branco Delicatus granite: a grey, speckled stone that hides everyday wear. A white gloss subway tile backsplash runs up to the uppers, and a gas cooktop sits under a new stainless hood.
The sink wall has a new stainless undermount double sink below the window, with a recycling pull-out close by. Across the room, the tall pantry wall was rebuilt with panel-style doors around a stainless fridge, a built-in microwave and a wall oven. The old corner desk became a granite breakfast counter with seating, looking out through three windows.
Underfoot, we installed a 6 mm glue-down cork floor in a warm, natural tone. The kitchen was completed in 2021 and took about 3 weeks on site. We estimate it would cost $60,000–$70,000 to build today. See more of our kitchen renovations in Vancouver, or read about kitchen renovation in Dunbar.
What we did
- New kitchen cabinets throughout in a cream painted shaker style, with black finger-pull hardware
- Branco Delicatus granite countertops
- White gloss ceramic subway tile backsplash
- Gas cooktop with a new stainless hood
- Stainless undermount double sink and a recycling pull-out
- Tall panel-style pantry wall around the fridge, built-in microwave and wall oven
- Corner desk rebuilt as a granite breakfast counter with seating
- 6 mm glue-down cork flooring
Before and after
From maple and black granite to a bright shaker kitchen
The kitchen kept its layout. The cabinets, counters, backsplash and floor are all new.
The cooktop wall
Before
AfterThe corner window
Before
AfterThe pantry wall
Before
AfterDown the galley
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AfterGallery
Explore the finished Dunbar kitchen
The neighbourhood
Kitchen renovations in Dunbar
Dunbar sits on Vancouver's west side, centred on Dunbar Street and running from West 16th Avenue south to the Fraser River. Its first big wave of homes went up in the mid-1920s, and it joined the City of Vancouver in 1929 when the Municipality of Point Grey merged with the city. Today it is still mostly single-family homes on quiet, tree-lined streets.
Character family homes
Many Dunbar homes date from the 1920s onward. Their kitchens often work well in layout but need new cabinets, counters and floors, as this one did. We also handle character home renovations in Dunbar.
Dunbar Street
The neighbourhood's shops, cafés and services line Dunbar Street, the main street that runs through its centre.
Pacific Spirit Park
To the west, Pacific Spirit Park offers more than 55 km of forest trails.
Community life
The Dunbar Community Centre and a Vancouver Public Library branch serve the neighbourhood.
Planning your own? Read our guide to kitchen renovation cost in Vancouver.
FAQ
Full kitchen renovation questions
Common questions from Dunbar and Vancouver homeowners planning a kitchen renovation.
How much does a full kitchen renovation cost in Dunbar?
We estimate this kitchen would cost $60,000–$70,000 to build today. It included new cabinets throughout, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, a new sink and hood, and cork flooring. Complete Vancouver kitchens commonly fall within a $40,000–$80,000+ planning range, depending on size, finishes and layout changes.
How long does a full kitchen renovation take?
This kitchen took about 3 weeks on site. Most complete kitchens take about 15 working days once construction starts, with cabinets and countertops ordered ahead so the kitchen is out of service for as little time as possible.
Is cork flooring a good choice for a kitchen?
Cork is warm and soft underfoot, which makes long stretches at the counter more comfortable. In this kitchen we installed a 6 mm glue-down cork floor. Like any wood-based floor, it should be sealed and spills wiped up promptly.
Can you renovate a kitchen without changing the layout?
Yes. This Dunbar kitchen kept its galley layout, its corner window counter and its tall pantry wall, and keeping a layout avoids relocating plumbing and gas lines, which helps keep the schedule short. This one took about 3 weeks on site. Everything else, from the cabinets to the floor, is new.
Do you renovate kitchens in older Dunbar homes?
Yes. QUAY renovates kitchens across Dunbar and the west side of Vancouver, including Point Grey, Kerrisdale and Kitsilano, planning the work around each home's layout and character.
Is the work warrantied?
Yes. Every QUAY renovation is backed by a 365-day workmanship warranty.
Planning a kitchen renovation in Dunbar?
Tell us how you cook, host and live. We'll design and build a kitchen around it, managed start to finish by one QUAY team.