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Kitchens, materials and renovation notes from our workshop in Saint-Laurent, Montréal. Questions from a Reddit thread are welcome here too.

Kitchen planning drawing for a Limakdéco renovation, with cabinet and appliance positions Kitchen Design

Kitchen Renovation Permits in Montréal: What to Check

Kitchen renovation permit in Montréal? Check borough rules, the contractor's RBQ licence and condo requirements, with a practical list of documents.

4 min read Tall cabinet wall with built-in ovens beside the island in Limakdéco’s Laval kitchen Kitchen Design

Kitchen Cabinets to the Ceiling: Is the Extra Space Useful?

Compare tall doors, stacked cabinets and crown moulding. Plan reachable storage, ceiling details and appliance clearances before ordering.

4 min read Radianz Alluring quartz waterfall end on the island in Limakdéco’s Laval kitchen Kitchen Design

Waterfall Kitchen Island: What Our Laval Project Helps You Plan

One waterfall end or two? Review seating, storage, slab layout and coordination, using Limakdéco’s real Laval kitchen as a practical starting point.

3 min read Renoir quartz countertop and full-height backsplash in the white shaker kitchen in Bois-Franc Kitchen Design

Slab vs Tile Backsplash: Details to Decide Before Ordering

Compare slab and tile backsplashes through seams, outlets, wall preparation and cabinet lines, with real Bois-Franc and Terrebonne kitchens.

4 min read Engineered hardwood floor around the island and white cabinets in Limakdéco’s Pierrefonds kitchen Kitchen Design

Flooring Before or After Kitchen Cabinets? What Decides

The installation method, finished floor height and appliance access decide the sequence. Prepare these checks before ordering your kitchen.

4 min read Curved maple island in Limakdéco’s classic Terrebonne kitchen Kitchen Design

Stock, Semi-Custom or Custom Kitchen Cabinets? Compare the Scope

Stock vs semi-custom vs custom cabinets: compare fit, storage, finishes and who installs what, so you can choose the right approach for your Montréal kitchen.

3 min read Shaker cabinets and a full-height quartz backsplash seen from the island in Limakdéco’s Bois-Franc kitchen Kitchen Design

Small Kitchen Storage: What to Plan Before Ordering Cabinets

Small kitchen storage planning: drawers, pantry access, corners and shallow cabinets, decided around your daily routine before you order new cabinets.

4 min read White MDF cabinet fronts and a quartz waterfall island in Limakdéco’s Laval kitchen Kitchen Design

MDF, Melamine or Thermofoil? How to Compare Kitchen Cabinets

MDF vs melamine cabinets: separate the box, the door finish and the hardware before you compare. Real examples from Limakdéco kitchens in Québec.

4 min read Sage-green island connected at one end in the Pointe-Claire kitchen, with glossy white cabinets Kitchen Design

Kitchen Island vs Peninsula: Which Fits Your Room?

Compare an island and a peninsula using door swings, seating and walking routes. See real Limakdéco kitchens before choosing your layout.

4 min read Gold faucet, sage-green base cabinets and wine storage in Limakdéco’s Pointe-Claire kitchen Kitchen Design

Kitchen Cabinet Quality: A Montréal Showroom Checklist

Look beyond the door colour. Compare cabinet construction, drawer access, hardware, finish and installation scope before ordering your Montréal kitchen.

4 min read Black quartz island and full-height backsplash with white handleless cabinets in a Limakdéco kitchen in Pierrefonds Kitchen Design

Kitchen Renovation Quotes in Montréal: A Comparison Checklist

Compare complete kitchen proposals on the same basis: drawings, materials, work, exclusions and completion milestones.

6 min read Handleless white kitchen with black quartz island completed by Limakdéco in Pierrefonds in February 2026 Kitchen Design

Kitchen Renovation Timeline in Montréal: What Happens When

Separate cabinet lead time, days on site and a fully usable kitchen, with a real Pierrefonds project and a practical planning checklist.

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