Kendel-Dezoete Designs, Ltd.

It was such a pleasure dealing with Brian and Mike. We had them come to our home to give us a quote on doing a major main floor renovation including knocking out walls and moving windows. They both listened to what it was were looking, did measurements and took our budget into consideration before presenting us with a proposal. Although we have not done the renovations yet, we will definitely be hiring Mike and Brian when the time comes. I would highly recommend hiring the Kendel-Dezoete for your next project. Professional, and courteous.

When we decided to renovate our kitchen it was difficult to know where to go and who to hire. After meeting with other contractors who were just not on my "wave length" I read an ad in our local newspaper which brought me to meet Mike Dezoete. Immediately I knew that we were compatible and when he came to the house to discuss the project I couldn't believe just how much he understood just what it was I wanted. He made suggestions that I never thought of and accepted my ideas readily. Mike and everyone else who worked on this project were true craftsman. When there were repairs to be made to the old structure of the house, and there were several, they pointed everything out to us and brought things up to code and/or par. We were so happy with the work downstairs that we decided to have the upstairs renewed including a complete overhaul of the ensuite right down to the framework. Once again Mike brought new ideas to the project giving us the most beautiful final product. Everyone connected with this renovation was skilled, knowledgeable, extremely proud of the work they were doing and kind and considerate of my constant presence. We would not hesitate to hire Mike and his crew again and would highly recommend them, as we have several times.

Mike and Brian are very helpful and have excellent design ideas and vision. Their attention to detail and experience is very helpful in making design decisions.

Professional is the first word that comes to mind when I think about the service they provided. We wanted a new kitchen - with an island. We showed Brian the house. Without too much discussion, other than to gather ideas about what we wanted, he set about measuring each room in detail. With data in hand, he left assuring us he would get back to us within a certain reasonable time frame - and he did. When we went into review the designs, that is when WOW hit. Using a wall-mounted screen and tablet system, Brian walked us through a 3D rendering of a new vision for our home, beginning at the back door. It included the new kitchen I wanted and it was stunning. But more importantly he had figured out how to do it AND meet our space requirements AND rethink our home so that our waterfront became the focal point. The drawings on the screen allowed me to SEE the future - and it is that vision that we bought. And in the end, when we compared the finished product with this initial rendering, they were identical. And the real product was as impressive as it looked in the beginning. Their great design taste was invaluable in picking out everything from cabinet doors, to countertops, to hardware for cupboards, flooring, paint color and lighting. They stayed active in every phase of the project, suggesting things for us to consider and helping us make the right choices for us. Our home is BEAUTIFUL in large part because of their aptitude, skill & experience in pulling things together. Throughout the reno, Brian was on site regularly. He was available daily if I had questions. He was responsive to the needs of the work crews so that nothing design-related help up the work crews that were trying to get stuff done. Always pleasant, always smiling, their attitude got us through a very trying time and made it enjoyable. Having them coordinate the project was to our advantage because they were on top of it from the beginning to the end, ensuring that stuff got done in a timely fashion. They work well with the crews on site. Best of all, the project came in relatively on budget. There were some unforeseen things but for the most part, everything had been well thought out before the work began so that we didn't have a lot of surprises along the way. It's a highly personalized service in the sense that Brian accompanied us to Home Depot to choose lighting or surfed the net for options for things we needed in the house, narrowed them down for us so that our choices were easy. There are a gazillion choices when doing a reno of this nature (top to bottom - every room was updated, rooms were moved, new rooms were inserted - it was a major, major project) and they made it easy to do because of the way they presented choices - they weren't overwhelming but always tasteful and mindful of budget. They were easy to work with, we enjoyed having them as part of our lives for the 4 months they were in our home. Their design for this home was superb and everything was done with an eye to detail. The outcome is nothing short of stunning. I would highly recommend them for future projects. Heather Elliott 613.601.1083

By the time we found our way into the Heritage Kitchens showroom we were overwhelmed with the process of building a custom home. Some many decisions, so many delays, so many dollars! We were at the point of just wanting to throw up our arms and run away from it all. And then we met Mike Dezoete. Mike made the whole experience fun and energizing. He asked all the right questions to get a feel for what we were looking for and walked us around the showroom so we could give him an idea of the type of finishes we liked. Within a week, Mike had a first draft ready for us. The design program Mike uses renders the design so realistically that the views looked like photographs of an already built kitchen. And he knocked it out of the park! We were thrilled with the ideas Mike put into our kitchen design. He included several things we didn't think of and maximized the number of cabinets possible for the space. We were so impressed with Mike's kitchen design that we asked him to design the guest bathroom, master bathroom, and laundry/closet area as well. These all turned out to be beautiful spaces too. By far, our experience with Mike and Heritage Kitchens has been the most fun part of building a custom home. Mike took all the decision-making responsibilities and made it easy for us. His eye for design and attention to detail is impeccable. The installing crews did an excellent job. Very skilled craftsmen! The final product is amazing (and looks almost exactly like the computer generated renderings). We are extremely pleased and highly recommend both Mike Dezoete and Heritage Kitchens.

Working with Mike, was fun, creative and he helped me expand the possibilities of what a modern kitchen could really be. I had an idea and with Mike's vision, knowledge and input on design and materials that could be made available, my kitchen came to life. I am amazed at the amount of cupboard space available, my goal was useful counter space, achieved. The bling touches (as Mike calls it) were worth every cent. Thank you Mike, I love my kitchen.

My wife and I asked Brian Kendel to help us with two projects over the last five years. The first involved renovating the loft of an 1800's limestone building. From the ground up Brian designed and renovated a kitchen, bathroom, walk-in closet, loft sleeping area, laundry, bar and fireplace. The second smaller project involved designing custom cabinetry for four rooms in my office. Both projects went seemlessley and turned out beautifully. Brian's designs were wonderful and since they lie at the heart of every project we felt they were vital. The work was carried out with the bare minimum of stress and we were approached at all times for direction and consultation as required. We were kept apprised without being overwhelmed. The quality of the workmanship and the painstaking effort was beyond reproach. I would highly recommend Brian without hesitation and look forward to a spectacular finished product without undue stress.

We found Brian to be knowledgeable, experienced, respectful of our needs and wishes. He listened and understood our goals. He incorporated everything that we requested in an original and beautiful design in a limited amount of space. Work was done on schedule. We were more than pleased with our whole "kitchen" experience. We love our new kitchen. It is exactly what we wanted. We would highly recommend Brian to anyone wishing to design a new kitchen. Bob & Cathy

Brian has worked with us on many renovation projects over the years. He is always efficient, insightful and honest. He understands exactly what we are looking for and is very forthright in suggesting what will and will not work. He shows great attention to detail and is extremely creative. We couldnt be more pleased with our office and look forward to working with him in the future.

We continue to be thankful and extremely pleased with our cupboards and the service we received from Brian. No detail was too small for his consideration and care. Our guests always ask what company we used and we don't hesitate to sing the praises of Brian and his staff.

Brian designed and managed the remodelling of our kitchen. He developed a design we could have never imagined in the small and complicated space we had to work with. He managed to make our kitchen very functional and at the same time attractive. He was a real pleasure to work with. He remained on schedule and on budget

Brian Kendall managed our kitchen reno from start to finish. It was a smooth and very positive experience. He is a very creative designer and presented many wonderful ideas which we would never have come up with on our own. But he was also very quick to understand our design priorities. His grasp of our preferences allowed him to refine the number of choices he presented for the many decisions that had to be made, making the whole process less overwhelming for us. By the time we chose the backsplash, he showed us 2 ideas and 1 was perfect, as he knew it would be! Realistic timelines and costing details were presented and met. Brian managed all aspects of the planning, deconstruction and construction, working well with all contractors involved, always pleasant and collaborative, but definitely in charge. Any issues that arose were resolved quickly and successfully. We also appreciated Brian's response to the small issues that arose after the project was completed -- each resolved quickly, pleasantly and completely. What resulted is a beautiful kitchen that we absolutely love. We would recommend Brian to our friends with complete confidence.