Distinctive Bathrooms & Kitchens

“I was very pleased with the bathroom reno by DBK. The staff were great, the craftmanship was solid, the reno started and ended within the planned timeframe and was finished within budget. The main worker on site was Charlie and he was very reliable. I recommend the Designer Emily who was resourceful, patient and who made excellent design suggestions that fit my tastes and the style and age of my home. One of the great features of DBK is the Projector Coordinator role. Sheilagh contacted me every day to let me know who was coming, at what time and what they would be doing. When any changes had to be made, she contacted me promptly with updates. It was very reassuring. I recommend DBK for your bathroom renovation!”

“Every project has many turns and twists, and front-end design is central to a successfully finished product. Our experience with DBK, starting with a very talented, experienced, and professional designer, Tanya was exceptional. Tanya had the experience and ability to look at all the small details, proposed different options and guided us in choosing the best overall design. The design was backed up by a great construction & installation team, starting with Kim who guided the on-site installation, ensured we were always keep in the loop with scheduling and/or on-site challenges coupled with two proactive project managers; Dominic and Sheilagh. Great job DBK team and final finished product is amazing; we love it! Keir & Darlene”

“We approached Distinctive to do major renovations on our 30 year old home: expand the ensuite bathroom, gut the main bathroom and powder room, make the main floor open concept by removing a structural wall and re-imagining the kitchen, update the fireplace, and replace the flooring on our main and top floors. Having never done a renovation of this scale before, we wanted a business that could handle the project from end-to-end, ensure that everything was done properly and to code, and that could provide guidance on the form and function of design elements. Distinctive shone in all elements. Working with Vida on the design and planning was a treat. Because of the project scope, we did it over several sessions across two months, with feedback and discussion in between. Vida was very knowledgeable of both the design and function of the elements we were considering for each room and was able to guide us through picking materials, appliances, and fixtures that would be stylish but still last. We especially appreciated her eye for detail and ability to communicate a vision for each room. She encouraged us to consider design elements we wouldn't have thought of and we are so happy we listened! Additionally, the plans and cost estimates that we came out of those sessions with were detailed and transparent so we knew what we were getting into. When work started, out project manager Sheilagh kept us updated on when workers would be at our house and how long each element was expected to take. Because our house would be unliveable during much of the renovation, she worked with us to optimize the schedule to accommodate our needs and minimize the amount of time we'd be away from home. This became especially important when COVID hit and all businesses had to shut down. Despite this happening in the middle of our renovation, Sheilagh was able to coordinate temporary fixtures and expedite critical work so we wouldn't be stuck without a place to live while we all waited o”