Kitchen Renovation in The Annex

Many Annex homes spent decades as student or multi-unit rentals, which often means the original kitchen was relocated, downsized, or duplicated to serve a divided floor plan. iRemodel Home Renovation Toronto works regularly with Annex homeowners who are either reconverting a subdivided property back into a single-family home or simply modernizing a century kitchen that’s never been properly updated.

What’s Involved in an Annex Kitchen Renovation

Annex kitchen projects generally fall into two categories:

• Reconversion renovations — consolidating a kitchen that was relocated or duplicated during a past rental conversion back into one functional space
• Modernization renovations — updating layout, cabinetry, and finishes within a kitchen that’s kept its original footprint

Kitchen renovations typically take 4 to 8 weeks, and most GTA projects range from $20,000 for a refresh to $60,000 or more where structural or plumbing relocation is involved.

Local Considerations for Annex Properties

Kitchens relocated during a past rental conversion often have plumbing and electrical run in ways that don’t match the original house layout, which needs to be assessed before a reconversion begins. Structural or plumbing changes require a City of Toronto building permit, which we handle from application through inspection.

Why Annex Homeowners Choose iRemodel

Reconverting a multi-unit rental back into a cohesive family home takes more planning than a standard renovation, since it usually means tracing plumbing and electrical back to their original points before deciding what to keep. Our licensed team handles this assessment as part of every reconversion project, backed by a one-year warranty.

See our Home Renovation in The Annex overview, or read our step-by-step kitchen renovation planning guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you handle a kitchen that was relocated during a past rental conversion?

We start by tracing the existing plumbing and electrical, then determine whether it makes sense to build around the current location or restore the kitchen closer to its original position in the home.

Can a divided Annex home be reconverted into a single-family layout?

In most cases, yes. It typically involves removing added partition walls, consolidating duplicate kitchens, and bringing systems up to current code, which we scope during an initial assessment.

How much does an Annex kitchen renovation typically cost?

Most projects range from $20,000 for a refresh to $60,000 or more for a full reconversion or custom kitchen.