Jane McNulty in Hamilton

Our recent collaboration with Allkyn Kitchens in designing and executing a brand-new kitchen for our home in Etobicoke (purchased in October 2015) was highly positive—and the results are simply stunning. Farouk and his gifted designer Margaret brilliantly transformed our unattractive and poorly laid-out 1950s kitchen into a space that is both an aesthetic delight and a well-functioning area for meal preparation. We had our heart set on a central island, but Margaret diplomatically explained that the size of the kitchen was a just a bit too small to accommodate this feature. However, she devised a creative alternative—a granite countertop peninsula set into a half-wall between the kitchen and the dining room that now doubles as a breakfast bar and a general surface for meal prep. She also suggested a corner sink (so cool!), bulkhead removal (which permitted lots and lots of cupboard space and gorgeous crown moulding), and a judicious positioning of glass doors to add extra glints of light that are so pleasing to the eye. Farouk and Margaret were both so patient and professional in helping us make decisions that would keep us on track in terms of our budget. We immediately fell in love with the dark rum cherry cabinet sample they showed us (we knew we wanted a darker rather than a lighter colour or white) and the overall beauty and elegance of the cabinetry is truly breath-taking. I wholeheartedly recommend this company and its personnel not only for their vast expertise but also for their integrity and client-centredness. How many people can claim that their kitchen renovation was not only seamless but also a really fun learning experience? Thank you, thank you, Farouk and Margaret!