In 2010, Denise McIntosh, Owner/Kitchen Designer of Genesis Kitchens, designed the layout for our new kitchen in our home. Denise was knowledgeable, professional and very easy to work with. She had many excellent suggestions, and worked with our contractor every step of the way. Our dream kitchen became a reality.

In 2013 we purchased a condo and we were fortunate to have Denise work with us again. This time, Denise was involved in the plan layout to fully renovate our 1350 sq. ft. condo. Walls and doors were removed, counters were extended and the kitchen nook was redesigned to incorporate a pantry and cupboards. Combinations of counter top and backsplash samples for the kitchen and bathrooms made it easy for us to make our decisions. We were extremely happy with our newly renovated condo and we have had many people remark on how amazing it looks.
We would definitely recommend using Denise and her team for any renovation projects. It was a pleasure working with them

I had the good fortune of finding Denise during a search for kitchen cabinets. We had our bathroom cabinets done, and I wanted better quality products, so I searched for a new cabinet company in the Tri-Cities. Upon entering her showroom, I was impressed with the excellent design sense she possessed as you could see by the style of cabinets she had chosen. I wanted a kitchen that was going to have that “wow factor”. She had great examples of features we could add to the kitchen, many that I knew nothing about. It was all easy to see with examples throughout the showroom.

She was so concerned that all our requests be met that she visited the cabinet company in order to find the exact shade of stain colour and design. The decision process was nearly complete, but we struggled with a range hood style, and she custom designed one that impresses me to this day.

She recommended a contractor for construction as the renovation was taken completely down to the studs with many previous issues resolved, such as gas lines moved and electrical additions. Her recommendations for both the contractor and cabinet installer were excellent. She assisted in keeping to timelines, and was the liaison between the contractor and us when we were away on holidays. As the project was lengthy, I called on her for day-to-day help with appliances, fixtures, backsplash, custom glass doors, electrical and lighting. She was always available to give feedback and many a picture was emailed on the spot for decisions that needed to be made.

She has a great creative open mind and she added so much more than we expected. I consider her to be one of the best in Vancouver. I still am amazed at the results of my new kitchen.

Jessica of genesis kitchens did a great job with the design and recommended a great team that did the removal of the old kitchen and the installation of the new cabinets, countertop and sink. I am very happy with the final results.

Jessica at Genesis did a great job with all aspects of our kitchen remodel, from sourcing products to making sure jobs were done on time and properly. When we discovered a slight problem with a pull-out bin she kept trying to find a solution until it was solved, and she always kept us in the loop. The contractors and tradespeople they connected us with were professional and punctual. Everyone we worked with did a great job, and we’re very happy with the results!

The staff at Genesis was just fabulous. I had called a number of companies for quotes and other than Genesis they were slow to respond or did not respond at all. Denise came by my home, gave me pointers, listened to my needs and drew up a draft plan and quote within a reasonable time. After we signed them on, her team, including Jessica was very good at keeping me updated on the progress of the project, answered all my questions, sourced out finishing options for me and addressed all my concerns in a timely and professional manner. I was very very pleased with Genesis and highly recommend them.

When we decided to renovate our kitchen and flooring we met with three different companies. All three provided estimates and were in the same ballpark, all three were professional but it was Genesis that got our attention! We felt a click with the designers who got our style and came up with the perfect flooring cabinet handles and backsplash colours! Jessica was professional easy going and friendly (super easy to work with)Jessica collaborated easily with other staff when we became undecided about some choices that needed to be made. The contractor who did our renovations was a perfect match for us. Reg was a perfectionist and easy to have around on a daily basis. He is a fantastic carpenter, painter, tiler and plumber.
The end results of our renovation was better than we imagined we now have our dream kitchen new flooring and lighting! We thoroughly enjoy our home with its refreshed and more modern feel. Genesis has a team of designers that were not only friendly but very talented. I would highly recommend the designers at Genesis. We have already referred two other families looking for kitchen and other renovations.

We would highly recommend going with Genesis if considering doing a kitchen project. With any large project unexpected issues will always arise. Genesis are hands on looking after every detail of your project from start to finish. Any concerns are addressed right away without delay. Their knowledge, expertise and work quality are top notch – we love our new kitchen. Genesis is the best choice If you want a stress free project!

I was extremely satisfied with the quality of work provided by Genesis. We hired Genesis to redesign our kitchen – it was a full kitchen renovation from the ground up. They were very professional, a pleasure to work with and had great creative vision for our space. We were 100% satisfied with the results and have already recommended their services to friends.

I would highly recommend Genesis and Susan Joyce for any size project. I had a 40 year old apartment size kitchen that was in need of renovations. Susan presented several different plans and i was very happy with my final choice. Susan’s professionalism was present from start to finish.

We would just like to thank Denise and her staff for doing an amazing job on our new kitchen. There were a few bumps in the road with the renovation process, but Denise dealt with them in a very professional manner. Denise and her staff really take pride in their work, and they definitely put the “customer first”. Not only did we get the kitchen we wanted, but we also were able to get their designing expertise in picking out all the details that go along with a kitchen renovation, such as back splash, paint color, and even appliances. We definitely will recommend Genesis Kitchens to all our friends and family.

Thanks again!

We had a fabulous experience working with Genesis Kitchens & Design. Prior to starting our kitchen reno, we did a lot of research to find someone who could help us with the design as well as source a quality cabinet product. Julie Dinnissen helped us with the design: she is knowledgeable and experienced, and a clear communicator. The design she created for us made the best use of our space and we loved her first choice in cabinet, backsplash and countertop. Reg Harder was our contractor – recommended by Genesis – and he was friendly, skilled and efficient. He was also great about keeping our space as clean/dust free as possible during the renovation. We had few surprises, a couple of small glitches, but all was handled professionally by Julie and Reg. Mostly we appreciated the way they worked together and coordinated all the elements of the renovation, so we had little to think about / worry about. We love our new kitchen and are so happy with the increased space and functionality.

I was referred to Genesis through a supplier and was directed to Susan Joyce and am so glad I was. From the first site visit I could tell Susan had a vision and was very passionate about her job. Susan was always prompt and efficient during our project and didn’t skim over any small details. Everything had to be perfection. Over the course of our renovation I really got to know Susan, as well as the rest of the team at Genesis. They were all overly courteous and made my kitchen renovation such a fun experience. Our kitchen came out perfect. I wouldn’t change one detail. It is now a place where we spend all our time with friends and family and I owe it all to Susan and the Genesis team. I always recommend them and very much look forward to our next project together!

We did a full renovation of our Kitchen late last year. We worked with Julie Dinnissen from Genesis kitchens who designed our new beautiful kitchen. Julie is very knowledgeable, professional and pleasure to work with. She was on top of everything during design, delivery and installation of the kitchen. She was very helpful and attentive when we modified a small part of the design half way through the installation.
She also helped us with choosing material/color and design of the rest of our home that we were renovating. We strongly recommend Julie and Genesis kitchens.

We were very impressed by the re-structuring recommendations when we felt stuck by appliance placement based on existing design and window structures. Through discussion and repeated consults, we were able to come up with a fantastic design!

Worked with Denise from Genesis after a recommendation from a friend. My husband just retired after a long career as a marine master. I wanted our kitchen renovation to reflect our mutual love of local west coast waters (we’re in Vancouver, BC) and Genesis more than delivered! I new exactly how I wanted the kitchen to make me FEEL but had a hard time defining what that would exactly look like. Enter Denise – who’s greatest skill may be interpreting my vague criteria into exactly what I wanted but couldn’t actually describe. I originally described my vision as “West Coast nautical” and yet somehow Denise knew exactly what I meant. First thing was a change of kitchen layout that I hadn’t even considered but now cant imagine otherwise. All the other suggestions from Denise and her team on finishes and details were brilliant. In the end we truly couldn’t be happier with the functionality and the look – and there is no way we could have got the perfect result without Denise and the Genesis Kitchens team!

We were very happy with Denise at Genesis Kitchen & Design. She was very helpful in helping us choose the right products and design for our new kitchen.

We chose Genesis Kitchens and Designs to renovate our kitchen. Denise and her team were fantastic to work with and surpassed our expectations. We now have our dream kitchen

We are extremely happy with our new renovated kitchen. We went with an open concept layout and removed the wall between the kitchen and dining room. It is really functional and the materials are easy to keep clean. Denise with Genesis Kitchens was amazing, from our initial meeting with her to the design, layout and finishings of our kitchen. She was a pleasure to work with! We were very impressed with the quality of the materials and construction team. The kitchen renovation was completed quickly and looks stunning.

I had the recent pleasure to work with Julie Dinnissen at Genesis Kitchens & Designs. Genesis was referred to us by a friend, who had recently completed a kitchen reno. I had a lofty goal of wanting an island in my design-challenged space – visualize a three-room area (dining, kitchen, eating area) that formed a 90-degree shape. This is not exactly conducive to having an island and we did not wish to extend the kitchen footprint into the backyard. We were planning to remove a structural wall between the dining room and kitchen and thus, Julie designed an area around the remaining wall that works as a HUGE island. It’s massive. Tons of counter and cabinet space, designed to utilize every inch of the island.

During our planning stage, when our cabinets and countertops were ready to be ordered, our contractor backed out of our project. While Genesis gave us a list of their recommended contractors, we had initially chosen a local contractor that was recommended by a friend. I let Julie know of our predicament and she immediately called two of their preferred contractors, one of which could handle our project in the upcoming months. Frankly, I should have gone with a Genesis-approved contractor from the start and would highly advise this.

The one constant during our renovation – from conception to completion, was Julie and her team at Genesis. The smartest thing I did was to engage Genesis’ services. Take a look at Genesis’ fee structure – your deposit goes towards your cabinet purchase and you receive ten hours of a designer’s time. Julie helped me pick paint colours, flooring, backsplash, grout – you name it. No additional fees were charged to us and we have our dream kitchen.

Our contractor, Ian Heyes from IH Contracting, was absolutely fantastic. Julie ensured that construction and installation was coordinated with Ian which created a very smooth renovation. Our 1980’s era house has challenges and Ian and his right-hand, Greg, worked around that – troubleshooting and ensuring the reno was well-built and looked good. It was like having my dad and brother help us out – I fully trusted them and their opinion. They are both lovely people to work with, have a great sense of humour, and are trustworthy and honest.

Back to Genesis and Julie! Not only was the design fantastic and way beyond my expectations, Julie’s attention to every little detail made all the difference. From choosing different lengths for the door/drawer pulls based on the overall size of the door to eliminating door pulls under the seating area and using push-latches (my knees thank you), to scrutinizing grout colours – she wanted to create my dream kitchen right down to the smallest details.

Additionally, the cabinet installers that Genesis use also deserve high praise. With constant updates and contact with Julie on the progress, our kitchen looks amazing. Every little detail was thought out and where our uneven floors, walls and other fun challenges threw a curve, our installer Luke worked around it to make it perfect. No corners were cut to get the job finished quickly but rather, he suggested a few tweaks that we could do to make it look better. These weren’t up-charges, just perfectionism by both the installer and Genesis.

I can’t recommend Genesis enough. Julie and her team, who stepped in to drop things off at the house and grab flooring samples, are talented designers. The contractor that backed out did us a favour as we were fortunate to work with the Genesis-approved contractors who all helped to create our beautiful new kitchen. The fact that Genesis partners with such amazing contractors lends to their professionalism and should give you confidence that if you use them for your renovation, they will ensure you are well taken care of through the entire process.

We are now enjoying our new kitchen and can’t thank Julie, Ian, Greg, and Luke enough.

I had the pleasure of working with Denise McIntosh (owner of Genesis Kitchens and Design) and colleagues in April of this year when we renovated our 20 year old kitchen. Denise was very professional and took all the time necessary to explain the process to us – enough so that we felt confident that she would oversee everything while we traveled to Australia and Bali. From recommendations made by Denise, we hired a contractor to coordinate and complete the electrical, plumbing, carpentry and floor installation parts of the job. Denise worked closely with our contractor while we were away to ensure that everything was done according to plans and on budget. Although we had been advised that everything may not be completed by the time we returned home, we were pleasantly surprised to find that our kitchen was ready to use upon our return. Like any other renovation, we encountered glitches along the way, but Denise responded quickly and decisively to ensure that we were not inconvenienced and that our kitchen renovation was of the highest standards. We love our new kitchen and Denise and colleagues made what could have been an ordeal, a relatively pleasant experience.

I cannot give enough positive praise for Genesis Designs and Jessica! Jessica was always available and had no problem answering the million questions I always had. She took in my ideas and brought them to life in ways I couldn’t think of on my own. Everyone at Genesis was so welcoming. We absolutely love our new kitchen!!! Everything is beautiful and the quality is amazing. Thank you Genesis – Jessica and Denise!!!