Julie Dinnissen was the Genesis designer who helped us choose our kitchen countertops and backsplash. She was knowledgeable, cheerful and a pleasure to work with. Julie provided us with accurate quotes, time schedules and came by to make sure the job was a success. All aspects of the job were completed as promised, promptly and with very little disruption to our household. I appreciate Julie’s guidance in choosing a great countertop / backsplash combination for our home.

My husband and i decided to renovate our kitchen and we were feeling overwhelmed after talking to a couple different contractors….then I was referred to Genesis by a friend….it became alot easier and not as overwhelming because they supported us all the way through.. I am thankful for their professionalism and expertise! And we love our kitchen!!! Could not be happier!!

I have used genesis kitchens for plans, cabinets both kitchen and bathrooms. Their attention to detail and plans are impeccable, product is excellent. They address all issues and concerns, attend on site and produce excellent solutions. They provide an excellent service both to the design community and homeowners. Would highly recommend them.

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!!!

We were new to the “Renovation Game”. We wanted Open Concept on our 1980’s house with No redeeming qualities. We had ideas, but we uncertain how to execute them. We hired SUSAN JOYCE at GENESIS KITCHENS & DESIGN. You can hire all the Plumbers, Electricians, etc you want but without Susan & Genesis how will you bring your project to fruition? Spend 30 minutes with Susan, BEFORE you spend your first hard earned dollar, and her years of experience will put you immediately at ease. She turned our Biggest Investment from a house to OUR HOME. She guided us through the decision process and made our ‘piece of coal a sparkling diamond!

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 was our designer and we were overjoyed with her design for our smaller studio suite and laundry room. Our contractor was Dan and we’re so pleased we chose him through Genesis. He truly does beautiful work and took on extra work when asked. We had a couple small problems arise but between Jessica and Dan these were solved quickly. From kitchen cupboards and bedroom closets the install went great. We used Coast Appliances and got a huge discount because of Genesis. Dan kept the budget right on his quote which we truly appreciate. We highly recommend Genesis Kitchen and design along with Dan Klassen. Jessica and Dan both have an eye for detail and perfection. We love our new basement! Thank you all so much.

Denise McIntosh, Owner of Genesis Kitchens, and her team of designers did an excellent job of designing our main kitchen and bathroom as well as a beautiful basement suite. Denise was genuinely interested in listening to our needs and helping us decide on the plan layout, choice of materials and colours, and she helped at every step with great ideas and solutions. Denise was very calm and patient with us and we never felt rushed to make a decision. Her insights and advice gave us confidence in our decisions. This was the first major renovation project for us and we couldn’t have been happier with the results.

Thank you Denise and everyone at Genesis Kitchens & Design!

The staff at Genesis Kitchens & Designs were extremely polite, caring and supportive with the renovations of my kitchen and master bathroom. Susan was very patient and kindly with me as I tried to comprehend what seemed to be an overwhelming task. In her absence Nicole came forth with her creativity, suggestions and foresight with the floor and wall tiling. Susan worked harmoniously with my contractor, whom I also hired through Genesis. I would strongly recommend Genesis for anybody looking for a company that is knowledgeable, professional and knows how to treat their clients with respect.

My wife and I worked with Joy from Genesis Kitchens & Design after deciding that we wanted to renovate the main floor in our home (kitchen, powder room, living room). Initially, we didn’t know where to start because this was the first renovation that we’ve undertaken. We decided to visit a few cabinet companies and big box hardware stores to consider our options and get a better idea of what we were getting into. After meeting with some of the reps, I quickly realized that one of the most difficult tasks of the project was going to be finding a general contractor and organizing the schedule to ensure all of the project steps were completed on time.

Fearing that the project organization tasks might be too difficult for me to manage, I decided to start searching for a full-service company that was experienced and willing to organize my project to avoid costly delays. We decided to drop by the Genesis kitchens showroom after searching online for local companies.

From the moment we walked into the door and throughout the project, we knew we had made the right choice! Upon our first visit, Joy from Genesis kitchens helped to guide us with our design choices, connected us with an excellent general contractor, and helped to get us preferred rates for appliances kitchen/bath fixtures. In addition, she was available throughout the reno project to make design adjustments and respond to all of our questions and concerns.

We love our newly renovated kitchen and would definitely recommend Joy and Genesis Kitchens & Bath to anyone looking to undertake a major renovation in their home!!!

We were very fortunate to have found Genesis Kitchens, Denise and her staffs are amazing! We were in the middle of extensive renovations and needed cabinets for our whole house. Unfortunately the cabinet place which we first chose did not follow through with the contract and left us with nothing, which postponed the whole project. We found Genesis Kitchens and Denise was so understanding and assured us that they would help us get our house completed. Genesis Kitchens was able to give us exactly what we were looking for and Denise is truly an expert in design. Denise was there every step of the way from coming out to measure, working with our contractor and helping us right down to the finishing touches. We are so pleased with the cabinets in our home and Genesis Kitchens helped us achieve our dream. It was a pleasure dealing with such a caring and trustworthy company and we are so thankful for everything that Denise and her staff did for us. We will never forget how Genesis Kitchens helped us when we were in a bind and we would recommend them to anyone.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your staff for your help in making our house a home.

We downsized to a smaller newly constructed home and upon the house completion were abe lto contract sup trade to upgrade and complete empty spaces not included in our negotiated final pricing with our contractor

Fortunately someone had suggested your company even though Genesis Kitchens did not seem to fit the job description for the work we needed i.e. bedroom storage and shelving, office shelving and storage and extended cabinet finished doors and shelving in dining and lving areas and cabinets off the kitchen, multiple shelving and storage surrounding a large TV in the (man cave) area of the basement.

The contract negotiating was very simple as we had several quotes to do the same work- your installer arrived as per agreed time= completed their initial work – returned to finalize (as a lot of fitting was required) leaving all work areas very clean.

We have had no reason to contact you to repair any completed work.

We have had many complements on the products and colours used and in many cases suggestions you and your staff have volunteered in conjunction with our requests. In many cases. Imagination acquired from experience was needed to utilize limited space.

We would have no problem in recommending Genesis Kitchens for price, products and great staff to work with.

Susan is very aware of a clients needs and tastes – she listened to me and provided exactly what I wanted! Everything was as promised.

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

Over the past few years we have had plans to renovate our 3 existing bathrooms in our 27-year old home to make them bright, stylish and spa-like. Earlier this year we contacted Denise at Genesis Kitchens and Design. We described our vision of the completed renovations and she and her team helped us clearly define the scope of the project and assisted with the installation of cabinetry work and countertops. We now have this project completed and are thrilled with the results! The Genesis Kitchens and Design team brings years of experience to the table and we look forward to working with them on future projects. In fact, our kitchen renovation project is now in its early stages and Genesis Kitchens and Design has been involved in this project as well since the onset. Finding the right partner is key on these home renovation projects and Denise’s team at Genesis Kitchens and Design has proven to be a great match.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!