--- title: "Kitchen Art Design — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/kitchen-art-design-pfvwus-pf~1703290389 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1703290389.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kitchen Art Design" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/27131a4f01b633e1_1333-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K6S4, Canada" phone: "(206) 773-9471" website: http:// rating: 4.9 review_count: 74 best_of_houzz_awards: 19 followers: 66 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Kitchen Art Design Original Houzz profile: [Kitchen Art Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/kitchen-art-design-pfvwus-pf~1703290389) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Coquitlam, BC - **Serves:** Abbotsford, Anmore, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Greater Vancouver, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (74 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 19 awards (2014–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Online consultation - Award winning - 33 years in business Kitchens Inspired by the Families Who Fill Them! Kitchen Art Design is a local manufacturer of custom cabinetry. Our cabinetry is not confined to standard colours, shapes, or sizes. We create personalized spaces for each of our client’s desires. Our cabinetry is constructed for longevity, durability, and functionality so that our clients receive refined and functional storage solutions that maintain their value. We control this by keeping every project within our walls—from the dream and design to the build and installation. The success of our process is thanks to an outstanding team of experienced designers and staff, who are constantly working towards a better product. Our Values: -TRUST-We operate with a spirit of mutual respect, integrity, and truthfulness. -COLLABORATION-With cooperation, teamwork, and encouragement, we are stronger than we could be on our own. -OPENNESS-We create better results by being open to a diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and pursuits. -GENEROSITY-Our purpose is to lift others and create greater opportunity and potential for them and their communities. -EXCELLENCE-We achieve superior results through planning and accountability. -INNOVATION-Success comes when we challenge the status quo and invest in innovation. Our Mission: We aspire to elevate our world by supporting the talents of our partners and clients, so they can meet their true potential and, in turn, lift others. With your cooperation, teamwork, and encouragement, we are stronger than we could be on our own. Kitchen Art Design - Coquitlam \#101, 1200 Lougheed Hwy Coquitlam, BC V3K 6S4 (604) 243-8956 Virtual Showroom Kitchen Art Design - Richmond \#150, 13575 Commerce Parkway Richmond, BC V6V 2Z1 (604) 359-2338 ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Home Additions - Custom Pantries - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Project Management - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Pantry Design - Sustainable Design - Basement Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Vanity Installation - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Cabinet Doors - Cabinet Installation - Cabinet Sales ### Areas Served - Abbotsford - Anmore - Burnaby - Coquitlam - Delta - Greater Vancouver - Langley - Lions Bay - Maple Ridge - New Westminster - North Vancouver - Pitt Meadows - Port Coquitlam - Port Moody - Richmond - Surrey - Vancouver - West Vancouver - White Rock ### Typical Job Cost CAD 18,000 - CAD 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kitchen Art Design | | Address | Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K6S4, Canada | | Phone | (206) 773-9471 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 66 | ## Offers Complimentary Online Consultations! ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kitchen Art Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/kitchen-art-design-pfvwus-pf~1703290389) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (206) 773-9471 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Homebuilders Association Vancouver - **Best of Houzz:** 19 awards (2014–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 74 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 33.0 - Communication: 23.0 - Value: 30.0 ### Reviews **★ — jatoba7, June 2023** > Very sadly, KAD closed a few days ago. Apparently the firm wasn't financially solvent. > > We could not for the life of us understand why they were taking so long with our project. Delay, after delay, stretching out many months. Now we know... **★★★★★ — Dorritta Fode, March 2023** > Highly recommend KAD to design, manufacture and install any cabinet projects. KAD did our basement bar, new kitchen island, and our coach home cabinets. We worked with Doug to design all the projects and he did an outstanding job. We brought many ideas for a basement bar to him and he took all our ideas and designed a bar that exceeded our expectations. We wanted to re-use our old kitchen island cabinets and countertops for the coach home and he designed the coach home kitchen so we were able to incorporate them into a beautiful new coach home kitchen. Throughout the process of design, build, install and follow-up, everyone was professional and we are very happy with the completed projects. Thank you! **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Hi Dorritta! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with our team. Happy to hear that the process, from design to installation, was professional and that we could provide an enjoyable experience for you! Our KAD team was delighted working with you, and we hope you enjoy your space for years to come. **★ — bference01, April 2022** > BEWARE! Hired KAD to do the custom built-ins/cabinetry for a new home valued around $4-5M. They had rave 5 star reviews on Houzz & apparently won many awards several years in a row. Thought we were in good hands. Our interior designers were Sarah Gallop Designs so most of the details, locations, sizes were already established. Awarded them the job April 2020 with intentions on needing the install Nov 2020. We were behind and told them to delay the install until Feb/March 2021. They came to me and said they had EVERYTHING done and needed to deliver it to make room in their shop for other jobs. I immediately rented two huge containers and placed them at the site for them to deliver the product because I did not want to inconvenience them in any way for delays at our end. I also paid them most of the outstanding balance because they would have been out of pocket for the materials. Now it is time to start installing. This is where everything starts going sideways. They send guys to start doing the installation in June, because they said that was the earliest they could do it. Then that date comes and nobody shows up!! I have to call them to find out what is going on. They gave me some excuse. Said now they were coming a month later instead. They ended up getting another crew out the following week to start the initial installs. They start installing and it turns out we are missing quite a few items that would not enable them to complete what they had started. Further investigations show us that they hadn't delivered everything after all, only one part of the large order. How do you not know what you are bringing??? They accepted my payment of course. The breakdown seems to occur because nobody at the KAD office is communicating with each other. Nobody overseeing the projects. Guys arrive to install stuff, have a few days allocated to do it, NOTHING shows up for them to install or they show up, can't complete anything because pieces are missing for that section or part they are working on. Or the parts that show up are simply wrong altogether. Backs of open cabinets that have 4 shelves come with 2 or 3 different finishes and/or grains on them. B/I fridge doors are 2" to long. Kicks for vacuum cut too big. SO MANY MISTAKES AND SLOPPY WORK EVERYWHERE. Should have been done June 2021 but here we are almost a year later and no signs at this point when they will finish. Nobody at HO responds to emails or calls despite mention of a possible lawsuit. Nobody there is pressing to get things completed. NOBODY has apologized for this horrific mess they have caused! Living in a dusty mess that we cannot clean until they are done. Their delays have caused grief for all other trades. I could not have imagined a worse scenario. All of these awards and reviews have to be fake because there is no way ours is the only job they have messed up this bad. This review is abbreviated because of word limitations. Feel free to reach out to me for more details. **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Hello Bryan, thank-you for your feedback! Our entire team has been working diligently to not only meet, but exceed, your expectations. Staffing changes were required to offer exceptional customer service; we believe that by assigning Mike as your dedicated customer service representative we have improved communication, brought action to your concerns and finished your project to the high standards we hold not only for our products, but also our staff. We want to thank you for your patience, and we truly appreciate your willingness to allow us to make things right. We trust that you are thrilled with the finished product, and we are thankful that you have extended the opportunity for us to work on future jobs. **★★★★★ — K Hadway, Sept. 2020** > Doug Kroeger from KAD was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is positive, energetic, creative, and great with communication. We presented Doug with a number of challenges, and he worked hard to make our vision become a reality. He offered wonderful ideas, has an excellent eye for design, was on top of the latest trends, and really paid attention to details. We are so happy with the cabinetry that KAD designed and manufactured—from the initial discussions to the final installation, the entire process was smooth, professional, and top quality. We definitely recommend Doug to anyone who is looking for someone to design high quality, beautiful cabinetry tailored to specific needs. We look forward to working with Doug in the future. **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Hello Katie > > I am so pleased to hear that you love the cabinetry within your design space. You and your mother were a pleasure to work alongside with. > > I am grateful to have been invited by Alchemy Construction to partner with them on the renovation of your office. > > A project like this takes teamwork. I am proud of the efforts and achievement of our production department and installers who built and put these cabinets together. > > I would welcome the opportunity to work with you again. > > Kindest regards. > Doug from Kitchen Art Design **★★★★★ — T&K Rodgers, March 2020** > We highly recommend KAD, and especially Doug. From the moment we met, Doug made us feel as though he completely understood us, respected our wants and needs and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and had the kitchen of our dreams. I thought I had all my ducks in a row, however Doug was a great sounding board and brought up ideas and suggestions even I hadn’t thought of. If I drove him crazy, he didn’t let on one bit. I also want to give shout out to the installers who were incredibly polite, professional, on time and efficient. **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Thank you for your kind words of appreciation. It was a pleasure to work alongside you as we planned the transformation of your home. You and Kevin put a lot of thought into choosing your appliances and the cabinet layout. The final results are outstanding! I hope you enjoy many years of happy social gatherings with great wine and flavorful food in your warm and loving home. **★★★★★ — Marcia Nodwell, Jan. 2020** > We are very impressed with the service and product from Citation Kitchens. We had the cabinetry replaced in two bathrooms. Ming was very helpful in choosing the appropriate materials for the cabinets, and in ensuring that we understood the process. The cabinets were ready and installed when Ming said they would be. The end product was perfect and exactly what we wanted. Any issue we had was dealt with immediately, and potential issues anticipated. The end product is top quality and the service excellent. **★★★★★ — Faye Samson, Dec. 2019** > I recently had my kitchen and master bathroom redone and have been extremely pleased with the help I received from James in the design of the cabinetry. The Citation installers were excellent and the finished products have been a joy for me. I am so pleased with the beauty and usefulness of the kitchen cabinets, the bathroom vanity, and the custom storage unit designed for a small space under the slanted ceiling in my bathroom. **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Thank you Faye for the great compliments given to us! > We are proud that we have a highly talented team including James, provide you with practical and high-quality custom cabinets to fit your space and your need. > Enjoy your new home and happy holidays ahead! **★★★★★ — HU-529326028, Oct. 2019** > KAD is an amazing company. From the designs to the quality of cabinets and installation. The cabinets came in on time and budget. Working with this team was a pleasure. We now have a beautiful, functional kitchen we can be proud of. **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed your KAD experience! Our in-house design team and installation team are working hard to exceed every customer's expectation. **★★★★★ — FOC, Aug. 2019** > The kitchen and 2 bathrooms of my condo were renovated in the spring of 2019. My contractor recommended me to talk with Ming Chow from Citation Kitchens for the cabinets. Ming listened to my needs and preferences carefully, and made suggestions for the total designs and materials. He measured very precisely in my old kitchen, paid attention to the details, and showed me the designs to confirm. I liked the designs and colours of his suggestions he suggested. The cabinets were half-built at their factory, then an installer came to my condo to complete the installation. I am very happy to I completed my new kitchen and bathrooms with Ming. **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Fumiko, it was my pleasure collaborating with you on the design of your space and colour pallet. Our new Aria and Diva textured laminates really worked well together in your space. Also, your contractor Burpee Construction, has worked with us on several Vancouver home renovations over the past several years and they are valued partners. We hope you enjoy your living space for several years to come. > \- Ming from Citation Kitchens **★★★★★ — HU-573325070, July 2019** > We would highly recommend Kitchen Art Design - especially Kara. Our kitchen turned out more beautiful than we imagined. Our original kitchen was odd shaped and small. The only thing we could think of doing to change the design was to take out the load-bearing wall which would have been a huge expense to bring in a beam or we would have had to settle on a post - neither of which we wanted. Then we hired Kara. Kara was professional, friendly and talented. Kara came up with a design which we would have never thought of on our own. She assured me our kitchen would be beautiful and she was right. We absolutely love it. Not only do we love the design but KAD stuck within our budget and delivered and installed on time. The cabinets are beautiful and well made, the delivery guys were careful not to scratch our newly refinished floors and the cabinet installers were amazing and professional. They arrived early in the morning to start the installation and left at the end of the day. They did a terrific job and cleaned up every spec of dust behind them. KAD exceeded our expectations! Thank you Kara and KAD for all your hard work! **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your KAD experience with Kara. She is one of our experienced designers, who work hard to provide our customers with the best service. Enjoy your new kitchen! > – Kitchen Art Design **★★★★★ — Barbara Newton Vedan, May 2019** > When we started the major renovation of our new home, our contractor Kemp Construction, recommended that we talk with Ming Chow of Citation Kitchens for the cabinets in our kitchen, bathrooms and studio. The design goal for our home was "aging-in-place". Citation Kitchens deliver a high standard of workmanship and Ming Chow truly understands the aesthetic and function requirements of aging-in-place. We highly recommend them for anyone embarking on a renovation with this goal in mind. > > It was important to us that our house be designed to prevent accidents and to accommodate our changing abilities so that we can remain in our own home. We wanted this to be achieved without an "institutional" look. During our renovation, we met many people involved in design, the trades, fixtures and furniture who said that they understood aging-in-place. The reality is that few grasp what that means in practical terms so proposals were often frustrating. We don't have major mobility issues now but having assisted senior family members, we were familiar with the problems elders can face in their living space and we wanted to avoid them. With Ming's willingness to listen, his attention to detail and his experience with the needs of people with mobility issues, Citation Kitchens delivered cabinetry that is a real pleasure to live with. **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Thank you very much, Barbara! We are pleased that you love your Citation Kitchen experience with Ming. We are proud that we have a highly talented design team and we provide our customers with the highest quality and service. **★★★★★ — Sheila Medeiros, May 2019** > I hired citation kitchens to finish our renovation. I was super thankful for James’ guidance and knowledge. He made renovating our kitchen and baths seamless and headache free. **Comment from Kitchen Art Design:** > Thank you, Sheila! We are pleased that you love your Citation Kitchen experience with James. We are proud that we have a highly talented design team and we provide our customers with the highest quality and service. > Enjoy your new kitchen! ## Selected projects - [Small White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-white-kitchen-pj-vj~6899477) - Location: Langley, BC - Photos: 7 - Description: This bright and cozy kitchen utilizes a high contrast neutral palette to perfection, making the space modern yet timeless. - [Whistler Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whistler-kitchen-pj-vj~5491999) - Location: Whistler, BC - Photos: 13 - [East Vancouver Home - Transitional Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-vancouver-home-transitional-design-pj-vj~6113815) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 16 - Description: This East Vancouver home features the perfect blend of a modern and timeless design, mixed with a West Coast lifestyle. With use of a subtle palette of whites, grays and oatmeal, mixed with gorgeous textures of Marble and oak, this home is what dreams are made of. - [New Westminster Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-westminster-kitchen-pj-vj~6619663) - Location: New Westminster, BC - Photos: 14 - [Modern Electric Kitchen\_Delta Cedar Springs Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-electric-kitchen-delta-cedar-springs-home-pj-vj~5839116) - Location: Delta, BC - Photos: 26 - Description: Modern custom electric kitchen, custom cabinets in the dinning room, living room and bathroom. All designed and manufactured by Citation Kitchens in Richmond, BC, Canada. - [Pemberton Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pemberton-heights-pj-vj~4167901) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 14 - [Steveston Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steveston-family-home-pj-vj~5467230) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 57 - [Capilano Highlands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/capilano-highlands-pj-vj~4168069) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 21 - Description: Beautiful 2 toned modern kitchen, featuring a cool light gray painted slab, paired with an island, stained in a complementary darker gray. - [Ocean Park Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-park-kitchen-pj-vj~5492028) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Ansell Place Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ansell-place-home-pj-vj~3167890) - Location: West Vancouver, BC - Photos: 63 - [Refined and Spacious](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refined-and-spacious-pj-vj~2688885) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 9 - Description: For relaxed but sophisticated comfort, this home incorporated cool tones of greys and whites throughout the cabinetry in the bathrooms and kitchen. To add a feature element, these homeowners went with a cool toned brown shaker cabinetry for a custom built in the bar area that is sure to be the focal part of any gathering! - [Vancouver 9](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vancouver-9-pj-vj~149854) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 6 - Description: The kitchen perimeter cabinet doors are made from Brazilian Cherrywood and stained Dark Monte Cristo with a 40% finish. The Island & center back wall cabinets are Polyester High Gloss painted Chantilly Lace. - [Vancouver 91](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vancouver-91-pj-vj~768021) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: The cabinetry used in this modern style condo home is made with quarter cut walnut and rift cut white oak; both in a natural finish. - [Arbutus Kitchen & Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbutus-kitchen-and-bath-pj-vj~5492067) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Artisan Inspired Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/artisan-inspired-kitchen-pj-vj~2688649) - Location: West Vancouver, BC - Photos: 4 - [Vancouver 8](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vancouver-8-pj-vj~187884) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Rustic Charm With A Contemporary Twist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-charm-with-a-contemporary-twist-pj-vj~2688690) - Location: Langley, BC - Photos: 12 - [Cypress Park Kitchen & Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cypress-park-kitchen-and-bath-pj-vj~5467646) - Location: West Vancouver, BC - Photos: 20 - [Charming and Rustic Country Home With a Modern Flare](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charming-and-rustic-country-home-with-a-modern-flare-pj-vj~258512) - Location: Surrey, BC - Photos: 13 - Description: By bringing in notes of rustic East Coast sophistication, we were able to update the look of this classic kitchen. The perimeter cabinets were built with Rockport doors, painted Sea Pearl and framed with contrasting Kodiak stain. By using Rockport doors and stained maple, the kitchen island brought the room together perfectly. The room is finished off with a playful Curio cabinet just outside the kitchen. It’s painted Eclipse with asphalt glaze. The full bar includes extensive storage and counte… - [White Rock 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-rock-3-pj-vj~457186) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: White painted and wire brushed edge grain fir kitchen cabinetry stained deep purple, with acid-etched glass doors, white quartz counters, and stainless steel handles that compliment the stainless steel appliances. Other millwork features wire brushed edge grain fir, painted and glazed to resemble ocean driftwood. [See all 87 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/kitchen-art-design-pfvwus-pf~1703290389) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92504395/list/kitchens) — 21 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83341710/list/bathrooms) — 12 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kitchenartdesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: tile that looks like this** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this look as well. Tile looks like a crossville moonstruck - Juno color tile. Research ‘Wildwood’ design by architects in Portland Oregon. There is a master bath with tile that is similar. ❤️ A: Thank you for your kind words! We love this design as well! **Q: would like information, if possible, how to order this bathroom vanity** *(in Photo Questions)* love the bathroom vanity set, if possible please send information A: Hey Jo, All of our work is custom and made to order. If you like this vanity, you can give us a call at 604-373-0656 and get in touch with one of our designers. If you show them that picture, they can get a quote put together for you. You can also go to our website and book an appt. yourself if you prefer. Just click the "schedule" button on the top banner. https://kitchenartdesign.com/ Cheers, The Kitchen Art Team **Q: where are the grey cabinets from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Custom or store bought. Very cool. A: Hi guionmj , We are a cabinetry manufacturer, so these cabinets were custom designed and built by KAD at our production location in Cloverdale. **Q: Kitchen cabinet hardware size** *(in Home Decorating)* My lower cabinets are 34” and upper cabinets are 42”. Would you use the same size pulls on both? I’m thinking 6”. I was thinking knobs on the small drawers. Thoughts? A: Absolutely! There is nothing wrong with having a bit of variety. Here is a kitchen that used different sizes of pulls, as well as knobs on the uppers. **Q: stone surround the fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the type of stone surrounding the fireplace? A: It's tile surround. **Q: vanity question** *(in Photo Questions)* what's the brand of the vanity? A: Hi Jen, This vanity was custom made by our company, Kitchen Art Design. Our in-house team designs, manufactures and installs custom cabinetry for any room in your home. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*