--- title: "Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/thomas-and-birch-kitchens-and-living-pfvwus-pf~1829686745 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1829686745.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9663d8e603f4f0fc_7804-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2100 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia v8t 4l3, Canada" latitude: 48.4395 longitude: -123.3505 phone: "(250) 381-5123" website: http://www.thomasandbirch.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 44 years_in_business: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 52 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living > Victoria's Leading Kitchen & Bath Designer & Cabinetry Professional Original Houzz profile: [Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/thomas-and-birch-kitchens-and-living-pfvwus-pf~1829686745) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Victoria, BC - **Serves:** Campbell River, Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Langford, Malahat, Metchosin, Nanaimo, Oak Bay, Saanich, Saanichton, Vancouver Island, Victoria, View Royal - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (44 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2016–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 10 years in business ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 10 years in business Designers focused on blending the visual, technical, and functional aspects of a project to create revolutionary and stunning spaces. Intelligent planning. The crave of innovation. Attention to even the smallest of details. With our team of Designers and Canada’s leading manufacturer of fine custom millwork, you can be certain that the outcome will defy mediocrity and define excellence. It’s our passion, let us get started on your next project. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Custom Countertops - Custom Pantries - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Floor Plans - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Pantry Design - Sustainable Design - Vanity Installation - Green Building - Custom Cabinet Doors - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling ### Areas Served - Campbell River - Central Saanich - Colwood - Esquimalt - Langford - Malahat - Metchosin - Nanaimo - Oak Bay - Saanich - Saanichton - Vancouver Island - Victoria - View Royal ### Typical Job Cost CAD 15,000 - CAD 200,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living | | Address | 2100 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia v8t 4l3, Canada | | Phone | (250) 381-5123 | | Website | http://www.thomasandbirch.com | | Years in business | 10 | | Followers on Houzz | 52 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/thomasandbirchcabinetry - Blog — www.thomasandbirch.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/thomas-and-birch-kitchens-and-living-pfvwus-pf~1829686745) - **Website:** http://www.thomasandbirch.com - **Phone:** (250) 381-5123 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NKBA BC Kitchen Designer of the Year 2021, - NKBA BC Small Contemporary Kitchen of the Year 2021, - NKBA BC Large Contemporary Bathroom of the year runner-up 2021, - NKBA BC Other Rooms of the year runner-up 2021, - NKBA BC Traditional Medium Size Kitchen of the year runner-up 2020, - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2016–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [IDIBC - Interior Designer's Institute of BC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/idibc-interior-designer-s-institute-of-bc-pfvwus-pf~93416661) - [NKBA - British Columbia](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nkba-british-columbia-pfvwus-pf~1546757025) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 44 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Rob Spytz Design, Jan. 2020** > Great team! We LOVE our kitchen. From design right through to installation. Thomas and Birch were / are fantastic to work with. We continue to keep in touch. Our next bathroom reno will 100% include Thomas + Birch. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Rob and Marnie - your kitchen flows perfectly with your beautiful home, and we are so excited to be a part of future plans! Keep keepin' in touch :) ### All 44 reviews **★★★★★ — Joan Myers, June 2023** > Alexandra and her tradespeople were professional and diligent and a pleasure to work with. Since this project was not our primary residence we were away for most of the renovation. Alexandra acted as project manager and worked closely with the general contractor (Duncan) to coordinate delivery and scheduling. She kept us informed through phone calls, emails and photos. She was invariably warm and polite throughout the process. Quality of the finished project is second to none. **★★★★★ — Designated Developments, May 2023** > Thomas and Birch worked with us at Designated Developments on a custom new build home. They were wonderful, took the time to understand the client's vision, and brought it to life with creativity and experience. Our clients and our team would be happy to recommend Thomas and Birch. **★★★★★ — Elysia, April 2023** > We worked with Alexandra at Thomas and Birch to design and build a new kitchen for our 1912 home. Alexandra was so great to work with! She really listened to us to create a kitchen that suited our style and worked within our budget. It was always easy to get a hold of Alexandra whenever we had questions and she made us feel like valued clients. It was a real pleasure to work with her for our kitchen design and she was with us from beginning to end. We absolutely love our new kitchen! We highly recommend Alexandra to anyone looking for a kitchen designer and would definitely work with her again! **★★★★★ — HU-932095652, Oct. 2022** > We very much enjoyed working with Alexandra with Thomas and Birch on our reno. She was great at pulling the design together and we are in love with our new kitchen. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Lawrence, Sept. 2022** > Alex and the team at Thomas and Birch are amazing. Alex took the time to get to know us and to craft a kitchen design that was reflective of our taste and budget. Not only was the design process seamless, but the communication and installation high quality and professional. If you are looking for beautiful design and a higher quality product look no further. **★★★★★ — Ayala MJ, Sept. 2022** > Designer, Alexandra Graham is professional and has amazing design ideas. Quality of cabinetry is high, and though service is slow, I think this is a new industry standard. Service is always excellent, from accounting to design, to install. We are very happy with our cabinets. **★★★★★ — Kirsten Marten, April 2022** > Working with Thomas and Birch and Alexandra was nothing short of extraordinary. Every single person on the project was fantastic to work with & when we had an unexpected flood in the middle of the Reno Alexandra became not only designer but also Counsellor! They got the kitchen done on time even with the flood & one year later we’re loving it! They’ve been back twice to repair pieces we’ve accidentally broken & have done so quickly and swiftly. Furthermore their pricing was very competitive and quality is bar none. **★★★★★ — HU-178540537, April 2022** > We are extremely pleased with the whole experience working with Thomas and Birch. Their craftsmanship was superior; their knowledge and suggestions helped direct us in the right direction to achieve our lovely kitchen. We would not hesitate to recommend Thomas and Birch to our friends. **★★★★★ — Donna McMillan, Jan. 2022** > We first met Alexandra Graham of Thomas & Birch at a home show in Victoria. We immediately took a liking to her style and professional approach. She was very easy to communicate with, asked the right questions to ensure that the design met our specific needs, and made the whole process enjoyable. Jason the installer for the cabinets was meticulous, professional and respectful of our home. Alexandra also guided us in choosing our countertop suggesting a local company for the job. We were pleased with the product, installation and price. A big shout out to Adam Songhurst of Forefront tile for his excellent work on the backsplash too. Alexandra and her team navigated our reno during covid which presented many challenges all of which were handled without compromising the job. If we ever have the opportunity to do another renovation I would not hesitate to use the services of Alexandra Graham of Thomas & Birch. **★★★★★ — Katrina S, April 2021** > We have had the pleasure of working with Alexandra on a few occasions now (laundry room remodel, bathroom remodel & cabinetry in our family room). Whether in the showroom or in our home, Alexandra's professionalism, warmth, kindness, and attention to detail shines. On all occasions she has been able to seamlessly integrate our preferences with the final design and we couldn't be happier with the results! The cabinetry is high quality and built to last, the company has been extremely easy to communicate with and our installer Jason was equally professional, kind and diligent - we wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Thank you Katrina for your glowing review and for letting us be a part of your projects! **★★★★★ — HU-458554144, April 2021** > Thomas and Birch did our kitchen Reno at the beginning of covid 19. Everything was excellent from Alex’s design work and insight to the beautiful install and all follow up. The cabinets are superior to anything else we saw and the level of customization was really great. We have been very happy with our kitchen and with the excellent product and customer service. The project was on time and on budget. We would not hesitate to recommend. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > We appreciate your wonderful review and your business - thank you! **★★★★★ — Melanie Jordan, April 2021** > Well my new “forever” kitchen is in. I usually think it’s cute when my husband uses “forever” to describe anything to do with home design. Until now, I haven’t met a “forever” I wasn’t secretly plotting against after a few years. However, this time it appears he may be right (He’s never gonna see this so it’s safe to admit). Designed by Alex Graham, we went with the Elmwood line in White Cinder. The 1” thick doors we’re worth going with for sure. Floor to ceiling cabinetry looks great in this house. We installed pull out stools from Hideaway Solutions so I can actually reach most of them all the way to the top. The process went pretty smooth during what’s been a year long renovation process fraught with delay. Still, not whining here, it’s a perfect kitchen. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Melanie, it was a pleasure to be a part of your 'forever' home! There is definitely detail in all aspects of your stunning kitchen, and we hope you're enjoying the quality of the Elmwood Series' construction and finish. We would love to get our photographer over for some photos! Take care :) **★★★★★ — Sheri P. Interior Design, April 2021** > Excellent service, very professional, and fabulous results! > Alex is so knowledgeable and really lovely to deal with! I highly recommend her! **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Thank you Sheri! You too are really lovely to deal with! To many more projects together :) **★★★★★ — HU-526145944, March 2021** > Jonathon & the staff at Thomas & Birch did an outstanding job, from their help with the design of our custom kitchen all the way through to the install. The quality and workmanship of the cabinetry are excellent and they were a pleasure to deal with. We would highly recommend them. Many Thanks! > > Richard Dingeldein **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Hi Richard - thanks for your wonderful review! SO happy you're enjoying your new custom kitchen :) **★★★★★ — Monika Johnston-Stewart, July 2020** > Alexandra is an incredible designer. I was so grateful to work with her. She is professional, experienced, very accommodating and works so hard to bring a great balance between a beautiful product but also mindful about a budget. > The whole team at Thomas and Birch is absolutely great and we are so happy this was our kitchen boutique as we ended up with a beautiful kitchen. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Thank you Monika for the wonderful review! We LOVED working with you and your kitchen turned out stunning! **★★★★★ — Virginia Rego, July 2020** > We are very happy with our custom-designed closet which Alexandra helped us with from concept to finish. She offered space-saving and functional ideas as well as cost-savings where it made sense. The installer/carpenter was professional and, even during Covid-19 times, completed the job on time and with care to details and function. Thomas and Birch's employees all were attentive, professional and friendly which made for an enjoyable (as much as renovations can be, ha ha!) experience. We would use them again for our next job. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Virginia, thank you for the review! Your closet turned out amazing and we would love to work with you again! **★★★★★ — Karin Hanwell, Jan. 2020** > We have renovated over 15 kitchens and Thomas and Birch gave us the best kitchen yet! Wonderful job, talented team and great owner. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Karin, thank you for the review! We LOVED working with you two and your kitchen turned out STUNNING! **★★★★★ — Brenda Nemeth, Nov. 2019** > Thomas and Alexandra was delightful to work with. She is an attractive mother of two young children. She is very fashionable and this translates to her design work. Alexandra helped me choose a design and commit to it! As the build developed she was helpful at making changes to keep my dream kitchen come alive. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Thank you Brenda for sharing your experience, and for having us be a part of your dream kitchen renovation! **★★★★★ — Eva Katz, Aug. 2019** > Jason was wonderful in taking our concept for an ensuite bathroom cabinet, designing a practical and elegant cabinet to fit our narrow space and guiding us in choosing doors and a countertop. His design incorporated a countertop semi-circular sink that exactly meets my height and space requirements. He and the staff were personable and professional and completed our project in a timely manner. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Thank you Eva for the review, and we are happy you enjoyed your experience and the final results! **★★★★★ — teresamcfarlane, Aug. 2019** > My husband and I saw the interview of Thomas and Birch on Chek TV. Owner Jonathan professionally presented Cabico Cabinets, a Canadian Company, touching on the different styles, materials and finishes, all in a 5 minute advertisement. I knew this was the company I wanted us to use for our kitchen renovation. > > We met designer Jason, who very quickly learned what we wanted in our design, cabinet style, colour and finish. Jason was very knowledgeable and made suggestions when necessary, but also listened closely to our needs. A week later we had 3D drawings of our design. After a few changes we were ready to proceed. Jason reviewed the process of our Reno timeline and worked very well with our contractor. We were given a date when the cabinets would arrive and to our surprise, the 43 cabinets arrived on the scheduled date. > > Owner Jonathan set to installing the cabinets. Jonathan’s skills were very evident as he installed each cabinet with care and precision. He was easy to work with and always cleaned the job site before he left. Amazingly, the cabinets were installed in 4 days. > > I can unhesitatingly recommend Thomas and Birch. The entire renovation from start to finish was seamless. We couldn’t be happier with our new kitchen! **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Thank you for having us on your project, both Jason and Jonathan thoroughly enjoyed working with you two! Hope you're enjoying your new space! **★★★★★ — Desmond Stepien, July 2019** > Great installation job can not say anything bad about the work done at my home, will recommend to all my friends. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Des and Dianne- Thank you for the lovely review! You two were such a pleasure to work with. Thank you for having us :) **★★★★★ — Kyle Duperron, June 2019** > We were EXTREMELY pleased with our experience at Thomas & Birch. From initially meeting Jason in the showroom to working with Johnathan on the installation. No details were left unattended and the attention to detail was top notch. We approach a half dozen other cabinet makers prior to Thomas & Birch, most of which never even sent along a quote. > Great people, great service and GREAT PRODUCT!!! **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Thanks for the kind words, Kyle! It was a pleasure working with you and we hope you enjoy the custom additions to your home. :) **★★★★★ — I&T, April 2019** > Our entire experience with Thomas and Birch was positive. Choosing cabinetry, hardware and countertops could have been overwhelming but the experts there described many options and styles, and reigned in our ideas so we ended up with a functional kitchen, ensuite bathrooms, laundry room, and powder room. They were fantastic during installation too; they took the time to ensure that everything fit well, and is even and level. The cost of the project was also quite reasonable. We highly recommend this company. **Comment from Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living:** > Thank you Tania and Ian for your kind words! We hope you are enjoying your stunning new home. **★★★★ — HU-764801778, March 2019** > I found the Thomas and Birch team friendly, professional, approachable. They worked hard to accommodate our needs and high expectations. **★★★★★ — Jesse Fitzpatrick, Jan. 2018** > I was very pleased with Thomas and Birch as they helped me with my kitchen renovation. Ashley was very attentive and made sure we were happy throughout the whole process. The installation went great and the finished product was terrific. **★★★★★ — Nick Atkinson, Dec. 2017** > Excellent workmanship and quality control down to the last detail. Everyone at Thomas and Birch was most helpful, especially Ashley, who coordinated and supervised the whole process with exemplary tact and patience from start to finish. **★★★★★ — Jeff Meyer, Dec. 2017** > Alexandra is amazing! She has an eye for detail and is customer service driven. I highly recommend her to my clients and personally use her as well both for kitchens and for interior design. **★★★★★ — janicericken, Dec. 2017** > Our designer Alexandra was absolutely amazing in helping us with our kitchen renovation. She organized all the trades people making sure all was completed on time and within budget and oversaw the project since we were still living out of province. She also kept us up to date which we really appreciated and even went the extra step in getting our condo cleaned and organized before we arrived. **★★★★★ — MODLUX INTERIORS INC, Dec. 2017** > As a designer, I have worked with many millwork companies depending on preference by the client and trades. I met with Alexandra at Thomas & Birch Cabinetry and she was a PERFECT fit for my clients. Everything from the first meeting to the finished product was handled with such professionalism and enthusiasm. Since this project, we have worked together on more projects and will continue to do so. VERY highly recommend this company! **★★★★★ — slp70, Nov. 2017** > Alexandra with T&B was amazing to work with. We had a vision, but not being designers ourselves we needed someone to bring it to life within our budget. Alex did just that and more. She was delightful to work with and bent over backwards with all of my requests. > > Alex designed cabinetry for a 20 Foot wall in our living room that provides display for all of our books and collections as well as extensive storage for a growing family of 4. > > We are thrilled with our results and would 100% have no hesitation working with her again. > > Thanks Alex! **★★★★★ — Carly Webb, July 2016** > Alexandra Graham of Thomas and Birch recently helped as design and renovate our original 1974, small, dark, kitchen - she turned it into a gorgeous, large, bright, and spacious kitchen that we are over-the-moon happy with!! Throughout the whole process she was truly fantastic to deal with. Aside from her vision and taste, she had really good suggestions and ideas on how to make the most of the space we were working with. The kitchen feels twice as big now, and I went from having minimal cabinet space to having more than I know what to do with!!! > > She also designed the vanity in our main bathroom. I saw an image I liked in a magazine and she recreated it perfectly - and even improved on it to make it more functional. > > At the time of this project we renovated our entire house - but our kitchen is really the main focal point of our home, and it turned out so much better than we imagined. We are so thrilled with Alexandra's creativity, vision, and professionalism. We will definitely use her services again in the future. > > We were very happy with Alexandra and the Thomas and Birch team. The cabinets were delivered ahead of schedule and were promptly installed. Thomas and Birch's follow up was also exceptional - they made sure to come out and go over everything with a fine tooth comb to ensure proper alignment, to fine-tune all of our hardware, and just to make sure everything was perfect. > > Highly recommend both Alexandra and Thomas and Birch!! **★★★★★ — Lenore, Nov. 2015** > Casey was supportive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She listened to my desires and wants and made appropriate suggestions. She was thorough in her measurements and double checked the irregular angles of some corners. She followed through all phases of this project and also showed appropriate interest in the rest of my renovation project.. **Comment from Thomas & Birch Cabinetry-Casey Hughes:** > Thank you so much for your kind words Lenore, it was a real pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Nicole Scott Designs, Oct. 2015** > As an interior decorator I rely on the expertise of kitchen specialists like Casey at Thomas and Birch. Casey recently completed a kitchen for my clients that incorporated some of their old cabinets and appliances while also adding a new island and upper cabinets. The project required extra attention to the design phase, owing to the re-use of existing cabinets, and a careful eye on the budget. Casey brought an impressive amount of caring and professionalism to the job and the results demonstrated just how well she executed the plan. I loved working with her, and I found her to be knowledgeable, creative, intuitive and a very good communicator. Thomas and Birch met all their commitments and overall the project turned out wonderful. Very happy to recommend Casey to anyone considering a kitchen project and beyond. She's great! **★★★★★ — dmccloskey60, April 2015** > I hired Thomas and Birch to design and build two lower cabinets (including two drawers) to fill an empty corner of my kitchen. Casey, the designer, was fun to work with and very capable. After visiting our house and talking to me about how I would use the cabinets, Casey came up with a good design and provided drawings and a quote. When I requested a few changes, she quickly and cheerfully made the changes and provided revised drawings and a new quote. The cabinets were ready on the promised date, and a Thomas and Birch installer finished installing them within a few hours. He even installed a recycling system that slides out of one of the cabinets. Casey had sourced and ordered the system for me, and it fits perfectly. All in all, the job went very smoothly. **★★★★ — Connie Carlson, April 2015** > When we decided to have our 26 year old kitchen cabinets replaced, and redo the backsplash and counter tops we had two estimates done before we had Alexandra come out to our home. She had just started with Thomas and Birch at this time, but she made sure that we understood all of our choices and how any changes or additions would affect our budget. She was very professional, positive, and informative; helping us to make choices based on our needs and personal taste. I was very impressed with her knowledge of materials and how different parts of the project had to come together. We are extremely happy with the results of Alexandra's work with us and would highly recommend her to anyone considering the expertise of a decorator who actually listens to her clients and works with the contractor to bring their ideas to completion. **★★★★ — Jacquie Green, April 2015** > Incredible and very professional service! They built our dream kitchen! Our designer worked very good with other contractors such as plumber, electricians, flooring and painters. After completion they hosted a wine and cheese and many of our neighbours came to see our renovations. As a result, Our consultant met with one of our neighbours to discuss potential renovations. Thank you Thomas and birch for excellent and high end quality work! **★★★★ — HU-4815848, April 2015** > I hired Alexandra to assist me in renovating my 1990 townhouse kitchen and updating the main level décor. She is an energetic professional committed to helping her client reach their goals. She worked well with the contractor. Alexandra went the extra mile to find the best wall colour, finishing, accessories to meet my needs and coordinate the décor. Among the multitude of options available she helped me find the best choice for lighting, sink, countertop and tiles. She kept on top of the project with timely communications and site visits. Alexandra is pleasant to work with, listens to her clients, and offers support and encouragement during the trying moment of renovations. I love my kitchen an updated décor. **★★★★★ — User, April 2015** > Having a 1912 era house that had not seen an update in the kitchen since the 50's, it was in dire need of an update. Alexandra work with us from the very start to get us the kitchen that we wanted and made sure everything went as planned. When an issue came up with the cabinet supplier regarding the delivery date she made sure that it was all worked out and did not affect our timelines. It was a pleasure working with Alexandra and we would gladly recommend her and Thomas Birch for any cabinet work. **★★★★★ — 3cats1bird, April 2015** > Alexandra helped us with a kitchen project and we are absolutely thrilled with the result! She provided us with timely and professional service and always kept an eye on our budget and sticking to it. She has a real talent for design and detail and ultimately helped us attain the final look we love. > She helped us choose counter tops for the entire kitchen, back splash tiles as well as designed our island to compliment our existing cabinetry and meet our needs for working space and storage. > Her attention to detail is refreshing and we had complete confidence in her ability from start to finish. > Alexandra also has a great connection of trades people who really worked well with her and with us which is a testament to her professionalism and dedication to service. **★★★★ — khetlinger, March 2015** > We hired Jonathan, from Thomas & Birch further to the work we had seen completed on our neighbour’s townhouse unit. Jonathan’s engineering expertise was clearly visible in translating our preliminary rough sketches into 3D CAD drawings and providing options for permanent structures: some examples - (1) a recessed wall unit in the master bedroom, (2) recommending interior doors, throughout the unit, in keeping with the modern design, (3) working together to achieve efficient and functional, cabinetry within the kitchen and two full bathrooms in a transitional format. The finished work on these rooms were exactly as we envisioned - clean, simple and elegant. Jonathan’s very approachable, down-to-earth, “anything is possible” manner made our “ideas” a reality. **★★★★ — christopherelliott, March 2015** > Thomas and Birch went the extra mile. Good team player! Recommended changes in scope to realize cost savings and delivered on a tight time line. Great Job! **★★★★★ — brklyn, March 2015** > I'll preface my review to note that I've had previous experience with contractors and jobs gone awry before meeting Jonathan and the staff at Thomas and Birch. When we bought this house, I was prepared to stare at fake wood panelling for the rest of my days if it meant that I wouldn't have to deal with shoddy contractors and poor workmanship ever again. My husband however, had other ideas and he hired Jonathan to renovate my ensuite and laundry room. I'm talking a full gut for both rooms, right down to the studs. > Jonathan not only met, but most certainly surpassed any expectations that I had for him. > His quotes and timelines were accurate, and he assisted me with all aspects of the design (I became very overwhelmed with all of the choices that had to be made, and he patiently guided me through every one of them, helping me to weigh the pros and cons of options available to me). Jonathan was approachable and readily available to me throughout the entire process. > Both rooms have been heavily used by all 5 of us (3 of us being young children with little regard for closing cupboards gently/using things with care) for 4 years and have held up beautifully. The quality of both the products used and the craftsmanship in installation is evident. I would not hesitate to recommend Jonathan and the staff at Thomas and Birch to anyone. **★★★★★ — Jenny Martin Design, Feb. 2015** > We have worked with Jonathan and the Thomas and Birch team on many projects over the years. Great customer service. ## Selected projects - [The Lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-lakehouse-pj-vj~6633523) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 24 - [Project McBriar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-mcbriar-pj-vj~6633519) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 17 - [Drake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drake-pj-vj~6633502) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 27 - [Howe St](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/howe-st-pj-vj~6633513) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 20 - [Loft Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-office-pj-vj~6633507) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 19 - [View Royal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/view-royal-pj-vj~6308690) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Songhees Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/songhees-point-pj-vj~6224032) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Willows Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willows-beach-pj-vj~6120636) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 13 - [Cedar Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-hill-pj-vj~6119342) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 25 - [Lime Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lime-bay-pj-vj~6633474) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 9 - [Brentwood Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brentwood-bay-pj-vj~6086144) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Oak Bay Village - Kitchen + Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-bay-village-kitchen-pantry-pj-vj~5953243) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - Description: Oak Bay Village Kitchen + Pantry - [Downtown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-pj-vj~5953536) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [10 Mile Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/10-mile-point-pj-vj~6008430) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - [Copperhill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/copperhill-pj-vj~5953358) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [The Lookout - Kitchen + Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-lookout-kitchen-pantry-pj-vj~5933592) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [The Lookout - Ensuite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-lookout-ensuite-pj-vj~5934914) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Old West Saanich](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-west-saanich-pj-vj~5912213) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [The Ridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ridge-pj-vj~5873028) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 37 - [Songhees - Master Ensuite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/songhees-master-ensuite-pj-vj~5873024) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 [See all 64 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/thomas-and-birch-kitchens-and-living-pfvwus-pf~1829686745) ## Community Q&A **Q: Cabinet Paint Color** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this! Do you know what color cabinet paint was used here? A: Hi Mallery, This is BM Nantucket Grey Lacquer. It shows a bit green in the photos. If you have any other questions please let us know! T & B Team **Q: Where is the cabinet hardware from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the cabinet hardware from? A: Jena - the designer has let me know the client had sourced them herself, she thinks they are from Restoration Hardware. **Q: Cabico cabinet (name of the cabinets)** *(in Photo Questions)* I would like to know the name of cabico cabinet. Is it white oak white washed? or red oak white washed? A: Hi Mai! This is white washed white oak in frameless cabinetry with slab doors, but the designer added end panels to frame it out. This is done in our Unique series by Cabico! **Q: hinges** *(in Photo Questions)* Are the exposed hinges the slow close type. If so, where were they purchased. Just wondering about doing that. Also, would exposed hinges make a smaller kitchen look more cluttered? A: The exposed hinges are not soft-close compatible, however all the drawers are soft-close in this project. Having exposed hinges is more of a personal preference as you can do inset cabinetry with soft-close concealed hinges as well. It could make the space look more busy if you have smaller width doors rather than wider single doors (ex: a 24" cabinet with 2 doors vs 1 door). They also come in a variety of finishes that may blend in better with your cabinetry! Our hinges are installed during manufacturing at Cabico in Quebec/Ontario. Hope that helps! **Q: counter and backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)* What counter and backsplash did you install in this kitchen? I am putting in a white kitchen and have oak floors. I’m interested in a counter that works but isn’t too white on white A: The tile and counter are both Carrera marble. **Q: cabinet material** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking for a similar cabinet. are these veneer? I understand slab panels warp and would need to be veneer or wood....is that correct? A: Hi Julie, This door is a maple veneer with Laquer finish. We also offer MDF slab and solid wood slab doors however you would not want laquer a solid wood door. Solid wood doors are more susceptible to warping but as Victoria as a fairly stable humidity we have not found this to be a huge issue. The wood species will also play a role in the potential warping. Feel free to give a call if you have any other questions. Jonathan Thomas and Birch --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*