# Kas Kitchens - Full Reference > Custom kitchens, bathrooms, and millwork - designed, built, and guaranteed in Barrie, Ontario. Kas Kitchens is a full-service custom cabinetry company founded in 2016 by Mathew Barkley in Barrie, Ontario. The company was named in honour of Mathew's aunt Cassie, who taught him the craft of cabinetry. Everything is designed, fabricated, and installed in-house from the workshop at 110 Saunders Rd, Barrie. Nothing is outsourced. Website: https://kaskitchens.ca --- ## About the Founder Mathew Barkley learned cabinetry from his aunt Cassie, spending years working alongside her in her workshop. When Cassie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Mathew founded Kas Kitchens in her honour, naming the company after her. Cassie's approach to craftsmanship - meticulous attention to detail, honest work, and genuine care for the end result - became the foundation of the company. Mathew is the lead designer and oversees every project from concept through installation. ## Contact Information - Phone: (705) 726-1711 - Email: info@kaskitchens.com - Address: 110 Saunders Rd Unit 24-26, Barrie, ON L4N 9A8, Canada - Showroom: Same address, open Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4pm - Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cLYMJyfjSE4GdnVv5 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaskitchens/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaskitchens/ - Coordinates: 44.3894, -79.6903 ## Company Details - Founded: 2016 in Barrie, Ontario - Founder: Mathew Barkley - Slogan: Designed. Built. Guaranteed. - Workshop: 110 Saunders Rd, Barrie, ON - all fabrication done here - Price range: Premium ($$$$) - Rating: 4.9 on Google - Completed projects: 500+ - Manufacturing: 100% Canadian made, never outsourced --- ## Services ### Custom Kitchens **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/services/custom-kitchens Kas Kitchens' primary specialty. Full design, fabrication, and installation of custom kitchen cabinetry built to the exact dimensions and specifications of each client's space. Every kitchen is manufactured in the Barrie workshop from Canadian hardwoods and premium materials. **What's included:** - Free in-home consultation with measurements - 2D floor plans and photorealistic 3D renders - Canadian hardwoods and premium materials - In-house fabrication (never outsourced) - Soft-close hinges and drawer slides on everything - Custom pantry, island, and storage solutions - Full installation by Kas Kitchens' own team - Countertop and backsplash coordination with trade partners - Post-installation walkthrough - Lifetime support **Process:** 1. Free consultation with site measurements 2. Design and material selection with 3D renders 3. Client approval and production begins 4. Delivery and professional installation 5. Final walkthrough and quality check 6. Lifetime support **Kitchen styles available:** Modern, traditional, transitional, farmhouse, waterfall islands, appliance panels, butler's pantries, custom range hoods **Pricing:** Most kitchen projects range from $25,000 to $80,000+ for cabinetry and installation. This does not include countertops, backsplash, or appliances, which are coordinated with trusted trade partners. **Timeline:** 8-12 weeks from design approval to installed kitchen. Complex or large-scale projects may take 12-16 weeks. **Frequently asked questions:** - Q: How long does a custom kitchen take? A: Typically 8-12 weeks from design approval to installed kitchen. Complex projects may take 12-16 weeks. The design phase before that takes 2-4 weeks. - Q: How much does a custom kitchen cost? A: Most projects fall between $25,000 and $80,000+ for cabinetry and installation. Exact pricing depends on size, materials, and complexity. - Q: Do you supply countertops? A: Kas Kitchens coordinates countertop fabrication and installation through trusted trade partners (stone, quartz, butcher block) so everything is seamless. - Q: Do you have a showroom? A: Yes, at 110 Saunders Rd Unit 24-26 in Barrie. Open Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4pm. - Q: Is the consultation free? A: Yes, the initial in-home consultation including measurements is complimentary. - Q: What layout options are available? A: Any layout - L-shape, U-shape, galley, island, peninsula, open concept. Everything is custom built to the space. - Q: What materials do you use? A: Canadian hardwoods (maple, oak, walnut, cherry), premium plywood construction, soft-close hardware, catalyzed lacquer finishes. - Q: Can you match existing woodwork? A: Yes, custom stain matching and finish replication is available for renovations that need to blend with existing trim or cabinetry. --- ### Custom Bathrooms **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/services/custom-bathrooms Custom bathroom cabinetry including vanities, linen towers, and full ensuite solutions. All built with moisture-resistant materials and finishes specifically rated for bathroom environments. **What's included:** - Custom vanities built to any size or configuration - Linen towers and storage cabinetry - Floating vanity options - Built-in medicine cabinets - Moisture-resistant finishes (catalyzed lacquer, marine-grade plywood) - Corrosion-resistant hardware - Hidden hamper solutions - Trade coordination for plumbing and tile - Countertop coordination **Project types:** Double vanities, floating vanities, linen towers, full ensuite packages, powder rooms, cottage and lakefront bathrooms (humidity-rated construction) **Materials:** Marine-grade plywood, catalyzed lacquer finishes, corrosion-resistant hardware - all selected for bathroom humidity **Pricing:** Varies by scope. Custom vanity projects start lower than kitchens; full ensuite renovations with extensive cabinetry are comparable. **Timeline:** 4-8 weeks from design approval to installation. **Frequently asked questions:** - Q: Can you build for small bathrooms? A: Yes, custom cabinetry is ideal for small spaces because every inch is optimized. No wasted space from standard sizing. - Q: Do you handle the full renovation? A: Kas Kitchens builds and installs the cabinetry. Plumbing, electrical, and tile are coordinated through trusted trade partners. - Q: Do you supply bathroom countertops? A: Countertop fabrication is coordinated through trade partners, same as kitchens. - Q: Can you build floating vanities? A: Yes, wall-mounted floating vanities are a popular option with proper structural support. - Q: How long does a bathroom project take? A: 4-8 weeks from design approval. - Q: Do you design accessible bathrooms? A: Yes, cabinetry can be designed for accessibility requirements including wheelchair-accessible vanity heights and open-base designs. - Q: What finishes are available? A: Any painted or stained finish, all sealed with moisture-resistant catalyzed lacquer. - Q: Can you match my kitchen cabinetry? A: Yes, consistent finish and style across kitchen and bathroom cabinetry is common. --- ### Custom Millwork **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/services/custom-millwork Custom built-in cabinetry and millwork for every room in the home. Entertainment walls, mudrooms, home offices, walk-in closets, window seats, fireplace surrounds, wine storage, bars, bookshelves, laundry rooms, and wainscoting - all built in the Barrie workshop. **What's included:** - Built-in bookshelves and display cabinetry - Entertainment walls and media centres - Mudroom storage with benches, hooks, and cubbies - Laundry room cabinetry - Home office desks and built-in shelving - Walk-in closet systems - Window seats with storage - Fireplace surrounds and mantels - Wine storage and home bars - Wainscoting and wall panelling **Pricing:** Built-in bookcases typically $3,000-$5,000. Entertainment walls and mudroom systems $8,000-$20,000+. Exact pricing depends on size, materials, and complexity. **Timeline:** 4-12 weeks depending on scope and complexity. **Frequently asked questions:** - Q: Can you match existing woodwork in my home? A: Yes, custom stain and finish matching is available. - Q: Do you work with architects? A: Yes, Kas Kitchens regularly collaborates with architects and designers. - Q: Can you build around existing features (fireplace, windows)? A: Yes, custom means built to fit around any architectural feature. - Q: How long does a millwork project take? A: 4-12 weeks depending on complexity. - Q: Can you add lighting to built-ins? A: Yes, LED lighting integration is available for display shelving, entertainment walls, and bars. - Q: Is custom millwork worth the investment? A: Custom built-ins increase home value and never need to be replaced. Unlike furniture, they're designed for the exact space. --- ### Commercial Millwork **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/services/commercial The same quality and craftsmanship as residential projects, scaled for commercial applications. Kas Kitchens works with general contractors and architects on offices, retail, restaurants, dental and medical clinics, salons, and hospitality projects. **What's included:** - Reception desks and front counters - Office cabinetry and boardroom furniture - Retail fixtures and display cases - Restaurant and bar millwork - Healthcare and dental cabinetry - Salon and spa cabinetry - Commercial washroom cabinetry - Shop drawings and project coordination **Industries served:** Restaurants and bars, dental and medical offices, retail stores, corporate offices, salons and spas, hospitality **Insurance and WSIB:** Yes, certificates of insurance and WSIB clearance available on request. **Timeline:** 4-16 weeks depending on project scope. **Frequently asked questions:** - Q: Do you work with general contractors? A: Yes, Kas Kitchens regularly partners with GCs and can coordinate with your existing project team. - Q: What scale projects can you handle? A: From single-office builds to full restaurant fit-outs. The workshop handles large-scale production runs. - Q: Do you provide shop drawings? A: Yes, detailed shop drawings are provided for contractor coordination and permit requirements. - Q: What commercial-grade materials do you use? A: High-pressure laminates, solid surfaces, commercial-grade hardware rated for high-traffic use. - Q: Do you have insurance? A: Yes, full liability insurance and WSIB clearance certificates are available on request. - Q: Can you match brand standards? A: Yes, corporate brand colours, materials, and design language can be matched precisely. - Q: Do you serve areas outside Barrie? A: Yes, commercial projects are completed throughout Simcoe County, Muskoka, York Region, and the northern GTA. --- ### Design Studio **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/services/design-studio A tiered design service offering from floor plans to 3D renders to virtual reality walkthroughs. Every design dollar is credited toward the project deposit when the client proceeds with fabrication. **Design tiers:** 1. **Blueprint (Essential Design):** Site measurements, 2D floor plan, basic material selections, one design revision. Design fee credits toward project deposit. 2. **Vision (Full Design Package) - Most Popular:** Everything in Blueprint plus photorealistic 3D renders, full material and hardware specification, two design revisions. 3. **Immerse (VR Experience) - Coming Soon:** Everything in Vision plus virtual reality walkthrough experience in the Barrie showroom. **Key feature:** Every dollar spent on design is credited in full toward the project deposit when the client proceeds. Design fees are non-refundable only if the client chooses not to proceed. **Timeline:** 1-4 weeks depending on tier and project complexity. --- ## Service Areas Kas Kitchens is based in Barrie, Ontario and serves a wide area of central Ontario. The workshop at 110 Saunders Rd is the manufacturing hub, with trucks and installation teams travelling across the service region weekly. ### Simcoe County **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/regions/simcoe-county The home region. Workshop in Barrie with trucks across the county weekly. Coverage includes century Barrie homes, Friday Harbour condos, Snow Valley chalets, Orillia waterfront, and New Tecumseth farmhouses. Not a regional drive-in - a local shop that's been in Barrie since 2016. **Cities:** - [Barrie](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/barrie) - Home city, same-week site visits - [Innisfil](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/innisfil) - Lakefront properties, Friday Harbour - [Springwater](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/springwater) - Midhurst, Snow Valley, Elmvale - [Oro-Medonte](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/oro-medonte) - Horseshoe Valley, Hawkestone, Lake Simcoe estates - [Angus](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/angus) - CFB Borden, Essa Township - [Midhurst](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/midhurst) - Estate-lot kitchens north of Barrie - [Orillia](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/orillia) - Lake Couchiching, downtown character homes - [Midland](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/midland) - Georgian Bay waterfront - [Penetanguishene](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/penetanguishene) - Historic Penetang, Awenda shoreline - [Collingwood](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/collingwood) - Ski-country kitchens, Blue Mountain - [Wasaga Beach](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/wasaga-beach) - Cottage-country, year-round shoreline - [Alliston](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/alliston) - Honda country, Nottawasaga Valley - [Bradford](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/bradford) - Bradford West Gwillimbury gateway - [Cookstown](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/cookstown) - Outlet country, rural properties - [Stayner](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/stayner) - Route to Wasaga and Collingwood ### Muskoka & Cottage Country **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/regions/muskoka Cottage and year-round Muskoka homes. The team handles seasonal access, barge logistics for island properties, and builds with humidity-tolerant materials and finishes suited for lake environments. All manufactured in the Barrie workshop. **Cities:** - [Gravenhurst](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/gravenhurst) - Gateway to Muskoka, Lake Muskoka - [Bracebridge](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/bracebridge) - Muskoka River, district hub - [Huntsville](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/huntsville) - Deerhurst, Hidden Valley, Lake of Bays - [Muskoka Lakes](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/muskoka-lakes) - Port Carling, Bala, the Big Three lakes ### York Region & Northern GTA **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/regions/york-region Clients in Newmarket, Aurora, King City, and Richmond Hill who want custom cabinetry without GTA pricing. Kas Kitchens offers 10-20% lower pricing on identical scope versus Toronto-area shops, with weekly delivery routes down Highway 400. **Cities:** - [Newmarket](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/newmarket) - Alternative to GTA pricing - [Aurora](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/aurora) - Estate homes, executive subdivisions - [King City](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/king-city) - King Township estates - [Richmond Hill](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/richmond-hill) - GTA quality without GTA prices ### Georgian Bay & Ski Country **URL:** https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/regions/georgian-bay Second-home kitchens around Collingwood and Blue Mountain, cottage conversions in Wasaga Beach and Midland, and ski-country packages combining kitchen, mudroom, and bar builds. **Cities:** - [Collingwood](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/collingwood) - Ski-country kitchens, Blue Mountain - [Wasaga Beach](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/wasaga-beach) - Cottage conversions, year-round shoreline - [Midland](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/midland) - Georgian Bay waterfront - [Penetanguishene](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/penetanguishene) - Historic Penetang, Awenda shoreline - [Stayner](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas/stayner) - Route to Wasaga and Collingwood --- ## Typical Project Timeline From first call to installed kitchen: approximately 10-14 weeks. 1. Initial consultation: within 1 week of inquiry 2. Design phase: 2-4 weeks 3. Production: 6-8 weeks after design approval 4. Installation: 2-5 days on site 5. Final walkthrough and handoff --- ## The Kas Difference 1. **In-House Design:** 2D floor plans, photorealistic 3D renders, and VR walkthroughs - all done in the Barrie studio 2. **Custom Craftsmanship:** Every piece built in the Barrie workshop. Nothing outsourced, nothing stock. 3. **Lifetime Quality:** Quality Canadian materials, precision hardware, and professional installation - built to last ## Values 1. **Design Excellence:** Thoughtful, functional design tailored to how each client lives 2. **Built In-House:** Design, fabrication, and installation under one roof at 110 Saunders Rd 3. **Quality Guaranteed:** Premium materials and hardware backed by lasting support 4. **Proudly Local:** Based in Barrie, serving Simcoe County, Muskoka, and the northern GTA 5. **Client-First Approach:** Clear communication, realistic timelines, no surprises 6. **Canadian Craftsmanship:** 100% Canadian made in the Barrie workshop --- ## Key Pages - [Home](https://kaskitchens.ca/) - [About & Founder Story](https://kaskitchens.ca/about) - [Services Overview](https://kaskitchens.ca/services) - [Custom Kitchens](https://kaskitchens.ca/services/custom-kitchens) - [Custom Bathrooms](https://kaskitchens.ca/services/custom-bathrooms) - [Custom Millwork](https://kaskitchens.ca/services/custom-millwork) - [Commercial Millwork](https://kaskitchens.ca/services/commercial) - [Design Studio](https://kaskitchens.ca/services/design-studio) - [Project Portfolio](https://kaskitchens.ca/portfolio) - [Client Reviews](https://kaskitchens.ca/reviews) - [Blog](https://kaskitchens.ca/blog) - [Service Areas](https://kaskitchens.ca/areas) - [Free Consultation](https://kaskitchens.ca/consultation) - [For Professionals](https://kaskitchens.ca/for-professionals) - [Style Quiz](https://kaskitchens.ca/style-quiz)