Who we are
For over 35 years, Distinctive Bathrooms & Kitchens has been Ottawa’s go-to for expert design, quality craftsmanship, and turnkey renovations. Based in Orléans, our expansive showroom features bathrooms, kitchens, and a full range of products to suit every style and budget. From personalized design to professional installation, we deliver a seamless renovation experience—backed by trusted expertise and top-quality materials.
35
Years in business
4.7
Star Google review
50
Employees
6000+
Projects completed
What we do
From personalized design to professional installation, we deliver a seamless renovation experience, backed by trusted expertise and top-quality materials.
Kitchen Renovations
Functional, stylish kitchens built for cooking, gathering, and living.
Bathroom Renovations
Elegant designs that turn your bathroom into a spa-like retreat.
Basement Renovation
Smart basement transformations — more space, more comfort, more possibilities.
Our process is simple
Who we serve
From first-time homeowners to seasoned investors, we bring clarity and expertise to every renovation.
Homeowners
For homeowners, we offer expert guidance on design, materials, logistics, and timelines, ensuring high-quality renovations that improve both function and aesthetics with minimal disruption.
Investors
We partner with real estate investors to enhance property value, attract potential buyers or tenants, and deliver expert renovation services that boost ROI and marketability.
Vacation Property Specialists
We deliver tailored renovation solutions that align with your goals, enhance guest experiences and maximize your investment.
What customers are saying
Real stories from real clients. Here’s what people have shared about working with us and the results we helped bring to life.
Huguette and I had our kitchen and three bathrooms completely renovated. Sara Akra was our designer for all the projects and we were very pleased with the design and results. Thanks also to the excellent team of coordinators, schedulers and workers who were in our home for 7 weeks until completion. We knew everyone by name and are very pleased with the high standards and excellent workmanship the workers displayed at all times.
Paul Blissett
One of the best renovation experiences I’ve had! The entire crew was incredibly friendly and professional. Tanya was exceptional in helping us design our dream bathroom to our exact liking. Although bathroom renovations aren’t something we undertake every day or even every year, I’m confident that I’ll return for any future renovation projects. Highly recommended!
Super Fantastica
We used DBK to replace our old, ugly tub with a beautiful new shower. We also had them redo the tile on the floor. We were very happy with the process from the design work done by the talented Sara to the finishing/tidyiing details done by Charles. Simon did a fantastic job of keeping us up to date on what was happening next. Kudos to O’Reilly (Asbestos abatement), Dan, Manny, Michael and especially Charles. A great group of hardworkers. This has been one of the best run projects that I have ever been a part of. We highly recommend using them!
Chris Koebel
I had one full bathroom renovation and a partial renovation done by Distinctive Bathrooms & Kitchens, working with Kelly as the designer. I was very pleased with the experience. The design was efficient and, mostly importantly, the workers arrived as scheduled and there was communication throughout about who would be doing what when. Very refreshing compared to other contractors! We also have beautiful results.
Elinor Hart
We had our Kitchen fully renovated this summer. Kelly and her team were professional, organized and easy to work with. Kelly came up with a design that we had not even thought of. We are so happy with the outcome. We would highly recommend her to anyone! The contractors were phenomenal, they treated our home like it was theirs. Very respectful. The weekly & daily schedules that we received were very helpful. They definitely know what they are doing. If we had to renovate our kitchen again, which we won’t LOL, we would not hesitate to reach out to them. Fantastic job. Thank you Kelly, thank you to the contractors.
Kim Ericksen
DBK replaced the shower in my ensuite bathroom. The work was completed on schedule we are very pleased with the outcome. A few weeks later I had a minor issue with a rust stain. Contacted DBK on a Monday and by Friday the issue was rectified. I must say that this is the best after sales service I have ever received from any contractor I have dealt with. I would not hesitate to recommend DBK.
Rick Carisse
We contracted with Distinctive Bathrooms and Kitchens to do a ensuite bathroom reno. The work was completed between mid March and mid April 2023. We were very happy with all aspects of the project, from the pre work planning sessions with our very talented designer Emily Meechan to all aspects of the workmanship and communication. Sheilagh’s project management communication was exceptional, as was Dan’s exquisite shower tile work and Ray and Joel’s general contacting skills that attended to our every request. What a team they were. Our sincere thanks. We would not hesitate to use Distinctive again for our home reno needs.
Edith, Jim and Nala 🐾
Edith Over
I’ve heard horror stories about kitchen projects lasting so much longer than what was originally anticipated and to my surprise, even after encountering major structural issues, the time frame was met. I was so thankful to have chosen a large company that has all the staff needed to address any issue.
From the design meetings (Amazing designer: Kelly Ouellette) to the finished product (Thank you Joel and team), the experience with Distinctive was fantastic! It’s simply a well managed company (Dominic Manzo is extremely well organized and very pleasant to deal with) that hires true professionals to complete every step of your project. We will be starting our second project with them in the spring! I could not recommend them more!
Genevieve Maurice
Latest blog posts
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Behind the Scenes at DBK: Teamwork, Safety, and the People Behind Every Renovation
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