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Tips| December 7, 2022

Laurysen Wins Two GOHBA Design Awards at 2022 Gala

Laurysen was recently recognized for excellence in Ottawa design! We took home two prestigious awards at the 2022 GOHBA Housing Design Awards Gala, and several other Laurysen projects were finalists. Congratulations to all!

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Bathroom, Tips| November 24, 2022

How Do I Choose a Bathroom Vanity?

A bathroom renovation comes with countless questions, including how to choose a bathroom vanity. You want it to be useful, but you also want it to bring something visual to the room. Where’s the balance? We’ll help you find it with these 7 simple steps to choosing the bathroom vanity that will take your bathroom from blah to beautiful.

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Kitchen, Tips| November 8, 2022

6 Galley Kitchen Design Ideas & Solutions

Galley kitchens aren’t often a choice; it’s the kitchen we get when we purchase our house. That doesn’t mean it has to be a negative feature. Our designer Wael Bakr shared some of his design solutions to make a galley kitchen work, and work well.

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Laurysen NKBA 2022 Design Awards
Tips| September 6, 2022

Laurysen Wins 5 NKBA 2022 Design Excellence Awards

Laurysen designers walked away with an impressive five 2022 Design Excellence Awards at the recent National Kitchen and Bath Association gala. Organized by the Ottawa chapter of the NKBA, the awards honoured top creative achievements in kitchen and bath design.

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Laurysen Radiothon Fundraiser
Tips| September 6, 2022

Laurysen Helps Raise Over $40k for Ronald McDonald House Charities

As a Power Hour Sponsor at the 1st annual Corus Radiothon, Laurysen proudly raised money for Ronald McDonald House Charities Ottawa (RMHCO). This cause is near and dear to our hearts, and all proceeds help provide a safe place for local families caring for seriously ill children. Donate today!

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Choose the Right Tub
Tips| June 14, 2022

How To Choose The Right Bathtub For Your Bathroom Renovation

When you’re planning your bathroom renovation, you want to make the most of the space and everything in it. When customers ask us how to choose the best bathroom vanity, our team knows that making the right decision is about considering the harmony of every piece in the room. Especially your bathtub.

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Tips| March 9, 2022

2022 Faces Magazine Award – Laurysen Wins Best Cabinets

We are excited to announce that (once again!) Laurysen Kitchens was named Ottawa’s favourite cabinet company. This 2022 Faces Magazine Award is especially meaningful because it’s the second consecutive year we’ve won in the Best Cabinets category. “It’s an honour to be recognized by the people of Ottawa who we work with every day,” says Harley Wallin, […]

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Tips, Kitchen| February 2, 2022

Avoid These Common Kitchen Design Mistakes

Your kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home. It’s a social centre, it sometimes serves as a home office, but most importantly it’s where we store and prepare our food. Every minute of our hectic day is precious, and cooking healthy, delicious food takes time. A good kitchen design can help […]

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Kitchen, Tips| January 25, 2022

Open Shelving vs. Kitchen Cabinets: Which Is Better?

To address the long-standing open shelving vs. cabinets debate, we have delved into the pros and cons of each and offer some creative options if you want the best of both worlds.

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Beautiful Spa-Like Bathroom Renovation Ideas
Tips, Bathroom| December 7, 2021

9 Beautiful Spa-Like Bathroom Renovation Ideas

Spa days don’t need to be an indulgence reserved for special occasions only. You can create the same peaceful and rejuvenating atmosphere in your own home with some surprisingly simple changes. We spoke to designer Ola Elmaghraby about bathroom spa ideas. Here’s what she said about making your existing bathroom feel like an at-home spa.

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Tips, Kitchen| November 5, 2021

Don’t Make These Kitchen Island Design Mistakes

Additional countertop space and storage sounds delightful, but poor kitchen island design can lead to headaches and costly repairs if you’re not careful. Avoid these common design mishaps and plan the perfect island for your space.

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Common Kitchen Design Problems & How A Designer Can Help
Tips, Kitchen| October 5, 2021

7 Common Kitchen Design Problems & How A Designer Can Help

The kitchen should be the most optimally designed room in your home. Unfortunately, this often isn’t the case. Learn about kitchen design issues we commonly see and how a designer can work with you to solve them.

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