
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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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, […]

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.

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.

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.

Guide To Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles, Types, Materials & Installation
Cabinet doors are one of the most striking components of a kitchen remodel. Our experts have prepared a comprehensive guide to popular cabinet door styles. Discover what makes each one unique.

Buyer’s Guide To Textured Melamine Cabinets
Due to its durability and the vast selection of options available, textured melamine is a popular trend for kitchen cabinets. Discover the reasons why designers and homeowners alike are choosing this finish today.

The Making of an Award-Winning Kitchen Design: Blue Notte
Laurysen’s Caroline Castrucci discusses what went into a contemporary kitchen design that earned a Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) 2020 Housing Design Award.