TS Kitchen

My wife and I had decided on an Ikea kitchen and a friend of mine recommended Traian for installation. After talking to him we decided to renovate the kitchen with him and his crew. This was a very good idea and we were happy that we decided this way. Traian is very knowledgeable and professional. The same things I can say about the other trade people: Sorin and Derek. We were impressed by the attention to detail paid by Traian and his team. They were happy to explain everything to us and we had long discussion about the project and other things as well (they are very funny people). Right now our kitchen looks fantastic and we are very happy with the results. One piece of advice: if you are planning to renovate your kitchen with Traian, try to book him in advance because he and his crew are very busy people. They are the victims of their success.

TS Kitchen Projects, Traian and his crew are ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! I cannot say enough about their professionalism, expertise and attention to detail. After searching long and hard to find a reputable company to install my new kitchen and reading multiple reviews on Home Stars…. TS Kitchen did indeed seem to be too good to be true. They are in fact the best in the business – HANDS DOWN!! Initially I thought it was expensive to have TS do the graphic planning and design piece (perhaps we could do it ourselves or get the store to help us out with it and save a bit of $$) but thank goodness we had Traian help us with the planning. He has an eye for detail, knows the IKEA product better than the folks at IKEA and can customize absolutely anything. He is a master of his craft and takes such pride in his work. Meticulous in all he does. Traian is truly a rare breed. He is 100% committed to the customer and ensures that everything is up to his high standards….including his staff. His crew is highly skilled, lovely guys who are reliable, professional, tidy and well trained. They too have incredible experience with the product and like Traian, want to ensure customer satisfaction. Using this company was the BEST decision we made. Unfortunately we didn’t use Traian’s guys for the demolition/renovation part of the kitchen - we did not realize he provided this service and had already committed to a contractor (we are still kicking ourselves!). This was a BIG mistake as the co. we used were unprofessional and unequipped to do the job. TS Kitchen was left to deal with walls that were not straight and unlevel floors. Traian coming in to our home was like a knight in shining armour -although he doesn’t initially appear to look like such;) He reaffirmed our faith in the trades and showed through his ACTIONS what hard work, dedication and passion for what you do looks like. Although when first meeting Traian he may come off a little rough around the edges – he is anything but. He is an incredible guy who is a genuine, sweet, caring and honest who works around the clock to make sure his customers are happy and things are perfect. What more can you ask for?

My wife and I had decided on on Ikea kitchen after looking around for many months, but were scared of attempting the installation of such a large and complex project.
We found Traian on Homestars and contacted him.
He was very courteous and prompt as well as being very knowledgeable. His crew were very professional and we are extremely satisfied with the results.
We would recommend his company highly.

For the last four years, we have been renovating our 80+ year old home in midtown Toronto from top to bottom. The last piece of the puzzle was the kitchen and dining room. We began the planning process almost a year in advance and had originally planned to go with a custom kitchen. However, when we examined the cost, it wasn't in the budget. So we began to investigate the prospect of an Ikea kitchen. After researching it and a mocking up a quick design using the Ikea online tool, we searched the Internet for contractors who specialized in Ikea kitchens. TS Kitchens came up on Homestars and their reviews were stellar. We contacted Traian and we didn't need to contact anyone else. He guided us through the design process (and many revisions), provided us with a complete itemized list of what we needed to buy at Ikea (which the Ikean at the store loved), did the installation, including a number of custom elements, made special trips to Ikea when needed and finished it on time and on budget. Traian is a perfectionist. People will think your Ikea kitchen is fully custom. Both he and his team were a pleasure to work with and have in our house. Our kitchen turned out beautiful. We love it. We highly recommend TS Kitchens and would not hesitate to use them again.

My husband and I wanted to install an IKEA kitchen into a 100+-year-old farmhouse. We knew we’d need a professional with loads of installation experience. I contacted Traian Stanciu with TS Kitchens on July 11, 2012 (after reading many positive reviews on HomeStars). Traian responded promptly and stopped by our house three days later, on a Saturday. We showed him our initial design plans (drawn up with Visio and IKEA’s kitchen planner), plus our appliances, and he suggested a few tweaks. Because of other renovations, we scheduled Traian to install our cabinetry, beginning Sept. 19. Traian made the actual IKEA purchase for us, scheduling delivery and picking up missing pieces of our order. He and his assistant installed the cabinetry in four days, and we are thrilled. Thrilled! Traian is meticulous and takes pride in customizing big-box cabinetry. He’s quick to make recommendations and to tell you when an idea will or will not work. Sure, aesthetics are important, but function in a kitchen is of utmost importance. From Day One, we were impressed with his work ethic and attention to detail. We also appreciated being able to get a hold of him—phone and email—without problem. We would use Traian again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone looking for peace of mind while designing/installing an IKEA kitchen.

We are so happy with the kitchen that Traian and his team built for us. From our initial discussions to the final product, Traian was there to provide his input and guidance. This dude knows every single thing about IKEA kitchens - it's shocking, but that's what you want, right?

We also used other tradespeople on his recommendation, namely Derrick - the electrician and Sorin - the handyman.
They too were professional and took great attention to detail.

We're really pleased with our results and would use Traian again.

Note, Traian is a unique person with a peculiar sense of humour. While a little eccentric, trust in his ability to produce results.

Ikea gave me another company's name to do my kitchen install, after getting in touch with them and realizing that they were not willing to accommodate my working hours or timeline I decided to look at other companies.
My kitchen renovation was my first foray into Reno projects and I have heard many nightmare stories out there. Thankfully Traian made everything as smooth as possible.
I went with Traian after reading the positive reviews from other people in the same situation as me. He was quick to answer any of my questions, honest and fair.
My kitchen looks amazing and all the little things I was worried about (like my cat being ok and not being around during the job) were soon forgotten as I saw how dedicated and efficient his colleagues were.
I highly recommend TS Kitchens and Traian.

Cristina Faucher
Toronto, ontario

We hired Traian based upon his very positive Homestar reviews for Ikea kitchen install and he definitely lived up to his reputation. While he's no Bo Derek, he's definitely a TEN for his Ikea kitchen cabinet design and installation abilities. What impressed us was his ability to easily take design changes in stride, his promptness for returning calls/emails, his ability to turn a standard Ikea kitchen that numerous people have remarked looks like a custom install, his ability to keep the install schedule and most of all, his over-the-top focus on accuracy and precision measured in 1/16 of an inch!
A hearty two thumbs up recommendation as evidenced through referrals based on his work for us. No need to look elsewhere for an Ikea designer/installer in the GTA! Great job TRAIAN!!

I spent months researching the interenet for ktichen installer reviews, looking at kitchen installs done at friends and familys homes, checking the big box stores, until I came across Triain who was very highly recommended and I am very happy with my choice. I decided on an Ikea kitchen yet I had my heart (but not my budget) set on real Bamboo wood doors (which Ikea do not sell) and some other bells and whistles. While listinening to my wish list Triain with his exceptional design aesthetic along with budget always in mind, came up with a semi-custom Ikea kitchen, with real Bamboo doors, and other upgrades. Triain offers top quality service, along with being honest, punctual and very professional. He is someone you can trust in the ever unpredictable world of reno/construction contracting, someone who you won't need to call Mike Holmes on. I highly recommend him and his team, thanks to Trian I got the kitchen of my dreams and my husband the price of his dreams. The ease in which this kitchen reno started, progressed and finished and the ultimate stunning result, a true magazine style kitchen, has me ready to reno my bathroom and Triain has the job already.

I purchased an IKEA kitchen assuming that I would use IKEA's recommended installer, but when they quoted almost $7000 to take out the old kitchen and install the new one I went looking elsewhere.
How lucky I was to find Traian! He was so patient with me as we went back and forth over email to try and get me the best quote possible (I ended up taking out most of the old kitchen myself).
His installers always arrived on time and finished the job when they said they would. Traian himself could give lessons on customer service. He went WAY ABOVE and beyond what he needed to to make sure I was happy and taken care of, right down to driving to IKEA to meet me and make sure my counters were all the same colour.
I would not hesitate to recommend TS Kitchen Projects to anyone who is looking for exceptional customer service and a job well done. Thanks!