Total Home

Business Details

Your Trusted Ottawa Home Renovation Specialists

Total Home is a family-owned and operated business specializing in home renovations, interior design, and property staging. With over two decades of combined experience, our team combines certified craftsmanship and design expertise to transform residential spaces. We prioritize client collaboration, offering personalized solutions that enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal. Our services are tailored to homeowners in the Ottawa region seeking to modernize living spaces, increase property value, or prepare homes for sale.

We maintain industry certifications and carry proper insurance, ensuring professional standards in every project. Our approach emphasizes transparency, with detailed consultations and itemized cost breakdowns. We stand behind our work with a 3-year labor warranty, reflecting our commitment to quality construction and client satisfaction.

Services

Kitchen Renovations Bathroom Renovations Basement Renovations Deck Construction Interior Design Home Staging Design Build Property Styling Consultation Services

Highlights and features

Certified professionals with 24+ years of combined industry experience
3-year warranty on all labor for quality assurance
Certified carpentry and interior design expertise under one roof
Proven track record with 100+ successful renovation projects
Personalized approach combining design and construction expertise

What people say

Efficient and timely service Transformed the look of our house Quick home sale with multiple offers Professional and knowledgeable team Outstanding quality of work

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Services

Kitchen Renovations

Transform outdated kitchens into modern functional spaces. Our certified team handles complete renovations including layout redesign, cabinetry installation, and appliance integration. We combine ergonomic design principles with durable materials to create spaces that enhance daily living while increasing home value through expert craftsmanship.

Bathroom Renovations

Upgrade bathrooms with contemporary fixtures and efficient layouts. Services include complete tear-outs, plumbing updates, and custom shower installations. Our approach balances aesthetic appeal with practical considerations like moisture resistance and accessibility, ensuring spaces that are both beautiful and built to withstand daily use in Ottawa's climate.

Home Staging

Maximize property appeal for faster sales with professional staging services. Certified stylists use strategic furniture placement and design elements to highlight architectural features. We offer both occupied and vacant property solutions, including consultation packages that provide actionable recommendations to create inviting spaces that resonate with potential buyers.

Interior Design

Create cohesive, functional living spaces through personalized design solutions. Our certified designers assist with color schemes, material selections, and furniture arrangements. We offer on-site consultations and detailed design presentations including mood boards and floor plans, ensuring every project reflects the client's lifestyle while maintaining timeless aesthetic appeal.

Deck Construction

Build durable outdoor living spaces tailored to Ottawa's climate. We install decks using premium materials like composite and cedar, ensuring longevity against seasonal changes. Our process includes design consultation, permit acquisition, and expert installation, creating extensions of indoor living areas that withstand environmental challenges while enhancing property aesthetics.

People

Gilbert Lutes

Certified Carpenter

Certified carpenter with 24 years experience, graduated with honors from Algonquin College. Specializes in renovation projects with focus on quality craftsmanship and structural integrity. Holds WSIB clearance and liability insurance.

Cindy Lutes

Certified Interior Designer

Certified interior designer and staging professional with dual certifications from APSD. Expertise in creating market-ready spaces and personalized design solutions. Recognized for combining aesthetic vision with practical resale strategies to maximize property appeal.

Katelyn Charbonneau

Creative Assistant

Office administrator with background in customer service and design assistance. Supports project coordination and material sourcing. Applies prior experience in visual presentation to aid in design implementation and client communication processes.

Questions

What areas do you service?

We primarily serve the Ottawa region including Kemptville, Nepean, Manotick, and surrounding communities.

Do you offer virtual consultations?

We provide both in-person and virtual consultation options for client convenience.

Are your contractors certified?

Our lead carpenter holds formal certification from Algonquin College with WSIB clearance.

What staging packages are available?

We offer Home Ready Consultations, Vacant Property Consultations, and custom full-service staging packages.

Do you provide renovation warranties?

We offer a 3-year warranty covering all labor performed during renovation projects.

Can I use my own furniture during staging?

We incorporate existing furniture when appropriate, supplementing with rental pieces as needed.

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Beverly Brenner

Oct 31, 2021 Report

Cindy was amazing, we started out with a brief in home consultation and completed all my design questions over zoom and I couldnt be happier with all her suggestions. I highly recommend Cindy to anyone, she is personable, professional and most of all knowledgeable!!!
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Jillian Smith

Apr 19, 2021 Report

We worked with Cindy at Total Home to have our house staged for selling. She was professional and communicated clearly and quickly. Staging and de-staging was done efficiently to minimize disturbance to our family. Our house sale was a great success in part to the beautiful furnishings and details that Cindy added. We would recommend her to our family and friends.

Stephen Layton

Feb 16, 2021 Report

Total Home (Cindy) provided a very complete and thorough review of our home pre-staging. This allowed us to both understand what she would be doing for the actual staging and to prepare the house for her staging work. The staging was beautifully done - the house never looked this good!! And she did so using our own furniture, paintings and decor with a minimal number of items from her own inventory. Her arrangement of pictures, furniture and accessories complemented each room.
Cindy was very easy to deal with, very professional and very organized. We were extremely satisfied with her work and

Angela Mooney

Feb 08, 2021 Report

It was such a pleasure to work with Cindy of Total Home as we prepped and she staged our house for sale. Her eye for design and organizational skills took a seemingly overwhelming project and transformed it into doable tasks. What a relief! We wanted to move the process along as quickly as possible. Cindy was readily available and provided us with a great balance of options and clear direction. Before staging she gave us detailed and valuable advice about how best to prepare the house. During the preparations she was available to respond to any questions or concerns. Her clear communication and

Alan Pieroway

Dec 02, 2019 Report

Working with Cindy was a great experience. At first I thought hiring an interior designer meant leaving all the complex decisions to her and just waiting for the big reveal. While that was one way to go, we opted to work with Cindy to re-vamp or boring living room. Cindy helped with paint color selection (had to paint the entire house first) before we could get to the main event. She patiently, very patiently, worked with my wife and I (and son) to narrow the near infinite choices for high end furniture, artwork, lighting choices and accessories to a few well coordinated design ideas that our minds

Debbie Deacon

Jun 06, 2018 Report

We have had the pleasure of working with both Cindy and Gilbert. They helped redo our kitchen, choose paint colours for the rest of our home, and stage our condo. Our condo sold very quickly, and Im sure that their work is what helped to sell it. We found their work to be reasonably priced, and they followed up to make sure we were satisfied. And, yes we were! Its great to work with people to care about what they do, and who are very thorough and meticulous. We will certainly use both of their services in our new home.