Built Phoenix from the ground up with the conviction to establish the company as a trusted name, assembling a team that takes pride in their work, and setting the relentless standards that shaped our culture from day one. That team, and those standards, continue here today.
about us
The People Behind The Name
For over a quarter-century, our standards were set by three industry leaders.
An international award-winning designer who defined the aesthetic and design standards that still shape Phoenix today. She established a design philosophy grounded in function, real-world materials, and a refined eye for what works in actual homes, one we continue to live by.
With more than 35 years of experience across every facet of cabinetry, Chris built the processes and systems that drive our quality, efficiency, and client experience. He continues to lead day-to-day operations at Phoenix, ensuring we are always improving and over-delivering.
Together with a core team of skilled tradespeople, Phoenix was built into a name that BC’s top developers and homeowners trust.
1990
Kitchen Fantasy
Our history began in 1990 with a local shop called Kitchen Fantasy. When a fire destroyed the original facility, our founder, Tim Guidi, spent the next decade working to bring the vision back to life.
Phoenix Was Founded
On October 10, 2000, Phoenix Kitchenworks rose from the ashes, built on a commitment to gathering the Okanagan’s finest tradespeople to build cabinetry that truly belongs in a dream home.
Scott Joined The Team
Scott joined as our CNC Specialist, bringing over a decade in the engineering field, a technical mind, and a deep understanding of complex machinery. He continues to work with us today, building his expertise into every project we produce.
Tracy Joined The Team
Our lead sander Tracy started her journey with us. A key member of our finishing team, she specializes in difficult techniques including wire brushing, chalking, and contour sanding for intricate mouldings.
Alyx Joined The Team
Alyx brought years of expertise from her time as an interior designer in the Okanagan. Now our Designer, her long history in the industry and her local design knowledge are essential to the work we do every day.
Truly Custom Took Flight
We integrated advanced engineering software to completely streamline our process. Backed by an in-house engineering team, we improved manufacturing tolerances by 90%, hitting a precision of 1/10th of a millimetre to execute even the most complex designs.
A Creative Sanctuary
We moved into our current 14,000-sqft facility: a stress-free, design-led showroom where clients explore possibilities in comfort, and an energy-efficient, climate-controlled shop for our production team.
New Leaf
Tim and Carolyn moved into retirement, and Nakul Sukhija became the owner and steward of the company, with the goal of improving our service quality while upholding the promise of truly high-quality, truly custom work. Chris continues to lead daily operations.