Before & After

If you are currently in “Before” and you would like to get to “After”, contact us for a remote or in-person consultation.

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Small dining area in kitchen with double French doors leading to covered porch and forest view

Old narrow kitchen before remodel

Incorporating the dining area into the large kitchen was a great solution to a dark dining room and odd layout. Now both the kitchen and dining area is fresh and light with a lovely view to the creek in the forest. The double French glass doors opens up the space even more and brings natural light deep into the house.

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Kitchen remodel with breakfast nook and double French doors leading to covered porch

Kitchen remodel with breakfast nook and double French glass doors leading to the covered porch

With careful space planning the very long kitchen area was converted to allow for a kitchen nook with a view to the forest, and double French doors that lead to the covered porch.

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Galley kitchen with muted green cabinets and white quartz countertops

Galley kitchen before remodel

A new layout and better space planning in the kitchen allows for a tighter work triangle and more effective storage.

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New laundry extension with glass back door leading to side deck, and space for cosy home office

Old covered porch before conversion

The covered side porch was converted to a new and spacious laundry area with space for a home office. The glass door to brings lots of natural light to the space, and through the glass barn door that leads to the hallway.

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Hallway with modern glass barn door leading to newly added laundry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A complete reshuffle of the layout allowed us to add a new bathroom where the old dining room was, and a glass barn door leads to the laundry extension

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Bathroom remodel with navy blue vanity with Art Deco inspired wall sconces flanking mirror

Dining area before conversion to bathroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The old dining room was converted to accommodate a new bathroom, and a new extension for the laundry was added to the right.

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Bathroom remodel with original green Art Deco cast iron tub

Old bathroom with green cast iron tub before upgrade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This remodel of this bathroom involved changing the layout to allow for better space planning and flow. The original green Art Deco cast iron tub was reinstalled with all new plumbing and fixtures, floors and subfloor.

Note that the Luxury vinyl plank on the floors runs through the entire house, from the front entrance, through the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms

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Front entrance quick upgrade

Entrance in need of an upgrade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick upgrade of cottage entrance – popcorn ceilings removed, fresh coat of paint, new floors and new light fitting

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Front entrance upgrade with dark blue siding and bright yellow front door

Front door before renovation

Adding trim to the existing front door gave it an instant upgrade, and the bright yellow just adds a smile to your face when you see it. We kept the original art deco door hardware.

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Sensible storage and cabinet organization is a critical part of space management and good design. We have a three-step process to help our clients simplify, organize, and style their closets in a way that will maximize their space, save time, and reduce stress.

This linen closet is in a guest room, and what was before a jumble and embarrassment, has been turned into delight to look at and pleasure to operate.

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This entrance was dark and had too much yellowy wood elements. We replaced the counter type storage – that made the entrance feel like it was part of the kitchen – with a tall, custom designed bookcase in walnut veneer. We painted the closet and handrail posts in white, and added color and other bits.

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To make this home office fully functional and friendly, we installed tall cabinets on both sides of the window, and added a built-in desktop and multi drawer pedestal. It has a lovely view to the garden, and is now an inspiring space to work in.

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Home library with custom bookcase and coffee corner

Wrap-around cabinets before demolishing to make space for library

In order to make space for a much needed library, part of these Oak units were replaced with a custom designed library. The lower part has cabinets for closed storage.

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Kitchen upgrade with white painted cabinets butchers block peninsula and small island

Kitchen with oak cabinets before upgrade

The challenge of this kitchen upgrade was to allow for seating at the peninsula counter, more counter workspace, and to give it a fresh look with minimum disruption. To achieve this a wider butcher’s block counter was routered to fit over the existing stone top. The oak cabinets were painted white for a fresh look. The wall cabinet on the left was removed to open up the space and allow for artwork.

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Kitchen remodel painted white cabinets grey painted island butchers block

Oak kitchen oak cabinets before upgrade

The layout of this kitchen could not be altered, but in order to add additional counter space for prepping food, a small island on castors was added. A special feature of this island is that the compost container was fitted in the top drawer which makes it very convenient to clear food waste while you work – just open the drawer and scrape it in.

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Remodeled attic playroom with pitch roof ceiling and white oak floors

Attic playroom before remodeling with pitch room ceiling

In order to improve the proportions and balance of the window, we’ve added a faux column to the right of the window. The closet doors were replaced with bi-folds, and beautiful washed Oak floors installed. The new chandeliers in the pitched ceiling adds a bit glamour to this charming room.

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In this kitchen remodel we installed large stacking doors opening up to the back courtyard and moved the window to allow for a better work area. The cupboards are custom made for the space and designed to accommodate the client's large vintage table.

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Master bedroom with horizontal window above bed and two tall vertical mirrors

 

Master bedroom before upgrade

 

The  horizontal window above the bed in this master bedroom is not ideal. The solution here was to draw the attention away from the window by painting the lower part of the wall in a strong color, and hanging over-sized vertical mirrors on either side of the bed. The bed was custom designed and has storage drawers for shoes below.

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Renovated fireplace with new mantel and quartz

Old fireplace with painted tile surround

This old fireplace was upgraded with a semi-custom mantel and quartz surround and hearth to go with the surfaces of the remodeled kitchen.

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Powder room with dark chocolate walls and dusty pink accents

Powder room before with bland walls and bad lighting

This powder room upgrade focussed only on repainting existing surfaces, replacing the light fitting, and changing the mirror. The room is very small, and since it has no windows, quite dark. By painting the walls in a very dark color, fades out the boundary lines and allows the walls to recede. The lower part of the room, including vanity was kept in a light color.  A large mirror that stretches the full width of the room gives depth, and also reflects more natural light from the entrance area into the room.

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This ensuite bathroom was remodelled to allow for a large open shower with frameless glass panel, and spacious double vanity with open shelf. A skylight was installed for additional natural light.

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This ensuite bathroom was remodelled to allow for a large open shower with frameless glass panel, and spacious double vanity with open shelf. A skylight was installed for additional natural light.

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Adding a feature wall and two large horizontal mirrors above the sideboard changed the dynamics of this dining room.

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Home office in white an neutrals

Home office before remodelling

The tall cupboards in this office were added to accommodate the overflow of seasonal clothing from the master closet. The new desk fits snugly between the units under the window. The white and neutral tones reflect much light and makes this room light and fresh.

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Bathroom with frameless glass door

 

Bathroom before remodel

 

The tub in this small bathroom was removed and converted to a walk-in shower.We turned the 12″x24″ tiles vertically for a more contemporary feel, and to give the illusion of height. The bathroom feels much bigger with the tall frameless glass panel and door, and the glass also reflects more light into the room.

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This renovation project included lifting floor levels, changing the position of the front door, and installing a fireplace. The sectional sofa and slipper chairs were custom designed for the space.

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This renovation project included lifting floor levels, changing the position of the front door, and installing a fireplace. The sectional sofa and slipper chairs were custom designed for the space.

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Custom designed bookcase for entrance

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The arched wall of this bathroom was demolished and replaced with full-height frameless glass panel and door, allowing more light into the shower and reflecting light off the glass. The space did not allow for dual basins, but the dynamics were changed with installing two tall mirrored wall cupboards and dimmable pendant lights for flexibility.

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During this kitchen remodel the back door was repositioned, a stacking door added leading towards the pool, and the window above the sink enlarged to give a beautiful harbour view. The new layout allows the client to be part of the conversation while cooking and includes a sociable island, more storage space and better work areas.

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