Bathroom Transformation...

I've just completed this transformation for a wonderful client in Brampton.  The bathroom was original to the house, check out the matching yellow fixtures, dated vanity, wallpaper to disguise the unevenness of the walls and carpet eeeeeewwwww! We gutted this to the studs, took out the wall between the toilet and the tub, and fixed up the insulation and vapour barrier and then put it back together better than ever.

Before

Before

Before

And Voila, a well deserved Oasis! We added an exhaust fan and shower light, the simple vanity pieces were dressed up with a gorgeous custom granite counter and the recessed medicine cabinet provides ample storage and functionality while being so pretty! The result is a bright and relaxing space with timeless quality finishes that will endure for years to come.  It was such a pleasure to transform this bathroom for such a lovely lady.

"I truly appreciate the time, effort and attention to detail you put into making my reno a stress free experience. Can't wait to have you back for the powder and family room. Hopefully in the spring!!!!" Linda

An Outdoor Project...

Once the inside jobs were done, it was time for a hot tub!  Working with Ambient Stone we created a beautiful backyard retreat for their new hot tub.  This included the new walkway and patio, concrete pad for the tub, replaced electrical panel and the wiring to the tub.  What a nice way to unwind at the end of the day!

Latest Jobs...

Its been a busy fall so far!  I had a nice project for a couple that moved into a 25 year old house and needed some "honey-do" jobs done.  New exhaust fans in the bathrooms, a back door replaced, security cameras wired up, and a handful of other small jobs.  They also needed some kitchen cabinetry adjusted to accommodate their new fridge and range hood.

The cabinet over the fridge was rebuilt with shorter doors for the new fridge and a water line was run.

You can't tell they aren't the original doors!

  

                 

The new range hood is exhausted out the roof and a matching box was created to conceal the vent pipe above the original cabinetry.

A little something different...

With the cold weather fast approaching and threat of leaving my truck outside for the winter, I embarked on a shed building project... It's a little outside my everyday work, but it has been really fun to build.  It does need paint and a few more finishing touches, but this is what we've done!

The finished Kitchen!

This was a quick project, taking exactly 1 month start to finish, and the result is breathtaking!  Here's a look-back at where we started...

The previous kitchen was small and segregated with a separate dining room and a dysfunctional work triangle. The flooring was old tile that was cracked in several places, the exhaust fan was not vented outside, and the electrical was outdated.

Fast forward 1 month and look at the transformation...  A spacious modern area with a fabulous island, lots of storage and classic finishes!  The existing strip hardwood was continued into the kitchen area and refinished to look like new. The granite counter is antique brown and contrasts the white cabinetry beautifully, another wonderful installation by Toronto Granite.  And to pull it all together, my favourite part, a Silver Carrera random splash that pulls all of the colours together and creates a real focal point with the range hood! Its hard to even believe that this is the same space!

We are well on our way to a gorgeous new kitchen!  

I will update next week when the granite goes in and the cabinetry is finished, hopefully the splash will be all done too!

Kitchen Update

Here are a few progress pics....

Demo & Electrical... eeeeeewwww mouse poop!

Wall's down, vapour barriered and nice new insulation, its so much more spacious!

Next up is drywall, paint and the strip hardwood is being continued into the kitchen with all of it being refinished.

Its been a while, but check this out...

Its been awfully busy so I haven't had time to update in a while, here's the 'before' glimpse of my latest project!  

This house is about 40 years old and the kitchen has been renovated but now its time for a full overhaul!

We'll be taking down a wall, adding potlights, refinishing hardwood and fully updating it... and all of that on a pretty modest budget!  Stay tuned for updates!

The Finished Kitchen!

Backsplash is done, grouted and simply amazing, walls are painted doors are on and a new kitchen is here!  I knew it would look like this when it was done, even then I'm amazed by beauty and functionality of the transformation!  Before the finished pics are revealed, let's have one last look at the old one...

AND VOILA....

Pot lights, pendants, under cabinet lights and twice as many outlets!

No more bulkhead or pantry cupboard and a few extra square feet added from unused space.

Beautiful Details - upper furring, side panels and perfect crown.

The very necessary wine rack and check out the fab backsplash.

Perfect detail over the sink disguising a light, a beautiful under mount sink and lovely arched faucet. 

Tons of drawer storage. 

The perfect clock, a necessity in every kitchen! 

Plenty of pantry storage (there's even a printer and laptop charging station in there), new stainless appliances and yes that is a TV in the corner!

If anyone is looking to do a renovation, or just has a growing honey-do list, send me an email at... lori@lwhome.ca

A taste...

This is just a glimpse of the almost finished kitchen... I'm installing the backsplash today! Check back for the finale of photos!

Cabinets are on track!

Progress on the kitchen looks awesome!  The cabinetry is well underway, new appliances arrived Friday, Granite is being installed today and the plumber is in tomorrow morning to hook up the dishwasher, sink & faucet!  We're looking at about 4 weeks renovation time to be back to a fully functional kitchen!

Half Way There!

We're about half way through now, pot lights are in, floor is tiled and drywall is well on its way to being completed.  We're right on schedule with cabinetry ready to go next!  

The floor is gorgeous, it looks beautiful and the installation is perfect!

Kitchen Drawing

This is a teaser of what the new kitchen's going to look like when its done... so much storage, bigger and prettier! bye bye bulkheads!

Kitchen Reno Progress

Here's a relic that we're making new right now! This beauty is all original, about 35 years old, and features laminate counters, peel & stick tiles and a charming bulkhead!  It's held up well, but its time to venture into the present! 

Check back to see the transformation!