My Reimagined Spaces: Toronto and Hamilton House and Condo Renovations

Existing features dictated what style direction each reno would take

Home redesign has always been a passion for me and my family.

Over the last 20 years, we have renovated several condos and houses that we lived in and then sold. We redesigned and fixed them up gradually, outside of our full-time jobs. 

Whether reenvisioning an elegant, spacious condo in midtown Toronto or a suburban house nestled in the majestic landscape of the Niagara Escarpment, each of our renovations uncovered hidden beauty that was already there. Here are a few of our transformed spaces:

North York condo renovation

- This transformation included new hardwood flooring throughout, new paint, new appliances, new plumbing, and new electrical switches

- We tore up the old parquet floor and laid rich brown hardwood flooring ourselves with the help of a friend, and did all of the painting ourselves

- We focused on the flooring, warm paint color to make this large 2-bdrm condo feel more inviting, and new lattice on the 2 balconies overlooking the urban landscape below

High Park condo painting

- We repainted one wall of this new build a brilliant vermilion to create a distinctive look

- The large west-facing balcony was great for gardening and brought the outside in

East Hamilton house renovation

- The extensive work completed on this reimagined space included new hardwood flooring throughout, new paint, new lighting, replacement of old lead piping, and a new A/C system that replaced a window fan

- We laid all of the sub-flooring ourselves and most of the hardwood flooring, strapping construction kneepads to our legs for protection

- We prioritized the flooring, the new soft white paint color that restored the space as a peaceful sanctuary, the 3-bedroom house's historical features, and the view of the lush yard

Downtown Hamilton loft painting & re-lighting

- Fresh white paint throughout, new unique light pieces, and new gold paint on the exposed pipes accentuated the gorgeous wooden beams and ceiling in this character loft

Dundas house makeover

- We tore up all the wall-to-wall carpeting and uncovered beautiful hardwood flooring throughout

- The tall fir trees in this large treed lot tend to dwarf humans

- Dundas Valley Conservation Area trails are a short walk away

The way to make a home renovation stand out is to accentuate and develop the existing features that first took your breath away when you bought the place. Your vision will develop on its own from there.