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Waterfront Home Improvements
Contemporary Toronto kitchen with warm white cabinets, quartz countertops, a dark wood island, and brushed brass hardware.

ALDERWOOD

Timeless Elegance

A clean entry features a frosted glass double door, patterned rug, and wood bench.

Client Goals & Needs:The clients wanted to transform their home by opening up the main floor, eliminating most walls to create a larger, more functional kitchen. They also aimed to enlarge the primary bathroom to accommodate both a bathtub and shower, while updating the basement apartment to give it a fresh new look.

Project Type:Main Floor and Second Floor Reconfiguration + Basement Apartment

Square Footage:2,200 sq. ft. + Basement

Location:Alderwood

Services rendered:

  • Architectural drawings
  • Interior design
  • Full construction
A clean entry features a frosted glass double door, patterned rug, and wood bench.
Entryway
Bright Toronto kitchen showcases white shaker cabinets, brushed brass hardware, and a built in stainless steel refrigerator.
Kitchen
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, brass hardware, and subway tile backsplash.
Kitchen
A bright white kitchen with brushed brass hardware and a rustic wood range hood detail.
Kitchen
Bright bathroom with a walnut vanity, black mirrors, brass fixtures, and white tile walls.
Primary ensuite
Modern bathroom with charcoal herringbone tile shower and brushed brass fixtures.
Bathroom
Bright white bathroom with a built-in tub, brass fixtures, dark herringbone tile and a wood vanity.
Bathroom
Bright powder room vanity with a round mirror, black wall taps, white stone counter, and warm oak cabinet.
Powder
Compact powder room with patterned tile floor, floating wood vanity, and matte black fixtures.
Powder
After the renovation, Timeless Elegance project
Before the renovation, Timeless Elegance project
Before
After

Design inspiration

The design followed a modern country farmhouse aesthetic, combining elegance with timeless appeal. Key to the project was incorporating the client’s cherished pieces, such as an island purchased from a Mennonite community and a dining room set from her grandmother. The island was enlarged to suit the new kitchen layout, and the wood top from the dining set was repurposed as an accent detail above the cooktop for a cohesive look.

Design inspiration, Timeless Elegance project

The result

Despite space constraints in the primary bathroom, Waterfront Homes managed to incorporate both a bathtub and a shower by cleverly designing an under-mount tub that extended into a bench within the shower. This layout worked seamlessly in the small space. The bathroom's focal point is a bold black herringbone wall that beautifully highlights the gold Brizo faucets, adding a touch of luxury.

The finer details

Brushed gold faucet on a white quartz vanity with a snake plant, Timeless Elegance project
Recessed display niche in dark herringbone wall tile, Timeless Elegance project
Brass shower controls on dark herringbone tile, Timeless Elegance project
Matte black wall-mounted faucet over a patterned undermount basin, Timeless Elegance project
Powder room vanity with a marble-look counter, black wall-mounted faucet, and wood drawer front, Timeless Elegance project
Black drum pendant light with crystal accents, Timeless Elegance project
Rustic wood island with brass pulls facing white kitchen cabinetry, Timeless Elegance project
Stainless steel panelled refrigerator beside a built-in wall oven and white subway tile, Timeless Elegance project

Client testimonials

"The best decision I made was to have Waterfront Home Improvements do my entire main floor and basement renovation. From beginning to end, it was a very positive experience. Julie understands the client; she listens to all your wants and needs and comes up with ideas I never thought possible: she has a vision. Chris is hands-on and goes the extra mile for you. They both give 110%! Despite the challenges of renovating during the COVID-19 pandemic, they stayed calm and got the job done with safety as a top priority. The trades were professional and respectful while I lived on the second floor during the renovation."