Project Description
vision and challenges
- homeowner renovated upper floor 7 years ago; now wished to renovate main floor to create a multi-generational family home for son, daughter-in-law, and grandchild
- challenge was integrating new design and mechanical systems with previous upper floor renovation
design solutions
- transformed garage to kitchen/living room; oversize 3-panel sliders open space to 400 sq.ft. patio
- created master bedroom with ensuite; nursery and spare bedroom, 2nd bathroom, playroom; shared laundry/crafts room; flex tv/entertainment room
- designed extensive custom cabinetry for master closet/ensuite/rear entry/bench/laundry room
- installed vinyl flooring for durability: kids/dogs/patio entrance
- defined areas with recessed lighting
- upgraded heating throughout with new boiler system with multi-zones to provide in-floor kitchen/living room heating; baseboard heating for remainder; replaced wood-burning fireplace with high-efficiency gas fireplace
