Renovations
Renovations: Return on Investment – Part 1
When it comes to renovations, we always advise our clients that they are renovating their home for themselves, not for the next person who may purchase the home down the road. Choosing to renovate because you think it will yield more money when selling the home isn’t always a good strategy. Why? Because the person…
+ Read MoreProject Spotlight: Renovation With A Tight Timeframe
When Nadia and Jonathan first contacted us, they had just agreed to buy a home, and they wanted major renovations completed before they moved in. They knew it was a tight timeframe, and they wanted to know if it could be done. Naturally, we said yes and explained to them the process that needed to…
+ Read MoreProject Spotlight: Mississauga Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation in Mississauga The Mississauga home was built in the 1980s and it was time to modernize and remodel the facilities. The bathroom was rather large – 12′ x 15′ for a total of 180 square feet – yet the entire décor, such as the mirrors, pot-lights and tile, was dated, making…
+ Read MoreTop 7 Kitchen Renovation Trends
Kitchens are the heart of a home, and for this reason there are many homeowners who want to renovate or remodel their tired-looking kitchen into something more functional and modern. Sometimes these projects are part of a larger first-floor transformation, where we open up the living space – but that doesn’t always need to…
+ Read MoreLowering A Basement: When Does It Make Sense?
We’ve had several homeowners contact us in recent months, with the idea of lowering the basement floor in their house to create more liveable space in the basement. As always, they ask us if it is a project that makes financial sense. First, let’s start with a definition. Lowering a basement floor, or underpinning,…
+ Read MoreProject Spotlight: Toronto Kitchen & Bath Renovation
Our Toronto homeowners had a 50-year-old home that needed updated. The kitchen was typical for a Toronto home built in the1960s, closed in by walls on all sides. A single bathroom served the entire family. They dreamed of a larger kitchen and a master ensuite. Originally, the homeowner had considered building a house…
+ Read MoreBathroom Renovation and Remodeling Trends
Home construction and renovation continues to evolve, as product, trend and lifestyle changes influence the design of our living spaces. At Inspire Homes, we renovate more bathrooms than any other room in the house, and we have compiled a list of the most significant trends we’re seeing in bathroom design. We hope this gives you…
+ Read More7 Great Online Renovation Resources
In a few short years, the internet has changed how homeowners approach home renovation projects. From looking at pictures for ideas, to searching online to find a reputable renovation contractor, the internet is a great resource to begin planning your renovation. Below we have listed some of the best online renovation resources that are available…
+ Read MoreBathroom Renovation: Remove Jacuzzi, Add Heated Floor
In the 1980s, many new homes were built with a Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. But not a large Jacuzzi, tub, just a standard sized 32 inch by 60 inch tub. As these bathrooms are coming due for renovation and remodeling, we’re noticing a trend. Homeowners want to remove the Jacuzzi tub, and install a…
+ Read MoreProject Spotlight: Kitchen Reno Creates More Space
This Etobicoke kitchen was in dire need of an update. The existing kitchen had previously been renovated in the 1980s and featured blue laminate cabinets, white tile floor and dated appliances – all elements that made the kitchen feel small, dark and dated. Additionally, the refrigerator was peculiarly placed in the middle of the room,…
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