Refined Spaces

Location Woodbridge, ON
Status Completed
Service Partial Renovation
Sectors Residential
Area N/A
Client Ivory Homes

Nestled in the woodbridge neighborhood this detached 2 story brick home was spotted by a build team who saw the potential of partially renovating this property and putting it back on the market for leasing or sale purposes

The overall vision for this house was to refine the existing layout by addressing a number of features including flooring, guest bathroom layout, kitchen layout, storage planning as well as overall functionality. This all included removing old crown moulding, popcorn ceiling, adjusting bulkheads, redefining the fireplace feature millwork, redistribution of lighting and new trim work. 

 

With the imposing roller coasters of Canada’s Wonderland in the not-too-distant skyline, it’s no wonder the developers of 28 Sylwood Crescent in Maple designed the home’s interior to be family-friendly.

Ivory Homes purchased the house with a flip in mind in August 2017, embarking on an interior renovation that lasted two months. Working with a strict budget, the team, including RZ Interiors and Ivory Homes, turned the dated main floor into a clean, contemporary living space suitable for a style-conscious young family.

A kitchen overhaul was top priority. By moving the dining area to the adjacent space, previously used as a family room, the team was able to extend the kitchen’s workspace to 14 feet.

The kitchen’s neutral palette has visual interest, thanks to the mixed finishes of the matte grey lower cabinets and glossy white uppers. A modern appeal comes from carefully considered features, such as flat panel cabinet doors, square-edged HanStone quartz counters, white hexagon backsplash tiles from Ciot and brushed-nickel hardware.

The sink was relocated to a new, eight-foot waterfall island, a great vantage point from which the eventual owners can entertain guests or keep an eye on small children. Although the dining room was envisioned as the main eating area, the kitchen is versatile. The owners can pull stools up to the island or set a bistro table next to the built-in banquette for informal meals.

The overall sophisticated feel is mirrored in the curvy wooden staircase, which was sanded and stained in a rich dark brown. In contrast, the design team chose an off-white paint for the walls — Benjamin Moore’s Silver Satin, with the trim painted in Chantilly Lace. “The lighter wall paint is clean to your eye, so you never get tired of it, and it makes the space look bigger,” Zaeem says.

The curvy wooden staircase was sanded and stained in a rich dark brown, contrasting with the off-white walls. The existing fireplace, lowered to maintain sightlines, divides the living and dining areas

The home’s master bathroom had undergone a recent renovation, so the team turned their efforts to the upstairs hall bathroom. With budget in mind, they mixed high and low, adding an Ikea vanity topped with a custom counter. They replaced the bathtub with a shower, complete with a bench and porcelain tile surround — the same tiles used on the foyer floor, this time stacked rather than staggered. 

An existing fireplace divides the living and dining rooms. The team lowered its profile, though, to maintain the sight lines from the front of the house to the back. The oft-dreaded popcorn ceilings were removed for a more minimal appeal, too. Previously unfinished, the basement now provides ample additional space, ready for family hangout time. Functional areas such as the laundry room, cold cellar and new bathroom are situated around a central room to preserve as much recreational space as possible.