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RENOTOUR LOCATION #8 – SKILBILT CONSTRUCTION
SkilBilt has a second project on the tour that showcases the transformation of an older home into the modern desire for an open-concept space. This project involved the renovation of both the first and second floors with the removal of load-bearing walls on the main level and an updating of the second floor, including adding…
Read MoreRENOTOUR LOCATION #7 – ARTIUM DESIGN BUILD
Faced with a space that had potential architecturally but hadn’t quite hit the mark, Artium sought to turn this bungalow into a home that really reflected the personality of the owners. Vaulted ceilings throughout created amazing shapes and shadows, says Artium owner Norm Lecuyer, but strong colonial detailing was competing with the style. Plus, the…
Read MoreRENOTOUR LOCATION #6 – CARLETON KITCHEN & BATH
An original farmhouse in Westboro with plenty of history was in need of an update but it had to be one that respected the past. The home had seen several renovations over the years, but because none of those renos had looked at the home as a whole, the owners had issues with flow and…
Read MoreRENOTOUR LOCATION #5 – LAGOIS DESIGN-BUILD-RENOVATE
This project took a dilapidated 1½-storey addition with no access from the second floor and a deck that was falling apart and replaced it with a larger two-storey addition that meets the needs of the homeowners. “It speaks to the possibilities of what we can do to an older home,” says Lagois owner Herb Lagois.…
Read MoreRENO TOUR LOCATION#4 – SKILBILT CONSTRUCTION
This project by SkilBilt Construction was precipitated by the desire for a dream kitchen, but involved much of the main floor of the 1980s two-storey home. The clients wanted a kitchen that was a focal point, central and more open concept. To achieve this, the dining room and kitchen spaces were swapped and integrated into…
Read MoreRENO TOUR LOCATION #3 – OTTAWA GENERAL CONTRACTORS
This project represents an opportunity to explore a growing trend in Ottawa: the addition of a coach home to an existing property. A coach home is a separate, secondary unit on a property that ties into the existing home’s services and that can serve many purposes, from guest house to rental unit to in-law suite.…
Read MoreRENO TOUR LOCATION #2 – AMSTED DESIGN-BUILD
Amsted Design-Build’s entry on the tour this year is unusual for two reasons: not only does it show how you can effectively incorporate an income suite into an older home, it’s also, in effect, a model showhome for the company. Amsted operates satellite offices throughout the city — dubbed Living Rooms — both to showcase…
Read MoreRENO TOUR LOCATION #1 – RND CONSTRUCTION
Although ostensibly a kitchen renovation, this project is really about a whole home reno and addition. The kitchen revamp done this year is the second phase of renovations that RND Construction has done on this home. Phase 1 was an addition in 2009 that included adding a garage and a new private wing of the…
Read MoreResearching Renovators? Then check out their projects on Reno Tour 2019
Kitchens, bathrooms, additions — the variety of projects on Reno Tour 2019 offers a great way to check out the work of potential renovators for your home. If there’s a renovation in your future, it’s important to research companies and contractors to find a good fit for you. Reno Tour 2019 is the perfect chance…
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