Home Renovation

  • Renovated Circa-1930s Toronto Home

    Renovated Circa-1930s Toronto Home

    The kitchen design in this renovated circa-1930s Toronto home is the cult-favorite kitchen in Athena Calderone’s Brooklyn brownstone. Built from an addition, the kitchen has large windows, off-black cabinetry, a marble floating shelf, brass fixtures and hardware, a large island, herringbone floors, paneled appliances, and […]

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  • Deal Breakers When Buying a Home

    Deal Breakers When Buying a Home

    Buying a house is a nerve-wracking process for a lot of people. They don’t want to do a lot of renovations and just want to know if they should buy it or not. The team at Ask This Old House discusses the red flags that […]

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  • Light and Airy Austin Home

    Light and Airy Austin Home

    This light and airy Austin home has a Wabi-Sabi mid-century modern design that incorporates natural colors, textures and elements such as the beautiful ceiling beams, floating staircase and herringbone floors. A matte black tile fireplace creates an inviting focal point in the cozy living room. […]

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  • Dark and Moody Urban Apartment

    Dark and Moody Urban Apartment

    This dark and moody urban apartment was inspired by the jungle-like forests of Bali. The entryway has a closet with pullout shoe drawers and a nook with a beautiful mirror. The dramatic kitchen has a small island and matte black cabinetry with lots of storage […]

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  • Favorite Home Renovations from 2023

    Favorite Home Renovations from 2023

    From “Brother vs. Brother”. “Down Home Fab”, “Fixer to Fabulous” and “Love It or List It”, see favorite home renovations from 2023 in this HGTV video:

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  • Renovated Four Seasons Cottage

    Renovated Four Seasons Cottage

    Woven light fixtures, layered rugs, a branch chandelier, comfortable seating, artwork and oak laminate cabinetry add warmth to this renovated four seasons cottage. The kitchen includes a long island, pull-out pantry, built-in coffee maker, pizza oven, and a butcher block counter with extra recycling and […]

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  • Renovated Semi-Detached Toronto Home

    Renovated Semi-Detached Toronto Home

    A foyer closet and a cabinet nook at the bottom of the stairwell maximize storage in this renovated semi-detached Toronto home. Reclaimed brick veneer was added to the fireplace in the living room to create the look of the existing old chimney, while white wainscoting […]

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  • Renovated Mid-Century Urban Bungalow

    Renovated Mid-Century Urban Bungalow

    The open-concept main floor in this renovated mid-century urban bungalow was reimagined by creating designated zones with custom elements. Two closets with mirrors, a cute little nook, cloud wallpaper, a round mirror, wall sconces, and a wood slatted divider add visual interest and functionality to […]

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  • Fully Renovated 1950s Bungalow

    Fully Renovated 1950s Bungalow

    This fully renovated 1950s bungalow was transformed into a more modern mid-century home with an open concept floor plan, neutral color palette, and a mix of dark and light wood tones. Large sliders across the back and on the front bring in lots of natural […]

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