Room Makeovers
Refresh, renew, and renovate your space with a full room makeover!
There comes a time when our well-loved and well-lived in spaces need a well-deserved makeover from top to bottom! Not every space requires a full overhaul but it is a good way to lighten up a room, dispose of clutter, add stylish pieces, and revive the spirit of a neglected space.
Important and sentimental existing pieces can look inspired when integrated into a new look. Incorporate new colours, key accessories and choose comfortable, classic furniture that will offer style, function and durability for years to come.
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Before: The overall decor in the foyer could benefit from a refresh to create a more open, brighter, inviting space.
After: Creating a clutter-free, welcoming foyer is critical to achieving a modern, contemporary look, which often reflects a minimalist approach to clutter and décor. Visit Character Meets Contemporary to see the whole home transformation.
Before: The living room could benefit from a refresh with updated furnishings and a more cohesive design.
After: The home’s original wood-burning fireplace and mantel were preserved in this renovation, which incorporated a contemporary aesthetic to meet the homeowners’ needs. Visit Character Meets Contemporary to see the whole home transformation.
Before: The kitchen, with its outdated layout and limited storage needed a redesign.
After: Modern appliances and a pop of grey tones allow the cream and wood colours to complement one another in the kitchen for a modern look and feel. Visit Character Meets Contemporary to see the whole home transformation.
Before: All-glass entry doors and shiny floor tiles were typical for the era of the original home.
After: Tall, wood double doors with slim, inset glass channels and linear handles make a grand statement. Stacked stone and white, wide-plank, oak floor enhance the welcoming entrance. Visit Mid-Century Modernized to see the whole home transformation.
Before: The dining room carpeting and furniture dated the space and made the room feel gloomy.
After: Everything except the glass table top was replaced. Now, the dining room pedestal table looks like a sculpted work of art in glass and porcelain-wrapped wood. It perfectly reflects the glass and branch-like chandelier above. Visit Mid-Century Modernized to see the whole home transformation.
Before: A walk-through pantry to the original dining room also housed an office space.
After: Now it’s a proper butler’s pantry with a full sink and storage. Visit Mid-Century Modernized to see the whole home transformation.
Before: California wooden shutters obscured the view of the river.
After: floor-to-ceiling drapes to make the room feel taller and wider. Visit Mid-Century Modernized to see the whole home transformation.
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Before: the family room before was outfitted with built-in cabinetry that didn’t serve a purpose for the new owners.
After: The built-ins were removed and replaced with new trim moulding and bench seating to provide extra seating space in the family room.
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Before: with a new foundation laid, the walls are ready to go up to enclose the porch.
After: the newly enclosed addition adds great indoor views of the pool and backyard.
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