#basement-access

#basement-access

The refurbishment project is characterized by a dual stylistic code, which allows for a harmonious blend of modern and traditional elements within the apartment's design.

We have clients who have looked at property in the city or town where they live, but simply can't afford what is coming onto the market. Instead, they are considering using the considerable equity they have built up with those soaring real estate valuations in recent years. Many of these people can invest money into their properties and still have equity left after a major remodel and addition.

Buyers in many areas have more options than they did during the pandemic-era frenzy, with inventory rebounding from historic lows and competition easing. At the same time, home prices remain high and renovation costs are elevated. With more homes available but at higher price points, the real question for buyers is: Do you buy a fixer-upper that needs work, or pay more for a move-in ready, turnkey home and skip the projects?

The mansion is so iconic and instantly recognizable, but it was definitely ready for an upgrade. The bones were always there, but the house needed to evolve the way the show has evolved—more layered, and reflective of how people actually live and gather now.

I'm a planner through and through, so before diving into this renovation, I broke it into manageable steps, starting with pest control and assessing the structure of the shed. As I inspected the exterior, I noticed leaks and wood rot - nothing catastrophic enough to require a complete teardown, but still in need of attention.

Our approach is material-led and function-first. While many modern kitchen designers favor uniform cabinetry, we embrace the diversity of your belongings-incorporating varied drawer depths, shallow cupboards, and open shelving, so there is truly a place for everything, and our projects are never visually boring.

Emily Lilburn, 21, says colour-changing lightbulbs and battery operated candles helped her make three bland and bare uni rooms colourful and cosy. "I never have the big light on," she says. "Instead I use lamps with 5 colour-changing light bulbs. I go for deep orange or warm red and it looks so much cosier." Emily says patterned bedding is a must.