Before & After
Before & After: See An Old Toronto Home Get A Major Facelift!
Updated on November 28, 2023
When homeowners Grant and Christine purchased their 1920s west end Toronto home, the traditional closed-off layout lacked the flow and ease they craved in a modern home. It had good bones, so they decided to open up the walls on the main floor, and transform the unused third floor attic into a beautiful principal bedroom and ensuite. The result is a contemporary and thoughtfully laid out home that suits the growing family. “With space at a premium, transforming the attic into a principal retreat while maintaining the original character of the home gave us the best of both worlds,” says Christine.
Keep scrolling to see how this home was transformed for modern living!
Grant and Christine (pictured in their new kitchen) were very involved in the creative process when collaborating with designer Mansi Kohli from design and build firm MENATWORK.
Keep scrolling to see the transformation of their home!
Before: The homeowners both enjoy cooking and entertaining, and the existing kitchen was lacking the prep and storage space they wanted.
After: The dated brown space transformed into an all-white kitchen with warm hits of brass, an expansive island, Wishbone counter stools and contemporary pendants.
A wall in between the kitchen and dining room was removed to bring in natural light and create a more cohesive layout. New double doors create a breezy walk out to the beautiful backyard.
Before: The adjoining dining room felt cramped and cluttered.
After: The same piece of art by artist Mary Wong gets new life when paired with white walls and a cool art lamp.
A new mantel and electric fireplace with arched detailing gives the living room a contemporary feel, while a vintage chandelier matches the era of the house.
The original home did not have a main floor bathroom, so they installed one under the existing staircase. The new bathroom packs a punch with one wall of floor-to-ceiling tiles and moody blue walls.
Before: The second floor bathroom was lacking the storage and space their family needed.
After: They stole 30 inches from the next door bedroom in order to expand the vanity.
The third floor attic space is 615-square-feet, and split evenly between the principal bedroom and ensuite. The original sloped ceilings create a focal point in the spa-like bathroom.
An all-white V&A Cheshire claw foot tub is the ultimate place to relax after a long day. A walkout balcony makes it feel like a treetop oasis.
A custom double vanity features walnut millwork and polished nickel faucets.
A ceiling rain shower head is the perfect choice for the sloped space.
Ryan Fung
MENATWORK
Mansi Kohli