RENOVATIONS · TWO PROJECT STORIES

Two homes.
Two transformations.

From a single-family house in Sherwood Park to a brick-built heritage apartment in Budapest, explore our renovation experience through room-by-room before-and-after photographs.

Renovated Sherwood Park single-family house bedroom; digitally restyled

EXAMPLE 01 · SHERWOOD PARK, ALBERTA

Single-family house renovation

Refreshed bedrooms, classic details and European-inspired interiors.

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Renovated Budapest heritage apartment living room

EXAMPLE 02 · BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Heritage apartment renovation

A Váci Street apartment in a protected heritage building with brick walls.

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EXAMPLE 01 · SHERWOOD PARK, ALBERTA

Single-family house.
A fresh chapter.

A single-family house renovation in Sherwood Park, Alberta, pairing refreshed bedrooms and a renewed bathroom with European character. Smooth ceilings, crown moulding, crystal lighting and French furniture connect the rooms. Explore the before-and-after comparisons below.

Primary suite · Bedroom

A smooth, flat ceiling, crown moulding and an antique European crystal chandelier create an elegant setting, complemented by antique furniture brought from France.

Sherwood Park primary suite · bedroom, after renovation: Flat ceiling, crown moulding and European antiques. Furniture, lighting and curtains digitally restyled; small table shown in place of fireplace. Photograph digitally tidied and restyled for presentation. — After renovationFlat ceiling, crown moulding and European antiques. Furniture, lighting and curtains digitally restyled; small table shown in place of fireplace.

Bedroom 2 · A space to sleep and play

The popcorn ceiling was removed and replaced with a smooth, flat finish. This cosy child’s bedroom has a loft bed, a curtained play area and toy storage underneath. A small floral rug beneath the bed, butterfly bedding and soft lavender-grey drapes complement a dollhouse play area with soft toys and slim lighting beneath the bed. A French antique commode, table lamp, crown moulding and crystal chandelier bring character to this compact room.

Sherwood Park Bedroom 2, before renovation: The original bedroom with a simple ceiling light. — Before renovationThe original bedroom with a simple ceiling light.

Sherwood Park Bedroom 2, after renovation: Smooth ceiling, a small floral rug, butterfly bedding and a softly lit dollhouse play area with toy storage. Digitally tidied and restyled with AI. — After renovationSmooth ceiling, a small floral rug, butterfly bedding and a softly lit dollhouse play area with toy storage.

Bedroom 3 · Soft pink elegance

The popcorn ceiling was removed for a smooth, flat finish. Soft pink walls and white crown moulding create a gentle setting for a crystal chandelier, a French bed and a vintage dressing table.

Bedroom 3: The original bedroom with a green accent wall and textured ceiling. — Before renovationThe original bedroom with a green accent wall and textured ceiling.

Bedroom 3: Soft pink walls, French furniture, crystal lighting and pearl curtain holders. Digitally tidied; wider view reconstructed with AI. — After renovationSoft pink walls, French furniture, crystal lighting and pearl curtain holders. Digitally tidied; wider view reconstructed with AI.

Upstairs bathroom · Everyday luxury

A smooth, flat ceiling and crown moulding give this bathroom a refined finish. The existing high-quality cabinetry was retained and repainted navy blue, complemented by premium brass and porcelain handles. The original plastic countertop was replaced with leathered granite and a new undermount sink.

Large-format Italian tiles offer the look and feel of stone with an easy-to-clean finish. Heated flooring adds comfort underfoot. An extra-large jetted bathtub with an integrated heater brings a relaxing massage experience indoors—offering the comfort of a spa without stepping outside to a hot tub.

Upstairs bathroom before renovation: original bathtub, small tiles, vanity edge and popcorn ceiling beneath the same window — Before renovationOriginal bathtub, small-format tiles, cabinetry and textured ceiling.

Renovated upstairs bathroom with navy cabinetry, brass and porcelain handles, leathered granite countertop, undermount sink, large Italian stone-look tiles and jetted bathtub; digitally tidied with an AI-reconstructed wider view — After renovationNavy cabinetry, leathered granite, Italian tiles, heated flooring and a heated massage bathtub.

Kitchen · Quality worth keeping

The popcorn ceiling and dated ceiling light feature were replaced with a smooth finish and recessed spotlights. Quartzite countertops replaced the plastic surfaces, and new handles refreshed the high-quality solid-wood cabinets. Retaining the cabinetry helped keep renovation costs down.

Kitchen before renovation: original ceiling light feature and former counters — Before renovationThe original kitchen, looking across the peninsula and island.

Renovated kitchen view with quartzite peninsula, oak cabinets, island and recessed spotlights; digitally tidied and reconstructed — After renovationRetained solid-wood cabinets, quartzite counters, recessed spotlights and vintage chairs. Digitally tidied and styled; wider view reconstructed with AI.

Dining room · Timeless character

A new Ligne Roset designer glass table sits alongside a 200-year-old French buffet and an original Hungarian red crystal chandelier. This mix of contemporary design and treasured antiques brings warmth, history and character to the dining-room renovation.

Sherwood Park dining area before renovation, looking toward the windows and kitchen — Before renovationThe original dining area, showing the former lighting, wall colours and adjoining kitchen.

Dining room styled preview with antique cabinet, crystal chandelier, glass table and cream chairs; digitally tidied with a simulated refinished hardwood floor — After renovation · Styled previewA new Ligne Roset designer glass table, a 200-year-old French buffet and an original Hungarian red crystal chandelier. Digitally tidied and reconstructed with AI; floor digitally restored to illustrate a refinished appearance.

Hallway & staircase · A connected main floor

Light walls coordinate with the kitchen and dining room, while the natural wood balustrade and antique furniture retain the home's character. This styled preview shows a smooth ceiling, the wall rail removed and hardwood stairs coordinated with the existing floor.

Hallway before renovation with carpeted stairs, natural wood railing and green walls — Before renovationThe original carpeted staircase, green wall and wooden wall rail. Photographed from a different angle.

Hallway styled preview with light walls, smooth ceiling, natural wood balustrade and simulated hardwood stairs matching the floor — After renovation · Styled previewWarm neutral walls matched to the fireplace living room, natural wood railings and antique furniture. AI-edited preview: ceiling, paint, wall-rail removal and hardwood stair finish are digitally illustrated.

Living room · Original warmth

The original wood gas fireplace, hardwood floor and L-shaped sofa retain the room’s character, complemented by warm neutral walls, coordinated cushions and glass decorations.

Original living room before renovation with wood gas fireplace, brown walls, textured ceiling and dark leather chair — Before renovationThe original fireplace, wall colours, ceiling finish and leather seating. The after preview is photographed from a different angle.

Living room after-renovation styled preview with original wood fireplace, orange L-shaped sofa, floral pillows, glass decorations, white pleated shades and no rug — After renovation · Styled previewOriginal wood fireplace and L-shaped sofa, warm neutral walls, floral cushions, glass decorations and white pleated window shades. Digitally tidied and restyled with AI.

Office · A personal library

The office continues the home’s renovation style with light, natural colours, classic mouldings and antique furniture. A Delft blue porcelain chandelier from the Netherlands adds character, while dedicated shelving keeps the book collection organised in one room, helping the rest of the house stay uncluttered. White pleated shades complete the coordinated look.

Sherwood Park office before renovation with green walls, textured ceiling, two windows and corner desk — Before renovationOriginal office photograph.

Renovated office styled preview with Delft blue porcelain chandelier, black antique desk, matching low bookshelves, globe, plant and wall-mounted landscape painting — After renovation · Styled previewLight natural colours, Delft blue porcelain lighting, matching low bookshelves, globe and plant decor, and clear windows with white pleated shades. Digitally tidied and restyled with AI; photographed from a different angle.

Basement bedroom 4 · A brighter space for a growing family

Light grey paint replaced the dated brown walls, while thick 1990s brown carpet gave way to vinyl flooring. The existing trim was retained and repainted white. Enlarged windows, installed by cutting wider openings in the concrete foundation, bring in more daylight and reduce the enclosed basement feeling.

Custom-built furniture and furnishings chosen with the owners reflect their needs and taste, creating space for sleeping, studying and relaxing as their children grow. The Tiffany light fixture was relocated from the dining room to complement basement Bedroom 4, adding warmth and character alongside the room’s stained-glass lighting. White pleated shades provide adjustable privacy and daylight.

Basement bedroom 4 before renovation: Original sleeping alcove with brown walls and thick carpet. — Before renovation · Sleeping areaOriginal sleeping alcove with brown walls and thick carpet.

Basement bedroom 4 styled preview with cream bed and footboard, bed bench, low white bookshelves, Pokémon figures, LEGO models and Tiffany lighting — After renovation · Sleeping & reading areaLight grey walls, vinyl flooring, organised shelving and Tiffany stained-glass lighting. AI-styled preview with a bed bench, matching upholstered footboard, shelves at a consistent height, and a few Pokémon figures and completed LEGO models.

Basement bedroom 4 before renovation: Original study area with the small basement window before enlargement. — Before renovation · Study area & small windowOriginal study area with the small basement window before enlargement.

Basement bedroom 4: Study area & enlarged window; digitally tidied after-renovation preview — After renovation · Study area & enlarged windowWhite desk based on the original furniture, matching low bookshelves, restrained decorations and two window plants. White pleated shade raised for daylight and Tiffany lighting. AI-edited preview; furniture finish, window-well edge and outdoor view are digitally illustrated.

Basement TV & playroom · A welcoming family space

The popcorn ceiling was removed to create a smooth finish. The walls, trim and doors were repainted white, and the old brown carpet was replaced with vinyl flooring, giving the basement TV and playroom a brighter, refreshed feel.

Basement TV and playroom before renovation with brown carpet, warm brown walls, exercise equipment and storage — Before renovationThe original basement space with warm brown walls, brown carpet, exercise equipment and storage.

Basement TV and playroom after renovation, with matching grey sofas, colourful rug, organised toy storage, open window shade and one cowbell decoration — After renovation · Styled previewLight grey walls, vinyl flooring, matching grey sofas and organised toy storage. Digitally decluttered and restyled with AI.

Back area · Play and collections

The back area of the TV room brings together the children’s toys and the adults’ displayed collectibles. Custom-built display and storage cabinets keep treasured collections on show and everyday playthings neatly organised.

Back area of basement TV room before renovation, with wood bed, open wardrobe, brown carpet, textured ceiling and dark trim — Before renovationThe original rear sleeping and wardrobe area, showing the brown carpet, textured ceiling, warm wall colours and dark wood trim.

Back area of the basement TV room after renovation with white display cabinets, adult collectibles, children’s dollhouse and toy storage, and partly open white sliding storage doors — After renovation · Styled previewCustom-built display and storage cabinets, children’s play storage and collectibles. Digitally tidied; wider view and partly open PAX-style sliding doors illustrated with AI.

After-renovation images have been digitally tidied for presentation. The primary bedroom includes restyled furniture, lighting and curtains; Bedroom 2 has been digitally tidied and restyled, including the table lamp and removal of wall decorations. Bedroom 3 and the upstairs bathroom include AI-reconstructed wider views.

Basement bathroom · Natural stone and everyday comfort

The renovated basement bathroom features Italian marble tiles, in-floor heating and a heated towel rack. The original cabinetry was retained, with custom-built storage added to make use of extra space. A quartzite countertop maximises usable counter space and complements the natural stone finishes.

Basement bathroom before renovation with pale green walls, popcorn ceiling, original white vanity and enclosed shower — Before renovationThe original basement bathroom with pale green walls, a textured ceiling, white vanity and enclosed shower.

Renovated basement bathroom with white cabinetry, quartzite countertop, Italian marble shower and floor tiles, heated towel rack, shower soap niches and cream bath mat — After renovation · Styled previewRetained white cabinetry, extended quartzite countertop, Italian marble tiles, glass shower and heated towel rack. Digitally tidied and styled with AI; bath mat added.

Outside deck

The original backyard deck before renovation.

EXAMPLE 02 · BUDAPEST, HUNGARY · VÁCI STREET

Heritage apartment.
A considered renovation.

A complete apartment renovation on Váci Street in downtown Budapest, Hungary, within a protected heritage building with brick walls. The project brought refreshed interiors to a historic setting, with full contracting, new electrical and plumbing systems, and all-new windows.

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