Our clients—long-time homeowners in the Outremont borough—saw their daily lives change as their children moved out. Certain rooms, now unused or too compartmentalized, no longer met their needs. They therefore wished to transform their space to suit this new chapter, while preserving the home’s distinctive character and elegance.
PROJECT
Redesigning a space for the couple: Renovating a house in Outremont
PROJECT
Redesigning a space for the couple: Renovating a house in Outremont
Evolving while preserving character
Details of the project
The issue
The goal of this renovation was to transform the space to meet the couple’s needs while preserving the home’s unique charm. One challenge was to create a dialogue between the old and the new by incorporating modern woodwork that blends perfectly with the existing woodwork.
To bring their vision to life, we expanded the living area. Structural modifications and the removal of a load-bearing wall opened up the space and allowed for the integration of an XXL kitchen and a reading corner.
This project was an opportunity to give these parents the functional and warm space they had long dreamed of, a place that combines the charm of Outremont homes with today’s comfort and brightness.
The need
Since the dining room was underused after the children left home, this couple seized the opportunity to expand their kitchen and create an inviting reading corner. The main challenge was to modernize this space while respecting its character and original woodwork. Our approach successfully met this challenge, offering a contemporary design that elegantly blends in with the existing style.
The concept
Our concept was based on a few key principles:
- Open up the dining room by replacing the load-bearing wall with a beam and steel columns.
- Keep as many original features as possible, such as woodwork, beams, and floors, to preserve the character of the space.
- Enlarge windows and optimize insulation to create a bright and healthy environment.
- Modernize the kitchen and improve its functionality
The result
We love
The chandelier
The elegant crystal chandelier in the dining room
The office space
The office space adjacent to the kitchen, perfect for browsing through cookbooks
The mix of styles
The blend of vintage style and modern cuisine
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