Are you dreaming of transforming your dull and damp bathroom into a clean and modern oasis?  You’ve received a few quotes and now you’re wondering if the cost of your new bathroom renovation is justified? It is; as long the work is it’s done properly.

How often do you find yourself fretting about a chipped or broken floor tile? Or distressing over the draft from the exterior door? Or bothered about guests having to use your not-quite-finished bathroom?  You’re “honey-dew” list is getting out of control – and the longer you wait to deal with these issues, the more pressing and possibly the more expensive they can be to resolve.  

The kitchen island has become so popular that it’s difficult to find a modern kitchen that doesn’t have one.  According to the United States National Association of Builders, nearly 3 of every 4 homeowners considers a kitchen island to be a must-have.  Aside from being a great design element, they are incredibly functional, they can be storage units, cooking spaces, prep workstations, locations for creativity, spaces for homework and family time and of course a great space for dining.  Before you begin, decide what your kitchen will add to your home and your family, for example: Will the island be used primarily as a breakfast nook, or the main dining area?  Or will it be used for dining at all? Have a clear conversation with your kitchen designer to determine what is best for you and your family.

Updating your home takes time and effort, but it is worth it in the end. Not only will you be happy with the results, but it also helps improve the value of your home should you decide to sell at some point. One of the most daunting changes is updating the floor, but do not fret, the following are a few things to keep in mind when installing a new floor.Updating your home takes time and effort, but it is worth it in the end. Not only will you be happy with the results, but it also helps improve the value of your home should you decide to sell at some point. One of the most daunting changes is updating the floor, but do not fret, the following are a few things to keep in mind when installing a new floor.

The foundation is the most important part of any construction. It is essential that the foundation has been installed properly – that means, it’s level, it’s water tight, it’s square and built to Ontario Building Code Standards. If any area of the foundation has been poorly built it will cause greater problems as the construction continues.

This guide will cover several areas that need to be considered before you can fulfill your dream of the perfect backyard deck; ranging from choosing the best materials for your lifestyle and environment, to deck repair and maintenance.

Home additions are necessary when your available living space seems to shrink as your family continues to grow. Living in cramped quarters can often trigger a situational ultimatum – should you stay or should you go?  We touched on this conundrum in a previous article entitled “Major Toronto Home Renovation Or Move?”

Renovating your basement can significantly increase the value of your Toronto home.  Additionally, a basement renovation can also protect you from thousands of dollars of damage worth of winter water damage.

Think a home renovation will help boost the value of your Toronto home? We’ve outlined 5 Toronto home renovations that will boost your home’s value in the past. However, in this post, we’re going to highlight some of the key reasons why buyers aren’t sold at most open houses.

It seems like only yesterday that your home was perfect.  Now, you’ve got a few kids, and perhaps a few pets and your perfect home is feeling small, cramped and cluttered. All of a sudden you and your family are facing one the biggest decisions of your lives, should you stay and expand your home or should you move to a new home?

Whether you’re considering the renovation for you and your family or for resale, here are suggestions of areas to upgrade so you can increase your investment or help fetch ‘top dollar’ in resale.

What is your basement doing for your house? Many homeowners can become dissatisfied that they’re living space is too small while neglecting that their basement is used mainly to store old couches and boxes. When you are sitting an unfinished basement, you have the opportunity to create more value per square feet in your house by starting a new home basement renovation project.

Interior decorators, when working together with an experienced Toronto home renovation expert ,can really help you turn your house into a home.  Here are 10 reasons why you should hire a professional decorator for your next renovation project. A decorator can help with every aspect of the renovation no matter the size. Of course, if it’s a small project the meeting time will be considerably shorter opposed to a larger scale home renovation.

You may recall your first box of crayons – that small box with only 6 - 8 colours.  Even though the world is filled with a myriad of colours, they can often be grouped into Primary Colours – Blue, Red, Yellow and Secondary Colours – Green, Purple, Orange.  Each colour has its own distinct energy or mood. When renovating the rooms your Toronto home, it’s worth exploring the palette of colours at your disposal.

A new home renovation project has the ability to refresh, renew, and dramatically increase the value of your Toronto home. Here are a collection of home reno projects that are guaranteed to boost your home’s value.

It can be an intimidating task when it comes time to upgrade or replace your homes’ exterior siding.  We at Bryant Renovations usually encounter siding issues when we put an addition on a home.  In Toronto, it’s common to have an existing aged brick exterior.  Sometimes there is another brick that will be appropriate but other times because we cannot usually get a match another complementary siding option will be more pleasing.  The choices are seemingly endless; in this blog we’ll explore some of the most popular siding options. 

The kitchen is widely regarded as the most important room of the home. A great kitchen can also be a complex renovation. So when you opt for a kitchen renovation, it’s important you avoid these following design and remodel mistakes that get in the way of so many people's dream kitchens.

A home renovation offers a great opportunity to update your old appliances and improve energy efficiency in many areas of the home. With utility costs in the Greater Toronto Area seemingly always on the rise, many homeowners are seeking energy-efficient solutions to improve their home and lower their utility bills.

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” ~ Alexander Graham Bell.  The same rules can be applied to your upcoming renovation.  If you want your renovation to go smoothly, first you must plan, plan, plan.

A great bathroom can allow you to relax, is very clean, and in turn makes you feel clean and very comfortable. While renovating your bathroom is not the easiest of feats - a great bathroom renovation is never impossible.