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Chicora

This project was a full house renovation for a young family with 2 small children. The original house was in very poor condition - it had been used as a downtown rooming house for many years! After a major renovation from top to bottom it is now a fabulous, modern and spacious retreat for a busy family. We knocked down walls on the main level to open up the space and created an open-concept floor plan that works well for entertaining as well as day-to-day family life.

We created a large kitchen with both a wonderful breakfast bar and a family style table with banquet seating. This area uses bright, practical fabrics on the seating to accommodate busy family mealtimes, but also includes a great built-in display unit to add some visual interest to the area. The breakfast bar extends around the corner from the kitchen into the family room area to provide a great entertainment bar area. Perfect for hosting casual evenings with friends or lavish diner parties in the sumptuous dining room.

The family room also includes built-in storage for the TV and AV equipment in a sleek stylish cabinetry the provides another wonderful focal point in this space. The furniture is simple and modern and gives an elegant but family friendly feel to the space.

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George Henry

For our clients' master bedroom and ensuite we wanted to create a relaxing escape to enjoy at the end of a long day. Their original space was lacking storage, creating clutter and chaos. To infuse a sense of calm and order, we wanted to maximize storage within the small bedroom. A custom designed headboard and bed frame in one creates a dramatic focal point while increasing storage with built in drawers under the bed. We also installed sconce lighting positioned at the perfect height for reading in bed and even included "his & hers" dimmers conveniently positioned right beside the built in night stands. On the opposite wall, another stylish built in incorporates a dresser, wardrobe and shelves for many functions in one small area.

To continue with the tranquil theme, we introduced a spa like colour scheme and stunning surfaces to the adjoining ensuite. To help distinguish task areas but still keep the open feel we built glass partitions to separate the toilet from the rest of the space while separate vanities offer a ton of storage.

Clean lines and dedicated storage solutions help create a modern and relaxing feel in our clients' master bedroom and ensuite. By using luxurious materials and finishes, Sealy transforms these dated spaces into an adult oasis.

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Karen's Cottage Makeover

This once-dilapidated cottage was purchased by Karen with the goal of making it over into a comfortable and stylish waterfront retreat, within a tight timeframe and budget.

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Bungalow Renovation

This tiny, outdated bungalow was purchased as a condo alternative, and was renovated to accommodate our clients' immediate needs as well as future plans. The house was gutted and the main floor was turned into a glamorous yet functional open living space, while a master bedroom suite was created in the basement. The renovation was planned to include a future 2nd floor addition, and at which point the basement bedroom can become a guest room or family room. By choosing to renovate a bungalow instead of buying a condo, our clients have all the conveniences of a brand new unit, but have custom finishings as well as plenty of parking and outdoor space. When their budget allows, they can add on instead of having to sell and move.

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Watermarks Showroom

Our clients wanted to move their business from a wholesale trade plumbing mart to a high-end kitchen and bath boutique. Sealy was involved from day one, with marketing research, selecting the geographic location and the actual site, to designing a new logo and selecting new colours, to sourcing and making contact with new vendors so they could offer exciting new image specific products; many of which are brand new to Canada. And of course the overall design- both look and feel and concept was based on experiential shopping. We shook things up when we introduced shopping by style and not brand. The showroom has a cohesive, uncluttered and purposeful feel and appeals to its target audience. It's a far cry from the old, dated paint depot with vinyl peel-and-stick tiles we first encountered.

Kingscourt

To revive this kitchen, I recommended ripping out a structural wall between the dining room and kitchen, as well as opening up the wall between the dining room and living room. This provided more space to put extra leaves in the table for larger gatherings, as well as opening up the site lines to the living room fireplace.

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