3 Contractor Secrets to Save Thousands on Your Kitchen Renovation
Prefinished granite counter tops. Granite counter tops and backsplashes look great. They are also traditionally some of the most expensive items in a new kitchen. Prefinished granite slabs are polished and cut to standard sizes before they are imported, which lowers costs significantly. The rule for granite: custom edge cutting costs money. Plan your design around the standard sizes and you can save hundreds, sometimes thousands and still get the counter top of your dreams.
Slate: Natural beauty, reasonable price. A slate floor is a great way to give any project a natural, refined look without blowing the budget. With new slate producing regions exporting more and more product to the North American market, the price of slate has dropped considerably. Tiles that once cost $12/SQF now cost $3-4. While slate comes in a wide variety of colors, the best savings are on the grays, blacks and rusty browns coming out of Asia.
Don't move the sink! Try to work around the existing services layout. Moving plumbing, electrical, gas and duct work (think range hood) are all expensive design choices. Relocating the sink and the dishwasher will cost you the most. Even small moves of a few feet will often cost hundreds of dollars. The same is true for walls-if you are sticking to a tight budget, change the finishes and fixtures, but try to stay away from big changes to the structure of the space.
About Bryant Renovations
With over 25 years of experience, Dennis Bryant has become one of Toronto's leading renovators. Dennis Bryant's approach is to achieve a comfort level for the client and a co-operative relationship between the team at all stages of the project, creating a positive building experience. Our top quality designers, foremen and licensed sub trades are long term associates who have provided professional service for years and who value their reputations as much as we do ours. Image from www.bryantrenovations.com
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Revealing the home’s stick-style architecture, also known as English Cottage, was the aim. Best known for high ceilings, beautiful woodwork, detailed finishes and lovely stained glass, this is a design which entails features any homeowner would want to accent.
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Heritage Home Rehabilitation
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When the owners of this late 19th-century home felt like their space was getting too cramped for their family’s needs, they called Bryant Renovations to help them open it up. An underutilized attic and chopped-up main floor were their main concerns. Bryant Renovations’ designer suggested removing the walls, while retaining the home’s heritage features.
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A Word or Two About Design Styles
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When it comes to renovating the home, most homeowners have difficulty describing the style that they want. With the amount of jargon and the subtle difference between the styles, you'd have to be an architecture historian to tell them apart. The following are brief descriptions of the most popular interior design styles meant to give you an edge in choosing and talking about the styles you like.
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The project’s goal was to create a larger and open concept kitchen. Beautiful kitchen cabinets, appliances, floor, lighting and painting make the kitchen a warm and inviting space that will welcome home chefs and guests alike for many years. Allyn Construction been building and renovating in the GTA since 1986 specializes in renovations and additions, offering full design/build services and more.
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Tested to ensure optimum flushing performance, the Meridian dual-flush toilet features stylish design with the functionality of an optional 3.5 litre or 6.0 litre flush to meet the demand for reliability and water efficiency for today’s discerning homeowners. Maximize your water savings Minimize your water bill Pay only the HST
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