Hillhurst
Design-Build Home Renovation
Challenges & Objectives
The Hillhurst Boulevard project was a stunning ground floor transformation of a large, elegant home. The homeowners wanted to refresh and modernize their space while preserving its grandeur. Highlights of the project included a breathtaking new fireplace with a blue granite surround and a show-stopping entryway featuring a crystal branch chandelier. This renovation revitalized the home, creating a blend of timeless elegance and modern sophistication that the clients adored.
This project involved updating a large, traditional home with a modern aesthetic while enhancing key focal points:
- Statement Fireplace: Create a striking new fireplace with luxurious materials to serve as a centerpiece for the living area.
- Modernized Entryway: Redesign the entryway to make a memorable first impression with a standout light fixture.
- Full Ground Floor Update: Transform the ground floor with modern finishes and design elements that refreshed and elevated the home.
Our objective was to deliver a cohesive and sophisticated design that exceeded the client’s expectations.
Design Solutions
To achieve a balance of modern sophistication and classic elegance, we focused on impactful design elements and high-quality craftsmanship:
- Fireplace Design:
- Installed a custom blue granite surround for the fireplace, creating a dramatic and luxurious focal point in the living area.
- Complemented the fireplace with elegant finishes and furnishings to enhance the room’s ambiance.
- Entryway Transformation:
- Designed a new entryway featuring a stunning crystal branch chandelier, creating a dazzling centerpiece that greeted visitors with elegance.
- Updated finishes and materials to create a cohesive flow from the entryway into the rest of the ground floor.
- Ground Floor Renovation:
- Refreshed the flooring, walls, and lighting throughout the ground floor to create a modern, cohesive look.
- Integrated functional and stylish design elements to ensure the space was both beautiful and practical.
Construction Process
The Hillhurst Boulevard renovation followed a detailed and efficient approach:
- Design and Planning:
- Worked closely with the clients to develop a design that reflected their vision and highlighted key areas of the home.
- Custom Features Installation:
- Installed the blue granite fireplace surround with precision, ensuring it became the focal point of the living area.
- Mounted the crystal branch chandelier in the entryway to create an immediate sense of elegance and luxury.
- Ground Floor Transformation:
- Upgraded all finishes, lighting, and materials throughout the ground floor to tie the design together and breathe new life into the home.
Results
The completed renovation on Hillhurst Boulevard is a testament to the transformative power of thoughtful design. The blue granite fireplace and crystal chandelier brought a sense of drama and sophistication to the space, while the updated ground floor created a fresh, modern feel throughout the home. The clients were overjoyed with the results, expressing their delight in the home’s elegant transformation.
Our Clients' Experiences Say It All
At Woodsmith Construction, we believe our clients’ experiences highlight our commitment to exceptional customer service. Explore what real homeowners say about partnering with us to achieve their home renovation goals.
The Woodsmith team did a phenomenal job of rebuilding our house to match our dream on-time and within our budget. Chris (the owner) was always accessible, open to ideas and patient with questions. This made all the difference for us. He understands that a job of this scale is something that an owner will likely only do once, and he offered great advice and put all our fears at ease. We constantly knew exactly how we were tracking to our budget (to the dollar) and our job site was clean and orderly at all times (which our neighbours very much appreciated). We were nervous about our year-long adventure in renos (we've all heard horror stories), but Chris helped us spread out decisions over time and provided clear options for any challenges his team encountered, making that year a surprisingly pleasant one. All of the work was top-quality and has garnered unsolicited positive comments from anyone who sees our home (including other contractors working in our neighbourhood). I have no problem recommending Woodsmith; you will be in very good hands.
Dave Duncan
We were very pleased with the results of our renovation project completed by Chris and his team at Woodsmith Construction. As well as a great end-product, Chris provided excellent customer communication services throughout the whole process that were greatly appreciated! We would have no hesitation in recommending Woodsmith Construction and in fact have already booked them for a second project.
Lynn
We had a great experience working with Chris at Woodsmith Construction. He is honest, transparent, realistic, easy to get in touch with and makes himself available to his clients whenever they need him. I would gladly recommend Woodsmith Construction to anyone doing a renovation as Chris made a complicated process a positive experience.
Matthew Bernstein
We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on the design for a garage addition, and the experience was fantastic. The project included adding attic trusses to create a new walk-in closet and laundry room that seamlessly connected to our existing main bedroom. Chris’s goal was to make the addition feel like it had always been part of the home, and he absolutely nailed it.From the start, Chris took the time to understand what we needed and came up with a design that not only maximized the functionality of the space but also kept the style consistent with the rest of the house. He paid close attention to every detail, from the layout to the finishes, ensuring everything worked perfectly with our main bedroom.The design makes such smart use of the space, and it feels like a natural extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Chris was great to work with—responsive, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He even provided advice on how to approach the construction phase, which made us feel confident moving forward.If you’re looking for someone to bring your vision to life with a thoughtful and practical design, we highly recommend Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction. The design he created for us has truly enhanced our home. Our construction is well under way and we are already seeing the great design come to life!
Steve F
Woodsmith Construction completed a project for us in a timely and professional manner. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Communication between them and us was informative, courteous and collaborative. We would highly recommend them.
Rick Wilson
Woodsmith Construction Inc. recently completed a full-home renovation on our place, including underpinning and adding a third floor. We couldn't be happier with the results and the level of service that we received from Chris and his entire team. Chris is an absolute professional who is extremely knowledgable, dedicated to his craft and was exceptionally responsive at all points in the project to all of our questions and concerns. For us, this timely communication provided a level of comfort and assurance - I cannot imagine doing a project of this scale without it! During the project, the worksite was kept so clean - our neighbours consistently commented on how great and respectful the team was. We were able to complete a huge project with very little tension and to me, that speaks volumes about the manner in which the project was carried out. In terms of the results, we are thrilled. The workmanship, detail and solid construction of our home are all that we hoped for. This workmanship and level of service continued through the final stages of the project, when we were completing the finishing touches. Chris ensured that every small detail was arranged for and completed. Obviously, we highly recommend Woodsmith Construction and are grateful to Chris and his team for the amazing work, professionalism and service they provided.
Natalie Zawadowsky
