Woodsmith Construction Featured in Reno & Decor: Raising the Bar on Renovation Innovation in Toronto

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May 24, 2025

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Award winning feature

We’re proud to share that Woodsmith Construction Inc. is featured in the June/July 2025 issue of Reno & Decor magazine—with both a full-page advertorial and a dedicated brand spotlight. This dual-page showcase highlights our recent back-to-back BILD Renovation Innovation Awards and underscores our commitment to reshaping how renovations are done in Toronto’s east end.

 

In an industry often driven by surface-level upgrades, we’ve always believed in going deeper—combining smart design with quality craftsmanship to build homes that are not only beautiful but built to last.

Back-to-Back BILD Innovation Awards: What It Means for Our Clients

Winning the 2024 and 2025 Renovation Innovation Awards from BILD (the Building Industry and Land Development Association) isn’t just a milestone—it’s a reflection of our mission to lead with purpose.

As Reno & Decor notes, our 2025 award-winning project was a comprehensive transformation of a dated semi-detached Toronto home. We:

  • Honoured the original architecture while introducing modern structural expansions

  • Integrated adaptive reuse of materials

  • Applied passive design strategies to improve energy performance

  • Embraced Net Zero Ready principles thanks to our CHBA-certified training

At every stage, we stayed accountable. “We don’t subcontract our thinking,” says founder and CEO Christopher B. Smith. “Our in-house team is accountable every step of the way. That’s how we ensure quality, budget control, and a better experience for our clients.”

Why Our Design-Build Model Stands Out

In a crowded renovation market, the design-build model matters. At Woodsmith Construction, clients work with one unified team—from concept sketches through final construction. That means:

  • Less miscommunication

  • Greater efficiency

  • Clearer budgets

  • And most importantly: better outcomes

We believe this holistic approach is why our projects don’t just win awards—they result in homes that function beautifully for the families who live in them.

Building for the Future: Net Zero, Aging in Place, and Beyond

Innovation at Woodsmith isn’t just technical—it’s cultural. Beyond design excellence, we invest in:

 

  • Mentorship and craftsmanship

  • CHBA Net-Zero Renovator certification

  • Adaptive living solutions like aging-in-place renovations and barrier-free design

Whether we’re transforming an aging bungalow or future-proofing a modern family home, we believe great renovations solve problems—not just for today, but for years to come.

See Us in Reno & Decor

Pick up the June/July 2025 issue of Reno & Decor or read it online to see:

  • Our editorial feature on pages 14–15

  • Our full-page ad showcases our work and core values

We’re proud of the recognition, but more importantly, we’re proud of what it means: Toronto homeowners have a trusted, innovative partner for renovations that truly make a difference.

 

Looking to renovate without compromise?


Let’s talk about how we can bring your vision to life—with craftsmanship, care, and long-term thinking.

 

Contact Us Today

 

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