Metrohomes
Donalda Renovation

Renovation · 2024

Donalda Renovation

North York, Toronto

  • 4 Beds
  • 2,400 Sq Ft
  • 10 Months

A Closer Look

Donalda Renovation — detail 1
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The Challenge

The Challenge

Preserve the heritage character of a 1940s bungalow while adding a full second storey, modernizing systems, and creating a contemporary open-concept interior.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Careful restoration of original brick, trim, and windows on the main floor, complemented by a sympathetic second-storey addition with matching materials. Full interior reconfiguration with modern kitchen, updated mechanical systems, and improved insulation.

Key Highlights

Second-storey addition with matching heritage brick facade

Restored original hardwood floors and crown moldings

Modern open-concept kitchen with custom cabinetry

Three new bedrooms and two full bathrooms on second floor

Updated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems

Energy-efficient windows matching original proportions

Before & After

Donalda Renovation — after
Donalda Renovation — before
Before
After

Kitchen — traditional layout reimagined as a bright, modern space

Donalda Renovation — after
Donalda Renovation — before
Before
After

Living area — refreshed with contemporary finishes and natural light

Donalda Renovation — after
Donalda Renovation — before
Before
After

Basement — transformed into a bright, functional living space

We wanted to honor the home's history while making it work for our modern family. Metrohomes respected the heritage details we loved and seamlessly integrated the new spaces. It feels like it was always meant to be this way.

David & Emma T., Homeowners

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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