Renovation · 2024
Etobicoke Basement
Etobicoke, Toronto
- 1 Bed
- 900 Sq Ft
- 4 Months
The Details
A Closer Look
The Challenge
The Challenge
Transform an unfinished basement into a fully self-contained living space with full kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living area — all within standard basement ceiling heights.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Strategic layout maximized every square foot. Matte black cabinetry and subway tile create a striking kitchen, French doors separate the bedroom for privacy, and carefully curated vintage fixtures add character throughout.
The Build
How we built it
01
Design & Layout
Planned the full floor plan to maximize natural light paths and create distinct zones for kitchen, living, sleeping, and bathing.
02
Rough-In
Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-in for kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom — including proper drainage and ventilation.
03
Finishes & Fixtures
Installed custom cabinetry, penny tile, French doors, and curated vintage fixtures that give the space its character.
04
Styling & Handover
Final staging, art installation, and walkthrough. Delivered as a move-in ready self-contained living space.
Features
Key Highlights
Full L-shaped kitchen with matte black cabinets and subway tile
Open-concept living and dining area with bar seating
Private bedroom with French doors and woven pendant light
Character bathroom with antique dresser vanity and penny tile floor
Gallery wall with curated art throughout living spaces
Recessed lighting and layered ambient fixtures
Transformation
Before & After
Basement — unfinished space reimagined as a stylish, self-contained living area
Living area — raw space transformed into a modern open-concept layout
Metrohomes turned our empty basement into the most stylish space in the house. The attention to design detail — from the black kitchen to the vintage bathroom — made it feel like a boutique apartment.
— Amy & Chris R., Homeowners
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