Bright • Cohesive • Fresh • Stylish • Clean
To Crystal and Jon’s relief, their home didn’t need a structural transformation to be sold for top dollar—just four weeks’ worth of serious cosmetic work on the main floor. We replaced many of the boring builder-grade options and outdated design choices they’d implemented years ago, and it took just $35,000 to increase their property’s value by nearly $100,000. Keep reading to see how we turned this cookie-cutter construction into a high-end home.
Resource Guide
BSS08E08 Crystal Jon
Click below to see all of the items featured in this episode!
| wdt_ID | Room | Product Type | STYLE | Product | Company | Product Code/Sku |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Custom Cabinetry | N/A | N/A | Marvel Cabinetry | N/A |
| 2 | Kitchen | Dishwasher | Modernist 24" Dishwasher in Graphite | Modernist 24" Dishwasher in Graphite | Dacor | DDW24M999U |
| 3 | Kitchen | Hardwood Floor | Empire Oak in Vanderbilt | Empire Oak in Vanderbilt | Shaw Floors | SW583/01015 |
| 4 | Kitchen | Flooring Supplier/Installation | N/A | N/A | CDL Carpet & Floor Centre | N/A |
| 5 | Kitchen | Pendants | Windsor Line Voltage Pendant in Black | Windsor Line Voltage Pendant in Black | Tech Lighting | 700TDWDSBB-LED930 |
| 6 | Kitchen | Sink | Neoroc Under-Mount Double-Equal Kitchen Sink in Matte Black | Neoroc Under-Mount Double-Equal Kitchen Sink in Matte Black | Kohler | K-8199-CM1 |
| 7 | Kitchen | Faucet | Solna Single Handle Pull-Down Faucet with Smarttouch Technology in Matte Black | Solna Single Handle Pull-Down Faucet with Smarttouch Technology in Matte Black | Brizo | 64020LF-BL |
| 8 | Kitchen | Cooktop | Modernist 36" Gas Cooktop in Graphite | Modernist 36" Gas Cooktop in Graphite | Dacor | DTG36M955F |
| 9 | Kitchen | Hood Vent | Heritage Integrated Ventilation System Double | Heritage Integrated Ventilation System Double | Dacor | RNIVS2/RNIVSR2 |
| 10 | Kitchen | Countertops/Backsplash | Calacatta Light Polished | Calacatta Light Polished | SapienStone | N/A |
| 11 | Kitchen | Countertops/Backsplash Supplier | N/A | N/A | Ciot | N/A |
| 12 | Kitchen | Countertops/Backsplash Fabrication | N/A | N/A | Dauter Stone | N/A |
| 13 | Kitchen | Refrigerator | Modernist 42" Four-Door French Door | Modernist 42" Four-Door French Door | Dacor | DRF427500AP |
| 14 | Kitchen | Cabinet Pulls | Freestone Pull in Oil Rubbed Bronze | Freestone Pull in Oil Rubbed Bronze | Emtek | 86455US10B |
| 15 | Kitchen | Wall Oven/Microwave Combination | Modernist 30" Combination Wall Oven in Graphite | Modernist 30" Combination Wall Oven in Graphite | Dacor | DOC30M977D |
| 16 | Kitchen | Cabinet Knobs | Cinder Knob in Oil Rubbed Bronze | Cinder Knob in Oil Rubbed Bronze | Emtek | 86447US10B |
| 17 | Dining Room | Chairs | Courtney Upholstered Dining Chair in Beige with Gold | Courtney Upholstered Dining Chair in Beige with Gold | Wayfair | LGLY7249 |
| 18 | Dining Room | Pendants | Mina Pendant in Aged Brass/Black Cord | Mina Pendant in Aged Brass/Black Cord | Tech Lighting | 700TDMINAP1CBR-LED930 |
| 19 | Dining Room | Bench Fabric | Dacha #06 in Pewter | Dacha #06 in Pewter | Maxwell Fabrics | N/A |
| 20 | Dining Room | Bench Upholstery | N/A | N/A | Timeless Upholstery | N/A |
| 21 | Dining Room | Bench Fabrication | N/A | N/A | Marvel Cabinetry | N/A |
| 22 | Dining Room | Throw Pillows | Cosmic by Nikki Chu in Moonlight | Cosmic by Nikki Chu in Moonlight | Jaipur Living | CNK23 |
| 23 | Dining Room | Wood Beams | N/A | N/A | Celtic Finishing | N/A |
| 24 | Dining Room | Blinds | N/A | N/A | L2 Interiors Calgary | N/A |
| 25 | Dining Room | Hardwood Floor | Empire Oak in Vanderbilt | Empire Oak in Vanderbilt | Shaw Floors | SW583/01015 |
| 26 | Dining Room | Flooring Supplier/Installer | N/A | N/A | CDL Carpet & Floor Centre | N/A |
| 27 | Entrance | Art | Transitions Diptych Framed 2-Piece Watercolor Painting Print Set | Transitions Diptych Framed 2-Piece Watercolor Painting Print Set | Wayfair | STSS6954 |
| 28 | Entrance | Front Door Paint (Inside) | Secluded Woods | Secluded Woods | Behr | S420-7 |
| 29 | Entrance | Front Door Paint (Outside) | Cosmic Quest | Cosmic Quest | Behr | N460-4 |
| 30 | Entrance | Painting Services | N/A | N/A | The Urban Painter | N/A |
| 31 | Entrance | Cleaning Services | N/A | N/A | ServPro Cleaning | N/A |
| 32 | Entrance | Disposal Bin | N/A | N/A | DumpRunner | N/A |
| 33 | Entrance | Storage Bins | N/A | N/A | Big Steel Box | N/A |
| 34 | Living Room | Wool Throw | 100% Australian Wool Throw in Platinum | 100% Australian Wool Throw in Platinum | Wayfair | PLYH1027 |
| 35 | Living Room | Floor Lamp | Rudy 63" Tripod Floor Lamp | Rudy 63" Tripod Floor Lamp | Wayfair | LGLY7520 |
| 36 | Living Room | Area Rug | Konstrukt 7'10" x 9'10" in Wind Chime/Cloudburst | Konstrukt 7'10" x 9'10" in Wind Chime/Cloudburst | Jaipur Living | KT12 |
| 37 | Living Room | Fireplace Surround | Calacatta Light Polished | Calacatta Light Polished | SapienStone | N/A |
| 38 | Living Room | Fireplace Surround Supplier | N/A | N/A | Ciot | N/A |
| 39 | Living Room | Fireplace Surround Fabrication | N/A | N/A | Dauter Stone | N/A |
| 40 | Living Room | Wood Mantel | N/A | N/A | Celtic Finishing | N/A |
| 41 | Living Room | Additional Furniture | N/A | N/A | CF Interiors | N/A |
| 42 | Living Room | Additional Furniture | N/A | N/A | Bondars | N/A |
| 43 | Living Room | Sofa | Paramount Medium Sofa in Sanford Oatmeal | Paramount Medium Sofa in Sanford Oatmeal | Wayfair | BLD2230 |
| 44 | Living Room | Watercolor Prints | Dotted Portal Diptych Framed Watercolor Painting Print Set | Dotted Portal Diptych Framed Watercolor Painting Print Set | Wayfair | NCZJ2812 |
| 45 | Living Room | Black and White Throw Pillow | Cosmic By Nikki Chu in Tidal Foam/Jet Black | Cosmic By Nikki Chu in Tidal Foam/Jet Black | Jaipur Living | CNK55 |
| 46 | Living Room | Drapery | Savoy Velvet in White | Savoy Velvet in White | Smith & Noble | 18673 |
| 47 | Living Room | Blinds | N/A | N/A | L2 Interiors Calgary | N/A |
| 48 | Living Room | Windows | N/A | N/A | Lux Windows & Doors | N/A |
| 49 | Stairs/Hallway | Runner | Cirque 2'6" x 8' in Pumice Stone/Light Gray | Cirque 2'6" x 8' in Pumice Stone/Light Gray | Jaipur Living | CIQ08 |
| 50 | Stairs/Hallway | Railing | Custom | Custom | Spindle, Stairs & Railings | N/A |
| 51 | Stairs/Hallway | Hardwood | Empire Oak in Vanderbilt | Empire Oak in Vanderbilt | Shaw Floors | SW583/01015 |
| 52 | Stairs/Hallway | Hardwood Installation | N/A | N/A | CDL Carpet & Floor Centre | N/A |
| 53 | Stairs/Hallway | Wood Beams | N/A | N/A | Celtic Finishing | N/A |
| 54 | Stairs/Hallway | Photography Prints | N/A | N/A | Anna with Love Photography | N/A |
| 55 | Stairs/Hallway | Custom Frames | N/A | N/A | Custom Framing & Designs | N/A |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
BEAM ME UP
The main issue we ran into when opening up the main floor was this load-bearing beam—to stay on budget, it had to stay put. Working with Celtic Finishing, we used cladding to make it look like an intentional design feature rather than something that needs to be there to prevent the room from collapsing.
CUSTOM AND COHESIVE
Does the mantel look familiar? We used the same wood here as we did on the beam to create this sturdy, one-of-a-kind feature. Speaking of double duty, we also borrowed some of the gorgeous marble-look porcelain slab from the kitchen to build out this floor-to-ceiling mantel. The result: A fireplace that is not only a focal point of the main floor—it’s a stunning feature that ties everything together.
JUST BREW IT
A coffee station is a smart, easy way to set the scene when staging your kitchen—potential homeowners will immediately picture themselves whipping up their morning coffee. The beauty of this particular nook is that you can tuck it away when it’s not in use, thanks to the cabinet panel it’s hidden behind.
THE TEAM
Local design support: Hella Design Studio
Local contractor: Timber Wolff Designs
