Elegant Home Remodeling in Etobicoke
An elegant home remodel in Etobicoke
This Etobicoke elegant home remodeling project lightened and modernized a home that had aged into heavy, dark finishes — the kind of update where the goal is not changing the layout but completely changing how the existing layout reads. The owners wanted a brighter, more contemporary aesthetic across the main floor and staircase without moving walls, so we focused on the surfaces — flooring, baseboards, staircase finishes — that touch every room and shape the whole feel of the home.
Before & After
Before34 finished views
These photos follow the Etobicoke elegant home remodeling project from original dark hardwood removed through subfloor reinforced, new light hardwood installed across the main floor, staircase remodelled with matching red oak treads, white spindles, and refinished handrail and posts. Each stage shows the work behind the finished surfaces and how the renovation progressed room by room.
Renovation highlights
We began by removing the existing dark solid hardwood and preparing the subfloor with screw-down reinforcement for a solid, squeak-free foundation. Light beige engineered hardwood was then installed in wide planks using a glue-assist method, creating a seamless and durable surface across the main living areas. Classic colonial baseboards and matching shoe mould were added for a timeless finish that suits the home's original architectural character while supporting the new lighter palette.
The staircase was completely reworked. We removed the old carpet runner and existing treads, then installed custom-stained red oak stair treads to match the new flooring, finished in a commercial-grade clear coat for lasting protection against daily traffic. New square spindles painted soft cloud white, refinished nosing and handrail, and newly installed wooden posts complete the staircase remodel. The finished home reads as a single coordinated update — light, modern, sophisticated — built around the bones of the original layout.
Project details
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- Etobicoke, Ontario
- Scope
- Main floor + staircase remodel (lightening dark interior)
- Services performed
- Dark hardwood removal
- Subfloor screw-down reinforcement
- Engineered hardwood install (glue-assist)
- Baseboard and shoe mould install
- Staircase remodel (treads, spindles, handrail, posts)
- Materials & finishes
- Light beige engineered hardwood (wide plank)
- Classic colonial baseboards and shoe mould
- Custom-stained red oak stair treads
- Cloud white square spindles
- Commercial-grade clear coat finish
