Rothwell Heights Whole-Single Family Home Renovation
| Location | Rothwell Heights, Ottawa |
| Property type | Major Whole-Home Renovation |
| Renovated Area | Approx. 1,400 sq. ft. |
| Project Investment | Approx. $350,000 |
| Construction Timeline | Approx. 7 months |
| Completed | June 2026 |
This technically challenging renovation focused on creating a more open and spacious home within the existing structure. One of the key challenges was increasing the ceiling height, which required close collaboration between our engineering partners and the IK construction team.
The project also involved extensive reconfiguration of load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls to create a new open-concept layout, together with major interior and building-system upgrades. A new basement bedroom and an additional bathroom were added, significantly improving the bedroom-to-bathroom ratio and the overall functionality of the home.
| Flooring | LVP, tile and refinished hardwood |
| Wall finishes | Drywall, tile |
| Countertops | Quartz |
| Paint | Benjamin Moore |
The renovation transformed an outdated split-level house into a contemporary home with a more open architectural layout, increased ceiling heights and modernized interior design and building systems. The improved bedroom-to-bathroom ratio, additional living space and reconfigured layout created a home that better supports modern family living while completely changing both its appearance and functionality.
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