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Basement renovation in Montreal

Posted on 15 June 201720 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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Basement renovation

The owners of the place have mandated us to carry out a complete transformation of their basement ever renovated, where a vague odor of mold and humidity hovered. We have deployed our team for five months of meticulous work, starting with the 'undressing' of the framework of all its coatings. That's where we got to the heart of the problem, water infiltration. Once the source was drained, we were able to focus on reconstruction and remodeling. The end result met our expectations and those of the inhabitants. The sanitized premises were carefully decorated by our designer Marie-Ève Brossard who aligned with the needs and complementary personalities of the occupants.

Challenges

From the outset, we had to face the important problem of this basement that needed love. As we are never afraid to get to the bottom of things, we investigated. The humidity and the mold were felt and we knew that it was possible to cope with it with rigor and determination. A first step of demolition was carried out without hesitation to allow us to reach the skeleton by removing all the coatings. We then sealed the structure. The problem of water infiltration appeared to us on a stormy night, when the neighbor's gutter began to trickle down to us. This happy chance allowed us to focus precisely on the substance of the problem and to close the gap. We have finalized the work by urethane sprayed on a plastic membrane on all the perimeter of the external walls of the basement. Then came the reconstruction of the walls and floors on this foundation completely cleaned and clean.

Redevelopment

The choice of materials has encouraged continuity, from one room to another and the whole reflects the Scandinavian origins of the owner of the premises. To make him feel even more at home, we built a sauna with imported Scandinavian wood. To visually integrate this important element into the bathroom, the imitation wood ceramic creates a discreet reminder that perfectly combines the sauna door with the whole. In the rest of the project, we noticed a brick wall that we kept from the original structure and that we cleaned and then sealed before painting. It answers in a fluid way to the ceramics of the kitchen whose lines recall those of the brick, in more discreet. The engineered wooden floors continue up the steps of the staircase with central stringer which allows the gaze to run without being braked by a massive block.

Condo renovation at Habitat 67

Posted on 15 June 201719 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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CONDO RENOVATION

Our mandate consisted of developing a minimalist design and functional spaces, which enshrined the superb view overlooking the river and the city of Montreal. The stilt flooring that creates the technical vacuum in which we have to pass the entire wiring and ducting is one of the biggest challenges we have had to face, as was the concrete ceiling that could tolerate only very recessed Thin, you have to deal with an old way of doing things, like a commercial air conditioning system, but it goes into the floor rather than into suspended ceilings, or low-voltage electricity, walls. We also had to raise the kitchen counter which was of an obsolete height and much too low for our occupants

Home renovation in Montreal

Posted on 15 June 201719 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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HOME RENOVATION

This project is the renovation of a house of which the 3,500 square feet are spread over two floors and a basement. The dwelling itself needed to be restored to its original state as a noble house and a great respect had to be witnessed at the origins of the place. It is therefore a project of renovation and remodeling upscale whose result had to be impeccable.

From the renovation of the four luxurious bathrooms, to the restoration of the magnificent old solarium, to the integration of a laundry room, insulation of the basement and all remodeled rooms. In addition to the development and remodeling operations, we had to undertake substantive work such as: breaking the basement concrete, which had been poured on clay, re-plumbing underground, and drainage . We obviously chose to keep all the woodwork, but they were completely restored, from the stairs to the solarium. It is really a large-scale work whose design was designed by designer Alain Courchesne.

Terrace in Longueuil

Posted on 25 March 201620 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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Terrace

The owner of this magnificent home, located on the golf course, have given us the mandate to build them a terrace overlooking the pool and Ipe wooden wall.

Ipe is an exotic wood present exclusively in South America and Central America, it is also called green ebony. This is one of the exotic wood more stable and dense in the world with a very fine grain that is highly resistant to moisture and external aggressions (fungi, termites ...). This wood can be installed with hidden fasteners without risk of deformation in time. Ipe is prized for making wooden terraces, but it is also used for the construction of infrastructure in challenging environments such as ports and areas with high hydrometric and climatic variations.

We have met the challenges of building a solid wall that can support the strong winds and a terrace with no visible screws.

Bathroom renovation in Montreal

Posted on 3 November 201520 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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BATHROOM RENOVATION

It is in a family triplex we realized this two bathrooms restoration project on two different floors. The building located on the Plateau in Montreal is inhabited by Ms. Collin's mother, on the ground floor, while his daughter is found on the first floor and the 2nd son. In addition, the project included several other works on all floors. We chose to present the bathroom on the top floor.

This was an area whose past management did not meet the specific needs of our client. From the outset, he shared his desire for a revamped design and a new configuration where he would find a rather large glass shower and a large and comfortable bath, he wanted independent of the shower. The first challenge identified was that of space up for grabs. It was necessary to expand inside the cramped bathroom and we have used creativity. Each quarter inch gained was invaluable.

Condo renovation in Montreal

Posted on 28 October 201520 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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CONDO (des Pins street)

With this huge project, we found ourselves in a large apartment in the city center, located in a building and a very popular area on Avenue Des Pins, Peel corner, right on the mountain. The owners wanted a condo reclaim abandoned last year. Everything had to be rebuilt, places urgently needed care.

Customers were able to imagine a chic and stylish space despite the plaster ceilings and the old bathroom with folkloric colors 60s Beyond the kitchen worthy of a museum the new owners recognized the potential of the environment.

Challenges

The challenges are as much as logistics constraints related to the building and its location. Parking problems, difficulty climbing materials and other issues were added to structural puzzles. For example, poorly lit, the bathrooms were not welcoming nor comfortable. Given the concrete structure of the building, no drain could not be relocated. The floor also undulated concrete lot and was not level.

Since no drain is served the future location of the bath, the main innovation has been to place it on a small base and a preferred coating same for all floors. A large ceramic shower was custom made. The ceramic wall chosen for its glossy effect, light reflects and contributes to the impression of openness. In addition, fittings, furnishings and accessories were carefully selected: a classic look that fits very well with the rest of the premises. The few plots come mosaics give a touch of richness. In the kitchen, all the tile work was redone. The floor was leveled and rebuilt in full.

Remodeling

The main element of this remodeling has been to solve all the problems of this apartment: air conditioning had to be repaired, all the moldings were replaced summers, one of the rooms was converted into a studio and all its walls and surfaces were covered upholstery or carpet. An engineered wood floor was installed and all room doors have summers replaced by glass doors.

The metal door frames summers have kept and we machined the doors so that they fit together well within existing frameworks. Recessed lights using LED technology was also built into the ceiling of the bathrooms to allow our customers to enjoy a better quality of lighting.

Kitchen renovation in St-Lambert

Posted on 28 October 201520 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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HOUSE ST-LAMBERT

Our client had to heart to create an open area combining the kitchen, dining room and solarium. She wanted to free the bulkhead cabinets, imagined a larger window in the kitchen and wanted to eliminate the wall between the solarium and the dining room. So we have been mandated to pursue his dream project.

Thus, our teams design and implementation have worked with it for a few months to find the reality. With slogans for: authenticity, originality and functionality, it envisioned a chic space where all the details of design and the design would be cared for and seamlessly integrated to make his home a pleasant habitat where light would not meet any obstacle.

Structure

The main challenge was the total reconfiguration of space. It was necessary to remove virtually all existing divisions to obtain type area "loft". The walls dividing the kitchen and the solarium as well as the outside wall have therefore been removed or altered. In order to release the light, the second challenge was to remove the old perimeter wall of the house and replace it with a completely embedded steel beam in the kitchen ceiling.

Roof trusses then resting on the steel beam, there was no obstacle for clarity. Then, as ceramics entrance floor was laid over the old, remove the two layers of tile and subfloor helped us down the floor to a comfortable level. With high ceilings, this compartmentalization of space afforded an environment where energy flows freely.

Design

The team took advantage of the open space where the kitchen and the solarium together are flooded with natural light. In the kitchen, our client wanted the organization of space is an impeccable aesthetic and optimum practicality. It is in this light that the design was made; coffee corner dining area via all the specific arrangements. The kitchen is separated from the dining area by an island with cupboards where the fridge is integrated and led the hood was relocated.

Research and selection of materials optimizing the beauty of the places were paramount. The quartz countertop backsplash is the agency that is the same color and lower cabinets are united in the same hue. A new moldings for the entire ground floor was repainted and whose floor has been completely sanded and varnished.

For the sake of fluidity, a successful marriage was conducted by the team between the floors of the kitchen and solarium. We note in conclusion that the lighting that enhances the whole is LED and low power consumption. Here is a well-finished version of a more welcoming environment, friendly, comfortable and very alive. It is with pride that we share these results. In the end, the client got exactly what she wanted: an airy style, functional and fun while enjoying now a beautifully organized environment.

Marie-Ève Brossard
Designer

In addition to using VOC-free paint, we use FSC certified timbers. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an environmental label overseeing the production of wood in a sustainable forest management objective.

For laying ceramic tiles, we always use MAPEI products that are LEED for flooring installation industry. On this project, the installation of aluminum windows was preferred, since they are more durable and less toxic to produce than PVC windows. It was the most environmentally friendly choice.

Bathroom renovation in Montreal

Posted on 28 October 201520 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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BATHROOM RENOVATION

Both members of the couple owner of this condo downtown Montreal both practice yoga and are also both doctors. They are masters of a vast area, but live this condo built on the back of the building that the previous owner had chosen to enlarge the rear.

This is a particular configuration which ensures that the main bathroom and the master bedroom are both on two levels while being adjacent. Customers wanted that each corresponds best to their lifestyle and their image. Other wishes, a heated floor, which was their course granted.

Home renovation in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

Posted on 28 October 201520 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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HOME RENOVATION

Our customers have purchased a building with contemporary, modern lines built in the late 80s on the slopes of Mont Saint-Bruno. Consists of a generous windows and a beautiful solarium that house is now a haven where one can enjoy nature in all seasons, indoors and outdoors.

Before processing, furniture and objects were flying the star, but the energy of the surrounding nature was already very present. The bathroom was particularly outdated, green and pink marble floors were picking attention and breaking energy. It was here let out the diamond from its matrix.

They wanted to choose quality materials and sleek furniture to give the whole a quasi museum contemporary look.

Elsewhere in the house, the green marble that was everywhere was removed and replaced by porcelain. All lighting fixtures were replaced with exclusive designs. Finally, all the moldings were removed and the house completely repointe. Finally, the beauty of a place depends very much on the harmony that emerges.

This balance is possible thanks to the cohesion between the realization (construction and renovation) and interior design that is precisely our fields of expertise. Each project has particular potential and we are committed to identify it. In this case, we worked with our client who has invested in the design of the place. She had a well-established idea of the desired result and we have applied the rules of art to realize his dream.

Kitchen and living room renovation in Montreal

Posted on 28 October 201520 June 2017 by RenoDeschenes

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KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM RENOVATION

Our customers are very inspiring designers working in the field of web. Their desire to create and reinvent the floor "day" of their townhouse in downtown Montreal was visceral.

Their favorite activity in cooking: receive close friends, have a drink with them while preparing a feast. With the help of our kitchen designer, so they have been able to create a living room unique, exquisitely decorated, where fun will receive increases. But that's not all, the show was also completely revised in order to update it.

Challenges

We met some technical challenges whose first presented himself as a door-carriage along the building on the ground floor, ceramic floors became icy in the winter. Since these floors are, moreover, covered with white ceramic tiles and black checkerboard installed, we recommended the owner to replace the ceramic coating by a hardwood coating that transmit less cold. All the ceramic has been removed on the entire floor. He also had to remove the second layer of plywood cons, who was glued and screwed to the first. A job that required a lot of attention to detail.

Another challenge was waiting for laying tiles on the backsplash walls of the kitchen and on the dining room wall. We found that the walls were bent to the point where it was impossible to ask the chosen tiles without "Glaiser" all the walls. We had to remove all the tiles and seals our shooter went twice to smooth the surface and fill the hollows, so that all the tiles are flat on the wall.

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