The client’s goal was to bring their cottage closer to home. They achieved this and more in this open concept home with 7,800 plus sq. foot of finished space. Set among the trees on a country lot that’s just a 10 minute drive to work. It is a masterpiece of natural materials.
These photos give a sense of what is possible when you partner your vision with the construction experience of Sutcliffe Homes and Renovations. Now that’s custom home building!
This project is a masterpiece of simple elegance in every part and detail. The French countryside theme carries through the kitchen with its beautifully imported range and ceiling details to the clean paneling and tasteful trim that stands the test of time. Downstairs, the wine room exudes warmth and privacy, while outside the sprawling composite rear deck with its entertainment sections overlooking the sloping lawn to rear wooded area evoke estate visions.
These clients loved the traditional red brick of Guelph’s downtown core, but added their own touches and design style to every aspect of the home! Nothing remains untouched, but the traditional element of Guelph’s original construction remains subtly intact throughout.
The 20+ year old homes in Guelph’s Village by the Arboretum are often calling for renovation, but there is not an inch of this home that wasn’t touched! Interior truss revisions were required to create the tray ceiling in the living room, lifting that ceiling height gives the living room that extra touch of space. Beautiful traditional features and finishes cry from every corner of the home, while nearly every main floor wall was moved or removed in this stunning transformation.
Even when a home isn’t overly dated, a full refresh with some beautiful modern farmhouse design vision makes an enormous difference. These homeowners seriously considered moving and building new before deciding that they couldn’t recreate their backyard and neighborhood! Instead, Sutcliffe worked with them to reimagine the layout and updated nearly every major element of the home. All while working within the existing exterior walls – no addition required!
Sometimes, the location is everything and in this case, the location close to Westmount country club was everything our clients wanted, but the home existing was not. With the expert design help of Elle3 Design & Interiors Inc. the existing home footprint was reimagined (with an further addition) to this stunning west coast modern craftsman beauty. The interior rises as you enter with vaulted ceilings throughout and the curves of the doorways soften the transitions through the main floor before you reach the quiet, private, rear yard. The dream kitchen and pantry are equally complemented by the light-filled great room.
A house can be a home for a long time before the desire for a complete transformation becomes a reality. This was the case in this mid-1900s construction that was reconstructed into this mid-century modern beauty! The main floor is open and expansive, while still remaining welcoming and homey, while the finishes remain warm and comfortable. The entirely new second floor is bright and open while the master suite opens into the hidden oasis of a backyard, tucked away from the street and passerbys. Without a before photo, it’s nearly impossible to picture the transformation from quiet story and a half to stunning showpiece.
The desire to bring the outdoors inside is clear with this pool house that fully opens to the outdoors in the beautiful summer weather and remains warm and cozy in the winter. The entire front wall of the building folds to the side to enable that transformation, while the fully equipped kitchen and facilities enable hosts and guests alike to enjoy the area to the fullest.
At times, clients wish that the planned addition to their home looks like it was part of the original home construction! This was the case in this 650SF addition in rural Puslinch. Please review the photos and see if you can observe where the original construction stops and the new construction begins. The result is an expansive kitchen, mudroom, and laundry area with a hidden pantry. The area is bright and full of light, capturing the design intent of bringing the beautiful exterior into the home.
Details and trim work are the calling card of this Kiwanis Park renovation, which included a new main floor layout to the original custom-built home. Each finishing detail was carefully considered, mocked up on site, then installed and finished under the expert care of Sutcliffe Homes personnel working in conjunction with the design team at Elle3 Design & Interiors Inc. The client’s desire was that the existing window layout and some aspects of the original construction remained intact and were complimented by new features. For example, fresh limestone sills wrap the interior window, while the CNC cut millwork detail aligns flawlessly on either side of the custom fit glass pane. The same design carries into the living room as it adds more subtle detail to the TV wall.
