Creating a beautiful home environment can be wonderful not just for its aesthetic value, but also for the benefit a comfortable space can provide to your overall wellness. For WLC10, Design Expert Victoria Tonelli revamped areas of our challengers’ homes to aid in their wellness journeys. Take a look at the stunning transformations:
Janvere’s Renovation
Starting from a clash of hardwood and tile floors, a dark and disorganized kitchen and a broken couch, Janvere’s home desperately needed a change.
With the help of renovation crews, designer Victoria gave this home a much needed makeover. The clashing floor styles were removed in favour of a singular, cohesive style made of engineered flooring. The cabinets of the kitchen were painted to bring more brightness to the space, and were fitted with some sorely needed organizational compartments. The brown countertops were swapped out for a bright white marble pattern that carries into the backsplash. Lastly, of course, the broken couch was removed in favour of a more cohesive – and completely intact – couch.
We’re as happy with the result as Janvere is! For more information on any of the products used in the renovation, see our list below:
LG Freestanding AirFry InstaView ThinQ Electric Range
LG Smudge Resistant Top Control Dishwasher with QuadWash®
LG Over-the-Range Microwave with 2nd Generation Slide-Out ExtendaVent™ and EasyClean® Interior
LG 55” BX LG OLED TV with ThinQ® AI
Twelve Oaks Engineered hardwood flooring – in White Oak – Brighton
Marvel Cabinetry Kitchen drawer organizers (custom)
Marvel Cabinetry Wall panels (custom)
IKEA VOKSLEV rug, flatwoven, gray + STOPP anti-slip underlay
IKEA NYMÅNE Wall lamp with swing arm
IKEA BAROMETER floor/reading lamp
IKEA BAROMETER ceiling track, 5-spots, brass
IKEA FENOMEN Unscented block candle, set of 5
Various accessories from Homesense
Staub Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven
Williams Sonoma Kitchen towels
Zwilling kettle with temperature control
Williams Sonoma White Gardenia Hand Soap & Lotion
Williams Sonoma White Gardenia Candle
Williams Sonoma Marble fruit bowl
Williams Sonoma Matte coupe bowls
Jacobsen Salt Co. Grinding Salt Pink Himalayan
Williams Sonoma Espresso cups & saucers
Emtek Hayden Knob – Satin Brass finish
Emtek Jasper Pull – Satin Brass finish
Generation Lighting “Beckett” Chandelier
CIOT Countertop & backsplash slabs
Dea Marble Tech Countertop & backsplash fabrication & installation
Amazing Window Fashions Drapes & sheers + hardware (custom)
Benson Cobb Artwork (painting)
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior: Chantilly Lace – White, in FLAT finish
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior: Chantilly Lace – White, in EGGSHELL finish
Benjamin Moore Waterborne Ceiling Paint: White, in ULTRA FLAT finish
Benjamin Moore Fresh Start High-Hiding Primer: Deep Base, in K046-04 finish
Hardwood floor installation by Floors Direct Toronto
Jiffy On Demand Certified Paint Pro
Paint Core Finishes – spray kitchen cabinets & panelling
Michelle’s Renovation
Our second renovation receiver, Michelle, was desperately seeking a better bedroom. With a cluttered closet making it impossible to access clothing and a broken bed with a hand-me-down mattress, it was clear to see that her bedroom was no relaxing oasis.
For the renovation, Victoria opted to go pink, painting over the gray walls with a luxurious blush color. A cabinet of bonus storage was installed to help bring more order to the unruly closet. The short, ineffective drapes were swapped out for long, elegant blackout curtains, and the measly mat was changed into a large, comfortable rug. Finally, of course, the defunct bed was ousted in favour of a luxurious mattress with crisp white bedding and a gorgeous headboard.
This is a particularly gorgeous transformation, and we hope that Michelle can finally have the sweet dreams that she deserves! To check out the products used in this renovation, see our list below:
Four Seasons Signature Mattress (Queen)
Four Seasons White Bed Sheets (Queen)
Four Seasons White Duvet Cover (Queen)
Four Seasons White Euro Sham Set
Four Seasons Down and Feather Pillows
Four Seasons Down and Feather Euros
IKEA TRADFRI Remote Control Kit
Jiffy On Demand Certified Paint Pro
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior: Chantilly Lace – White]
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior: Misty Blush
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior: Frosty Berry
Nadia’s Renovation
Our third challenger, Nadia, wanted a cleaner, more beautiful living space for herself, her husband and her son Antonio. The dated tile floor, excess of bulky furniture and toys strewn everywhere were posing significant problems to that goal, not to mention the generally dark nature of the living and dining space.
This renovation involved a total upheaval of the floor, removing the old tiles and installing engineered oak flooring to really modernize the space. Next, Nadia’s old furniture was total removed and replaced with less bulky, more elegant furniture. This really helped to make the space feel more adult. Victoria also installed a banquette to help free up some space around the formerly cluttered dining table, maximizing seating in the process. Brightening up the space was also a real priority, and the addition of a fresh coat of paint, elegant and warm drapes, a multi-piece rug and a slim and elegant TV did the trick. And of course, we can’t forget little Antonio. Victoria wanted to ensure that everyone had their own space in the new room, regardless of size! A little play station was set up for Antonio, along with an organizational unit with plenty of space for all of his toys.
Nadia loves the new space, but we think the real winner just might be little Antonio. Either way, it seems like this reno was a complete crowd-pleaser! To see any of the products used to renovate Nadia’s home, check out our full list below:
55” BX LG OLED TV with ThinQ® AI
Twelve Oaks Engineered hardwood flooring – in White Oak – Brighton
Various Accessories from Homesense
Roman Shade Fabrication by Amazing Window Fashions
Tonic Living Drapes and Fabric for Roman blind
Hardwood floor installation by Floors Direct Toronto
Jiffy On Demand Certified Paint Pro
Marvel Cabinetry Kitchen drawer organizers (custom)
Benson-Cobb Artwork (painting)
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior: Chantilly Lace
Anji’s Renovation
Our last WLC 10 challenger was Anji, a lovely woman with a less-than-lovely basement. The underground den was doubling as a home gym and a living room. Dingy green walls, a curtain concealing various clutter and a claustrophobic feeling were definitely not conducive to getting the motivation to work out.
With the intention of creating a light and pristine space that would make anyone want to work out, Victoria’s first order of business was brightening up the space. Painting the walls a light grey and changing out the antiquated stair runner really set the foundation for the rest of the reno. The piles of clutter hidden by curtains were ousted in favor of a custom cabinet to maximize the space – with doors instead of drapes! To give the illusion of more space, Victoria filled one of the walls with full length mirrors, a TV and a beautiful Reflect 50. If that doesn’t make you want to move, what would? Finally, what good would a gym be without equipment? From the aforementioned Reflect 50 to yoga mats to weights to ellipticals, the new basement was definitely ready to help Anji feel the burn.
Anji was super deserving of this renovation, and we’re so glad we could give her a space just for herself. To check out the products used in her reno, check our comprehensive list:
Benjamin Moore Flat finish for walls
Benjamin Moore Eggshell finish for trim
Benjamin Moore Flat finish for ceiling
Floors Direct Toronto Stair runner
Marvel Cabinetry Custom closet organization and doors
Echelon Reflect 50” Touchscreen
Yoga mats and accessories from HomeSense
LG 55” BX OLED TV with ThinQ AI
Paint Core Spray painting re railing
Floors Direct Toronto Installed stair runner
GSM Glass Installed custom mirrors
We’re so proud of all of our WLC 10 warriors! Which renovation did you like the best? Let us know which was your favourite in the comments!
