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A Toronto attic becomes a lofty adult retreat

This home renovation has provided a fitting location for the ultimate “stay-cation”: these homeowners have decided to turn their attic into a relaxing and luxurious adult retreat! This reno project was no simple undertaking—in converting their attic…

A renovated Victorian-era Toronto house with a beautiful blend of old and new

Displaying a delicate blend of old and new, this renovated home draws out the charm of its Victorian origins while brushing up the interior with a mixture of modern, contemporary, and Scandinavian styles.

A drab Victorian office building becomes a lovely modern home

30 years ago, this Victorian style house in Guildford, Surrey, was leased out as office space by the owner. But over time, it continued to lose its profitability, which led the owner to approach the architects at Architecture Live.

24 March, 2017

A renovation takes this home from shabby to chic

Today, we are going to visit Cambridge in the United Kingdom, where we will come across the most exceptional home transformation by design professionals Katie Malik Interiors.This before and after is a wonderful example of how much potential exists w…

06 March, 2017

This home renovation fills bare with beautiful

Buying a new home is always exciting. But filling it with warmth, comfort, convenience and making it visually appealing is equal challenging. A new home is usually an empty concrete shell like this house was before.

27 February, 2017

A kitschy Canadian kitchen gets a bright beautiful reno

This kitchen was once cozy and kitschy, with most surfaces covered in dark wooden cabinetry that gave the space a luxurious feel, coupled with a tired, dimming effect. Somewhere along the lines of Southwestern meets elegant farmhouse, this kitchen wa…

5 home renovations you could copy

Renovating an apartment or room is never easy. We usually have infinite amount of possibilities to choose from! We should, however, try to have a clear plan and a vision in mind so that architect and design professionals can help us to realize our dr…

17 February, 2017

Get a splash of inspiration​ from 5 bathroom renos

Designing our living room with care and planning the bedroom décor with attention is a common practise among most people. But how much thought do we give to that frequently underrated room called the bathroom? Generally accorded last priority, bathro…

14 February, 2017

From a drab apartment to a home that leaves you speechless

We are used to the concept of home staging, which allows a home to look far more appealing and functional.This is often used when trying to rent or sell a property, by dressing the property up so that potential renters or buyers to see just how good…

13 February, 2017

A shabby 60s house gets a dramatic reno

Welcome to Haslemere, Surrey, where a house built in the 1960s was renovated and extended in a stunning and contemporary manner. The architects at Architecture Live conducted a thorough research onsite, before deciding on the plan of action.

12 February, 2017