When considering the budget for this renovation , Lisa reveals that they chose to splurge on most things . “ Because we had decided that this house would be our forever home , we decided to do things in a way we would continue to appreciate for many years to come ,” she says . “ With this last reno , we definitely have the house of our dreams . If I had to choose my favorite element , it would have to be our beautiful new family room .”
Prior to the renovation , the home lacked a main floor bathroom . “ We lived through our parents aging and how difficult and dangerous it became for them to either go upstairs or downstairs each time they needed to use the bathroom ,” says Lisa . “ We consulted with Gabriele and came up with a solution that would meet our current needs to entertain frequently and our future needs as we age .”
The couple opted to sacrifice their dining room and Pizzale used that space to create a powder room which includes an extra shower for guests . She also moved the laundry room to the main floor and added a laundry chute and custom pull-outs for hanging .