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THINKING OF STARTING A RENOVATION? TAKE A LOOK AT THESE DRASTIC TRANSFORMATIONS THAT ARE SURE TO INSPIRE YOU! This college dorm offered amazing lighting but cramped style. Opening up the space allowed us to transform the space into a trendy, hip condo space with plenty of room for entertaining guests, relaxing and enjoying the views! - ReDesign 4 More, www. redesign4more.com BEFORE Our project involved converting two separate lofts into one unit with an industrial aesthetic and modern sophistication. The kitchen is the heart of this home, providing ample room for entertaining with improved traffic flow. The new, linear kitchen features black cabinets paired with brass hardware and lighting. The new island needed to support the height of the six foot tall homeowner so we designed it with two-tiered countertops for added height and layered walnut caribou with white silestone quartz. This beautiful island now not only functions as a work station but also as an added casual seating area. - Distinct Interior, www.distinctinteriordesign.ca BEFORE With over 61 years in business, Green's Rock and Lapidary is the longest running rock store in Canada. Owner Erik Gregson and Home Décor Consultant Callista Martins source and sell rocks, minerals, crystals, gems, jewelry and fossils from all over the world. Their home décor consulting service focuses primarily on integrating the wonderful natural charm and beauty of rocks into your home. A fully integrated rock, gem, mineral and fossil operation, Green's other services and products include custom jewelry, jewelry repair, custom rock cutting and polishing, and fossil rebuilding and repair. A nurse by trade, Callista has a passion for home décor. With natural touches being a growing trend in interior design, integrating rocks, minerals and fossils into a home setting is both trendy and refreshing. Rocks are like snow flakes, with no two alike, it gives such a personal touch to your home. Only you will have that stone. When there are so many colors, shapes and sizes to work with, the ideas are endless. In fact, rocks can be used as the inspiration for decorating an entire room! - Green’s Rock and Lapidary, www. greenslapidary.com