Renovations2018 Full_Digital_Mag | Page 46

WHETHER YOU'RE UPDATING FOR YOURSELF OR TO SELL, THESE BUDGET-FRIENDLY CHANGES CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE! AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE Replacing or removing an outdated fireplace can be an expensive project. Painting out the brick and dark wood mantel and adding a gas fireplace insert took this room from dated to modern and the fireplace is now a selling feature! - Amanda Shields, www.mintconditionstaging.com Originally, this small dining area had an awkward closet door. Replacing this with a sliding door leaves the space unobstructed and makes the new pantry area easier to access. A creative wall feature adds a decorative touch that doesn't get in the way of opening the sliding door! - Mary Gordon, www. amaryllishomes.com The flooring in this home had been updated to a dark gray color but the traditional staircase did not match. It is important to create a seamless transition from floor to floor so this staircase needed a makeover! We painted the staircase in a modern black and white color scheme and incorporated black, white and gray tones into the runner to create a brighter, more modern look that also made the staircase appear wider! - Laurie A cost effective way to add color and life to a space is to add greenery. 46 Usypchuk, www.lovethishouse.ca