Toronto Major Home Renovations

Whole Houses & Single Floors

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Renovate Your Entire House or a Single Level

Whole home and single-floor renovations in Toronto are the ultimate way to reimagine your living spaces while enhancing your home’s functionality, style, and comfort. Whether you’re modernizing your entire house or harmonizing a new layout with its historic charm, Oriel Renovations specializes in creating tailored designs that meet your lifestyle needs. From updating outdated layouts to improving energy efficiency, our expert team ensures your Toronto renovation delivers a revitalized space you’ll love for years to come.

 

Popular Major Home Renovations in Toronto

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Full Gut Renovations

Whole home renovations in Toronto enhance functionality by optimizing layouts to suit your lifestyle and upgrading essential systems. They also boost property value and allow you to create a cohesive, personalized aesthetic that transforms your house into your dream home.

Toronto Single Floor Renovations

Floor-by-floor Upgrades

Single-floor renovations in Toronto are a perfect solution for transforming a specific level of your home to better suit your needs and style. Whether it’s updating a main floor for function, reimagining a second floor for comfort, or converting an attic for space, these renovations enhance your home’s value and usability while reflecting your unique vision.

Toronto Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations

Kitchen and Bathrooms

Combining a kitchen and bathroom renovation in Toronto maximizes efficiency, streamlines the design process, and ensures a cohesive design throughout your home. Upgrading these high-impact spaces simultaneously reduces overall renovation time and costs compared to completing them separately.

Toronto Green Sustainable Renovations

Green Home Improvements

Augment your Toronto home’s comfort, efficiency, and eco-friendliness with modern insulation, sustainable materials, windows, energy-saving appliances, and other renewable energy solutions. Ask us about home energy grants.

Spaces for Major Renovations – Which Ones Will You Renovate?

Click on any of the individual spaces below to see all the different types of spaces that could be included in your whole house or single floor renovation. Mix and match, blend, and customize to create your dream home!

Transform your living spaces into functional and stylish areas designed for relaxation, entertaining, and family time.

  • Living Room: Formal seating area for entertaining, cozy space for family time, or multi-use area with integrated storage and tech.
  • Family Room: Casual space for relaxation, media consumption, or game nights with built-in shelving and entertainment centers.
  • Formal Dining Room: Elegant setting for hosting dinner parties or holiday meals with custom cabinetry or wine storage.
  • Home Office: Workspace with built-in desks, bookshelves, soundproofing, and ergonomic design.
  • Library: Quiet reading nook or large book collection storage with floor-to-ceiling shelves and integrated lighting.
  • Great Room: Open-concept area combining living, dining, and kitchen spaces for seamless entertaining and flow.

Upgrade your kitchen into a modern, efficient, and welcoming space that serves as the heart of your home.

  • Main Kitchen: Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with professional-grade appliances, island seating, and smart technology.
  • Prep Kitchen/Butler’s Pantry: Secondary space for meal prep, additional storage, and hosting large gatherings.
  • Eat-In Kitchen: Combined dining and cooking area with banquette seating or a breakfast nook.

Create luxurious, spa-like bathrooms that combine style, comfort, and functionality.

  • Primary Bathroom: Spa-like retreat with a soaking tub, steam shower, heated floors, and double vanities.
  • Guest Bathrooms: Stylish and functional with high-end fixtures and a welcoming feel.
  • Half-Baths/Powder Rooms: Compact and elegant with bold design elements like wallpaper or designer lighting.
  • En-Suite Bathrooms: Convenient private bathrooms attached to bedrooms, ideal for guests or family members.

Design personalized bedrooms that offer comfort, relaxation, and practicality for every family member.

  • Primary Bedroom: Luxury retreat with walk-in closets, sitting areas, and a private balcony.
  • Guest Bedrooms: Comfortable spaces with flexible storage and multi-purpose design.
  • Children’s Bedrooms: Playful and practical with study areas, built-in beds, and ample storage.
  • Nursery: Soothing, child-focused space with growth adaptability.

Add unique specialty rooms that cater to your hobbies, entertainment, and lifestyle needs.

  • Home Theater: Custom seating, surround sound, and a large screen or projector for the ultimate viewing experience.
  • Wine Cellar: Temperature-controlled storage for wine collections with tasting areas or display shelving.
  • Home Gym: Fitness-focused space with rubber flooring, mirrored walls, and integrated equipment storage.
  • Sauna: Relaxation space with customizable wood finishes, steam options, and therapeutic lighting.
  • Art Studio: Creative space with natural light, storage for supplies, and durable work surfaces.
  • Craft Room: Organization-centric space for hobbies, with built-in storage and ample workspace.

Maximize organization and functionality with custom-designed storage solutions tailored to your home.

  • Walk-In Closets: Custom shelving, display areas, and dressing zones.
  • Mudrooms: Functional entry spaces with lockers, benches, and durable flooring.
  • Laundry Rooms: High-efficiency appliances, folding areas, and drying racks.
  • Pantries: Organized food storage with pull-out shelves, wine racks, and integrated lighting.

Unlock your basement’s potential by transforming it into a versatile and livable space.

  • Finished Basements: Additional living or recreational areas with customized designs.
  • Recreation Rooms: Spaces for games, media, or lounging.
  • Entertainment Areas: Home bar, karaoke setup, or game tables.
  • Rental Suites: Fully functional units with kitchens, bathrooms, and separate entrances.

Convert your attic into a valuable living or functional area that complements your home’s design.

  • Converted Attic Spaces: Additional bedrooms, offices, yoga studios, or storage rooms with dormer windows and insulation upgrades.
  • Finished Attic: Want to expand up? Add more space with a third level or finished attic.

Expand your home’s footprint with well-designed additions that provide extra space and functionality.

  • Sunrooms: Relaxing indoor-outdoor spaces with natural light, comfortable furniture, and climate control.
  • Additional Bedrooms: Spacious guest or family accommodations with en-suite options.
  • New Bathrooms: Fully equipped bathrooms with luxury features.
  • Expanded Living Spaces: Extensions to existing rooms, creating open-concept designs or adding square footage.

Enhance your outdoor living with customized spaces that blend beauty and usability.

  • Covered Patios: Weather-protected areas for lounging and dining.
  • Outdoor Kitchens: Cooking and entertaining spaces with grills, refrigerators, and prep areas.
  • Rooftop Decks: Urban retreats with seating, lighting, and greenery.
  • Landscaped Gardens: Custom outdoor designs with patios, pathways, and water features.

Create fully equipped accessory dwelling units for added living space, rental income, or guest accommodations.

  • Laneway Housing: A separate home you add against your laneway.
  • Garden Suite: A detached structure with all the amenities of a full home but smaller.
  • Detached Guesthouses: Fully livable units for family, friends, or short-term rentals.
  • In-Law Suites: Comfortable accommodations with accessibility features.
  • Rental Units: Income-generating spaces with kitchens, bathrooms, and separate entries.

Transform your living spaces into functional and stylish areas designed for relaxation, entertaining, and family time.

  • Living Room: Formal seating area for entertaining, cozy space for family time, or multi-use area with integrated storage and tech.
  • Family Room: Casual space for relaxation, media consumption, or game nights with built-in shelving and entertainment centers.
  • Formal Dining Room: Elegant setting for hosting dinner parties or holiday meals with custom cabinetry or wine storage.
  • Home Office: Workspace with built-in desks, bookshelves, soundproofing, and ergonomic design.
  • Library: Quiet reading nook or large book collection storage with floor-to-ceiling shelves and integrated lighting.
  • Great Room: Open-concept area combining living, dining, and kitchen spaces for seamless entertaining and flow.

Upgrade your kitchen into a modern, efficient, and welcoming space that serves as the heart of your home.

  • Main Kitchen: Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with professional-grade appliances, island seating, and smart technology.
  • Prep Kitchen/Butler’s Pantry: Secondary space for meal prep, additional storage, and hosting large gatherings.
  • Eat-In Kitchen: Combined dining and cooking area with banquette seating or a breakfast nook.

Create luxurious, spa-like bathrooms that combine style, comfort, and functionality.

  • Primary Bathroom: Spa-like retreat with a soaking tub, steam shower, heated floors, and double vanities.
  • Guest Bathrooms: Stylish and functional with high-end fixtures and a welcoming feel.
  • Half-Baths/Powder Rooms: Compact and elegant with bold design elements like wallpaper or designer lighting.
  • En-Suite Bathrooms: Convenient private bathrooms attached to bedrooms, ideal for guests or family members.

Design personalized bedrooms that offer comfort, relaxation, and practicality for every family member.

  • Primary Bedroom: Luxury retreat with walk-in closets, sitting areas, and a private balcony.
  • Guest Bedrooms: Comfortable spaces with flexible storage and multi-purpose design.
  • Children’s Bedrooms: Playful and practical with study areas, built-in beds, and ample storage.
  • Nursery: Soothing, child-focused space with growth adaptability.

Add unique specialty rooms that cater to your hobbies, entertainment, and lifestyle needs.

  • Home Theater: Custom seating, surround sound, and a large screen or projector for the ultimate viewing experience.
  • Wine Cellar: Temperature-controlled storage for wine collections with tasting areas or display shelving.
  • Home Gym: Fitness-focused space with rubber flooring, mirrored walls, and integrated equipment storage.
  • Sauna: Relaxation space with customizable wood finishes, steam options, and therapeutic lighting.
  • Art Studio: Creative space with natural light, storage for supplies, and durable work surfaces.
  • Craft Room: Organization-centric space for hobbies, with built-in storage and ample workspace.

Maximize organization and functionality with custom-designed storage solutions tailored to your home.

  • Walk-In Closets: Custom shelving, display areas, and dressing zones.
  • Mudrooms: Functional entry spaces with lockers, benches, and durable flooring.
  • Laundry Rooms: High-efficiency appliances, folding areas, and drying racks.
  • Pantries: Organized food storage with pull-out shelves, wine racks, and integrated lighting.

Unlock your basement’s potential by transforming it into a versatile and livable space.

  • Finished Basements: Additional living or recreational areas with customized designs.
  • Recreation Rooms: Spaces for games, media, or lounging.
  • Entertainment Areas: Home bar, karaoke setup, or game tables.
  • Rental Suites: Fully functional units with kitchens, bathrooms, and separate entrances.

Convert your attic into a valuable living or functional area that complements your home’s design.

  • Converted Attic Spaces: Additional bedrooms, offices, yoga studios, or storage rooms with dormer windows and insulation upgrades.
  • Finished Attic: Want to expand up? Add more space with a third level or finished attic.

Expand your home’s footprint with well-designed additions that provide extra space and functionality.

  • Sunrooms: Relaxing indoor-outdoor spaces with natural light, comfortable furniture, and climate control.
  • Additional Bedrooms: Spacious guest or family accommodations with en-suite options.
  • New Bathrooms: Fully equipped bathrooms with luxury features.
  • Expanded Living Spaces: Extensions to existing rooms, creating open-concept designs or adding square footage.

Enhance your outdoor living with customized spaces that blend beauty and usability.

  • Covered Patios: Weather-protected areas for lounging and dining.
  • Outdoor Kitchens: Cooking and entertaining spaces with grills, refrigerators, and prep areas.
  • Rooftop Decks: Urban retreats with seating, lighting, and greenery.
  • Landscaped Gardens: Custom outdoor designs with patios, pathways, and water features.

Create fully equipped accessory dwelling units for added living space, rental income, or guest accommodations.

  • Laneway Housing: A separate home you add against your laneway.
  • Garden Suite: A detached structure with all the amenities of a full home but smaller.
  • Detached Guesthouses: Fully livable units for family, friends, or short-term rentals.
  • In-Law Suites: Comfortable accommodations with accessibility features.
  • Rental Units: Income-generating spaces with kitchens, bathrooms, and separate entries.

Benefits of a Major Home Renovation

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Personalized Living Space

Customize each area of your home to reflect your unique style and preferences to increase natural light and comfort.

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Energy Efficiency

Improve energy efficiency to lower energy expenses, boost home comfort, and enhance indoor air quality.

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Enhanced Functionality

Optimize your home’s layout to enhance usability, space and increase storage.

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Boosted property value

Boost your home’s market worth through comprehensive renovations.

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Contact Us

If you are planning a renovation project, or even in the early stages of thinking about one, we encourage you to reach out so we can learn more and offer you some valuable next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a whole home or single floor renovation cost in Toronto?

The cost of a whole home renovation in Toronto typically ranges from $200,000 to $700,000 or more, depending on the scope, materials, and design, while single-floor renovations usually start around $75,000. Factors like size, complexity, and customization will significantly impact the final price.

How long does it take to do a whole home or single-floor renovation in Toronto?

A whole home renovation in Toronto can take 6-12 months or longer, while single-floor renovations generally require 3-6 months. Timelines depend on project complexity, permitting, and material availability.

How do I select the best general contractor in Toronto for my renovation?

Choose a general contractor with a proven track record, strong client reviews, transparent pricing, and experience in Toronto’s unique building codes and design preferences. Ask for references and a detailed project proposal to ensure alignment with your vision.

Can I live in my Toronto home while it’s being renovated?

Living in your home during a renovation depends on the scope of work; smaller projects may allow it, but major renovations often require relocating for safety and convenience. Discuss logistics with your contractor to plan accordingly.

Why should I work with Oriel Renovations for my Toronto whole house or single-floor renovation?

Oriel Renovations specializes in creating custom, high-quality renovations tailored to Toronto homeowners, offering expertise, transparency, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. Their local knowledge and exceptional craftsmanship ensure your project is seamless and stunning.

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Major Home Renovation Challenges

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Temporary Displacement

Plan for a temporary accommodation to tackle displacement caused by large-scale and full home renovations.

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Unexpected Issues

Get ahead of hidden problems like structural damage, outdated wiring, or asbestos with a thorough pre-construction process.

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Time Overruns

Manage and minimize delays, such as supply chain interruptions, with a thorough pre-construction process and clear communications throughout the project.

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Aligning Your Investment

Maintain balance between costs and quality by having a well-defined budget and prioritizing expenditures before you start renovating.

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Understand the Pre-construction Process

Are you planning a renovation project but concerned about uncertainties and escalating costs? A pre-construction process can help you minimize those risks and ensure the success of your project.

With a detailed plan and thorough assessment of your needs before construction begins, you can eliminate costly assumptions, surprises and budget creep.

Ready to get started?

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1. Reach Out

First, send a note about your project to get started now

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2. Let's Talk

Next, set up a discovery call to talk to your older-home expert

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3. Schedule a Visit

Then, organize a time to show your unique home project

Steps in the Renovation Process

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Initial Consultation

Discuss your needs, investment goals, and timeline.

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Design & Pre-Construction

Develop a detailed design plan, including architectural drawings, timeline, budget and permits.

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Construction

Prepare the site, conduct necessary demolition, framing, and installation, integrate essential utilities and final detailing.

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Post Construction

Get you settled and familiar with your updated home, two-year warranty, and after service care.

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Initial Consultation

Discuss your needs, investment goals, and timeline.

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Design & Pre-Construction

Develop a detailed design plan, including architectural drawings, timeline, budget and permits.

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Construction

Prepare the site, conduct necessary demolition, framing, and installation, integrate essential utilities and final detailing.

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Post Construction

Get you settled and familiar with your updated home, two-year warranty, and after service care.

Service Area

Discover where homeowners like you have achieved their renovation goals in Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. From the blend of Rosedale’s historic charm with modern touches to the trendy pulse of Leslieville, each area tells a unique story about Toronto.

 

Toronto Neighbourhoods

Our service area includes most communities within the borders of Toronto, but we have done the majority of our work in the following neighbourhoods.

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The Annex

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Bloor West Village

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Danforth

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Etobicoke

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Forest Hill

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High Park

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The Junction

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The Kingsway

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Lawrence Park

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Leslieville

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Riverdale

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Roncesvalles

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Rosedale

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Summerhill

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Get in Touch

If you are planning a renovation project, or even in the early stages of thinking about one, we encourage you to reach out so we can learn more and offer you some valuable next steps.