This transitional white kitchen features modern black pendant lighting over the island, blending classic style with contemporary accents.
A modern white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a shaker-style built-in pantry with glass display cabinets and interior lighting, accented with black cone pendant lights for contrast and style.
This modern transitional kitchen and dining space features white cabinetry and a built-in buffet with illuminated glass cabinets and dark wood accents. Black cone pendants and drum pendant lighting add contrast and visual interest.
This modern living room features a limestone fireplace and inset TV wall framed by walnut display cabinets, combining natural materials with contemporary design.
A limestone fireplace with an inset TV wall is framed by walnut display cabinets, while a built-in sideboard with illuminated glass cabinets provides elegant storage and display for china.
Walnut display cabinets in the living room flow into a built-in sideboard with illuminated glass cabinets, creating cohesive storage and a refined display for china.
A modern bathroom design featuring a walnut vanity with a Calacatta quartz countertop, a large mirrored medicine cabinet, and under-cabinet lighting that illuminates the white penny round tile backsplash. The glass walk-in shower is tiled in large wh
A modern bathroom design featuring a walnut vanity with a Calacatta quartz countertop, a large mirrored medicine cabinet, and under-cabinet lighting that illuminates the white penny round tile backsplash. The glass walk-in shower is tiled in large wh
This modern bathroom vanity features a Calacatta quartz countertop, white penny round tile backsplash with under-cabinet lighting, and a large mirrored medicine cabinet, creating a bright spa-like bathroom with generous storage.
This small kids’ bathroom design includes full-height white hexagon tiles, a white quartz countertop, and a dark walnut vanity. A glass ledge adds convenient storage for everyday bath products.
Hexagon wall tiles and mirror with glass ledge in bathroom.
Built in buffet with white base cabinet and wood cabinet doors with glass.
Modern bathroom with large built in mirror cabinet, dark walnut vanity and vaulted ceiling.
Modern bathroom with large built in mirror cabinet and glass surround walk in shower.
Modern living room with vaulted ceiling featuring limestone fireplace and TV wall.
 
Material and finish selections for K+K Residence and before pictures.
 

K+K Residence: Transitional Modern

This whole home renovation in Calgary was completed in phases over two years, transforming the home to better suit the homeowners’ transition to an empty nest lifestyle. The goal was to create a space that is beautiful, functional, and adaptable for aging in place, allowing the homeowners to enjoy their home comfortably for many years to come.

Phase 1: Main Floor Renovation
The first phase focused on modernizing the main living areas and improving functionality for entertaining and everyday living.

Key improvements included:

  • A feature fireplace wall to anchor the living space

  • A new kitchen with increased storage capacity

  • A larger kitchen island designed for gathering and entertaining

  • Doorways opened to full ceiling height to enhance openness and flow

  • A layered lighting plan incorporating general, task, and accent lighting

  • A neutral color palette to create a calm, timeless aesthetic

Phase 2: Upper Floor Renovation
The second phase involved a complete reconfiguration of the upper floor layout to improve comfort, space, and functionality.

Key upgrades included:

  • A new floor plan to optimize space

  • A new general lighting plan to improve visibility and ambiance

  • Converting three smaller bedrooms into two larger bedrooms

  • A new, larger primary bathroom

  • A new second bathroom

  • Vaulting the existing 7-foot ceilings to create a brighter, more spacious feel

To support the homeowners’ long-term needs, the design incorporated thoughtful aging-in-place solutions, including:

  • Wider doorways to accommodate mobility needs

  • A larger walk-in shower

  • Larger windows to increase natural light throughout the home

  • Additional LED general and task lighting to enhance visibility and visual comfort

These carefully integrated features allow the homeowners to age comfortably in their home while maintaining a stylish and welcoming environment.

Result:
The completed renovation delivers a timeless, functional home that balances modern design with practical living. Thoughtful planning, improved lighting, and accessible features ensure the homeowners can continue to enjoy their home comfortably through the next stage of life.

“Carlina spent the time to find out about our needs, wants, and kept in mind our plans to remain in the home indefinitely...She gave us thoughtful, detailed and visual plans to help us see what we were going to get...We were thrilled as we had all the perks of a new home without having to move. We highly recommend Carlina to help you tackle the enormous task of doing a renovation right and achieving the change you will love!”
— Karen Y
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