A living room renovation is about more than updating a space — it's about changing how your home feels to live in. Whether that means opening up a wall, adding built-in shelving, or simply refreshing what's there, the goal is a room that works better and feels more like you.
What’s Involved
Living room renovations typically cover some combination of wall removal or framing changes, built-in millwork and shelving, flooring, drywall, paint, lighting upgrades, and window or trim replacement.
What to Expect From Us
Living rooms are often the heart of a home — which means working in them requires care and minimal disruption. We sequence the work thoughtfully, keep the site tidy throughout, and make sure you're never left without a clear picture of what's happening and what's coming next.
Our Process
Overview
The underlying approach to how we treat you and your home remains rooted in the same care, attentiveness and expertise we express in every job.
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The first step is simple — reach out and tell us about your project. We'll have a conversation to understand what you're after, answer any early questions, and figure out whether we're the right team for the job.
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We come to you and walk the space in person before putting anything on paper. This is where we ask the right questions, assess what's involved, and start building a clear picture of your project.
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After the consultation we put together a detailed, itemized quote — not a ballpark. We walk you through every line together so you have a full understanding of the scope before committing to anything.
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Once you're ready to go, we get you on the schedule and walk you through exactly what to expect from start to finish. Before work begins, you'll have a clear picture of the timeline, who will be on site, and how the project will unfold.
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Throughout the build you'll always know what's happening and why. We keep the site tidy at the end of every day, the updates regular, and handle anything unexpected with honesty and care.
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When the work is complete we do a thorough walkthrough together and take care of any final touches before sign-off. Everything we build is backed by our two-year workmanship warranty.
FAQs
Common questions we receive about living room renovations
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Living room renovations vary widely depending on what you're starting with and what you're trying to achieve. Common scopes of work include opening up walls to improve flow or natural light, adding built-in shelving or millwork, updating flooring, improving lighting, refreshing drywall and paint, or replacing windows and trim.
Some of these are purely cosmetic; others, like removing walls or upgrading electrical for new lighting, involve permits and licensed trades. We'll help you figure out exactly what your project needs during the consultation.
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Living room renovations can range from $10,000 for a cosmetic refresh to $40,000 or more for projects involving structural changes, custom built-ins, or significant electrical work. The biggest cost variables are whether any walls are coming down, the quality of finishes, and how much custom carpentry is involved.
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Almost always yes, especially if the wall is load-bearing or if the work involves relocating electrical. Removing a non-load-bearing wall may still require a permit depending on your municipality. We assess structural implications carefully before any walls come down, and handle the permitting process on your behalf.
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For most living room scopes — flooring, drywall, paint, millwork, lighting — expect 2–4 weeks. Projects involving structural changes or custom built-ins will take longer. We'll give you a clear timeline before work begins.
“I can’t say enough good things about this team. They were so great to work with - excellent communication, punctual, beyond reliable and most importantly did a fantastic job”
J Mitchell, North Vancouver
We’re ready to start your living room project
Book your free consultation with our design team today and be on your way to your dream renovation.
