Project Overview
The Dieppe project is a custom-built home in Charleswood designed for a family of five. The home features unique and functional spaces tailored to the family's needs, including individual ensuites for each child, a secret door connecting the boys' bedrooms, and a spacious three-season room. The design emphasizes comfort and functionality with areas for family togetherness, individual retreats, and entertaining.
Design and Renovation Process
The Dieppe home was designed with both practicality and elegance in mind. Key features include:
- Children's Bedrooms: Each child has their own ensuite bathroom, with the two boys’ rooms connected by a secret door in their closets, adding an element of fun and convenience.
- Three-Season Room: A dedicated space for parents to relax while the children play outside, providing a comfortable area for family time.
- Upstairs Study/Library: A bright and airy study with a large window, offering a peaceful retreat for reading and study.
- Master Suite: Features a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet.
- Staircase: A bright, open staircase with floor-to-ceiling windows, accent wall, and numerous fixtures, creating a striking visual centerpiece.
- Basement: Includes a home theater with large TV and theater chairs for family movie nights, as well as a home gym.
- Open Concept Living: A spacious kitchen and living area designed for family gatherings and entertaining.
- Kids Playroom: Located on the main floor, providing a dedicated space for children’s activities.
- Mudroom: Features designated areas for shoes, coats, a bench, and a dog wash station, keeping clutter out of sight.
Collaboration with Skilled Trades
The Dieppe home was brought to life through the efforts of various skilled trades:
- Foundation and Framing: Marquee Builders handled the foundational and structural work, ensuring a solid base for the home.
- Plumbing: Shortys Plumbing and Heating managed all plumbing installations and systems.
- Electrical: Quantum Electrical Solutions provided electrical work, including wiring and power solutions.
- Flooring: National Interiors installed flooring throughout the home.
- Millwork and Countertops: Two30Nine supplied custom millwork and countertops, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.
- Siding: Exterior Pros handled the exterior siding, improving curb appeal and protection.
- Painting: Bisson Decorating completed the painting, giving the home a fresh and cohesive look.
- Garage Door: Southend Overhead Door provided and installed new garage doors.
- Electrical Fixtures: Robinson Lighting supplied and installed lighting fixtures throughout the home.
- Plumbing Fixtures: Robinson Bath provided modern plumbing fixtures for the bathrooms and kitchen.
- Fireplace: Alsips installed a stylish fireplace, adding warmth and ambiance.
- Closets: Alt Closets designed and installed custom closet solutions.
- Sound System and Security: Advance Electronics installed the home’s sound system and security features.
- Sewer and Water: Double A Construction managed sewer and water installations.
- Excavation: XL Excavation handled site preparation and excavation work.