To see all the pictures of the Renovation visit the Renovation of the Month for May 2007.

The new subfloor is installed over old foundations. All of the electrical, plumbing and heating have been stripped out, and all of the old plaster and rotten materials have been removed.The foundations have been waterproofed, the new first floor walls have been erected, and new weeping tiles are being installed.

The new front stairway, complete with railings, has been installed. And, a brand new entry in porcelain tile and a new wood trim, paint and pot lighting have been completed.

The rear elevation exterior of the home has been stuccoed, and vinyl double-glazed thermopane windows have been installed throughout. Flower-box window niches were added for future planting boxes. The drainage was changed to flow away from the house — resulting in a beautifully dry basement.

In this picture, you see the tiny 30-year-old kitchen complete with arborite counter tops, and old strip oak flooring with no backsplash. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. Obviously, this kitchen required a major upgrade.

As you can see, the entire kitchen has been remodeled. This new maple kitchen features granite countertops, undermount sinks , a tumbled marble backsplash, energy-saving stainless steel appliances and porcelain tile floors — allowing for easy maintenance and durability.

This newly remodeled kitchen also has a built-in spice rack and a pullout lazy Susan. The granite countertops overhang the peninsula cabinets to create a cozy eating area. The main kitchen sink is a double sink with a pull-out faucet.

In the front end of the kitchen is a family-sized eating area with a walk out to the deck for easy BBQ access. This kitchen is not only a dream to cook and eat in, but it’s also a perfect place to spend quality family time.

This is the newly renovated basement washroom. The floor is comprised of porcelain tile with wood paneling under the chair rails. To warm things up a bit, we added a leaded glass mirrored medicine cabinet.

Notice the surface mounted sink installed over a marble vanity top. See how the frameless glass tub and shower enclosure installed on the deck-mounted bathtub add elegance to this washroom? The porcelain floor tiles also make for a maintenance-free durable floor surface. The wall-mounted faucets are installed in a mirrored/marble wall facade over a maple contoured vanity.

The master washroom is complete with every elegant requirement. The limestone tile and floors compliment the limestone mosaics and ceiling moldings. The seamless glass shower is mounted on the whirlpool tub deck marble. The marble counter is complete with under-mount sinks over a maple vanity consisting of nickel faucets, handles and towel bars. The rainshower head with body spray jets make you never want to leave this shower! A heated floor, pot lighting, sconces and a skylight also help to make this washroom a total dream.The powder room on the first floor is perfectly set up for guests and visitors. The copper sink, faucets and sconces are attached to the marble slab podium that is fixed to the front wall. The floor and sink counter are also fashioned in marble slab. The other perimeter walls are painted with a faux finish to accent the marble.

About The Builder
The principals of Barabco Design/Build have been in the Custom Home and Renovation Market for over 38 years. We are a full service company that can take any project from design, through Zoning and Permits to decorating and fruition. We have project managed, custom built and/or renovated homes of all sizes and shapes from 900 square feet in the Beaches to 38,000 square feet on the Bridle Path, Rosedale, and Forest Hill Village.

We strive to deliver our projects in a timely fashion, with strict attention to detail and budgets. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is trained to fit in well with families and are always missed when they move on to the next project.

For more information visit http://www.barabco.com/