The Baeumler’s Latest Reno Project Makes the Ultimate First Impression (Take Notes!)

One of the main aspects clients Steve and Julie wanted to change was their home’s cramped front entrance. So the team added an addition to make the space larger. With floor-to-ceiling windows, marble-look floor tiles and modern furnishings (that chandelier!), the end result is a gorgeous resort-style foyer that knows how to make a statement.

Sarah incorporated a modern seating area into the front entrance, making it feel like an intentional spot to sit and relax before rushing out the door.

Despite the new front entrance’s grand size, Sarah kept her eye on the details. The stylish seating and artwork pictured here reinforces the home’s modern meets glam aesthetic.

Tall, double-door built-in closets stand in the front entryway, creating a clean, tucked-away place for coats, hats and shoes.

The new and improved sunroom boasts soaring ceilings and lets in tons of natural light. Strategic design choices, like the built-in wood shelving, ties in with the kitchen’s cabinetry to create a seamless flow between the two connecting spaces.

While Sarah had originally planned to put stone slabs above the linear fireplace, she opted to use drywall as a clean (and cheaper) mounting surface for the large TV.

The contemporary space also underscores the natural scenery beyond, with black-framed windows that showcase the forested outdoors and echo the framed paintings on the connecting wall. Earthy accents and hues also add to the space’s nature-inspired vibe.

Since the clients gravitate toward a modern aesthetic, Sarah sourced pieces that are both contemporary and artistic. She managed to save money by opting for ready-made pieces instead of going custom.

Thanks to Sarah and Bryan’s vision, what was once a cramped sunroom (that wasn’t to-code) is now a spectacular, high-end living space.

The new front entry addition is a design showstopper featuring two types of stone, black siding and raw wood.

The exterior entrance’s roof is crafted from raw wood and boasts two skylights, creating a warm cabin-in-the-woods feel that plays off the home’s natural surroundings.

This might be one of the more stylish two-car garages we’ve ever seen, which complements the home’s front exterior. And just wait until you see the functional space Sarah created inside…

As a way to incorporate Steve’s wants into the design, Sarah went all out on the garage to make it his own personal workshop where he can spend time tinkering and fixing.

Steve originally wanted to build a separate outbuilding as his workshop, but it would have been difficult to get planning permission, so they incorporated it into the garage design instead.

The spacious patio is the perfect place to dine alfresco with family and friends once summer hits. There’s also a fire pit in the backyard (not pictured), allowing the homeowners to take full advantage of the outdoors.

Just down the road from Steve and Julie’s house, the Baeumlers have finally decorated their basement gym and family room. (Yes, they live on the same street!)

With the idea of setting it up as fun place for eldest son Quintyn and his friends to hang out, it’s already become a favourite spot for the whole Baeumler clan.

It was a change for Sarah to decorate her own family’s space after working with clients over the past year. We love the approach she took for their basement family room, which takes after a cozy movie theatre.