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Main Floor Bungalow Renovation in Toronto: Creating a Bright, Open Home That Fits Its Owners’ Lifestyle Testimonial Video

(00:01) [Music] It’s a wartime bungalow. Um, but it’s actually well-built wartime bungalow. So we had to expose all the structural parts to understand, you know, what we could and couldn’t do. We looked for the right company to to do this for us. And the only five-star company that we could find was Sosna. 

(00:28) And they were very professional right from the start that we were very happy with the the process. And when I say that there are always hiccups, there are always uh you know big decisions to be made. We were traveling so they accommodated us you know during our travels. So we would have lots of meetings either online or in person. 

(00:50) But Sosna really came through for us. They they really produced what we were looking for. Whenever you design something, uh it’s hard to know what how it’s going to turn out until it’s actually built. So, uh there were a few things that we wanted and I’m going to make uh one uh mention and that is we have a raised dishwasher. 

(01:14) So, it’s not really low like most dishwashers where you have to bend over and put all your plates in and take them all out again. We have it actually at waist height. This is something we had in a house that we had previous and we just love this idea and we had to encourage Sosna to do this cuz it was the first time they have ever done this and the end result has been brilliant. 

(01:39) So this is for me really it’s a it’s a house built around a kitchen. We like to entertain. We have sometimes you know six or maximum eight guests. Um, and it’s enough space in this bungalow that’s been opened up. It we basically wanted to get rid of as many walls as we could. Um, so that we have open space. Uh, we can look from the front of the house to the back of the house and have the light that we’re looking for as well. 

(02:08) So, um, all I can say is that, um, if you want to work with a great bunch of people, um, Sosna have been fabulous. Uh we gave them five stars like it seems everyone else has done and highly recommend them. Really happy to have had this experience. It was a lot of work but it’s paid off. It’s really worth it for us. We’re enjoying it immensely.

Reimagining a Classic Wartime Bungalow
This Toronto couple’s wartime bungalow had great bones but needed a complete redesign to better suit their lifestyle. They wanted an open concept layout that allowed natural light to flow from front to back and created a welcoming space for entertaining. Before construction began, our team at Sosna carefully exposed the home’s structural elements to assess what could be reworked safely and effectively. The homeowners chose Sosna after researching renovation companies in Toronto and finding that we were the only five star rated firm they could trust with their home.

Thoughtful Design Meets Everyday Functionality
Our design-build approach allowed us to collaborate closely with the homeowners, even while they were travelling. Through both online and in person meetings, we ensured that every design detail reflected their vision. One standout feature was the raised dishwasher, a practical ergonomic choice inspired by their previous home. It was the first time our team implemented this idea, and the result exceeded expectations. The renovation centered around the kitchen, a space designed for cooking, hosting, and connection, truly becoming the heart of their home.

A Home That Feels Just Right
The completed main floor renovation opened up the space beautifully, creating a seamless flow that makes entertaining and everyday living effortless. The homeowners now enjoy a bright, airy bungalow where every detail was thoughtfully planned to fit their needs. They described their experience with Sosna as professional, accommodating, and rewarding, so much so that they proudly gave the project a five star review. As they put it, “It was a lot of work, but it’s paid off. We’re enjoying it immensely.

 

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