5 Advantages of an Open Concept Renovation

When renovating a home in Ottawa, there are two very popular main floor layouts from which to choose. The first is more traditional and formal: there are walls delineating the use of spaces, like the entryway, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Each space is treated as separate. The second option is more modern and […]

Creating an Income Suite in Your Finished Basement

An income suite has two big benefits for homeowners looking to make financial headway. For one, the money brought in each month in rent can go back to paying for the renovation itself, often in a matter of months. Once that expense is recouped, the rent can be used to pay a large portion of […]

Countertop Ideas for Your Kitchen Addition

Once you are ready to transform your home thanks to a kitchen addition, there are many important decisions to be made. Close your eyes and picture a sleek modern kitchen with walnut cabinets and white quartz counters. Now picture a traditional country kitchen with wood butcher block counters and cheery Guilford Green cabinets. Both look […]

How to Decide Between a Home Addition or a Custom Home

Homeowners throughout the Ottawa area, from Kanata to Orleans and downtown to Barrhaven are looking to add more space to their homes. Some choose to build a home addition in order to achieve this goal, while others are tearing down the existing home entirely to make space for a custom home. If you are grappling […]

Should You Stay Or Relocate During a Renovation?

Some home renovations are relatively small, and it is no trouble to stay in the home during construction. Others may require that you relocate during a renovation.  If you’re doing a DIY project to reface kitchen cabinets and slap on a fresh coat of paint, your home life can continue without much interruption. With a […]

Getting the Most Out of Your Basement Renovation

Can you imagine adding a gym, theatre room, guest bedroom, kids’ playroom, income suite, laundry room, man cave, wine cellar, or home bar to your house? Any of these possibilities is just a phone call to Holland Homes & Renovations away. Our basement renovation contractors can turn your formerly drab and musty basement into a […]