McCowan Lane — Second Storey Addition & Whole-Home Renovation (Stouffville, ON)

Comprehensive transformation including second-storey addition, structural reconfiguration, full kitchen redesign(s), bathroom renovations, smooth ceilings with LED pot lights, and continuous hardwood for a seamless main-floor flow. Engineering stamped by a licensed engineer; permits, phased inspections, and final sign-off managed by Nova Décor with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.

Name
McCowan Lane
Date
2025-10-13
Focus
Whole-Home Renovation
Location
Stouffville, ON

Project Overview

  • Location: McCowan Lane, Stouffville, Ontario

  • Scope: Second storey addition + whole-home renovation (main & second floors), complete kitchen renovation(s), all bathrooms updated

  • Structure: Load-bearing walls moved/added; engineered beam installed to open the main floor and support the new second storey

  • Ceilings & Lighting: Popcorn removed; smooth finish with recessed LED pot lights

  • Flooring: Site-finished/wide-plank hardwood across principal areas for visual continuity

Design Highlights

  • Open-concept main floor enabled by structural beam and widened passages

  • Transitional millwork profiles used consistently across kitchens, built-ins, and wall details

  • Warm metals and natural wood tones balance clean, light surfaces

  • Storage-first planning with dedicated pantry walls, island storage, and a mudroom locker system

Kitchen

A classic chef’s kitchen with raised-panel cherry cabinetry, ogee/stacked crown, glass display uppers, and furniture-style island posts. Cream-toned granite counters and a farmhouse sink ground the warm palette; stainless wall ovens and a gas cooktop deliver modern function. Undercabinet lighting highlights a neutral stone backsplash.

Dining & Living

Feature wall with painted board-and-batten paneling softens acoustics and adds architectural rhythm. Layered lighting and warm wood flooring create a relaxed, high-contrast lounge zone.

Key Specifications

  • Structure: Engineered beam; relocated load-bearing walls to achieve open plan

  • Cabinetry: Raised-panel cherry (Traditional Kitchen); matte-black shaker (Modern Kitchen); custom mudroom lockers

  • Counters: Cream granite (Traditional); white quartz waterfall (Modern)

  • Backsplash: Stone tile (Traditional); full-height quartz slab (Modern)

  • Hardware/Metals: Polished nickel/SS (Traditional); warm brass (Modern)

  • Floors: Wide-plank hardwood in principal spaces

  • Ceilings/Lighting: Smooth ceilings, LED pot lights; pendant task lighting over islands

Planning an addition or whole-home update? Nova Décor handles structural engineering, permits, inspections, design, and build—start-to-finish.

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