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ULTIMATE RENOVATIONS
A DATED 1980s LAKEFRONT HOME MORPHS INTO A STUNNING CONTEMPORARY DREAM HOME
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by MICHELLE HOPKINS
hen Heather Dyson and Brad Sparks moved in together they became a blended family of seven. The couple quickly needed to work out whether they should live in Brad’s lakefront home or purchase a new home to accommodate their busy active household. They spent a few exhausting months looking at new homes. They soon concluded they could never find a home in such an idyllic location as the one Brad owned. They decided that renovating the “tired looking” 1980s home was the perfect solution. “We realized how much we loved the home; its lakeside setting, the big trees and the large yard,” says Heather. “It was quite dated inside and out. We also really needed more bedrooms so that all five children could have their own space.” The couple wanted to create an open-concept home that took full advantage of the lake views. “I had dreams of what was possible here and I knew we could fix what wasn’t working,” adds Brad. The couple researched a number of renovation companies. In the end, they hired Ultimate Renovations. “We knew they had a great reputation, we’d seen their show homes, we checked their references and saw their numerous awards… ultimately, it was an easy decision,” explains Brad. Working closely with Brad and Heather, the multiple award-winning renovator undertook the extensive restoration. The project consisted of removing walls, raising ceilings, installing larger windows to maximize lake views, as well as adding square footage, more bathrooms and bedrooms. The team of professionals transformed the family’s home inside and out into a functional modern showstopper. The results were stunning and the couple couldn’t be happier. “I had complete confidence that Ultimate Renovations could create our vision. Not only that, they were very creative in coming up with solutions to all of our ideas, whether they made sense or not,” quips Brad. “There were challenges along the way but they always found a way to make it work.” Heather agreed. “As far as renovations go, this was a dream,” says Heather. “They were upfront about the timeline, the costs and they delivered on all of their promises. They really are passionate about what they do and it showed in every aspect of the renovation process.” John McCoy and his team of professionals at Ultimate Renovations invite you to contact them to discuss your home improvements goals. To find out more about Calgary’s premier luxury renovator, call 403-287-3122, email at info@ultimaterenovations.com or visit the website ultimaterenovations.com.
10 HOME DECOR AND RENOVATIONS DEC 2014 - JAN 2015