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Total Home RENOVATIONS | DESIGN | MARKET READY CONSULTING

Helping you love your home again - or list it with confidence.

Total Home is an award winning company that takes great pride in creating dream interiors for the home you live in or are wanting to sell. We are featured on Trusted Pros and are winners of 'Best of Trusted Pros 2014-2021' in the ares of 'General Contracting', 'Basement Renovations', and 'Home Staging'. We are also featured on Houzz and are winners of 'Houzz 2015-2022' in the category of Customer

Service. Your investment is worth the guarantee, so we offer a 3 year guarantee on all labour for your renovation!

21/05/2026

Sometimes a full renovation isn’t necessary to completely transform a space. ✨

This kitchen and dining room refresh focused on thoughtful updates with big impact:
• new lighting
• updated back-splash
• new sink & faucet
• custom dining room cabinetry
• layered lighting to warm and elevate the entire space

By combining functional upgrades with timeless finishes, this once builder-basic space now feels brighter, more refined, and far more personal to the homeowners.

A reminder that even smaller design changes can completely shift how your home feels every day.

— Cindy | Total Home Design | Build

ZEN STYLE DOORWe finally installed a new back door. It was time. The old one was tired and not functioning the best so w...
15/05/2026

ZEN STYLE DOOR

We finally installed a new back door. It was time. The old one was tired and not functioning the best so we decided to replace it with this stunning zen door.

We opted to add this gorgeous green colour on the outside and black on the inside. All our interior window trim is black so it will tie in beautifully with that aesthetic nicely.

A lovely 18” sidelight will bring in the natural light and help make the interior space feel larger.

12/05/2026

Not every homeowner can immediately see the potential in a space — and that’s okay.

Sometimes a room no longer fits your lifestyle.
Sometimes you inherit a layout or design from a previous homeowner that feels impossible to work around.
And sometimes you simply need a fresh perspective to re-imagine what’s possible.

This space was once designed as a children’s bunk room with loft sleeping areas and toy storage. While functional for one season of life, the homeowners envisioned something entirely different moving forward.

By rethinking the layout, simplifying the architectural details, and introducing warm layered finishes, we transformed the room into a calm, sophisticated primary bedroom retreat while still embracing the dramatic ceiling height and unique character of the space.

Good design is not just about decorating.
It’s about vision.
Seeing what a space could become before it gets there.

If you’re struggling to know what to do with a room in your home, sometimes all it takes is the right creative direction to unlock its potential.

05/05/2026

TOTAL HOME QUICK TIP:
What’s Behind Your Door Frame Might Surprise You…

We recently opened up a door frame and found something you don’t often see—but it explains a lot about comfort issues in a home.

Years ago, it was common to wrap door jambs with tar paper. The intention was protection—but in reality, it can trap heat and moisture in all the wrong ways.

Here’s what happens:
• Warm air gets trapped behind the paper
• Cold air meets it from the outside
• Condensation forms
• Moisture builds up… and in extreme cases, even ice can form inside your wall

Yes—actual ice around the door frame.

Over time, this leads to:
• Heat loss
• Damp wood
• Potential mould issues

The fix?
Proper air sealing.

Today, we use low-expansion spray foam around door frames to:
✔ Seal gaps completely
✔ Prevent air leakage
✔ Stop moisture buildup
✔ Improve overall energy efficiency

It’s one of those small details that makes a big difference in how your home feels.

If your home feels drafty near doors, this could be part of the problem.

—

Built right the first time. Fixed right when it’s not.

Check out our video showing you a live example.

DESIGN | CONSTRUCTION —Architectural ImprovementsSometimes the simplest architectural change makes the biggest differenc...
29/04/2026

DESIGN | CONSTRUCTION —Architectural Improvements

Sometimes the simplest architectural change makes the biggest difference.

In this kitchen renovation, we replaced a standard-height door with an 8' pocket door within a 9' ceiling. The result immediately draws the eye upward and gives the entire space a more refined, intentional presence.

Switching to a pocket door also eliminated the door swing into the kitchen, improving circulation and making the layout feel calmer and more usable.

We selected a frosted glass panel to softly conceal the laundry area beyond, and paired it with antiqued hardware for a timeless finishing detail that adds character without feeling ornate.

A subtle shift in proportion — but a meaningful upgrade in how the space feels.

TILE INSTALLATION A front entry sets the tone for the entire home. Its a welcoming base for you and your guests. This up...
28/04/2026

TILE INSTALLATION

A front entry sets the tone for the entire home. Its a welcoming base for you and your guests.

This update replaces a dated surface with large-format 32 x 32 stone-look tile—clean, durable, and timeless underfoot. The variation on pattern colours, helps to make this high traffic zone 'forgiving' for dirty the always tends to collect quickly in entry ways.

Small transitions like this make a big difference in how a home feels the moment you walk in.

Design | Build by Cindy Lutes & Gilbert Lutes
Total Home
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G I F T C A R D SMother’s Day is around the corner.Instead of flowers that fade, consider something lasting — a design ...
23/04/2026

G I F T C A R D S

Mother’s Day is around the corner.

Instead of flowers that fade, consider something lasting — a design consultation to help her refresh a space she loves or finally make changes she’s been putting off.

A beautiful way to say: this is your time.

Gift cards available —$50 —$100 —$250 $500
Whatever value feels right for you!

Choosing a contractor or designer today can feel overwhelming. There are so many options — and it’s hard to know who you...
17/04/2026

Choosing a contractor or designer today can feel overwhelming. There are so many options — and it’s hard to know who you can truly trust.

That’s why these consecutive Houzz awards mean so much to us.

They aren’t based on advertising. They’re based on real client experiences, year after year.

Being recognized again in 2026 — and now 12 times overall — is a reflection of the relationships we build, the care we bring to each project, and the trust homeowners place in us to guide important decisions about their homes.

Trust is something that’s earned over time. We’re grateful every day for the clients who have allowed us to be part of their spaces and their stories.

Thank you for continuing to choose Total Home.

Choosing a contractor or designer today can feel overwhelming. There are so many options — and it’s hard to know who you...
17/04/2026

Choosing a contractor or designer today can feel overwhelming. There are so many options — and it’s hard to know who you can truly trust.

That’s why these consecutive Houzz awards mean so much to us.

They aren’t based on advertising. They’re based on real client experiences, year after year.

Being recognized again in 2026 — and now 12 times overall — is a reflection of the relationships we build, the care we bring to each project, and the trust homeowners place in us to guide important decisions about their homes.

Trust is something that’s earned over time. We’re grateful every day for the clients who have allowed us to be part of their spaces and their stories.

Thank you for continuing to choose Total Home.

Just when we think we’ve seen everything in this industry…During a recent kitchen renovation, we were preparing to remov...
14/04/2026

Just when we think we’ve seen everything in this industry…

During a recent kitchen renovation, we were preparing to remove a stone counter-top and discovered something unexpected hidden underneath.

A bundle of wooden matches had been used to shim the counter into place.

While shimming is a normal part of installation, the materials used matter. Proper supports are essential for stability and long-term performance—especially under stone.

In this case, the shim material was not only unconventional, it was also flammable, which makes it an inappropriate choice inside cabinetry.

It’s one of those hidden details homeowners never see, but they make a real difference in how a kitchen performs over time.

Just when we think we’ve seen everything, we uncover another little behind-the-scenes surprise like this one — truly priceless.

The third and final image shows the gap in the caulking where we removed the matches.

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