This is What Happens When You Combine Good Bones With Chic Chelsea Vibes

Purchased for $30,000, this two-storey renovation had a few major hurdles to overcome. Inside, the layout lacked flow — so Mina swapped the kitchen and dining room and opened up the claustrophobic walls to create an open-concept main floor. Outside, the run-down space lacked curb appeal and required a serious refresh. Overall, the team needed to find ways to bring big-city style into a relatively small space — while keeping the renovation costs (which totalled $160,000) under control. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/how-to-create-your-own-budget-friendly-home-reno-without-a-contractor-1923427/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Create Your Own Budget-Friendly Home Reno — Without a Contractor</a>

Another issue at the outset was seeing past the rubble in order to coax out the home's true potential. When they first purchased the three-bedroom, one-bathroom property, it was packed with junk that had been left behind by previous tenants. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/clean-tidy-homes-inspire-you-to-start-cleaning-1927844/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Clean and Tidy Homes That Will Inspire You to Start Cleaning</a>

The centrepiece of the newly open-concept <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/living-rooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">living room</a> was the statement-making <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-clean-a-fireplace-ready-for-winter-1932202/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fireplace</a>, an original detail that the team gave a dramatic makeover with a matte-finish, faux-marble porcelain surround (which Mina had made from an inexpensive remnant). <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/good-bones/photos/cool-colour-hamptons-vibes-1942335/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Good Bones Team Create a Cozy Home With Beach-Chic Vibes</a>

The home's existing staircase was in good condition and held a lot of character, but it didn't suit the revamped look of the space. To make the look cohesive with the kitchen, the team painted the staircase white and added <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/8-unexpected-wallpaper-ideas-that-dont-involve-walls-1903188/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">peel-and-stick vinyl wallpaper</a> to the risers for a fun and unexpectedly chic twist. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/good-bones/photos/uncovered-charm-and-value-1942083/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Good Bones’ Mother-Daughter Duo Uncover Charm and Value in Rundown Bungalow</a>

The newly relocated kitchen completely captured the eclectic-meets-elegant tone of the renovation, with bright white cabinets, pops of pattern and a luxe curved tile <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2020-1931289/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">backsplash</a> that tied together beautifully with the look of the living room fireplace. Concrete-look quartz countertops added an ultra-durable finish to the counter and huge 10-foot island — while also providing a pop of urban-inspired, funky edge. <br></br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/blog/how-to-redo-kitchen-backsplash-1919509/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Update Your Kitchen Backsplash: Bryan Baeumler’s 8 Must-Know Tips</a>

One of the reasons why Mina decided to go with a city theme for the home's design was that it lacked a yard (like most New York city apartments), which she saw as a selling point for homeowners looking for a low-maintenance property. She didn't want to totally eliminate outdoor living from the home, however, so the team added double French doors and a small, fenced-in outdoor area off the kitchen. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shopping/photos/patio-furniture-small-spaces-1937738/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Summer Staycation: The Coziest Patio Furniture Perfect for Small Spaces​</a>

Upstairs, Mina reconfigured the small <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/bedrooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bedrooms</a> in order to create a true master retreat — complete with space for a king-sized bed, lots of natural light and a brand-new ensuite bathroom. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/rejuvenating-zen-bedrooms-help-you-destress-1932586/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18 Rejuvenating Zen Bedrooms That'll Help You De-Stress</a>

Sophisticated but still a touch eclectic, the new master bathroom offered layers of texture for a spa-like feel. On the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/20-bathroom-floors-that-make-a-bold-statement-1895818/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bathroom floor</a>, the tiles were laid in a herringbone pattern for a distinctive finish. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/bathroom-ideas-that-will-leave-you-in-a-state-of-total-bliss-1941925/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Who Needs the Spa? 15 Bathroom Ideas That'll Leave You in a State of Total Bliss</a>

The <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/bathroom-design-trends-2020-1933381/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bathroom’s</a> spacious shower was walled with the same type of tile that was used on the floor, but in a more traditional subway pattern. The result? A unified look with lots of subtle visual interest. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/good-bones/photos/whats-new-with-good-bones-host-mina-starsiak-hawk-1941549/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What’s New With Good Bones Host Mina Starsiak Hawk</a>

Outside, the contrast between the renovated side and the as-of-yet untouched side of the former duplex (which Mina also purchased for a future renovation) was stark. To amp up the curb appeal, the team refreshed the townhouse's exterior with a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/classic-exterior-paint-colours-1930351/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fresh colour combination</a> — a cheerful icy-blue paint finished with bright-white trim. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/12-ways-to-ramp-up-curb-appeal-with-nothing-but-paint-1902991/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Ways to Ramp Up Curb Appeal with Nothing But Paint</a>