Good Bones’ Mother-Daughter Duo Uncover Charm and Value in Rundown Bungalow

One of the best (and most valuable) treasures that the team found in the home were the gorgeous hardwood floors hiding beneath the carpeting. With a bit of patching and a lot of cleaning, Mina and Karen restored the floors to their original glory — while <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/blog/common-renovating-costs-flooring-27087/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">saving major space in their budget</a>. In the living room, the team also used moulding and paint to mimic the luxe look of wainscoting for major wow-factor and drama (without the major cost). <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers-buying-and-selling/photos/gorgeous-living-rooms-1929782/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Gorgeous Living Rooms We All Want to Curl Up in With a Good Book</a>

Before, the three-bedroom bungalow’s layout wasn’t as practical or spacious as it could be. To make a more functional flow, the <em>Good Bones</em> team removed many of the arched doorways between rooms for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/extreme-makeover-home-edition/photos/open-floorplan-and-spacious-layout-1936696/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a more open feel</a>. And, because the house had two living rooms but only one bathroom, they closed off the wall behind the main living room to create a new primary bedroom. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/how-to-tell-good-bones-from-a-pile-of-bricks-1052710/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Tell Good Bones from a Pile of Bricks</a>

With the wall closed off, what what was once the formal living room became this airy master bedroom at the front of the house — complete with sophisticated blue-green paint, newly uncovered hardwood floors and elegant furnishings. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/photos/how-the-save-my-reno-team-transforms-a-big-bedroom-into-an-ultra-functional-suite-1936007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How the Save My Reno Team Transforms a Big Bedroom Into an Ultra-Functional Suite</a>

Beside the new master bedroom, the team transformed what used to be a small bedroom into a larger second <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/bathrooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bathroom</a> — a big win and a necessity for what remains a three-bedroom home. Elevated features like floor-to-ceiling Carrara marble tile in the shower and a wide dual vanity create a luxurious feel befitting of a master en suite. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/modern-shower-ideas-bathroom-masterpiece-1909355/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Modern Shower Ideas That Will Turn Your Bathroom Into a Masterpiece</a>

Karen saw the potential in <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/restore-replace-during-reno-tips-1912250/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salvaging</a> the home’s old crystal chandelier, which had seen better days. With a few repairs, new crystals and a thorough cleaning, the vintage light fixture was brought back to life — proudly shining in the home’s new entryway. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/statement-lighting-styles-kitchen-1908317/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Statement Lighting Styles That Will Transform Your Kitchen in a Snap</a>

The revamped kitchen really reached new heights — quite literally. Originally, the ceiling was low and cramped, so the <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/good-bones/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Good Bones</a></em> team opened up the space with new <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/soaring-kitchen-ceilings-that-will-give-you-design-envy-1937689/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">high ceilings</a> and much more vertical space. Taking advantage of that newfound kitchen height, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/these-drool-worthy-kitchens-make-a-case-for-colourful-cabinets-1900534/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">deep-green cabinets </a>evoked a rich look, while matte-black countertops and a matching centre island furthered the custom feel. <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>

For the backsplash, Mina chose a gorgeous patterned tile with metallic inlays, which perfectly complement the restored brass hardware saved from the original cabinets. Together, the new cabinets, backsplash and vintage hardware created a beautiful balance of old and new. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/25-kitchen-backsplash-ideas-for-your-next-reno-1050210/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">40 Brilliant Kitchen Backsplash Tile Ideas for Your Next Reno</a>

When Karen uncovered the home's original <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/wallpaper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wallpaper</a>, she knew she had to preserve a piece of it in the new design. By peeling off any newer layers of wallpaper and then creating an intentionally distressed finish, Karen designed a one-of-a-kind focal wall in the dining room that elegantly connected the home's past with its future. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Bold Print Wallpaper Ideas That Will Transform Your Space</a>

The bungalow’s original bathroom got a major refresh with a new white subway-tiled shower, new dual <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/bathroom-vanity-designs-1939106/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vanity</a> and chic hexagonal-tile floor. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/blog/why-to-install-shower-over-bathtub-1921243/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This is Why You Should Install a Shower Instead of a Bathtub</a>

Mina and the rest of the <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/good-bones/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Good Bones</a></em> team wanted to preserve the home's character, while giving the exterior an upscale refresh to showcase the bungalow's transformation (and attract a potential buyer). To <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">turn up the home's curb appeal</a>, the team added new siding, which they painted in a pale-minty-green hue. They also repaired the exterior bricks and brightened them up with a coat of clean white paint for a welcoming, refreshed look. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/classic-exterior-paint-colours-1930351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home Now</a>