Interior Home Renovations - 10 Noteworthy Examples

Purely aesthetic or essential, done on a whim or carefully thought out, interior home renovations meet a variety of needs and wants. Where should you start an interior home improvement project? What types of projects balance style and functionality the best? How can you find ideas customized to your space?

Here are 10 interior home renovation ideas done by contractors affiliated with our platform that may inspire your next home improvement endeavour.

10 Interior Home Renovation Ideas

1) Clear features and rich tones in an open, common area

Contractor: Construction M.Dubé

This spacious room is split into different levels, featuring a loft-inspired look. The large windows seen in the dining room, as well as those in the living room, allow a lot of natural light to filter into the space. The aesthetic material pairing is also quite striking, creating visual balance.

2) Modern dining area featuring classic architectural details

Contractor: One Oak Construction

In modern homes, dining areas often replace formal dining rooms. People enjoy being next to the kitchen, benefiting from an open floor plan. This particular dining area benefits from plenty of sunlight and, in terms of architecture, there’s a slew of details like the aged-look flooring, the subtle moulding, and the arched doorway, making for a stunning partition between both areas.

3) Basement entertainment area 

Contractor: Go Home Contracting

A lot of people include a basement entertainment space on their home renovation wishlist. However, since it’s often low on the priority scale, the project rarely sees the light of day. Albeit, these homeowners went through with it, building their dream, sophisticated basement. It’s spacious, meaning that there’s plenty of space to host your guests!

4) Modern staircase with an art museum-like feel

Contractor: Concept pro métal

Are we in a house or an art gallery? This modern layout is quite daring, with architectural details that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, such as the staircase without risers and glazing above, allowing plenty of natural light through.

5) Huge entertainment centre in an uber-sophisticated room

Contractor: Soll Solutions

This impressive, built-in entertainment centre is custom, perfectly blending with the room, which features a very unique decor. Much like in the example depicted above, it’s very art gallery-like!

6) Neutral-coloured living room

Contractors: Pascalina Designer Intérieur

This simple yet elegant living room features shades of grey and blue, with a striking hint of warm, honey-coloured wood. Far from being dreary, this is an example of when patterns and textures are put to good use, making the room extra cozy and welcoming.

7) Common area that’s straight out of a rustic cottage

Contractor: Linfra developments

This house features a rustic-inspired look that’s far from outdated. Spacious and cozy, the room, and its decor, could very well be picked up and moved into an urban setting, or a suburban house, for a countryside cottage flair.

8) State-of-the-art home theatre

Contractor: Construction EMS

Everything in this room seems to have been planned for movie-watching or gaming. From the curtains to the suspended ceiling, it makes for an intimate area, filled with comfortable furniture and storage. The big, L-shaped couch calls for long evenings spent lounging. Overall, it’s any cinephile’s dream.

9) Open-concept living room/kitchen/dining room

Contractor: Rudi maintenance

This open-concept layout, in which the core living spaces are designed within the same space, includes subtle partitioning through tailored architectural features. Here, the partition starts where the dark wood suspended ceiling section begins.

10) Understated yet cozy bedroom

Contractor: Service Designer Intérieur

This bedroom features a no-frills decor. Once again, the details make all the difference. The paint colour, which is beyond impeccable, is as versatile as can be. This setting is all about understated beauty with an elegant pop.

Bonus

The home improvement cover photo was designed and renovated by Construction M.Dubé.

FAQ About Interior Renovations

How much does it cost on average to renovate a house?

The cost of an interior renovation depends on the work commissioned and the selected materials. However, for a complete renovation, budget between $100 and $300 per square foot.

For more details about the cost of renovation work, check out our Comprehensive Renovation Price Guide.

What home improvements increase property value?

Home improvements that increase the value of a property include kitchen renovations, bathroom upgrades, and basement remodels. Improving a home’s energy efficiency (insulation, windows) and adding common areas, such as a sunroom or an extra bedroom, can also increase its market value.

When should you request a building permit?

You need a building permit to carry out structural work, such as building a new room, altering load-bearing walls, or installing new windows. Minor work, such as painting or laying new flooring, doesn’t typically mandate a permit.

When in doubt, check out our article Building Permit - Will You Need One for Your Home Renovations? and check out the municipal by-laws that apply to your situation prior to breaking ground.