Ultimate Renovations displays its consistent, award-winning talents in yet another award-winning home.
When renovations are all you do, you make the best of it. And it’s this sentiment turned commitment that has driven Ultimate Renovations into a super achiever. The only 11-time winner of Renovator of the Year, they have been busy beautifying Alberta homes for over 40 years with operations in Calgary and Edmonton.
With a passion for expression and an eye for detail, Ultimate Renovations has consistently shown a dedication to excellence, professionalism, and quality service. Backed by numerous awards and certifications, they instill peace of mind in their customers, establishing themselves as a trustworthy partner in each project they commit to.
Willow Park in Calgary is a community well loved for large lots, golf course views, and distinctive architecture. Also a popular pocket for renovation, Ultimate is no stranger to its appeal, having renovated many of the homes to award-winning standards— and this one is no exception.
Enjoying success as a multiple award winner at the Canadian Housing Awards for Best Renovated Space (basement), and Best Renovated Exterior, as well as Best Renovation with Addition in the Calgary region, every detail was designed to meet the goals of the homeowner. With each room hosting unique features, the primary focus was to maximize views of the golf course, which was accomplished through a fresh new floor plan and a large rear addition that extends culinary delights.
Capturing distinctive curb appeal, a full Mountain Ash ledge stone exterior was enhanced with Kayu exotic hardwood that offsets the stonework with natural flair. “The homeowner didn’t want the dated brick front façade and wanted to dramatically enhance the exterior and create a year-round outdoor living area that would take full advantage of golf course views,” shares Danny Ritchie, President of Ultimate Renovations.
Photos by John Dean
An alluring ensemble of style and function, the gourmet kitchen invites gatherings and multiple cooks with large dual islands that host storage on all sides to maximize capacities. The awning window ensures natural light, adding to prolific pot lighting and an eye-catching light fixture over the island. The stainless steel hood fan brings shine to glistening surfaces of granite countertops that complement the full height glass arabesque mosaic tile backsplash.
Engineered, walnut hardwoods sweep the main level at entry where a curved walnut staircase with wrought iron spindles flows elegantly to basement charms. The kitchen extends seamlessly into the front dining room and adjacent great room with views of the outdoor living space beyond.
A folding Tesoro patio door allows for a seamless flow of traffic between the great room and outdoors, making it an integrated extension of the home. Cherry wood shelves are anchored to the Chicago brick wall above a Cambria Black quartz hearth.
The stately front façade was achieved by replacing the dated brick with new Mountain Ash ledge stone and Kayu exotic wood elements that capture battens, soffits, and retaining wall features. Raising the roof adjusted rooflines for a significantly larger presence.
Built from character-rich Kayu exotic hardwood, the deck, walls and roof make the entire outdoor living space feel warm and welcoming. Dual, ten-foot ceiling mounted, gas heaters keeps the space well heated, providing year-round use.
A classic wood burning fireplace and built-in barbeque with accessories is encased in brick from the existing front façade.
A spacious display of casual comforts defines the basement where the full service bar hosts cherry millwork and quartz countertops. Central shelving slides open to reveal the music room. Ledge stone accents the fireplace, bar, and pillars with comprehensive appeal.
With astonishing ingenuity and presence, the double decker car lift drops from the garage into the basement that includes a workshop. Continuous walnut hardwoods warm decors that host a rich palette of texture and colour.