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Jessi

Entertainment Basement
📍 Mississauga, ON
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Jessi — Custom media wall
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Jessi — Home theatre
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Jessi — Custom wet bar
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Jessi — Bar detail
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Jessi — Pool table area
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Jessi — Finished living area
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A 2,000 sq ft personal-use basement built to become the homeowner's favorite floor in the house. Features a custom pool table area with a drop-ceiling detail, a full custom bar with quartz counters and MDF painted cabinetry, and a 13-foot media wall anchored by an 80" TV, shiplap backing, and a surround sound system. Behind the media wall sits a dedicated home theatre with a 123" screen, Hisense projector, 7.1 surround, and full soundproofing. Four flush hidden doors throughout — including access to a pre-built sauna room — keep the finished look clean and high-end.

TypePersonal Basement
FeaturesBar, Theatre, Media Wall
LocationMississauga, ON

Muhammad

Legal Second Unit
📍 Brampton, ON
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Muhammad — Legal Second Unit living room
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Muhammad — Second unit living area
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Muhammad — Second unit living 2
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Muhammad — Second unit bedroom
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Muhammad — Second unit kitchen
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Muhammad — Second unit kitchen 2
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Muhammad — Kitchen detail
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Muhammad — Second unit bathroom
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Muhammad — Second unit bathroom 2
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A full refinish of an existing basement converted into a legal second unit — purpose-built as a short-term rental (Airbnb) rather than a long-term tenant suite. The layout favours livability over bedroom count: one bedroom, a full kitchen, a 3-piece bathroom with a standing shower, and an open-concept living area with large windows to bring in daylight. A permitted side entrance with a double-landing staircase preserves the backyard interlocking, and the sump pump was creatively hidden to keep the living space clean and attractive for guests.

TypeLegal Second Unit
ScopeFull Gut & Finish
LocationBrampton, ON

Bobby

Open Concept Basement
📍 Brampton, ON
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Bobby — Open concept media wall
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Bobby — Open concept living area
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Bobby — Feature wall design
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Bobby — Wall and pole design
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Bobby — Custom pole design detail
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A 1,000 sq ft open-concept personal basement that added a full extra floor of usable living space for the family. A see-through entry wall creates the illusion of more depth the moment you step inside; the main living area is anchored by a custom media wall with glass shelves, an electric fireplace, and a 65" TV. Further in, a design column with puck lights and an accent wall that wraps multiple steel beams lead into a tiled laundry room (no transitions for a modern look), a custom 3-piece bathroom, and a wet bar for family events.

TypePersonal Basement
StyleOpen Concept
LocationBrampton, ON

Ron

Personal Basement
📍 GTA, ON

A 1,000 sq ft personal-use basement built as one large open room with a walk-in closet, a custom 3-piece bathroom, and a full kitchen finished with a quartz backsplash and a waterfall-edge countertop. Multiple hidden flush doors keep the look seamless, and a built-in media wall anchors the living space. Photos for this project coming soon.

TypePersonal Basement
Size1,000 sq ft
ScopeFull Gut & Finish

Sandeep

Open Concept Basement
📍 Etobicoke, ON
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Sandeep — Open concept living
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Sandeep — Living area 2
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Sandeep — Basement bathroom
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Sandeep — Bathroom detail
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A 1,200 sq ft open-concept basement designed to give the family as much usable living space as possible, with a 3-piece bathroom and a dedicated storage room. Most of the floor was kept open-concept for a bright, flexible living area, and the homeowners chose carpet throughout for a warm, cozy finish.

TypeOpen Concept Basement
Size1,200 sq ft
FinishCarpet

Najeeb

Legal Second Unit
📍 Oakville, ON
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Najeeb — Legal second unit
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Najeeb — Second unit interior
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Najeeb — Second unit detail
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Najeeb — Second unit finish
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Najeeb — Second unit living
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Najeeb — Second unit overview
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An 1,100 sq ft legal second unit in Oakville, taken from completely unfinished to fully permitted and rent-ready. The tenant-facing area features an L-shaped kitchen with MDF cabinetry, a quartz countertop and matching backsplash, two bedrooms (one with a custom pink accent wall by client request and an egress window for emergency escape), and a 3-piece bathroom with a custom standing shower, frameless glass door, and 30" quartz-top vanity. The fire-separated furnace room has a fire-rated door, and a separate stackable laundry keeps the tenant fully independent from the owner's side.

TypeLegal Second Unit
Size1,100 sq ft
ScopeFull Gut & Finish

Nisar

Personal Basement
📍 GTA, ON
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Nisar — Personal basement
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Nisar — Basement interior
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Nisar — Basement detail
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Nisar — Basement finish
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Nisar — Basement overview
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A 500 sq ft open-concept personal basement built as a family and entertainment extension of the home. A Hamilton Blue accent wall with a built-in fireplace anchors the main living space; the 3-piece bathroom features a custom standing shower with a frameless glass door, a floating vanity, and matte black fixtures for a modern finish. An upgraded laundry vanity replaces the standard utility tub, and every inch — from under-stair storage to a custom shelving run — was used to maximize functionality. Finished with 7mm vinyl flooring over a premium subfloor, with matching vinyl stair steps throughout.

TypePersonal Basement
ScopeFull Gut & Finish
LocationGTA, ON

Gurivinder

Legal Second Unit
📍 GTA, ON
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Gurivinder — Legal second unit
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Gurivinder — Second unit interior
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Gurivinder — Second unit detail
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Gurivinder — Second unit finish
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Gurivinder — Second unit living
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Gurivinder — Second unit overview
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One of our larger second unit builds at 1,500 sq ft — fully permitted and rent-ready. The spacious layout includes a generous open-plan living area, a full kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, all finished to a high standard and built to Ontario Building Code with a separate entrance.

TypeLegal Second Unit
Size1,500 sq ft
ScopeFull Gut & Finish

Rahul

Open Concept Basement
📍 GTA, ON
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Rahul — Open concept basement
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Rahul — Open concept living
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Rahul — Basement detail
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Rahul — Basement finish
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Rahul — Basement living area
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Rahul — Basement overview
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A 1,000 sq ft open-concept basement with a 3-piece bathroom and a simple media wall anchored by an electric fireplace. A design post breaks up the open layout, and custom shelving was built into the cold room to keep storage neat and tucked away.

TypeOpen Concept Basement
Size1,000 sq ft
ScopeFull Gut & Finish

Gord

Personal Basement
📍 GTA, ON
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Gord — Personal basement
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Gord — Basement interior
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Gord — Basement finish
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An unfinished basement turned into a full extension of the family's day-to-day living space. The build added a dedicated storage room plus under-stair storage, a framed electrical room, and an open living area sized to host an 80-inch TV and give the kids room to play. A full 3-piece bathroom with a custom standing shower and 36-inch vanity rounds out the project — adding both immediate comfort and long-term resale value to the home.

TypePersonal Basement
ScopeFull Gut & Finish
LocationGTA, ON

Doctor

Legal Second Unit
📍 GTA, ON
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Doctor — Legal basement
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Doctor — Basement detail
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Doctor — Basement interior
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Doctor — Basement finish
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Doctor — Basement living
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Doctor — Basement overview
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A fully permitted legal second unit completed for a client with a keen eye for detail. The project features clean finishes throughout, a functional open-plan layout, and a full bathroom — all built to Ontario Building Code and designed to attract quality long-term tenants.

TypeLegal Second Unit
ScopeFull Gut & Finish
PermittedYes
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