Completed Capable Group project · Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Open-Concept Renovation
Skylights and large exterior glazing bring daylight into the kitchen, dining and family rooms of this Richmond Hill project. The island organizes the shared floor area, while the bathrooms and bedroom show how the material plan changes in smaller, private rooms.
The completed project
Daylight shaped the shared rooms
Capable Group completed this Richmond Hill renovation across the open kitchen, dining and family room, a bedroom, the primary bathroom and several compact powder rooms. Skylights and large exterior glazing bring daylight deep into the shared space while the island and circulation zones keep the rooms connected.
An open plan also has to resolve the work above the ceiling and below the finished surfaces. Structure, ceiling services, lighting, appliance zones, floor continuity, acoustic comfort and furniture paths must work together.
Island, cabinetry, dining, skylights, exterior glazing, lighting and shared circulation.
Freestanding tub, double vanity, glass shower, layered tile and planting within the wet-room composition.
Bedroom plus several powder-room solutions using distinctive materials within small footprints.
Project video
See the shared layout in motion
Still photographs show finishes clearly. This short project video shows the room-to-room sightlines and circulation that are easy to miss in a gallery grid.
Before construction
What the open plan depends on
Structure, ceiling routes, lighting, appliance zones, floor continuity and furniture paths all affect the open room. The wet rooms still need separate drainage, ventilation and waterproofing plans.
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Define the shared-room activities.Map cooking, seating, dining, entertainment, exterior access and quiet circulation before fixing the island and furniture zones.
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Verify structure and ceiling routes.Confirm walls, beams, skylight openings, ductwork, plumbing and electrical routes before approving an open ceiling plan.
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Balance daylight and artificial lighting.Plan skylights, glazing, task lighting, dimming and night-time use together rather than treating fixtures as decoration.
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Protect wet-room fundamentals.Resolve drainage, waterproofing, ventilation, electrical zones, fixture clearances and service access before selecting tile patterns.
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Set a material hierarchy.Choose where the home should stay quiet and where a feature wall, vessel sink or mural can carry more personality.
01 · Kitchen, dining and family room
Coordinate the island, skylights and circulation
The island anchors the plan, but the room works because storage, appliance access, dining, seating, garden doors and ceiling light all have enough space around it.
Work involved
- Measure appliance, island, seating, dining and door-clearance zones together.
- Confirm structural support and ceiling-service routes before removing or changing walls.
- Coordinate skylights, roofing, insulation, lighting, ventilation and ceiling finishes.
- Lock cabinetry, appliances, stone, electrical and plumbing from one approved layout.
What changes the cost
The biggest budget variables here are structural beams and wall changes, skylight, roofing and ceiling reconstruction, custom cabinetry, stone and appliance requirements, and service relocation and floor correction across the open area.
02 · Primary bathroom
Build the wet-room geometry before the styling
The tub, long vanity, glass shower, tile and planting create a relaxed finished room. Their dimensions rely on accurate drainage, waterproofing, ventilation, wall backing, lighting and maintenance access.
Work involved
- Confirm fixture dimensions, comfortable clearances, storage and cleaning access.
- Inspect drains, supply lines, ventilation, subfloor and any moisture history.
- Specify waterproofing, slopes, niches, backing, glass and tile junctions.
- Coordinate mirrors, faucets, lighting, outlets and wall reinforcement before closing walls.
What changes the cost
Costs in this part of the project are most sensitive to moving drains, supplies or ventilation, custom glass, vanities, stone and detailed tile, water damage or floor and framing correction, and specialty fixtures and concealed in-wall components.
03 · Bedroom and powder rooms
Give small rooms one clear visual decision
The bedroom uses daylight and a feature wall without competing with the open main floor. The powder rooms show how a compact footprint can carry stronger material character when fixture fit and maintenance remain practical.
Work involved
- Choose one feature material and make the remaining surfaces support it.
- Confirm wall backing, faucet reach, basin splash, mirror and lighting positions at full scale.
- Keep access to shutoffs, traps, outlets and ventilation practical.
- Coordinate doors, flooring, trim and paint with the wider home schedule.
What changes the cost
Allow extra room in the budget for custom vanities and wall-mounted plumbing, specialty wall finishes and careful substrate preparation, skylight or exterior-door work in a bedroom, and small-room labour where every finish junction remains visible.
More project photos
Wide views show daylight and circulation
The wider photographs explain how the island, skylights, dining area and garden doors share the room. Bedroom and bathroom details show how privacy and stronger materials are handled away from the open space.
Work sequence
Typical work sequence
The work normally starts with measured conditions and structural review, then moves through coordinated drawings, approvals, rough-ins, finishes and final testing.
- 1. Scope and existing conditionsMeasure affected rooms and record visible structure, ceiling routes, plumbing, electrical, ventilation and retained work.
- 2. Layout and approvalsResolve room functions, engineering, skylights, permit triggers, fixture dimensions and long-lead products.
- 3. Protection and demolitionProtect retained areas, isolate dust and open the approved scope to verify concealed conditions.
- 4. Structure, roof and rough-insComplete beams, skylight or roof work, plumbing, electrical and ventilation before closing ceilings, walls and floors.
- 5. Finishes and close-outInstall waterproofing, flooring, cabinetry, stone, tile, glass, trim, fixtures and paint, then test and correct the work.
2026 Toronto and GTA market range
What could an open-concept renovation like this cost?
These Canadian-dollar market ranges are early planning references. They are not the historical price of this Richmond Hill project and not a Capable Group quote.
Open-plan structure, custom cabinetry, stone, appliances, skylights and service changes can move the project above a cosmetic kitchen scope.
Plumbing changes, waterproofing, detailed tile, custom glass, specialty fixtures and hidden repairs are major drivers.
HomeStars uses this broad 2026 Toronto range for a multi-room renovation. Major structure, roof work or system replacement can require more.
A useful estimate should connect each allowance to a defined result and construction responsibility. Confirm design, permits, engineering, tax, contingency, selections, exclusions, protection and concealed-condition treatment in writing.
Timing
How long could the work take?
HomeStars’ June 2026 Toronto guide uses roughly 4 to 8 months of construction for a full-home renovation, with 2 to 4 months of pre-construction planning. Engineering, approvals, roof work, material lead times, occupation and project condition can change the calendar.
Permit check
Could this work require a permit?
Possibly. Cosmetic replacement follows a different path from structural openings, skylights, plumbing, HVAC, additions or material alterations. Confirm the exact scope with Richmond Hill Building Services before construction starts.
Before requesting an estimate
Questions to settle before opening the main floor
Can this open layout be repeated in another house?
The photographs can guide room function and appearance. Wall structure, ceiling depth, ductwork, plumbing, windows and room dimensions determine which parts of the layout are practical in another home.
When should skylights be planned?
Plan them before cabinetry and ceiling layouts are finalized. Their position affects roof structure, waterproofing, insulation, lighting and the routes available for building services.
Can several bathrooms share one design package?
They can share selected fixtures and materials, but every room needs its own measured layout, plumbing, ventilation and waterproofing plan.
What should we send for an initial review?
Send wide photographs of the main floor, ceiling and exterior, plus room dimensions, known structural information, must-haves and rough timing.
Your project
Planning an open-concept renovation in Richmond Hill?
Send wide photos of the connected rooms, ceiling and exterior walls, and include your rough timing. We will review the layout and identify what should be checked first.
Include wall openings, ceiling changes, skylights, garden doors and any available floor plans.
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