Custom Home Renovation
— Elora, Ontario
A complete down-to-the-studs transformation in Elora. LUMA stripped this home back to its
framing and rebuilt everything — insulation, windows, roof, siding, stonework and a new
front gable — then finished it with a fully custom kitchen and dark oak floors throughout.
Project Scope
Exterior & structure
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Stripped back to the framing — full insulation, roof and window replacement
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New siding
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New front gable for street presence with custom timber framing and natural light
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Energy-efficient building envelope — insulation, windows and air sealing
Custom Kitchen
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Custom maple island, built and finished on site
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Custom cabinetry with corner floating shelves
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Quartz countertops
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New dark oak hardwood flooring throughout the main level
Managed by Luma
Permits, trades and inspections coordinated end to end across Centre Wellington
The Result
What started as a dated, closed-in layout is now a bright, open main floor. The kitchen anchors the space — a custom maple island, quartz counters and floating shelves set against warm wood and clean white. Underfoot, dark oak hardwood runs throughout, grounding the lighter palette. Every surface here is new, but the home still feels rooted rather than rebuilt-from-scratch.
Building in Elora
This home sits in Centre Wellington, where we've been building and renovating for over 20 years. We know the local permit process, the inspectors and the soil conditions that affect how foundations need to be built here. That background means fewer surprises and a smoother build from start to finish.
Is a full renovation more expensive
than building new?
Not usually. Keeping the existing foundation and structure where it makes sense means you put your budget into the parts that matter — insulation, windows, finishes and the custom work you actually see and use every day. On the right home, a full renovation delivers the look and performance of a new build for less.
Can you do a down-to-the-studs
renovation in Centre Wellington?
Yes. LUMA handles the full scope — design coordination, permits through the Township of Centre Wellington, structural work, insulation, exterior and a fully custom interior, right through to final walkthrough. We've stripped homes back to their framing and rebuilt them across Elora, Fergus and the surrounding area.