Bright, Airy Top Floor Modern Open Concept Renovation How do you do top floor renovation? How do you transform a dated home into a modern living space to bring in natural light,  a new kitchen, living room, dining room, and then a office? Here’s our bit about our story.  Every home has potential—it simply takes the right vision, thoughtful design, and expert craftsmanship to bring it to life.  Our clients came to us with a vision in mind and the build the home they would also entertain, do life in and make it multi-generational living as well.  For this top-floor renovation, our clients wanted more than an updated kitchen—they wanted an entirely new way of living in their home.  The original design was had the floor plan focus to the back deck with a cool Coquitlam forest as a focal point The new goal was to create a bright that felt welcoming, functional, and focal point was the bright kitchen moved to south west area of the home.   The kitchen as centrepiece for connection was the theme for this open-concept space designed for everyday family life, meals, and entertaining friends and family- the heart of home. At Sasen Homes, we believe exceptional renovations begin long before construction starts. Every successful project is built on careful planning, honest communication, and a commitment to quality that carries through every stage of the build. Led by owner Matthew Senf alongside Peter, our lead project manager and our key team members worked closely to create this top floor spaces that was not only beautiful but thoughtfully designed to improve their everyday life. This renovation is a reflection of that philosophy—a complete transformation that combines structural expertise, timeless design, and meticulous craftsmanship to create a home that feels brighter, more spacious, and built for the future and working digilently and partnering transparently with our clients.  Everything from deciding on fixtures, cabinetry, electrical, flooring, design shifts during final touches to budgeting and reporting is part of the process.   It was a joy to do this and continue more work for this family for their other renovations needs such as their first floor, ensuite bathroom, first floor and more.  Inspired?  Read more below and see ideas for open concepts and before and after possibilities here.   Building More Than Beautiful Homes – About Us For Sasen Homes, every renovation tells a story.   We understand that a home is much more than walls and finishes. It’s where families gather, children grow up, holidays are celebrated, and everyday moments become lifelong memories. That understanding shapes every decision we make throughout the renovation process. Matthew Senf founded Sasen Homes with a simple belief: homeowners deserve a renovation experience built on integrity, transparency, and exceptional workmanship. Rather than treating projects as transactions, Matthew and our team approach every renovation as a true partnership, taking the time to understand how each family lives before designing solutions that fit their lifestyle. From the initial question and answer stage to a consultation and then contract and final walkthrough starting a job, clients work directly with us and our team of experienced professionals who are invested in every detail of the finished product.   Interestingly, “detailed,” has been one of the best and top word choices used by our beloved clients in their reviews, emails, testimonials, and letters sent to us over the years to describe our work. The Vision – First Steps When we first stepped into this home, the potential was immediately clear. Although the structure itself was solid, the existing layout no longer reflected how the homeowners wanted to live....