Bathrooms
McRae Dr. – How To Utilize Space In A Toronto Leaside Multi-Room Bathroom Renovation
We transformed an outdated basement bathroom into a large and beautiful one! Before we renovated this space in Leaside Toronto, there was an under-utilized sauna in the back room of an out of style bathroom. While some may think the walls separating the rooms are restricting leaving you with limited options, we took the opportunity…
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Curbless Shower Systems by Schluter At Ashton Renovations, we have been installing Schluter Kerdi bathroom waterproofing systems for over 25 years. We are ALL certified installers, and experts at this type of system. Incorporating curbless showers has becoming pretty much a standard application in bathrooms as the benefits, along with the aesthetics, are pretty evident.…
+ Read MoreGwillimbury Dr. – How to Renovate an Ensuite Bathroom in Bradford
Add A Curbless Shower & Freestanding Tub To Your Ensuite Bathroom If you live in York Region, or Toronto, you’re ensuite bathroom probably has a built-in tub with a small corner shower, and a double, or single vanity. Pretty basic. And you would like to make it more functional, updated, and warm. You probably don’t…
+ Read MoreAshton Renovations Wins NKBA Award for Best Medium Bathroom 2022
1st Place Best Medium Bathroom This past April 2022, the NKBA held its annual Design Competition Awards Gala in Toronto to honour the kitchen and bath design winners of Ontario. Amongst hundreds of talented designers, Ashton Renovations was able to win the 1st place award. From the original 3D rendering to the final product, the…
+ Read MoreWoodrow Ave. – How We Built A Beautiful Small Bathroom On The Toronto Danforth
Make Your Bathroom Bigger Than it Actually Is This bathroom is pretty typical for the Toronto Danforth. It’s very small! Luckily, we always have a few tricks up our sleeve and know how to really make the space bigger than it actually is. You may notice in the photos that there is no casing on…
+ Read MoreHow to Renovate Your Condo Bathroom: When you Want to Sell!
Focus on What Your Buyer Will Want Begin with the end in mind, as bathroom design and renovations in Toronto have become a matter of very personal taste. There are so many products and designs to choose from, and by fixing up your bathroom to sell with too many personal elements, you may discourage some…
+ Read MoreAshton Renovations Wins NKBA 2nd Place for Best Bathroom
Last Saturday, February 8, 2020 the NKBA held its Gala Celebration to honour the 2020 Design Competition Winners in Toronto. This year the theme was “winter wonderland” and guests of over 300 members gathered among colleagues for great food, stories, and music. It’s always a lot of fun to get together with the other designers…
+ Read More3D Renderings Help Communicate a Vision of Your Kitchen & Bathroom
Chief Architect/3D Max Using the technology of design software to create a visual interpretation of your kitchen and bathroom helps EVERYBODY, including the trades who require a set of drawings/instructions. Specifications are much needed sources of information, but what better way to communicate your vision that an actual image of the finished product. Almost ANY…
+ Read More5 Tips for Renovating Small Bathrooms in Toronto
1. Install a Stand Alone Tub Some of the bathrooms we encounter are just too small for a shower. A standalone tub with a faucet attached to the deck is a great alternative and looks fantastic. This type of bathing experience can be rejuvenating and certainly luxurious, and the time it will take to fill…
+ Read MoreAshton Renovations Wins 2019 NKBA 2nd Place for Small Bathroom, and Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Best Kitchen in Toronto
The yearly NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) Design Competition Gala was held this past February in Vaughan and was a blast! The best of the best in our industry attended, and it was wonderful to experience all the innovative designs and award wining projects. As always, having an opportunity to talk with other designers…
+ Read MoreAshton Renovations Now Certified Pro Wedi Installer For Curbless Showers In Toronto
Ashton Renovations is now certified to install ALL Wedi products for your bathroom needs. Although somewhat new to the North American market, Wedi has been available in Europe, based from Germany, for over 30 years. Its waterproofing is incorporated into its foam properties rather than as an applied membrane, which has advantages. It is also…
+ Read MoreThe Ultimate Shower Rainhead Experience From Kohler At KBIS 2017
Ashton Renovations visited KBIS & IBS in Orlando this week, where suppliers from all across North America showcased many of their innovative products and services. By far the most exciting product was from Kohler. The “Real Rain” shower experience rainhead. This product will be available soon and is available in a variety of trim…
+ Read MoreShower Niches For Your Toronto Bathroom
Adding a niche to your shower is becoming a very popular and practical choice. No longer do you need to add unsightly after market products to your shower walls. And often these units either rust, get incredibly dirty, and leave holes drilled into your tile. Adding a niche begins with installing a Schluter…
+ Read MoreRustic Wood Tile Look For Your Bathroom in Toronto
Porcelain tile manufacturers have come a long way to make their tiles look like just about anything they want. They have done an excellent job in emulating the look of stone, and now they have accomplished the same with wood. So if you are trying to get the look of wood in areas of your…
+ Read MoreSchluter Kerdi Decorative Drain Replacements For Your Toronto Bathroom
Introducing Designer Drain’s decorative Schluter Kerdi drain replacements. It’s better looking and comes in 8 different categories. Ashton Renovations recommends you replace your basic Schluter Kerdi Drain for Designer Drain’s decorative drain replacements. These inspirational drains are perfect for someone who wants better decor. Whether you want a classic look, an oceanic look, a nature…
+ Read MoreAshton Renovations Winner of 2016 NKBA Best Small Bathroom
Mark Ashton, AKBD, B.A., B.A.S. of Ashton Renovations in Toronto has won the 1st place prize for best small bathroom from the National Kitchen And Bath Association. The award was given at the NKBA awards Gala on April 9th. The bathroom was completed in the fall of 2015 in Rosedale Toronto and features a traditional…
+ Read MoreMark Ashton Now Certified Toronto Kitchen & Bath Designer
Mark Ashton earlier this fall attained the designation of Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer from the National Kitchen and Bath Association. This designation, which is recognized across Canada and the United States, will allow Ashton Renovations in Toronto to provide design services. Our in house estimating will be available with planning and design using Chief…
+ Read MoreMaking Toronto Bathrooms Look Bigger
There are several tricks you can use to make your bathroom feel and look larger than it really is. The above bathroom renovation in Toronto’s Little Portugal does just that. Firstly, make sure the wall surfaces are a lighter colour. Using dark colours on the walls (including the tiles) can close in a space. Instead…
+ Read MoreRegal Heights Toronto – Modern Bath Renovation
We like being creative with our projects at Ashton Renovations, and recently we completed a very interesting and unique bathroom renovation in Toronto’s Regal Heights. The neighbourhood is situated on the western hill of the Davenport escarpment. It has many very large turn of the century houses, tree- lined streets, and an elevation atop the…
+ Read MoreModern Kitchen And Bath Design Elements
Ashton Renovations can work in a variety of styles, whether traditional, contemporary, or modern. For many years traditional styles in kitchens and bathrooms was a popular and safe style, but today modern design is emerging more and more as a popular choice. Surprisingly, even in older homes with many traditional elements, modern designs are integrated…
+ Read MoreIs your contractor certified to install Schluter products?
There are numerous products available from Schluter, but the most common used in residential is the Kerdi waterproofing membrane for tiled showers. Ashton Renovations is a certified installer of all their products and has installed them in numerous bathroom renovations around Toronto for years without any failures. The kit shown above requires numerous steps to install…
+ Read MoreRenovating Toronto bathrooms in 100 year old homes isn’t easy.
If there’s any bit of advice we give homeowners about renovating their bathroom in their older home it’s this: “expect the unexpected”. Recently we completed an ensuite bathroom, and powder room in downtown Toronto, and there were lots of surprises including severally damaged floor joists, asbestos tiles, knob and tube wiring, and damaged floor boards.…
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