Main Floor Renovations

Transform How You Live — Not Just How Your Kitchen Looks

Your main floor is where almost everything happens.

Morning coffee. After-school chaos. Late-night emails at the island. Holiday dinners that somehow always end up in the kitchen.

A well-planned main floor renovation doesn’t just make things “look nice”—it changes the way your home feels and functions every single day. It can make a smaller home feel spacious, old finishes feel modern, and disconnected rooms feel like one intentional, livable space.

At Nova Living, we design and manage full main floor transformations—from kitchen and flooring to ceilings, half baths, lighting, and layout.

Thoughtful, design-led planning
Clear timelines and communication
High-quality finishes with accountable workmanship

Why Homeowners Choose Nova Living for Main Floor Renovations

There are plenty of companies that can “demo and redo.” Nova Living is built around how you want to live in the space—not just what you want to change.

Design-Driven at Every Step

Before we talk tools, we talk flow, function, and feeling. Your main floor is redesigned with intention: how you move, gather, relax, entertain, and recharge. We use best-in-class materials, thoughtful layouts, and clean, modern details to make your home feel both elevated and effortless.

A Better Client Experience

Renovations are disruptive. We do everything we can to make them feel organized, predictable, and easy to follow—from clear budgets to regular check-ins and tidy job sites.

Our process is built to feel predictable, clear, and organized:

Transparent budgets
Weekly updates
Thoughtful schedules
Respect for your home and routine

We create renovations that feel easy — seriously.

Real Accountability

If it matters to you, it matters to us.
We stand behind our work, own the outcome, and make things right. No excuses. No disappearing. Just a team committed to delivering a main floor that meets our standards and yours.

Our Design + Planning Process

We make a full main floor renovation feel organized and manageable, step by step.

Our process is built to give you clarity and confidence from day one.

Consultation — Understand your lifestyle & goals
Quick Budget Range — Clarity before commitment
Layout + Concept Design — Where the magic starts
Budget Sign-Off — Transparent, aligned, no surprises
Selections + Finishes — Guided design support
Final Plan + Schedule — Every detail mapped out
Renovation + Weekly Updates — Organized, predictable, accountable
Walkthrough + Move-In — Beautifully finished, quality assured

A main floor renovation is bigger than a kitchen upgrade—it transforms how your home flows, functions, and feels

What’s Included in a Main Floor Renovation

Here’s what a typical main floor renovation can include:

Kitchen

Your kitchen is the anchor of the main floor. We design and upgrade it to match the way you actually use it.

New cabinetry (prefinished or custom-painted)
New quartz countertops to replace dated laminate and instantly elevate the space
Backsplash selected to pull character, tone, and cohesion through the entire kitchen
New sink + faucet
Larger, smarter island redesign
Appliance planning and integration
Lighting that layers beauty + function

Flooring

Continuous, well-chosen flooring can make the main floor feel larger, calmer, and more high-end.

Refinishing existing hardwood (sanding, staining, sealing)
Full flooring replacement:
- Luxury vinyl plank (including waterproof options)
- Engineered hardwood
- Tile in entries or wet areas
Removing thresholds and transitions for a seamless look

Ceilings

Nothing dates a home faster than popcorn ceilings. Clean, flat ceilings instantly modernize the main floor.

Popcorn ceiling removal
Knock down or modern flat ceiling finish
New potlights and wiring as needed
Option to add beams or subtle ceiling details

Half Bath / Powder Room

Small space, big statement. Powder rooms are where you can go a little bolder.

New vanity and sink
Updated faucet and fixtures
Custom mirror and lighting
New tile and/or feature wall
Storage and niche solutions

Walls, Layout & Flow

We look at how your rooms connect, not just how they look on their own.

Removing walls to connect kitchen, dining, and living
Adding or modify structural beams where needed
Improving traffic flow and sightlines
Updating baseboards, casings, and trim for a polished look
Widening openings or aligning views to key features (fireplace, backyard, etc.)

Finishing Touches

This is where the main floor really comes together.

New paint throughout
New interior doors and hardware
Thoughtful main-floor lighting plan
Updated railings or staircase details (where applicable)
Optional smart home upgrades (switches, thermostats, etc.)

Main Floor Renovation Options

Not every home (or budget) needs the same level of transformation. We’ve structured our approach into three clear paths. You can always move between options as we refine your plan.

$ 45,000+

New flooring or refinished hardwood
Fresh paint on walls, ceilings, and trim
Popcorn ceiling removal
Updated light fixtures and basic lighting improvements
Half bath / powder room makeover
Cosmetic kitchen updates (new counters, hardware, backsplash, possibly painting existing cabinets)

OPTION 1

Pros:

Most budget-conscious option
Fast transformation
Huge visual impact

Cons:

Layout and structural elements remain the same

$ 70,000+ Includes everything in Refresh, plus

Reconfiguring the kitchen within existing walls
Adding or modifying cabinetry and storage
Updating or relocating the island for better traffic flow
Thoughtful appliance placement (upgraded if needed)
Enhanced lighting and switching plan
Pantries or built-ins added where space allows

OPTION 2

Pros:

Big improvement in day-to-day usability
Often the “sweet spot” between cost and transformation
Avoids the complexity of major structural engineering

Cons:

Still limited by original footprint and structural walls

$ 70,000+ Includes everything above, plus:

Removing walls and opening up the floorplan
Replacing or modifying load-bearing beams
New or refinished flooring throughout the main floor
Fully custom, design-forward kitchen
Comprehensive lighting, plumbing, and electrical upgrade
Fully redesigned powder room
Updated railings or staircase details (if needed)
Conscious design of sightlines, zones, and overall flow

OPTION 3

Pros:

The most impactful transformation
Creates a cohesive, modern main floor that feels like a new home
Maximizes both enjoyment and long-term resale value

Cons:

Highest investment
Longest timeline and most disruptive—though we manage that closely