Transform the home you already love.
Calgary has so many established communities with great lots, mature trees, schools, parks, and character. Many of these homes have not been significantly updated since the 1970s, which creates a huge opportunity for families who want to live in a neighbourhood they love without starting from scratch.
At Zeal Design, we help homeowners reimagine older homes into modern, functional spaces designed for the way families live today. Whether that means opening up a main floor, adding more space, redesigning the exterior, or improving the home’s energy performance, we provide the design, permit drawings, and coordination needed to bring the project to life.
Instead of tearing down and rebuilding, a well-planned renovation or addition can reshape your existing home into something that feels new, efficient, and built around your family.
Many major renovations involve removing load-bearing walls to create open-concept living spaces, larger kitchens, and better flow throughout the home.
We prepare the architectural drawings and coordinate with structural engineers when beams, posts, or other structural modifications are required.
Common structural redesign projects include:
Sometimes the best solution is not adding square footage, but making better use of the space you already have.
We redesign floor plans to improve functionality, storage, and overall livability.
Popular layout redesigns include:
Need more space? We design custom home additions that blend seamlessly with your existing house.
Whether you’re adding a rear extension, second-storey addition, or expanding over a garage, we create detailed permit-ready drawings and coordinate the engineering required.
Types of additions include:
A full home remodel allows you to completely transform both the interior layout and the exterior appearance of your home.
These projects often include structural changes, new windows and doors, exterior cladding updates, and complete reconfiguration of the living spaces.
The result is a home that feels entirely new while retaining the benefits of your existing location and lot.
Modernize your home’s curb appeal with updated architectural details and materials.
Exterior renovations can be a great opportunity to update the look of your home while also improving the building envelope. Depending on the scope, this may include upgraded windows and doors, added exterior insulation, improved air sealing, and more efficient wall or roof assemblies.
We design exterior renovations such as:
We discuss your goals, review the existing home, and identify opportunities and constraints.
We prepare custom design options and refine the layout until it meets your vision.
We complete permit-ready drawings and coordinate with structural engineers as required.
We submit the drawings to the City of Calgary and address any comments until approval is obtained.
We remain available during construction and can connect you with trusted contractors.
