The owners of this Victorian townhouse had originally hired interior designer Tanya Bentley to help them update their kitchen, but, after some lengthy discussions, they realized there was the potential to redesign the whole house.
Bentley suggested a reconfigured floor plan, put together a design
scheme to reflect the architecture of the house and its surroundings, and project-managed the extensive renovations. There’s no doubt it was a big undertaking, but the result is a wonderfully welcoming, light-filled home that will stand the test of time.
Bentley’s aim when designing her clients’ home was to seamlessly incorporate contemporary touches while staying sensitive to the property’s period architecture. You can immediately see this at the home’s entrance.
The front door, for instance, was refurbished to be more in keeping with the age of the home. Bentley commissioned a local craftswoman to replace the plain glazed panels with beautiful stained glass.