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Walls come tumbling down, reluctantly Three rooms become one elegant space
evening … so it was a struggle for her to let go.” Accord was finally reached, with the caveat that the new dining area should remain a discrete space, and lose none of its charm and elegance. “I took all these factors into consideration with the new plan,” said Martin, who won a CARE award (Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence) for her efforts, along with builder Maximilian Huxley Construction. “First, we made sure no kitchen mess would be in a direct line of view from the dining area.” Then, any potential mess was minimized in advance, by ensuring every aspect of the kitchen was highly organized: “Everything has its place and there is a very deep sink for the owners to put lots of stuff.” The space is unclutteredlooking thanks to integrated panelling that covers everything from fridge and dishwasher to freezer drawers that were installed opposite the fridge, in the island.
Grania Litwin Victoria Times Colonist Taking down the “great divide” between a kitchen and dining room can be a traumatic experience, especially when homeowners have grown up with a separate dining space and enjoyed the intimate atmosphere it creates. “I always loved the idea of a formal dining room, so when our designer first suggested removing the wall I fought against it,” explained the owner of this impeccable 1921 home in Uplands, Victoria. “I was not open to the modern look,” she said, adding she valued the traditional, old world feeling that was in keeping with her nearcentury-old house. She and her husband, who asked not to be identified,
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It took designer Jenny Martin some effort to convince the owners of this 1920s home in Victoria to tear down the wall between the living and dining areas, but after agreeing they say they love the modern spin on their traditional home. had many long and intense discussions about it. But eventually designer Jenny Martin convinced them it was the right move, and they are delighted with the new
space, the flow and sense of connection. “Most people spend most of their time in the kitchen and want to feel part of the action when they’re enter-
taining,” said Martin, who described the former space as a cramped galley kitchen with barely enough room to walk by when the fridge door was open.
She explained the wife’s hesitation stemmed from a history of formal dining. “She loves entertaining and doesn’t like the idea of staring at a messy kitchen all
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