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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE! Jennifer Rudolph's HISTORICAL Click here for more photos the project When I was asked by a long time friend’s family to update their heritage home the goal was to preserve its historical integrity while infusing a fresh traditional palette into the space. The home had seen over two decades of family coming and going and an entire revamp was needed. All existing finishes and furnishings were replaced and millwork was installed to enhance the historical architecture of the home. my challenge The kitchen had not seen an update since the early eighties and two decades of raising their three daughters. It had a peninsula that cut the flow to the adjacent rooms and the traditional closed rooms for the era of the house allowed little natural light. The actual layout and function of the kitchen was a traditional “U shape” which worked well, however the counter top space was limited and the standard eighties’ peninsula feature became a catch all. The kitchen opened onto a small family room and lacked the required seating to allow for the large family to comfortably enjoy a meal together. my solution “The end result was a light infused, historical inspired, eat-in kitchen.” Designed by, Jennifer Rudolph www.bluegarnetdesign.com The first dramatic change was done by opening the wall between the front entry and family room. The front door side lights were replaced with clear glass panels which brought in natural light in the front of the house. The peninsula was removed which resulted in better traffic flow between the two spaces. New hardwood parquet floors were installed in the kitchen to match the existing hardwood throughout the house making the entire space feel larger and more cohesive. The end result was a beautiful eat-in kitchen. Text Jennifer Rudolph Photography Ellen Ho FACT SHEET the designer Jennifer Rudolph firm Blue Garnet Design background Over the past seven years, Blue Garnet has cultivated an impeccable portfolio of work, which features prestigious homes throughout the lower mainland of Vancouver, British Columbia and Alberta.