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Text Zakiya Kassam l Photography Stephani Buchman
amantha and Greg Murray’s 1920s-era property neighbors a beach
and quaint boardwalk, in addition to a variety of gardens, restaurants,
grocers, and bakeries. In terms of location, the family of six—including
two daughters and two cats—couldn’t be happier, but the home itself
was overdue for an update. To help bring it into the 21 st century, the
Murrays got in touch with designer, Mirelle Goren. 
The property is semi-detached, encompassing 1,500 square feet, two-storeys,
three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The couple, both sales professionals, were
prompted to renovate the home so that it better reflected their love to cook and
entertain. “We were originally looking at moving within the neighborhood to a home
with more space; however, the costs of moving and the home prices in the area
made it cost-prohibitive. We chose to renovate instead.”
According to Mirelle, the original layout of the home was cramped and lacking
storage. “In addition to wanting a space that felt casual enough for their young
family, the homeowners wanted an open-concept floor plan with an eat-in kitchen
Space Designed by Mirelle Goren Interiors, www.mirellegoren.com