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The entire renovation started because, as
Church says, “we desperately needed a new
kitchen,” which led to a basement reno,
and eventually a full overhaul. The existing
main floor was awkwardly broken up into
a narrow hallway, a dining room and a
kitchen, which didn’t work for a family that
entertains often. The front staircase, which
once reached the foyer, now has a return in
the centre of the home, allowing for a more
gracious entry fitted with a black wardrobe.
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entrance from the rest of the ground floor,
which was opened into one grand room.
Now, when you walk through the front door,
the first storey unfolds just beyond the coat
closet.
The light and airy feeling of the house,
which was renovated with architect
Geoffrey Moote, is a nod to the light-filled
homes of Church’s native New Zealand. Its
white walls, pastel textiles and large glass
sliding back door bring it all together. Pops
of colour come from plants, artwork and
carefully curated accessories. It seems
finding the light in this dark Victorian took
an artist’s eye for blending styles into a
perfect balance. ANNACHURCHART.COM