How Halifax’s former French consulate was transformed into an informal, warm and welcoming family home.While Sunday drives with the kids might include buying ice cream for most, for Natalie Burke and family the takeaway was exponentially bigger but just as sweet. “We saw that there was an open house at what we already considered the most beautiful home in Halifax, so we went in just to check it out,” says Natalie of the family excursion. “We weren’t planning on moving, but we loved the home’s potential so much, we bought it!”
The former consulate’s centre hall, natural oak hardwood floors and original doors with ornate glass panels immediately spoke to Natalie, a dentist, and her CEO husband, Darren. They could envision turning this once entirely formal space into a comfortable home for their daughters, Charlotte, 10, and Lauren, 7.
Undaunted by its many less-than-desirable features – ’80s decor, drab colours and a tiny grassy green laminate kitchen – the Burkes enlisted designer Jonathan Legate to transform the interior into a family home that would embrace its history without looking dated and suit the Burkes for years to come.
Homeowner and designer
Homeowner Natalie Burke pictured with Jonathan, the designer who executed the vision for her home.
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