Their 1915 colonial home in Ardmore had plenty of long-ago charm, but it also had a small kitchen and utilitarian bathroom, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today.

The owners decided they wanted a 21st-century open kitchen and luxurious primary bath in their charming three-story home, so they hired Bryn Mawr’s Garden/Fox Associates to make the upgrades.

“The owners have three children,” noted interior designer Ainsley Stewart. “It was important for them to have a kitchen that functions for everyday use and also works well for entertaining.”

Stewart worked with fellow designer Jane Brinks to blend materials like wood beams, Carrara marble, and brass with crisp, white cabinetry and wood floors with a herringbone pattern.

A large center island has no sink or cooktop and can serve as an extra dining table.

The butler’s pantry cabinets shimmer with black lacquer from Fine Paints of Europe. The room also has mosaic floors and ceilings, snakeskin wallpaper, and brass fixtures.   

A collaboration with architect Pierson Fox personalizes features like a mini-fridge in the primary suites and a coffee bar with running water. 

You’ll also find a stone-covered porch and an upscale basement bar.

Read more about this 1915 home with modern touches in Main Line Today.