Victorian Splendour!

Monday 20 February 2012

It’s Monday which means it’s time to covet thy neighbour’s house (one of my all-time favourite activities)! It’s really hard to believe that this grand Victorian house in south west Scotland, once boasted an avocado bathroom suite, bright red carpets and horrid orange varnish on all the woodwork. After a major renovation project (costing just under £100,000), the owners have managed to inject so much light, character and warmth into each room. My favourite feature has got to be the low hanging pendants which create cosy, intimate areas. I also really love the little breakfast nook complete with original servants’ bells which they found hidden under layers of paint and badly stained tongue-and-groove panelling!

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10 comments

  1. Oh my, what a beautiful home! The traditional I like, uncluttered, beautifully decorated, making you feel at home. The image with the desk by the window is my favourite. xo
    Ada

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  2. What a stunning home! I love the colour palette throughout and all those beautiful pendants!

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  3. A dining room table for 12?! Now that is what I'm talking about.

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  4. I like the casual elegance of this home down to the table runner in that cute banquette. Amazing built-in bookcase.

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  5. wow, that is beautiful. i definitely covet that kitchen!

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  6. Oh! It is just beautiful! Love that they kept the servants' bells, it is such a charming piece of history.

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  7. Very cool! And wow, how low can those pendant lights go??

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  8. Incredible lighting in every room. I love the little breakfast nook with the bench seating and all the cushions. xxx

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  9. Beautiful. I love that little eating nook, adorable.

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  10. Oh boy, this is an amazing house. It really shows why the little touches, like lighting, and mixing old and new, are so important!

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