You see, I've been drafting my dream house in my mind for a while now (as we all do). I've been keeping inspiration folders, floorplans and checklists. Well guess what, this house checks A LOT of the boxes. Let's see which ones...
Cast iron original fireplaces and other similar period features. Check.
Separate but open dining room. Check.
Wall of built-in bookcases. Check.
Family room or open-plan informal living room off the kitchen (separate from the formal living room). Check.
Grasscloth wallpaper and in the bedroom. Check.
Sizeable window in the bedroom. Check.
Sconces on each side of the bed. Check.
Cararra marble, mosaic tile and floor to ceiling mirror in the ensuite. Check
Antique persian rug as bath mat. Check.
Large open-plan kitchen with adjacent family room. Check.
High quality fixtures and feature splashback. Check.
Light and bright office space. Check
Balcony. Check.
Sunken family room. Check.
Loads of light all around. Check.
Modern slow combustion fireplace with log storage and marble feature wall. Check Check Check.
A an eclectic mix of mid-century modern, antiques, contemporary, quirky, toned-down colourful furniture, lighting, homewares and artwork. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check.
Can you start seeing why my heart stopped upon laying eyes on this beauty?
PS - All images via Living Etc. Thanks to Jules of The Diversion Project for kindly sharing it with us!
I love the office space, with that cowhide chair. The massive bookcase is pretty darn lovely as well. xo
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ReplyDeleteFabulous indeed...I love the modernity of it- and the glamour! My favourite part is the dining room with the yellow chairs and fabulous gold pendants.
ReplyDeletei'm having a hard time keeping it together right now. this place is AMAZING. modern glamour with warm historic touches? yes to the please!
ReplyDeletePretty pretty! Everything feels so fresh and airy and clean. Love it.
ReplyDeletethis is my dream home! you're killing me..
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I'd move right in! Every space is clean but chic and cool.
ReplyDeleteLadies, I can't do anything but agree with you all. This place is beyond!
ReplyDeleteWhat excites me the most is we've started looking at houses we would want to move into in 2-3 years and we've decided on a similar unrenovated version of this house - the old symmetrical Australian cottage. Which we would want to gut and redo. I spy a similar post renovation house on the horizon!
The most striking features of the house are its simplicity and functionality. With these two qualities, I can almost see a smooth flow of family activity from one room to another.
ReplyDeleteI’m having a huge crush on it, too. I guess you wouldn’t ask for more. You’ve completed your checklist, my friend. Are you planning of making a house as incredible as this? Ohm, I hope you do. It looks really great, and I’m sure it would be even greater with you living in it.
ReplyDeleteKevin Noel
Hello fabulous! This is like every guy’s dream home too. It’s got cozy rooms filled with all the simple stuff they get to enjoy. What more can they ask for? Ooh, your home will be perfect looking like this.
ReplyDeleteCalvin Mordarski
OMG! The house looks amazing! It's very minimalistic yet trendy. They only have a few pieces of furniture (essential pieces) that made the whole house look spacious. Oh, man! I want to go crazy over that large bookcase. It's been my dream to have a whole room filled with books. I'm in love with this house now, too!
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