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A beautiful Victorian building, this house was in good condition when she first saw it, Caroline Flannery of Interiors By Caroline says. “The original architectural mouldings, fireplaces and flooring were still intact, albeit in need of a little attention. The windows needed to be replaced, the lighting needed upgrading, there was very little storage and the entire house needed to be repainted.”
Most of the remaining furniture items were sourced locally at auction or salvage. To address the lack of storage in the bedrooms, Caroline designed built-in wardrobes which were made by a joiner. The floorboards were also treated to bring them back to their former glory.
The existing furniture was also a factor when choosing the colour palette for the new home. “For example,” Caroline explains, “the bespoke sofa from his previous home is upholstered in a vintage mid-blue linen, so we selected a warm inky tone for the walls which works beautifully both in the morning light and is also wonderfully subdued in the evening time when the room will be used most.”
All the paint colours in the home are muted and soft in tone, specifically selected to work with how the light changes throughout the day. “They are from heritage palettes, in keeping with the period of the house, but feel contemporary due to contrast created by using a clean white for the wood and plasterwork.”