Houzz Tour: Cool retro style in a rustic house in southern Ireland - This spacious house with wood sides in a rural backdrop of County Wexford in Ireland, is a world away - the design-wise - of new-build property previous owners, but the couple fell in love with the open space and ecofriendly architecture as soon as they set eyes on it
the house was designed by eco architect Colin Bell. And built in 2001. The original owners wanted to make it as eco-friendly as possible. It has triple-glazed windows, works in conjunction with solar gain and is super-insulated. "My clients loved all these features and purchased in 2006," said Ann-Marie Carty, interior designer for the project. "He had such a great light, and all mature hedges had been detained around the property boundary . "
A plumbing accident caused significant damage to the house. Carty was able to help the restoration of owners and at the same time, more suitable to their needs.
the house was designed by eco architect Colin Bell. And built in 2001. The original owners wanted to make it as eco-friendly as possible. It has triple-glazed windows, works in conjunction with solar gain and is super-insulated. "My clients loved all these features and purchased in 2006," said Ann-Marie Carty, interior designer for the project. "He had such a great light, and all mature hedges had been detained around the property boundary . "
A plumbing accident caused significant damage to the house. Carty was able to help the restoration of owners and at the same time, more suitable to their needs.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here A family with three children
Location County Wexford
property A detached half-timbered
Size 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
designer Ann-Marie Carty Stuart design studio
This open plan living area is the core of the square house of 1800 feet, with four bedrooms wrapped around the back and side of the ground floor.
"Customers wanted to make a number of changes after a plumbing accident," said Carty. "It caused significant damage to the house, so they had no choice but to reshape kitchen, dining area and living room. "
He was the perfect opportunity to make changes to meet their needs, including relocation of stairs from the middle of the house on the side, created the space for a cloakroom, a small laundry room and an extra bedroom.
"He also allowed them to" de-pine "home," said Carty. "The show felt like a giant sauna, as there were pine everywhere - doors, ceiling and floor"
Who lives here A family with three children
Location County Wexford
property A detached half-timbered
Size 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
designer Ann-Marie Carty Stuart design studio
This open plan living area is the core of the square house of 1800 feet, with four bedrooms wrapped around the back and side of the ground floor.
"Customers wanted to make a number of changes after a plumbing accident," said Carty. "It caused significant damage to the house, so they had no choice but to reshape kitchen, dining area and living room. "
He was the perfect opportunity to make changes to meet their needs, including relocation of stairs from the middle of the house on the side, created the space for a cloakroom, a small laundry room and an extra bedroom.
"He also allowed them to" de-pine "home," said Carty. "The show felt like a giant sauna, as there were pine everywhere - doors, ceiling and floor"
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"customers love flea markets and antique furniture," said Carty. "They collect since they met, so had quite a few pieces, but were sure only buy things that they really liked. They had some rules: it had to be a good deal, he needed to have a history, and it needed to be quality elements
"I liked to mix these findings with little cool that I find in local crafts. stores, a work of art and a little Ikea for good measure. These articles tell a story and bring life, color and soul at home . "
the leather chairs were purchased by the couple during a local garage sales and the coffee table G-plane was taken to a second hand shop in the last few years about £ 45
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"I liked to mix these findings with little cool that I find in local crafts. stores, a work of art and a little Ikea for good measure. These articles tell a story and bring life, color and soul at home . "
the leather chairs were purchased by the couple during a local garage sales and the coffee table G-plane was taken to a second hand shop in the last few years about £ 45
See inspiring means for illuminating the wooden beams and ceilings barn style
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"as it was a blank canvas after the accident plumbing, I wanted to give customers a space that would change and grow as they have done, "said Carty. "I kept it simple and start with all the finishes adjusted in black and white, which was softened by natural oak beam structure that crosses."
The beautiful solid acacia wood floor has a black-brown stain and creates, in a neutral context stylish with white walls
paintings are preferred by two local artists. - Paddy Lennon and Karla Enright.
Walls painted in bright white Softsheen, Dulux. Stanley stove, Waterford Stanley.
The beautiful solid acacia wood floor has a black-brown stain and creates, in a neutral context stylish with white walls
paintings are preferred by two local artists. - Paddy Lennon and Karla Enright.
Walls painted in bright white Softsheen, Dulux. Stanley stove, Waterford Stanley.
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L space open plan living has a double height ceiling with skylights to allow light to flood.
the solid oak table surrounded by white chairs from Ikea (which have since been abandoned, but BoConcept is similar), while Norm hits 69 pendant light by Normann Copenhagen adds retro touch.
Norm 69 pendant light Design 55.
the solid oak table surrounded by white chairs from Ikea (which have since been abandoned, but BoConcept is similar), while Norm hits 69 pendant light by Normann Copenhagen adds retro touch.
Norm 69 pendant light Design 55.
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the mezzanine above the kitchen was originally just a big empty space, but Carty kitted out with shelves and chair, and it is now a library and reading corner.
Schelly chair BoConcept.
Schelly chair BoConcept.
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The monochrome kitchen has been designed to be as practical as it is beautiful. It was built by local carpenter Chris Dempsey and without handles, vinyl wrapped doors that are suitable for children and easy to clean.
"function was very important for customers. The mother and daughter love to cook and spend time in the kitchen," said Carty. "I zoned the area for functionality and to make optimal use of space: one side is dedicated to prep work, tea and cleaning, one for the kitchen and the back part is storage."
the red wall units have had to add a little color and the kitchen weirdness factor. the left side is for stashing teacups and the right for tea and storing coffee "I choose red brilliant as it was contrary to the matte finish of black and white, and I thought he was going with the playfulness of the art of the refrigerator, "said Carty, referencing the unusual comic stickers of the band.
baking rack to the right of integrated oven microwave hidden above, while the drawers below the glass shop, plates, dishes, fruit trays, bowls and cooking plates. "They are placed there so they are just one step from the dishwasher, "the designer adds.
laminated worktops TopPlus, Topform.
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"function was very important for customers. The mother and daughter love to cook and spend time in the kitchen," said Carty. "I zoned the area for functionality and to make optimal use of space: one side is dedicated to prep work, tea and cleaning, one for the kitchen and the back part is storage."
the red wall units have had to add a little color and the kitchen weirdness factor. the left side is for stashing teacups and the right for tea and storing coffee "I choose red brilliant as it was contrary to the matte finish of black and white, and I thought he was going with the playfulness of the art of the refrigerator, "said Carty, referencing the unusual comic stickers of the band.
baking rack to the right of integrated oven microwave hidden above, while the drawers below the glass shop, plates, dishes, fruit trays, bowls and cooking plates. "They are placed there so they are just one step from the dishwasher, "the designer adds.
laminated worktops TopPlus, Topform.
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the owner ideally wanted a black fridge to finish the kitchen monochrome, but rather than replace their existing white, still in good condition, it has done with some comic books stickers Bricorama, a DIY chain in France.
overhead cabinets above the refrigerator are used for ongoing storage, for items that must be accessible on a basis daily Spare jars for making jam , extra cups a fondue set, tea and birthday party equipment.
Fridge stickers like this are also available at Home sweet wall.
overhead cabinets above the refrigerator are used for ongoing storage, for items that must be accessible on a basis daily Spare jars for making jam , extra cups a fondue set, tea and birthday party equipment.
Fridge stickers like this are also available at Home sweet wall.
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The kitchen leads to one of the rooms at the back of the house. "This room was a little bit of TV we moved last year to the mezzanine," Carty said. "There is now an extra room to meet the growing needs of the family of clients."
floor porcelain tiles, Tilestyle. Stove, Rangemaster.
floor porcelain tiles, Tilestyle. Stove, Rangemaster.
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the master bedroom is at the front of the house, with a private bathroom, just behind it. It is a bright, south-facing room with an iron bed wrought - given to customers as a present housewarming -. and a bright green carpet
"the president and little blue suitcase found by the owners at a flea market, and small images carved on the bed came from their time spent in Mozambique, "said Carty.
Noresund b ed (interrupted), Ikea.
"the president and little blue suitcase found by the owners at a flea market, and small images carved on the bed came from their time spent in Mozambique, "said Carty.
Noresund b ed (interrupted), Ikea.
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With bright fuchsia walls, the girls' room is definitely a statement. It is also equipped with fat Ikea bedding and peas carpet. The furniture was assembled by hand by Stuart Design Studio.
wall painted flamingo pink, Dulux.
wall painted flamingo pink, Dulux.
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Stairs lead from the second floor living room. On the landing upstairs, hitting a runner adds personality and color, and the cool, retro chair Invader Pod and art long woven on the wall by Terry 'The Review' Dunne.
Invader Pod chair, available from Fenton furnishings. Runner Ceadogán Rugs .
Invader Pod chair, available from Fenton furnishings. Runner Ceadogán Rugs .
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"the office is the only room upstairs in the house," said Carty. "It was originally to be a spare room for guests, but it turned out to be too far from the bathroom, so it became an office instead. It is close enough to the rest of the house, but enough to provide a productive work space calm, "says the designer.
Browse contemporary home offices
Browse contemporary home offices
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"I made the MDF office and wrapped in black leatherette," said Carty.
The desk lamp and a chair are vintage pieces from Geneva. "Rapid 1500 1935 desk lamp dates and Alfred Müller, a Swiss designer Bauhaus. The president is a Swiss made Gyroflex 82 Pascal, made in early 1980, which appeared in white on Parkinson BBC show for a number of years. "
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The desk lamp and a chair are vintage pieces from Geneva. "Rapid 1500 1935 desk lamp dates and Alfred Müller, a Swiss designer Bauhaus. The president is a Swiss made Gyroflex 82 Pascal, made in early 1980, which appeared in white on Parkinson BBC show for a number of years. "
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