Houzz Tour: Victorian property is Refreshed with color and Print - It can be the easy option to move into a property with a neutral all-over system and just live with it, but the owners of this Victorian detached property wanted something a little more of their family home. He had to be comfortable and pleasing to the eye, of course, but it was also to be packed with personality and bright splashes of color.
"The owners wanted a classic look to maintain the integrity of the property, but they also wanted to introduce color and pattern, if possible," says interior designer Ruth Noble, who worked on the proposed refurbishment. "Often the biggest challenge is trying to convince a client that the idea will work. These customers have seen the bigger picture and were brave in allowing me to specify bold colors . "
"The owners wanted a classic look to maintain the integrity of the property, but they also wanted to introduce color and pattern, if possible," says interior designer Ruth Noble, who worked on the proposed refurbishment. "Often the biggest challenge is trying to convince a client that the idea will work. These customers have seen the bigger picture and were brave in allowing me to specify bold colors . "
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Who lives here a professional couple with young children
Location Barnes, southwest London
property a Victorian terraced house
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 floors
designer Ruth Noble Ruth interior Noble
Photos by Arne Zacher
owners have recently purchased the property where the interior designer based in Dublin, Ruth Noble was brought on board to renovate the house.
"He was in good shape, but the rooms were much more neutral color with mostly cream walls," Noble said. "We have created programs to each room, replaced the floors, added shelves, painted kitchen cabinets, introduces new lighting and redesigned the layout of the bathrooms."
The living space in front of the house has been redesigned with a sophisticated taupe system offset to deep indigo and yellow sun suspicion.
Who lives here a professional couple with young children
Location Barnes, southwest London
property a Victorian terraced house
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 floors
designer Ruth Noble Ruth interior Noble
Photos by Arne Zacher
owners have recently purchased the property where the interior designer based in Dublin, Ruth Noble was brought on board to renovate the house.
"He was in good shape, but the rooms were much more neutral color with mostly cream walls," Noble said. "We have created programs to each room, replaced the floors, added shelves, painted kitchen cabinets, introduces new lighting and redesigned the layout of the bathrooms."
The living space in front of the house has been redesigned with a sophisticated taupe system offset to deep indigo and yellow sun suspicion.
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most seats and furniture in light and bright front room were custom made to the project.
"Although the style chairs is quite traditional, the use of color and pattern in accessories, art and furniture provide a very distinctive look in scheme finished, "said Noble.
owners were eager to have their collection of art integrated into the main living areas. Here, the artwork is by the Danish artist Anette Jo.
"Customers have chosen to install the shutters in the lower half of the sash windows to maximize natural light flooding the room, but still allow a certain amount of privacy," says Noble.
Happy printing, Anette Jo.
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"Although the style chairs is quite traditional, the use of color and pattern in accessories, art and furniture provide a very distinctive look in scheme finished, "said Noble.
owners were eager to have their collection of art integrated into the main living areas. Here, the artwork is by the Danish artist Anette Jo.
"Customers have chosen to install the shutters in the lower half of the sash windows to maximize natural light flooding the room, but still allow a certain amount of privacy," says Noble.
Happy printing, Anette Jo.
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the lighting was also a key factor in the creation a relaxed, comfortable space where owners could receive guests.
"We added dimmers to control the ceiling lights and table lamps ceramic each side of the fireplace for a balanced lighting "says Noble. "Copper mirrors on each side also reflect natural and artificial light in the room."
"We added dimmers to control the ceiling lights and table lamps ceramic each side of the fireplace for a balanced lighting "says Noble. "Copper mirrors on each side also reflect natural and artificial light in the room."
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owners earlier had opened the bottom floor to create an open space for multiple uses.
"My clients wanted to use the dining room into the kitchen, allowing two large reception rooms at the front of the house," said Noble.
"the drinks trolley was awarded and selected before the craze for trucks really took off, "says Noble. "It works really well in this space, which has developed into an area for entertaining and relaxing and reading."
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"My clients wanted to use the dining room into the kitchen, allowing two large reception rooms at the front of the house," said Noble.
"the drinks trolley was awarded and selected before the craze for trucks really took off, "says Noble. "It works really well in this space, which has developed into an area for entertaining and relaxing and reading."
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by adding a wall shelf, desk and carriage of drinks, this end of the room has multiple functions. It is a hub of work, a relaxing lounge area and a space for entertaining.
"I suggested the shelves were installed early in the project to give the area a distinct function to work and relax," says Noble, "and to allow customers to store and books display, frames, ceramics and collectibles. paint the shelves in a high gloss, deep blue paint with a light mounted on top turns them into a feature and adds a rich color shot. "
the large Art Deco mirror above the fireplace disperses natural light through the glass doors that separate the room from the kitchen dining room.
"I suggested the shelves were installed early in the project to give the area a distinct function to work and relax," says Noble, "and to allow customers to store and books display, frames, ceramics and collectibles. paint the shelves in a high gloss, deep blue paint with a light mounted on top turns them into a feature and adds a rich color shot. "
the large Art Deco mirror above the fireplace disperses natural light through the glass doors that separate the room from the kitchen dining room.
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The Shaker glazed roof cuisine and the dining room have been installed by the previous owners. To update the room, the new owners have painted the doors of the unit in a gray color / light green.
Like the rest of the lower floor, the flooring is a great board, limed oak semisolid, which creates a strong, neutral backdrop.
Like the rest of the lower floor, the flooring is a great board, limed oak semisolid, which creates a strong, neutral backdrop.
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The owners want their kitchen to be a bright comfortable space suitable for family life. "We have added a contemporary light fitting above the island is both practical and bring out," says Noble.
Xenia XL pendant light industrial, Hicken Lighting, Dublin.
Xenia XL pendant light industrial, Hicken Lighting, Dublin.
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A generous room area is ideal for entertaining. the table and upholstered chairs are custom pieces, while the wooden chairs were ordered online.
Smart stripes help lift the neutral palette.
Smart stripes help lift the neutral palette.
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T he door to the laundry room was painted in a rich eggplant shade, addng another unexpected burst of color.
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the runner stair wool has a binding marine its smart herringbone edges and was designed and commissioned by Ruth to the hallway.
"the owners wanted a bright, contemporary aesthetic to this space to complete their art," she said. "The color of the handrail is not the most obvious choice, but in fact a feature interesting and echoed the stair runner. "
"the owners wanted a bright, contemporary aesthetic to this space to complete their art," she said. "The color of the handrail is not the most obvious choice, but in fact a feature interesting and echoed the stair runner. "
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the downstairs cloakroom is tucked under the stairs and lined, painted walls for a spirit sensation.
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the house was originally a property of five bedrooms, but one of the rooms the first floor has been converted into a bathroom and dressing room which connects the master bedroom.
"We changed the layout of the room to the bed could sit against the wall where the fireplace was the origin, "says Noble. "Stud walls were built on each side of the breast of the fireplace and recesses supported in antique glass were added, making for a truly effective detail in the room."
"We changed the layout of the room to the bed could sit against the wall where the fireplace was the origin, "says Noble. "Stud walls were built on each side of the breast of the fireplace and recesses supported in antique glass were added, making for a truly effective detail in the room."
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owners wanted a French-style furniture for the master bedroom and inspiration was drawn from a picture they liked.
"The use of sheets patterned and embroidered for Roman shades complete the overall look," Noble said. The blinds add a touch pattern and color to the room without dominating the whole regime.
The bay window area was kept open to accommodate in a comfortable two-seater sofa.
"The use of sheets patterned and embroidered for Roman shades complete the overall look," Noble said. The blinds add a touch pattern and color to the room without dominating the whole regime.
The bay window area was kept open to accommodate in a comfortable two-seater sofa.
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A use subtle but striking yellow weaves its way through each floor and contrasts with the soft color palette of the wall.
"the owners do not want a neutral system, nor do they want to dominate color," says Noble. "They had colorful art and were eager to introduce different shades each room, creating a flow from one space to another. "
bright tones and motifs are introduced through soft furnishings, carpets, chairs, ottomans and decorative ceramics.
" these additional parts are interchangeable, allowing customers to update them over time or seasonal basis should they wish, "says Noble.
"the owners do not want a neutral system, nor do they want to dominate color," says Noble. "They had colorful art and were eager to introduce different shades each room, creating a flow from one space to another. "
bright tones and motifs are introduced through soft furnishings, carpets, chairs, ottomans and decorative ceramics.
" these additional parts are interchangeable, allowing customers to update them over time or seasonal basis should they wish, "says Noble.
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The hall bathroom has a classy, intelligent atmosphere with crisp white tiles and a black vanity unit.
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The hall master bathroom on the first floor has been updated with new sanitary ware, flooring laminate wood and gray subway tiles.
"The owners wanted this space seemed more like a room with a bathroom," says Noble. "They liked the idea of incorporating autonomous pieces such as the closet vanity and storage of machine. "
"The owners wanted this space seemed more like a room with a bathroom," says Noble. "They liked the idea of incorporating autonomous pieces such as the closet vanity and storage of machine. "
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the cabinet is painted in a dramatic dark shade to offset the bright walls, silver mirror and Carrara marble worktop.
"Instead of dressing the window with fabric Roman blinds, we decided on the mist to allow privacy and a certain amount of light to pass through, "says Noble.
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"Instead of dressing the window with fabric Roman blinds, we decided on the mist to allow privacy and a certain amount of light to pass through, "says Noble.
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