Houzz Tour: A Victorian semi that was modernized for family life - First and foremost, this is a family home, "says Fiona Parke, who designed the interior at this four-story Oxford. "The house had to be comfortable and practical for family living with three girls and a dog. Parke had worked with the owners before on a previous home Barnes, London, and was happy to tackle this Victorian half. "It was a little tired, but not in bad shape," she said.
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Houzz A coup d ' eye
Who lives here A couple and their three girls
Location Oxford Central
property A four-storey late Victorian detached house
Size 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1 bathroom
designer Fiona Parke of Johnstone Parke Interiors
"We opened on the ground floor and has a lot of work in the sub -sol to make it usable, "says designer Fiona Parke various structural changes in this Victorian home. In fact, the whole house was redesigned - and quickly, too. "The family needed to move in, so it was a very quick project! But the owner is fantastic to work with, "said Parke. "It is great to make its mind and also happy to leave the decision to me, saying:" Do you plan to work. ""
There are no TVs in this living space ground floor, the flow of the kitchen, and instead of the fireplace and spectacular pendant light are main characteristics. "The owner fell in love with this chandelier that became the focal point, said Parke. "We wanted to give this space a slightly formal feel, so we added a new atmosphere intelligent fire, but we also built a wood stove, so it still feels comfortable.
the room is furnished with a mixture of existing pieces, including a small sofa and a stool reupholstered, objects of the time owners in Hong Kong, family heirlooms, such as elegant desk, and a handful of new discoveries.
Walls painted ammonite, Farrow & Ball. Arctic Pear Chandelier, Ochre. Fire surround, Chesney. Small sofa, George Smith. Large sofa and cushions, Sofa.com. Stores in Kaleidoscope 67210 Smoke, Schumacher.
Who lives here A couple and their three girls
Location Oxford Central
property A four-storey late Victorian detached house
Size 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1 bathroom
designer Fiona Parke of Johnstone Parke Interiors
"We opened on the ground floor and has a lot of work in the sub -sol to make it usable, "says designer Fiona Parke various structural changes in this Victorian home. In fact, the whole house was redesigned - and quickly, too. "The family needed to move in, so it was a very quick project! But the owner is fantastic to work with, "said Parke. "It is great to make its mind and also happy to leave the decision to me, saying:" Do you plan to work. ""
There are no TVs in this living space ground floor, the flow of the kitchen, and instead of the fireplace and spectacular pendant light are main characteristics. "The owner fell in love with this chandelier that became the focal point, said Parke. "We wanted to give this space a slightly formal feel, so we added a new atmosphere intelligent fire, but we also built a wood stove, so it still feels comfortable.
the room is furnished with a mixture of existing pieces, including a small sofa and a stool reupholstered, objects of the time owners in Hong Kong, family heirlooms, such as elegant desk, and a handful of new discoveries.
Walls painted ammonite, Farrow & Ball. Arctic Pear Chandelier, Ochre. Fire surround, Chesney. Small sofa, George Smith. Large sofa and cushions, Sofa.com. Stores in Kaleidoscope 67210 Smoke, Schumacher.
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Three rooms have been struck to create the large kitchen and dining space in the form of which has windows at each end and garden access. The island is the main work area and includes the sink, a cooking hob and dishwasher. Cabinets facing lounge functionality fine mesh fronts. "It gives the appearance of a traditional pantry, said Parke. The worktop is made of hard Super White granite. 'It l Ooks like marble, but granite properties, so it s very strong, "the designer adds.
Two vintage pendant lights hang over the island. "They give the space a little more edge and a slightly industrial feel," said Parke. "We decided not to hang pendants on the table because it could block the view through the window. Hanging the works here and also brings the island in the home. "
A floor to ceiling wall of cabinets contain a storage refrigerator, freezer and pantry style. "I tried to keep all the full-height storage together along one side of the space, said Parke.
painted kitchen cabinets Purbeck Stone; kitchen island painted Breath Mole, both Farrow & Ball Suspensions, Skinflint design..
Two vintage pendant lights hang over the island. "They give the space a little more edge and a slightly industrial feel," said Parke. "We decided not to hang pendants on the table because it could block the view through the window. Hanging the works here and also brings the island in the home. "
A floor to ceiling wall of cabinets contain a storage refrigerator, freezer and pantry style. "I tried to keep all the full-height storage together along one side of the space, said Parke.
painted kitchen cabinets Purbeck Stone; kitchen island painted Breath Mole, both Farrow & Ball Suspensions, Skinflint design..
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When the ground floor was hit by a single space, it was logical to have the kitchen at the back, overlooking the garden. "I would have liked to have put Crittall style doors, but the cost was astronomical, so we painted the existing windows and they look very nice, said Parke.
A dining area family was designed in the bay, with a mixture of chairs, bright and contemporary and benches running around the window. "The owners love to cook, but do not do much to formal dining, so we created this relaxing area," said Parke.
painted windows down Pipe, Farrow & Ball.
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A dining area family was designed in the bay, with a mixture of chairs, bright and contemporary and benches running around the window. "The owners love to cook, but do not do much to formal dining, so we created this relaxing area," said Parke.
painted windows down Pipe, Farrow & Ball.
Read expert advice on choosing your perfect kitchen cabinets
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"We chose very clean lines and cool colors for any home, said Parke, who used the same shade of soft gray on the walls throughout the key, sociable spaces. Oak flooring flows through, unify the open space again, but Parke also introduced bright colors to punctuate the gray. "I'm a little obsessed with the turquoise color of the stool!" She said. "I did not want the house to be too gray. It is good to bring color to bolt. "
Oak floors, waxed floors.
Oak floors, waxed floors.
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'The kitchen has three areas, "says Parke. He s the practice island with dishwasher, sink and hob, storage wall, and this area has the cooler wine and glasses for drinks when friends come. This space has an oak worktop instead of granite to differentiate the kitchen of the more practical side.
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the new basement is now home to a TV room. "This is also a games room and is very good for girls," said Parke. "The cabinets can store their toys and we used a range of colors to give it a more playful look." In addition to this area, it s' also a large utility room and cloakroom.
Walls painted ammonite , Farrow & Ball.
Walls painted ammonite , Farrow & Ball.
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Generous in size, utilty room is accessed from a door on the side of the house. "The family can come directly here, kick off their boots and sort the dog before boarding, said Parke
The flooring chic patterns -. vinyl designed by Neisha Crosland - adds a smart key.
painted cabinets in Purbeck Stone , Farrow & Ball. Vinyl flooring, Harvey Maria.
The flooring chic patterns -. vinyl designed by Neisha Crosland - adds a smart key.
painted cabinets in Purbeck Stone , Farrow & Ball. Vinyl flooring, Harvey Maria.
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at the rear of the house is the master bedroom, which features a bay window overlooking the garden. A wall divided the room from an adjoining room, but he was knocked through to create a large space.
We p ut in some folding doors between the two areas, so that the space before can still function as a guest room - it has a daybed that comes out to become a double ' Parke said. "The folding doors are usually open, however, and the owners use the front area as a dressing room.
Jeter, Jonathan Adler.
We p ut in some folding doors between the two areas, so that the space before can still function as a guest room - it has a daybed that comes out to become a double ' Parke said. "The folding doors are usually open, however, and the owners use the front area as a dressing room.
Jeter, Jonathan Adler.
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bound chests drawers stand on either side of the bed "They have a lacquer finish, which is rather nice, Parke said. "It gives the breast shaped traditionally a more contemporary feel." A bold zigzag pillow adds a template and also enhances the modern feel.
Walls painted white Cornforth, Farrow & Ball. Gustavian office, Chelsea Textiles. Camilla lamp, Brissi. Cushion, Sofa.com.
Walls painted white Cornforth, Farrow & Ball. Gustavian office, Chelsea Textiles. Camilla lamp, Brissi. Cushion, Sofa.com.
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This section of the master bedroom is typically used as a dressing room by the owners, but it can also be closed to function as a guest room. It has fitted wardrobes for easy storage. The upholstered chair is a vintage nursing office.
Gazebo Curtains Lavender, GP & J Baker. Convenient, Julian Chichester.
Gazebo Curtains Lavender, GP & J Baker. Convenient, Julian Chichester.
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the bathroom flowing the master bedroom at the back of the house contains a walk-in shower and a neat bathroom. "It was originally a small storage room in the back, Parke said," so we had to find a small bath for her. This design is just 1500mm long, but it is really comfortable because it is high-side.
A large mirror adds depth and down the floor. "I do not like the tiles on a bathroom, Parke said. 'Tiles everywhere can work in a small room, but in a larger space, it is nice to have more finishes, make a paint color and add a mirror to the variety.'
Formoso Piccolo bath, Clearwater Spa. East Hampton tiles, from Earth.
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A large mirror adds depth and down the floor. "I do not like the tiles on a bathroom, Parke said. 'Tiles everywhere can work in a small room, but in a larger space, it is nice to have more finishes, make a paint color and add a mirror to the variety.'
Formoso Piccolo bath, Clearwater Spa. East Hampton tiles, from Earth.
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All rooms' girls are on the top floor, and it has an original fireplace. Parke used the same hot upstairs neutral palette to the unit, and added soft carpet for a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. "The owners had the bed, so we just repainted to match the new regime, said Parke.
Walls painted in white high, Farrow & Ball. bedside unit and birdcage lamp, both Graham & Green.
Walls painted in white high, Farrow & Ball. bedside unit and birdcage lamp, both Graham & Green.
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'the room the girl is really small, Parke said, "so we built in a bed with drawers underneath for extra storage. We basically built this room for a closet!
Walls painted Fort White , Farrow & Ball. Enchanted cushions Wood Owl Home.
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