My Houzz: Flat and elegant Victorian light in Dorset - Cosby Charlotte fell in love with this top floor period apartment in Dorset, his first house, for its very bright, interesting architectural details. But until she gets the keys, she did not quite realize how much work he needed. Armed with a tight budget but willing to put in the elbow grease itself, Cosby undertook a mission to redecorate ambitious until she had created exactly eclectic, colorful house she had dreamed.
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Charlotte Cosby, chief creative officer at Farrow & Ball, and her boyfriend
Location Southbourne, Dorset
property flat to last floor of a detached Victorian house, built in 1900
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
The discovery of this character, bright and spacious apartment was not an easy task Charlotte Cosby spent 18 months searching for him.
"I had huge expectations and no budget," says Cosby. "I wanted the world. I'm obsessed with the light, which was what I gauging with all the good I looked. Most of the houses that I could afford were dark, wedged between things or with a large tree in front of them, for example. But it was so light, so open and so interesting. It has very high ceilings and beautiful proportions. "
It was love at first sight. But because of this, Cosby admits she has not noticed any defects in construction ...
blue walls Ten, painted woodwork in the finger, both Farrow & Ball Curtains, Ikea Rugs, Home
Who lives here Charlotte Cosby, chief creative officer at Farrow & Ball, and her boyfriend
Location Southbourne, Dorset
property flat to last floor of a detached Victorian house, built in 1900
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
The discovery of this character, bright and spacious apartment was not an easy task Charlotte Cosby spent 18 months searching for him.
"I had huge expectations and no budget," says Cosby. "I wanted the world. I'm obsessed with the light, which was what I gauging with all the good I looked. Most of the houses that I could afford were dark, wedged between things or with a large tree in front of them, for example. But it was so light, so open and so interesting. It has very high ceilings and beautiful proportions. "
It was love at first sight. But because of this, Cosby admits she has not noticed any defects in construction ...
blue walls Ten, painted woodwork in the finger, both Farrow & Ball Curtains, Ikea Rugs, Home
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"When I got the keys and started to move my business, I was slightly horrified that I had missed! "Says Cosby. "There were bits of sealant around the bath, and the whole place was dirty. Oh, and the kitchen backsplash out to be built from tape. There was also a huge hole in the wall in the room. How the hell did I miss that? My father was very angry with me at that time! "
And so began a process of stripping the wallpaper of each room, removing old tiles ( nine months "they were glued on top of the wallpaper, so at least that little was easy"), cleaning and repainting.
"I replaced all rotten windows, too. It took ages, sanding baseboards ... Days and days of sanding! I tore out the kitchen and bathroom, and took off sections of the wall and re-skim it. "
Cosby did everything herself with the help of handy friends and family.
And so began a process of stripping the wallpaper of each room, removing old tiles ( nine months "they were glued on top of the wallpaper, so at least that little was easy"), cleaning and repainting.
"I replaced all rotten windows, too. It took ages, sanding baseboards ... Days and days of sanding! I tore out the kitchen and bathroom, and took off sections of the wall and re-skim it. "
Cosby did everything herself with the help of handy friends and family.
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The newly decorated walls now form a beautiful backdrop to a range of discoveries and curios curated. This tapestry fireguard a flea market in Shepton Mallet, for example, flips around double as a small table. Cosby painted the edges pale violet to cover some damaged areas. the Japanese print was a memory of a stay in Tokyo, with family photos framed matching and gifts from relatives.
part Fireguard painted Brassica Farrow & Ball. mirror, Ikea.
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part Fireguard painted Brassica Farrow & Ball. mirror, Ikea.
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This sofa cover was a hand-me-down's aunt Cosby (a holiday memory in Portugal Cosby had always had an eye on) and mint green leather chairs in the bay window (shown in the first picture) were his grandmother. "I do not particularly love these chairs, but they remind me of her and my grandfather, so I had to have them," says Cosby. "Now they are part of the chamber; I could not part with them. "
Sofa, Sofa.com.
Sofa, Sofa.com.
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Many Cosby furniture and accessories are recovered finds.
"I think my style is a real mix," she said ., "whatever takes my fancy I want to bring the whole of my favorite things -.. traditional and modern You can link all through color There are pieces of the 1970s, early 1900s ! yesterday is an appropriate mix - cheap and expensive, as Many of them is actually the tip All my dining room chairs were £ 1 each a jump; I have painted. ".
wallpaper Silvergate in a custom color. Ten blue painted woodwork, both Farrow & Ball. Orange Vase, Alfies Antique Market.
"I think my style is a real mix," she said ., "whatever takes my fancy I want to bring the whole of my favorite things -.. traditional and modern You can link all through color There are pieces of the 1970s, early 1900s ! yesterday is an appropriate mix - cheap and expensive, as Many of them is actually the tip All my dining room chairs were £ 1 each a jump; I have painted. ".
wallpaper Silvergate in a custom color. Ten blue painted woodwork, both Farrow & Ball. Orange Vase, Alfies Antique Market.
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looking Cosby each room, it's clear his work at Farrow & Ball makes its way into his own aesthetic.
"You can see it in all the color I think," she said. "I picked it up and learned so much, including to not be afraid of bright, bold colors. You begin to notice how color can influence your mood. I needed the rooms to be very relaxing and allowing me to relax. I also wanted to create a flow between the rooms and the colors help it. "
The wall in the corridor paper is the first Cosby project ever completed for Farrow & Ball
Lotus BP 2051 wallpaper;. Painted walls Teresa Green; woo Dwork painted Pointing, all Farrow & Ball.
"You can see it in all the color I think," she said. "I picked it up and learned so much, including to not be afraid of bright, bold colors. You begin to notice how color can influence your mood. I needed the rooms to be very relaxing and allowing me to relax. I also wanted to create a flow between the rooms and the colors help it. "
The wall in the corridor paper is the first Cosby project ever completed for Farrow & Ball
Lotus BP 2051 wallpaper;. Painted walls Teresa Green; woo Dwork painted Pointing, all Farrow & Ball.
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Turn the corner into the kitchen and it is all about deep blue. "This room started as blue Hague, but when Stiffkey Blue came out, I had to repaint. No one even noticed, but it seems so much more profound for me. I'm obsessed with the color! "
Wall painted Stiffkey Blue, dining c hair painted Skimming Stone, both Farrow & Ball Table, Ikea Abat,.. John Lewis. Plate, Anthropology.
Wall painted Stiffkey Blue, dining c hair painted Skimming Stone, both Farrow & Ball Table, Ikea Abat,.. John Lewis. Plate, Anthropology.
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"the dining room is my favorite part of the apartment," says Cosby. "Not so many houses have a dedicated space to eat now. I was one of the first of our friendship group to buy a place, so it was nice to have people around for dinner. "
Carpet Anthropology. Light Pendant, Home.
Carpet Anthropology. Light Pendant, Home.
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Other than all the redecorating, very little work has been necessary structurally on the flat. it was a case of making the most of what was there and to take the time and care on the beautiful features.
"Facing the lino was great. And there are so many cornices details in this apartment that are not made to shine before, "said Cosby, who began renovations by painting the trim and white trim
The father of Cosby helped her to adapt the kitchen -. "it is Ikea, it was just a giant Lego project that was fun to do with my father" - and one of his friends mounted the floor
[ Walls painted pointing and Skimming Stone Farrow & Ball. kitchen units, Ikea.
"Facing the lino was great. And there are so many cornices details in this apartment that are not made to shine before, "said Cosby, who began renovations by painting the trim and white trim
The father of Cosby helped her to adapt the kitchen -. "it is Ikea, it was just a giant Lego project that was fun to do with my father" - and one of his friends mounted the floor
[ Walls painted pointing and Skimming Stone Farrow & Ball. kitchen units, Ikea.
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most of the original art collection Cosby is Etsy, and it makes a lot of screen printing to print. "Curiosities seem rather find that the opposite, "she said of the exhibits here." When we Prop shoots for work, things catch my eye, and I love flea market finds that reminds me of a shoot or an event I went. Most of the exhibits in my house are a memory of something. "
Other elements are more random." I find lobster pictured here in a fish store, and then made into a fascinator for wedding."
This room also demonstrates the approach Cosby to set up art - simply pile on a chair. "I started doing a lot bigger holes I wanted with the electric drill, here is my solution," she said.
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Other elements are more random." I find lobster pictured here in a fish store, and then made into a fascinator for wedding."
This room also demonstrates the approach Cosby to set up art - simply pile on a chair. "I started doing a lot bigger holes I wanted with the electric drill, here is my solution," she said.
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the corridor reveals more creative talents Cosby: she painted the design on the floor itself "I wanted tiles here, but the door would not open and I'm with muddy shoes I just thought that I... paint my own floor tiles instead. I went through a phase where I painted everything. I even painted my curtains! "
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One of the favorite things Cosby about his house is unusual architectural details . "I like the fact that in the hallway, you must take a few steps down, turn a corner and step up to the bathroom," she said
Light, John Lewis.
Light, John Lewis.
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Charlotte office is in Wimborne, Dorset, so alive by Southbourne beach is convenient for work, but it is also the hometown of Cosby, close to family and friends, and an area of up-and-coming . with more affordable housing "There is a lot of development here now - it has far more dynamism and power than usual."
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This remarkable flamingo review panel tiling shared with friends and family Cosby. "My mother hated it," she laughs. "I saw the printed tiles at a trade show in New York. I love illustrations ornithological old-school 1920s and drawing John James Audubon is part of the collection Natural History Museum in Surface View. "
Flamingo tiles, Surface View. Walls painted in the Blue Flag, bathtub and wall panel painted Ten Blue, both Farrow & Ball Shower, Mira Showers [ floor tiles, Rebecca Hayes Interiors.
Flamingo tiles, Surface View. Walls painted in the Blue Flag, bathtub and wall panel painted Ten Blue, both Farrow & Ball Shower, Mira Showers [ floor tiles, Rebecca Hayes Interiors.
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in the main room, evidence of a past photo shoot is visible in this wallpaper "head bed ", a clever idea to decorate on a budget
wall painted white Wimborne;. Silvergate BP 852 wallpaper, both Farrow & Ball. Light, Home. Linen, Flax Works.
wall painted white Wimborne;. Silvergate BP 852 wallpaper, both Farrow & Ball. Light, Home. Linen, Flax Works.
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More Cosby found objects, like the cupboard and old maps - a good deal of store is in London - are on display in the bedroom
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"I carted these years 1950 vinyl sheet of paper painted banana return to New York, "said Cosby 8ft x 9ft the impression in his room.
gray chair originally cost £ 5 from a scrap yard and was in poor condition. Cosby took a reupholstery courses and set up itself.
Walls painted ammonite, Farrow & Ball.
gray chair originally cost £ 5 from a scrap yard and was in poor condition. Cosby took a reupholstery courses and set up itself.
Walls painted ammonite, Farrow & Ball.
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"I am inspired by the work in all my painting projects," said Cosby of this wardrobe, originally bought for £ 3 from the local tip.
blind, John Lewis. Boxes, Home. painted wardrobe ammonite and Purbeck Stone Farrow & Ball.
blind, John Lewis. Boxes, Home. painted wardrobe ammonite and Purbeck Stone Farrow & Ball.
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in its emergency room, Cosby wanted to try something different, without paint or wallpaper. "When I did it was unusual - it is not so now," she said of the wooden sheath. "I wanted the wood that looked like an old silver rather than too new, so I approached a timber yard, he fell for me. It is attached to the wall with No More Nails ".
Walls, Christchurch Timber. Linen, The Conran Shop.
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Walls, Christchurch Timber. Linen, The Conran Shop.
More's house in Charlotte Cosby How to decorate a new book by the creative team of Farrow & Ball.
What is your favorite idea to rob this house? Share your thoughts in the comments below.