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Portobello, Dublin 8

Our client wanted his home to feel inviting, warm, sociable, and very comfortable, a place to unwind after a long day at work or an overseas business trip. Having worked with this client on his previous home , we knew his personal style, which is quite eclectic. The client likes colour and art and wanted his home to feel urban whilst also respecting the integrity and beauty of the original architecture. We started with the layout, exploring how we could use as much of the furnishings from his previous home as possible. It was a challenge with some items, especially lighting, as his previous home was a 1970’s suburban semi and his new home a Victorian villa built in the 1800’s - two very different styles. As most of the big money items from his previous home were of a very high quality, such as the bespoke sofa and reclaimed wood dining table, they worked beautifully in their new settings and did not require any modifications.

Most of the remaining furniture items were sourced locally and were purchased at auction or salvage. The bedrooms did not have any storage, so we designed built-in wardrobes and had them made by a joiner. The floorboards were treated to bring them back to their former glory, amd we choose a clear lacquer to give a luxurious glossy finish. This home feels very original and charming, everywhere you look there is something which sparks the imagination, from a beautiful piece of art, a handcrafted ornamental object to a creak in the floorboard or a glimpse of the trees rustling outside. There is a sense of understated quiet luxury and ease; a space where you just want simply be, this is how a home should feel.