Houzz Tour: A Scottish converted lighthouse on the shores of Loch Ness

Houzz Tour: A Scottish converted lighthouse on the shores of Loch Ness - On the northern edge of Loch Ness, by the banks of the Caledonian Canal, is wee Bona Lighthouse. It is one of only two inland lighthouses in Scotland and was built in 1815 by the famous engineer Thomas Telford. This modest building expedition guided through the narrow lake that leads to Loch Dochfour, with light provided by a lantern on the top floor of the octagonal building.

After more than 0 years, electric lights have replaced the lantern, but since 00, the building was empty and had fallen into disuse. Scottish Canals, the body that owns the lighthouse has been renovated many of its historic properties and, in September 2014, Bona Lighthouse reborn as a stylish holiday accommodation after a total renovation. It is now divided into two sections. The original lighthouse building is a getaway with two bedrooms, while the stables and store converted materials that borders a small space with a double.

Interior designer Emma Clanfield joined the project in early 2014. "I worked with architects, LDN Architects to design the integrated elements," she said, and made modifications to the rooms bathrooms and kitchens to make them more exciting. "Emma has worked on several properties owned Scottish Canals and was given total control over the concept of these two holiday homes. "I start looking at the building, its history, location and importance," says Emma. "I can add my style, which is modern and comfortable. As I originally trained as a textile designer, I also work in many fabrics and textures, too.

Houzz at a Glance
property An interior of the lighthouse now divided land into two holiday lets
Location Loch Ness, Inverness
built 1815
designer Emma Emma Clanfield Clanfield design
This Lighthouse interesting Bona was once the smallest manned lighthouse in Britain

Emma Clanfield design Ltd

entry of the lighthouse room for muddy boots and pegs for coats. Emma was inspired by the beautiful shades of paint manufactured by Little Greene when she put together the color scheme for the property.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

the living in the lighthouse is octagonal, with views right down Loch Ness. "I wanted to get a better room, lounge feel here, 'said Emma. Muted tones, comfortable and a stove helps pull this wood furnishings.

fabric blinds Linwood. Carpets, The Braided Rug Company.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

lighthouse helped the boats and ships negotiating the narrow waterway linking Loch Ness and Loch Dochfour. A lantern on the top floor, in what is now the master bedroom, guided them safely.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

a wood stove keeps the room cozy lighthouse, while the shelves are home to a picture frame with a lovely image inside. I found an old photographic portrait of a couple and put it here with the idea that they could be the lighthouse keeper and his wife, Emma said.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

the kitchen in the lighthouse is simple, a bench to greet guests. whistle "" The Sign "was an original piece used on the channel, said Emma. 'It was found in one of the other properties Scottish Canals'

kitchen blinds in the harvest Hare fabric by Mark Hearld, St Jude.

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the master bedroom is in the octagonal lighthouse, so to fit a double bed in, Emma had to place it in the center of the room. "He meant that I could design a storage space behind the headboard, said Emma.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

'I u sed paneling and dark green paint shade throughout the bathroom in the lighthouse to make a statement in that small room, "Emma said.

Douglas fir shelf basin, stone wood.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

bathroom downstairs in the lighthouse is decorated in watery blue. "The bath has a stone inlaid panel t o echo of the small pebble beach at the loch, said Emma.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

the low double lighthouse is home to many locally tweed products. I wanted to use the tweeds Knockando Woolmill I wanted to support the mill, "said Emma. "Later, I discovered that LDN Architects, who worked on this property, were the architects for the restoration of the woolen mill, so everything related to good."

wood paneling is original. "He was so nice air in its original state, said Emma, ​​so we just rubbed down and sealed. The width of the planks on the paneling dictated the rest of the dressing in the property, which is made from MDF grooved.

The chimney was originally in the room which is now the dining room from the kitchen, but it took up valuable space, so Emma had done in this room where a fire would. "It had been sprayed bronze in the past, and Historic Scotland said we had to keep it that said Emma. "I would have preferred to paint it black.

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space next to the lighthouse, which was used as stables and a supply store, is now a separate holiday let. "I wanted this space to keep some sense of the previous use without being shot, said Emma.

There were planning restrictions, such as keeping a portion of the paved floor, which led to the inclusion of the stone wall, too . "Everything suggested an idea for semi-industrial space, said Emma, ​​but I added comfort upholstery.

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"rowed on the living room wall was already in the property, so I wanted to use for decoration," says Emma.

Wool Tartan, Moon.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

"I had seen an old photo of the lighthouse showing the caretaker and his wife and they had a terrier with them," said Emma. "The dog looks on this cushion and is a reference to the previous inhabitant!

Bertie jute bag, Plum & Ashby. hunting fabric on pillows, Linwood.

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room in the stables sank off the warm, open living room. The exposed stone paved floor is uneven, so I could not put a console against the wall, "says Emma. "Instead, I had this shelf and the store made newspapers and mounted on the wall." The Douglas fir used for these pieces came from stone wood in Aboyne.

oak flooring, Russwood.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

to slowly reference the position of the property next to Loch Ness and the Caledonian canal, Emma sourced vintage pieces with a suitable story. "The great light on the dining table is a ship, she said.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

Emma has used billboards across the stables and the lighthouse. He gives the character back to this building, which has changed over the years and has lost much of its original spirit, she said. "He lso protects the walls - important in a vacation property - and makes a beautiful bed backdrop here. I did not feel the wallpaper function adapted this house.

closets provide ample storage. "They also make the room better shape, as it was long and thin, said Emma. "I had the bed made slightly shorter than the norm to hold across the room, so you can lie in it and enjoy the view.

Kantha quilt, Aix Home Rebecca. Coffee tables, Miche. Carpets, The Braided Rug Company.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

'the curtain between the bedroom and the lounge was doubled as a tweed jacket, and returned back with leather kiss Mulberry, Emma said.

Mulberry Home Flying Ducks fabric, GP & J Baker.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

Emma had created for integrated storage stables toilet at the same Douglas fir as it used in the living room for shelving and log storage. A large machine cabinet is located on the other side. I'm always sure there is lots of storage in a vacation property like this, both to make it a pleasant stay for clients and give the cleaners a place to store all the linen change, "says Emma.

Emma Clanfield Design Ltd

Bona lighthouse is now two holiday lets with the greater incorporation of the tower of the original lighthouse. Access to the apartment in what was the barn is through the double doors at the end.

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