Houzz Tour: A Victorian villa is restored to its former glory - Comfortably housing a family of seven will always be a challenge, especially in an urban Victorian property previously converted into apartments. However, designer Eleanor Weaver was determined to create a consistent home that encouraged large gatherings, while allowing each family member to carve out a space of their own.
"We wanted to have enough rooms to accommodate everyone," said Eleanor, 'as well as play areas for younger children and living spaces for teenagers. It also needs to be private spaces for parents. "the result is a generous space for a large family, with a large kitchen-dining room forms the hub of the house.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Couple professional and their five children
Location Clapham, south-west London
designer Eleanor Weaver Cochrane design
Size 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Initially, the property was divided into several apartments. "One of the first things we had to do was a" conversion "to return it to a full house, said Eleanor. This involved digging the basement and extending to the rear of the house, and the reconfiguration of the interior.
Like many walls have been knocked down, the cornicing in some rooms had to be replaced, and the entire ground floor has been fitted with new oak floors. Eleanor also replaced all the homes on the property. "Because the house was divided into apartments, there was no consistency," she explains.
Fireplace, Chesney. Chandelier, India Jane. Blue walls Hague, Farrow & Ball.
Who lives here Couple professional and their five children
Location Clapham, south-west London
designer Eleanor Weaver Cochrane design
Size 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Initially, the property was divided into several apartments. "One of the first things we had to do was a" conversion "to return it to a full house, said Eleanor. This involved digging the basement and extending to the rear of the house, and the reconfiguration of the interior.
Like many walls have been knocked down, the cornicing in some rooms had to be replaced, and the entire ground floor has been fitted with new oak floors. Eleanor also replaced all the homes on the property. "Because the house was divided into apartments, there was no consistency," she explains.
Fireplace, Chesney. Chandelier, India Jane. Blue walls Hague, Farrow & Ball.
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on the ground floor, one of the first pieces to catch the eye is this rich blue study. "Customers wanted a room that had an idea of heritage to it, said Eleanor." The deep blue walls also works well with the rich leather here. 'Elegant original cornicing room and paneled doors complete the look .
a row of line cabinets to a wall, painted in depth the same blue as the walls. Eleanor said she wanted to create an atmosphere of relaxed and elegant library to encourage work and reflection. No wonder this room is used as a home office the couple.
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a row of line cabinets to a wall, painted in depth the same blue as the walls. Eleanor said she wanted to create an atmosphere of relaxed and elegant library to encourage work and reflection. No wonder this room is used as a home office the couple.
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'This is the adult designated area, "says Eleanor formal dining room - where not everything is as it seems. The great royal mirror above the fireplace is actually a TV that has a reflective surface when disabled.
Eleanor equipped with classic chandeliers throughout the house, but were given a personal touch by covering the chains frilly silk. "It is a warmer look than having an exposed chain," she says.
The panels throughout the house seems original, but this is a carefully crafted imitation, simplified throughout the property.
Fireplace, Chesney. Sofa and ottoman, Cochrane design.
Eleanor equipped with classic chandeliers throughout the house, but were given a personal touch by covering the chains frilly silk. "It is a warmer look than having an exposed chain," she says.
The panels throughout the house seems original, but this is a carefully crafted imitation, simplified throughout the property.
Fireplace, Chesney. Sofa and ottoman, Cochrane design.
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the living room and the study elegant paneled double doors.
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curtains thick silk in the same gray as the furniture was custom made. Eleanor also added louvers. "These rooms are on the street level, so you do not want people looking in, she said. However, it they conceived as half - or coffee - shutters, so light floods again
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kitchen-dining room, which was designed to be the heart of the home, is housed in a new extension building. The memory of Eleanor stressed the importance of creating a kitchen area where everyone in the family can get together and relax - hence the extra large breakfast bar, which is about 6 m long. "The island was definitely the main feature, she said. It is designed in dark sapelli wood and is provided with feet thick carved. "They are based on the leg of a horse," said Eleanor, "strong but always elegant.
Three oversized pendant lights provide the island receives a lot of targeted light. Large skylights in the roof further enhance natural light in space.
Suspensions, John Lewis.
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Three oversized pendant lights provide the island receives a lot of targeted light. Large skylights in the roof further enhance natural light in space.
Suspensions, John Lewis.
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Eleanor gave the kitchen a classic look with Shaker style cabinets and a calm pale color. The cabinets are up to more than 3 m high ceiling. "They maximize space and emphasize the ceiling height, she said.
A thin scale, imported from the United States, allows owners to reach even the tall cabinets.
Cupboards painted in light blue, Farrow & Ball.
A thin scale, imported from the United States, allows owners to reach even the tall cabinets.
Cupboards painted in light blue, Farrow & Ball.
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to further maximize storage, Eleanor built a custom oak pantry, which even has an extra granite worktop inside.
"The family retains elements such as the toaster and coffee machine there, so that small units are not seated on the full-time work plan, she said.
"The family retains elements such as the toaster and coffee machine there, so that small units are not seated on the full-time work plan, she said.
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The -plan open kitchen overlooks the family room, where plush blue velvet sofas create a relaxed atmosphere. 'This is the main living area where kids hang out, said Eleanor.
Cushion, William Yeoward. Sofa, Cochrane design.
Cushion, William Yeoward. Sofa, Cochrane design.
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The formal dining table had been in possession of the owners for many years. But while the powder blue table and chairs make an impressive picture, Eleanor said the family mostly use the kitchen island for their daily meals.
Chairs, Berrydesign.
Chairs, Berrydesign.
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Bifold doors leading to a patio create an indoor / outdoor atmosphere, and also to maximize the amount of flood of natural light in the living room.
When you do the extension, Eleanor and her team had to ensure compliance with the strict regulations. "The house is actually in a conservation area, so that all the external work had to be sympathetic to the original building, she said. To build the extension, they used reclaimed London Stock brick that matches the rest of the outside of the house and is the period of the property.
When you do the extension, Eleanor and her team had to ensure compliance with the strict regulations. "The house is actually in a conservation area, so that all the external work had to be sympathetic to the original building, she said. To build the extension, they used reclaimed London Stock brick that matches the rest of the outside of the house and is the period of the property.
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The Master first floor bedroom also has a dressing room and bathroom. The bed is another custom creation, like the headboard tables, lounge chair and nightstand. The headboard was covered with silk and bed and chair are in velvet for a sumptuous atmosphere.
Bed linen, Yves Delorme. Velvet, Warwick.
Bed linen, Yves Delorme. Velvet, Warwick.
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in one of the rooms of young boys, Eleanor decided to create a fun space that also serve the occupier after it has aged. An impression of comics and a wall sticker with the child's name on it are bright and fun touches, while the custom wheelchair Union Jack is a play on his name. additional storage under the bed ensures toys are well maintained and easily accessible.
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In other children's rooms, Eleanor added a climbing wall at the request of the child. "It adds a bit of fun, she said.
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