Houzz Tour: A family home in Dublin is reconfigured to two - Over the years, a family home is gradually adapted to meet the changing needs of its inhabitants, but when the time comes for children fly the nest, it may appear suddenly in step with a smaller household. This 1920s house in Dublin had served his family, three generations had grown up in it, but as the children ready to leave the house, it was clear that much of the space would be lost without them if remained as it was.
It was time for a change. "It was a good opportunity to re-imagine the space, keeping in mind the owners would spend the next 30 years in the house together," said Colm Doyle, the architect who helped them achieve their vision.
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Who lives here A couple whose children have just left home
Location Dublin
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Architect Colm Doyle DMVF Architects
Photography Derek Robinson
in addition to having to be reconfigured to make it work for the new lifestyle of the owners, this home has been crying out for a bit of an update, after so well served the family for so many years. "It is a 1920s house in red brick, and there were two flat roof extensions at the back and an internal disposition of poor origin. He was full of little cramped and dark spaces, "says architect Colm Doyle.
The owners wanted to open the house, especially on the ground floor, and create light, bright spaces that flowed . well together
Who lives here A couple whose children have just left home
Location Dublin
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Architect Colm Doyle DMVF Architects
Photography Derek Robinson
in addition to having to be reconfigured to make it work for the new lifestyle of the owners, this home has been crying out for a bit of an update, after so well served the family for so many years. "It is a 1920s house in red brick, and there were two flat roof extensions at the back and an internal disposition of poor origin. He was full of little cramped and dark spaces, "says architect Colm Doyle.
The owners wanted to open the house, especially on the ground floor, and create light, bright spaces that flowed . well together
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corridor is one of the only parts of the house to remain structurally unchanged.
for bring as much light as possible in space, Doyle said in a new screen of the front door, and a new door. The front of the house faces south, so it is really nice most of the day light. The door opens onto a garden in front of expansive.
Doyle also added in the paneling to give the hall a great feeling and provide a smart backdrop for the existing luster. All furniture is the owners' own.
There is a lounge to the left and dining room to the right of the front door that has not been altered.
Walls painted Slipper Satin Farrow & Ball. Tiles, Antica The Stone Gallery.
for bring as much light as possible in space, Doyle said in a new screen of the front door, and a new door. The front of the house faces south, so it is really nice most of the day light. The door opens onto a garden in front of expansive.
Doyle also added in the paneling to give the hall a great feeling and provide a smart backdrop for the existing luster. All furniture is the owners' own.
There is a lounge to the left and dining room to the right of the front door that has not been altered.
Walls painted Slipper Satin Farrow & Ball. Tiles, Antica The Stone Gallery.
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double glass doors lead you from the hallway into the kitchen-dining room. The panels on each side cache storage for coats, umbrellas and other accessories.
left glass doors is a cloakroom and staircase leading to the rooms.
left glass doors is a cloakroom and staircase leading to the rooms.
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in originally, the owners wanted not reconfigure Doyle that end of the property. The old flat roof extensions housed a separate TV room, kitchen and a billiard room; All three were badly lit and felt on the small size. "We have seen as a good opportunity to re-imagine the entire disposal on the ground floor and make it less complicated," said Doyle. "We showed our ideas to clients and they were delighted."
The old extensions were demolished and a new domed structure was built in their place. The new extension works almost the entire width of the property, with expansive glazing on both ends.
The old extensions were demolished and a new domed structure was built in their place. The new extension works almost the entire width of the property, with expansive glazing on both ends.
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the functionality is the key to the kitchen. This meant incorporating good storage, plenty of workspace, and well positioned devices. "the owners love to entertain and are still cooking, he was therefore important that the work space for them, "says Doyle.
A double door larder with its own work plan means that devices can be stored out of sight. The design is reflected on the other side of a double door refrigerator with two freezer drawers below. To the left of the larder is an oven, a warming drawer and a steamboat, and right of the refrigerator is another oven, a warming drawer and a microwave.
The side of the kitchen is the room facing east, so it gets great sun in the morning. To make the most of it, Doyle built in window seat, which also provides additional storage. A slight overhang of the island worktop provides the perfect perch for breakfast. Newcastle were responsible for the design kitchen design.
kitchen cabinets painted in French Grey 113, Little Greene.
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A double door larder with its own work plan means that devices can be stored out of sight. The design is reflected on the other side of a double door refrigerator with two freezer drawers below. To the left of the larder is an oven, a warming drawer and a steamboat, and right of the refrigerator is another oven, a warming drawer and a microwave.
The side of the kitchen is the room facing east, so it gets great sun in the morning. To make the most of it, Doyle built in window seat, which also provides additional storage. A slight overhang of the island worktop provides the perfect perch for breakfast. Newcastle were responsible for the design kitchen design.
kitchen cabinets painted in French Grey 113, Little Greene.
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the central island has an abundance of storage with cupboards running around three sides. It also provides plenty of workspace, and a boiling water tap eliminates the need for a kettle. Grooves were cut in Silestone worktops to form a clean drain board, and an under-mounted sink maintains the streamlined surface.
Luminaires lenticchia are subtle, but make quite a statement. "Shadowlight consulted on the lighting of the house, and customers loved them," said Doyle. "They really shine with a golden color when they are on, and because they have a very fine wire, night time, they look like they are just hovering there."
There are more sub-cabinet lighting and
lenticchia spots lights above the recessed cooktop. Peter Zumthor for Viabizzuno.
Luminaires lenticchia are subtle, but make quite a statement. "Shadowlight consulted on the lighting of the house, and customers loved them," said Doyle. "They really shine with a golden color when they are on, and because they have a very fine wire, night time, they look like they are just hovering there."
There are more sub-cabinet lighting and
lenticchia spots lights above the recessed cooktop. Peter Zumthor for Viabizzuno.
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an effective division of labor works well in this household - it is the cook, the other sets the table and washing up. to make it work for them, Doyle said in cutlery and crockery drawers, at the end of the dining room for easy access.
a large skylight provides additional lighting in the space. the new TV room, seen here in the corner, used to have a fairly small window. Doyle built in a large bay window to flood the space with light, and allowed the couch to be returned in full in for a magnificent view of the garden.
Sofas, Finline Furniture. Lamppost, Shadowlight.
a large skylight provides additional lighting in the space. the new TV room, seen here in the corner, used to have a fairly small window. Doyle built in a large bay window to flood the space with light, and allowed the couch to be returned in full in for a magnificent view of the garden.
Sofas, Finline Furniture. Lamppost, Shadowlight.
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glass doors at the end of the dining room can be wide open to a good size terrace facing west during the warmer months.
Farrow & Ball French Grey was used throughout the dining room, kitchen and dining space in the dark, middle and light tones, "to change the palette a little while keeping consistent, "says Doyle.
the door to the left leads to a laundry room.
Table, Roche Bobois.
Farrow & Ball French Grey was used throughout the dining room, kitchen and dining space in the dark, middle and light tones, "to change the palette a little while keeping consistent, "says Doyle.
the door to the left leads to a laundry room.
Table, Roche Bobois.
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upstairs there are four bedrooms. Doyle did some reconfiguring here, too. the biggest change is in the master suite, which was a lot larger. the current bathroom was originally a suite and dressing room.
This there was a fireplace and chimney to the right of the three recessed shelves, which means the bed was forced into the corner. Doyle out of the fireplace and added the shelves. The bed is now centered and has a window overlooking the garden.
The design of the space was kept quite neutral using existing furniture owners.
Walls painted Slipper Satin Farrow & Ball. Carpets, TC Matthews.
This there was a fireplace and chimney to the right of the three recessed shelves, which means the bed was forced into the corner. Doyle out of the fireplace and added the shelves. The bed is now centered and has a window overlooking the garden.
The design of the space was kept quite neutral using existing furniture owners.
Walls painted Slipper Satin Farrow & Ball. Carpets, TC Matthews.
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to give more homeowners walk-in wardrobe room / dressing, Doyle converted the existing study, changing the position of the door so that it now opens off the master bedroom rather than the hallway.
Newcastle design, which equipped the kitchen equip the room with custom cabinets. The window seat is a useful place to put shoes, and overlooks the beautiful garden. A plinth revolves around the window seat and wardrobes, creating a clean line.
Cabinetry painted Wimborne White Farrow & Ball.
Newcastle design, which equipped the kitchen equip the room with custom cabinets. The window seat is a useful place to put shoes, and overlooks the beautiful garden. A plinth revolves around the window seat and wardrobes, creating a clean line.
Cabinetry painted Wimborne White Farrow & Ball.
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the bathroom was previously half the size it is now, and had just a small size glass window. "It was dark and gloomy," said Doyle .
He hit the bathroom and old dressing into one to create a large, bright space and installed two huge new windows. "They are timber-framed and they match the original windows around the rest of the house," he added.
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He hit the bathroom and old dressing into one to create a large, bright space and installed two huge new windows. "They are timber-framed and they match the original windows around the rest of the house," he added.
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The room is now comfortable, spacious and filled of light. Two pools provide ample space for the couple, and lots of storage underneath and adjacent to each. the work plan was set up the wall to dado height so that binds perfectly with the top of the woodwork.
"There were two Georgian antique mirrors in the house I loved," said Doyle , "so these were a nod for them. "heat pad behind the mirror to prevent fogging. Together with wall sconces, they give quite the art deco touches, perfect for a 1920s Maison
tiles soil, Tilestyle. Worktop, Miller Brothers Stone. Sanitaryware, Villeroy & Boch.
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"There were two Georgian antique mirrors in the house I loved," said Doyle , "so these were a nod for them. "heat pad behind the mirror to prevent fogging. Together with wall sconces, they give quite the art deco touches, perfect for a 1920s Maison
tiles soil, Tilestyle. Worktop, Miller Brothers Stone. Sanitaryware, Villeroy & Boch.
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