My Houzz: A Home Dublin With a laid-back, eclectic vibe - As an interior blogger and owner of the online store in April and The Bear, Siobhan Lam believes that his home is in constantly changing. "The advantage and, come to think of it, the disadvantage of running your own store interiors is that you inevitably buy everything for your home, says Siobhan. Fortunately, his partner, Jamie Hughes, like Siobhan parts brings home, which all contribute to the laid-back, urban atmosphere they like.
At the head of the house with treasures and unique finds display is the fun part of what has been three years of renovation. Ironically, Siobhan and Jamie had no plans to take on a restoration project, but when they came across a dilapidated gem, built in 180, on the Grand Canal lined with trees, they knew he had the potential to be their house forever. They moved into the house in 2011 and, with great dedication, elbow grease and the help of friends and family, have turned a dark warren of tiny apartments in a bright, elegant home furnished with recycled , upcycled and vintage finds.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Siobhan Lam, his partner, Jamie Hughes, and their Jack Russell terrier, Gizmo
Location Portobello, Dublin, Ireland
built 180
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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the first work on Siobhan and Jamie along to the list was to create a bright, relaxed lounge and dining room, so they hit through the small rooms on the ground floor to a large open plan space. Reuse of old furniture was a priority and the oak kitchen table is a hand-me-down family Siobhan, painted for a fresh feeling. They also painted the dining room chairs in various pastel shades, and head of the area with a metal pendant light The Conran Shop. The art prints are April and bear.
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See more on the industrial style
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with the help of a carpenter father Jamie, the couple Relaid bottom floor in a longitudinal direction to give the space a sense of depth and flow. gray planks continue into the adjoining kitchen to help connect the spaces.
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vintage trunks available in April and the Bear, are innovative storage and bring some hit on the character of the alcove of the chimney. They also double, a distinctive improvised bar when friends get together at home.
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long dining room wall acts as a gallery for the couple's art collection. Prints include a huge Calvin & Hobbes canvas, clean typographic art prints Siobhan and a popular sketch of Tyrion Lannister by Game of Thrones storyboard artist William Simpson.
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design and fashion books torque source of inspiration loan arranged on a coffee table, rather than hidden on a shelf. They can also be easily interchanged with other titles to a scene change.
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Siobhan and Jamie like to mix old and new, vintage and high-street buys for a unique and eclectic look. In the kitchen, they partnered simple white Ikea cabinets with vintage stools from the small breakfast bar. They chose a white palette calm down here to keep the room bright and open feeling.
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entry to the living area and dining room has been skilfully framed with blackboard paint, which is both visually striking and useful. The chalk couple of reminders and messages here, illuminated by a light Ikea wall.
See how to make your own blackboard
See how to make your own blackboard
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the couple used a berth recovered to create this slimline shelf in the lobby where they can support favorite photos and songs. A wall mounted coat keeps the small open space.
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favorite place of Siobhan's work in this bright studio on the top of the house. "When we bought the property, it was where we lived," she explains. "There was a tiny room on the left and appallingly tiny kitchen and dining room to the right." Once she and Jamie had completed the renovation down, they struck through here to create a large airy room. "I love it!" Siobhan said. The office is built from Ikea table legs and an 8ft leaf pine, painted with blackboard paint, and teamed with chairs Siobhan shop vintage.
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Vintage treasures are scattered throughout the house, including these prints and the glass bell. The couple gave a mindset to the tendency to use freestanding letters as decoration. Rather than spell out a name or a common word such as love, their letters spell NOPE!
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In the studio, Siobhan and Jamie stripped boards and untreated. They often use this space as a backdrop for photographing products for the online store Siobhan. Gizmo Jack Russell always tries to enter a shoot. Here he poses beautifully on a mustache mat.
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mood boards pop up all over the house. This one in particular is constantly changing, as it acts as the inspiration for Siobhan its interior affairs. "One month it might be full of products I plan to return on my next shopping trip," she said. "The next one might burst with images and advertising campaigns that I admire.
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comics are the dominant theme in the room and a X-Men canvas is featured on the bed - above the plush broccoli!
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characteristics of comics through the room, so to avoid the space to look like hang-out of a geeky boy, the couple strategically punctuated the room with touches of bright red, a color that connects all the graphic arts and gives the room a, cool pop-art feel. This dynamic, limited edition Fender Deluxe speaker serves owl, retr o bedside table when the group of Jamie Wolftrap not Gigging.
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in front of X-Men canvas room takes a more feminine feel, with jewelry Siobhan hung on hooks. The pendants and necklaces are a striking display and add the delicate decoration in the room. Pendulum also keeps the chains from tangling and helps Siobhan instantly put his hand on that she wants to wear.
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A house dressed head to toe in period furniture may lean towards junk shop look, but here, the art of graphic comic book and shakes all pre-loved pieces in the house and gives the general appearance a hipper edge.
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Siobhan Lam in its bright, light Dublin home.
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