My Houzz: Casual Comfort in Highgate Home

My Houzz: Casual Comfort in Highgate Home - When Michael and Courtney Adamo bought their classic Victorian home, he was in a terrible state. Water was leaking in the house when it rained, ivy was growing on the interior walls, and dirt had stained the black interior. But something about the house seemed irresistible for the couple, and they knew it was the right home for their family of six.

It took seven months of redecorating to get the home ready for them. The couple had budgeted £ 150,000 for work but like most projects do, it ran on the budget that repairs discovered more important than they had anticipated problems. Rotten floor, inadequate foundation and other structural problems have ended up costing more than they had expected. After trying to self-monitor the project, they finally sought the help of an architect, Matthew Woodthorpe, to navigate the architectural plans and structural work on the house.

The converted house is now in good condition, with a relaxed and welcoming that comes courtesy of vintage finds and personal touch.

Houzz at a glance
who lives here Michael and Courtney Adamo and their children, Easton (10 years), Quin (8), Ivy (6) and Marlow ( 13 months)
Location Highgate, north London
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

in the kitchen Michael and Courtney opted for the Shaker style cabinets and backsplash subway tiles, instead of the more modern elements. "He just felt like he installed in the house, said Courtney.

The pendant lights are actually recycled glass funnels believed that Courtney is Retrouvious.

The most important part of home renovation led down a rear exterior wall and the addition of an extension for a new kitchen and laundry

Stools: v school stools Intage Trainspotters ;. island custom built by Matthew Smith

the dining table of the family was built by the carpenter of the couple, Matthew Smith, the Adamos engaged to build kitchen cabinets and island. . Casual open shelves display kitchen items

mural: Fort White, Farrow & Ball

'I love modern homes and have always been attracted by the Scandinavian midcentury design, but we bought a Victorian house,' Courtney said. "We wanted to honor the type of house it is and does not want to change too much about it.

The couple tried to keep as many original features of the house as they could, including the front door and trim.

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The living room has a bay window and a restored yellow sofa which was a hand-me-down from a family friend

mural :. solid white, Farrow & Ball; Ceiling paint: All White Farrow & Ball; Low: Sundance Catalog; cushion on the yellow sofa: Double Cross of yellow velvet, De La Espada; Other cushions Skandium

"We'd like fancy furniture and designer pieces "admits Courtney. "But the truth is that we have four children, and we do not want to be picky about the furniture in our house."

"We chose a large number of gray, black and white, keeping things very simple and let the furniture and decorations add color to the home, "says Courtney. The couple kept simple and unobtrusive range in their room and splurge on appliances and lighting.

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Pendant: Lighting Cluster 4, Kathleen Hills; candlesticks Hector Medium Dome Wall Light, Lighting Questions

sweet, feminine touches are found throughout the common room of girls.

open baskets serve hassle of storage for small accessories such as tights and hair ties. Michael Courtney and added the white floor to match existing floors in the upstairs bedroom of the boys

mural :. white solid, Farrow & Ball; pear print: Pirum Parum Pear Poster by Fine Little Day, Little Baby Company

home office Courtney is off the stairs from the first floor. She writes and oversees the popular children Babyccino website

The office is a vintage dining table Ercol Windsor

storage locker: .. PS Cabinet Ikea

Easton and Quin, the son of the couple, sharing a room too.

white floors are original to the house.

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This hall bathroom offers a treetop view framed by dark walls and accented with white subway tiles extended.

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The fourth bedroom serves as a playroom for children. Light of sun pouring through the window illuminates the space

mural :. white solid, Farrow & Ball

original architectural elements, like home, remain throughout the house, reflecting the Victorian roots of the house.

'It must be the American in me, "Courtney said, laughing, but I really wanted a proper wash room, not just a machine located somewhere in my kitchen. With four children, I spend so much time doing laundry, I felt as if I had a dedicated space for it.

family relaxes in their spacious backyard, a feature that the attracted at home. Courtney loves the connection between the outside and the kitchen, making it easy for children to come and go.

"My husband and I did not know what we were getting into, 'Courtney said. "Although we were attracted to the idea of ​​fixing it and making it our own."


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