organic reinvention

Raw textures and original features inspired the redesign of Mary and John Mulryan’s ‘upside-down’ family home, which began life as a Victorian pub

- Jo Leevers

Palest greens, delicate foliage and natural materials give this home’s lofty spaces a serene feel but it wasn’t always the case

A doorway with ‘Public Bar’ etched into its frosted glass is a reminder of the building’s previous life. “It closed in the 1970s, but I’d guess it was a proper local boozer with dark corners and a snug,” says Mary Mulryan who, with her husband John, created its fresh feel.