This stunning Georgian home in Dublin which dates back to 1830 has been renovated by experienced interior architect and designer Maria Fenlon. This sizeable 2,900sq. ft home didn't need to be extended for the homeowners' needs but the interior did need reconfigured and modernized to transform it into an elegant and functional family home.
"The property is in a conservation area and was in good condition with many elegant original features such as windows and fireplaces,' says Maria. 'Very little structural work was required and any that took place was predominantly in the basement of the house where the kitchen, dining, and everyday living is located,' she explains. 'Here we replaced the existing roof light and windows with new modern fittings. There was also a set of double doors that led out to the garden and we replaced these with new, contemporary sliding doors that maximize the connection between the interior and exterior.
'With this being the basement area of the home the ceilings are lower than the rooms upstairs and we needed to make sure it felt spacious, bright, and comfortable,' adds Maria who opted for a light, neutral colour scheme here and throughout the rest of the home.
In the kitchen and dining area of the basement, Maria removed an awkward corner and created a more streamlined design. The kitchen had an awkward corner and a drain in the middle of the floor, so we added concealed storage to hide the drain and streamline the whole space. Storage was an important consideration throughout this project and the shelves we added behind the tongue and groove push-close doors ensure all of those everyday family essentials are to hand without cluttering up this beautiful living space.
This story is from the October 2022 edition of Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine.
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