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  • #102
    ger vallely
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 766 ✭✭✭ger vallely


    hightower1 wrote: »
    My all time fave on Daft has to be Mermaid Isle - http://www.daft.ie/kerry/houses-for-sale/sneem/mermaid-isle-illaundrane-sneem-kerry-420022/
    Wow! I don't usually like the style in big fancy houses but that looks adorable and beautifully decked out.


  • #103
    valoren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,514 ✭✭✭valoren


    Del.Monte wrote: »
    Here's one from the Irish Independent 27/1/2006 - wonder if it's still available? :D

    Property%2BPorn.jpg

    Surely that's a joke. Please tell me it's a joke. :eek:


  • #104
    Toots
    Administrators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,927 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Toots


    Brian? wrote: »
    I know that area well. You couldn't live there for 4 months of the year. Lake freezes in December and thaws out around the end of March. Lovely summer home though.

    You couldn't move out for 4 months! Sure who'd water the 5000 houseplants? They'd all be dead when you came back :pac:


  • #105
    Toots
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    ace_irl wrote: »
    But this is my dream home in Dublin

    https://www.daft.ie/dublin/houses-for-sale/foxrock/aldington-hainault-road-foxrock-dublin-1510111/

    Same!! Although I have to say I'd be getting rid of every single sink in the bathrooms and replacing them with mixer taps. I can't stand separate taps :o


  • #106
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,423 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    sbsquarepants wrote: »
    I've often driven up there with the missus (it's about a half an hour from where I live) just to pass an hour sitting on the mountain above looking down at the lake. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

    If I won the euro millions I'd totally drop 28m on it!

    But then you'd be down there away from the view and everyone else would be looking into your garden on their Sunday drive.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #107
    inforfun
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    Toots wrote: »
    Same!! Although I have to say I'd be getting rid of every single sink in the bathrooms and replacing them with mixer taps. I can't stand separate taps :o

    Separate taps are the work of the devil.
    In this day and age there is just no excuse.
    And no valid explanation either.


  • #108
    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    Hermy wrote: »
    But then you'd be down there away from the view and everyone else would be looking into your garden on their Sunday drive.

    I'd have my butler go up and shoo them away, there'd possibly be hounds involved - what's certain is there'll be no fecking freeloaders goofing off over my gaf!


  • #109
    ace_irl
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    Toots wrote: »
    Same!! Although I have to say I'd be getting rid of every single sink in the bathrooms and replacing them with mixer taps. I can't stand separate taps :o

    Are they not mixer taps? The water comes out the same spout you just have a hot and cold part?

    Shows how little I know about taps!

    My dad built it, and for some reason he refuses to give it to me even though I've offered him a nice bottle of wine!

    Patiently waiting to win the lotto!


  • #110
    [Deleted User]
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    I think that Foxrock house is horrible. There's no character whatsover. No offence to your dad ace.

    Here is another of my Pinterest finds :) No interior shots unfortunately.


  • #111
    Malari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I think that Foxrock house is horrible. There's no character whatsover. No offence to your dad ace.

    Here is another of my Pinterest finds :) No interior shots unfortunately.

    Me too, it's vile to my eyes. All curves and ornate marbley stuff.

    If we didn't go contemporary, minimalist, we would have gone industrial. Next time! :pac: I'd love something like this: https://www.houzz.ie/photos/4816345/my-houzz-international-meets-industrial-in-a-brooklyn-loft-industrial-living-room-new-york


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  • #112
    Hermy
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    inforfun wrote: »
    Separate taps are the work of the devil.
    Seperate taps mean less head injuries!
    sbsquarepants wrote: »
    I'd have my butler go up and shoo them away, there'd possibly be hounds involved - what's certain is there'll be no fecking freeloaders goofing off over my gaf!
    :D:D:D

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #113
    ace_irl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭ace_irl


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I think that Foxrock house is horrible. There's no character whatsover. No offence to your dad ace.

    Here is another of my Pinterest finds :) No interior shots unfortunately.

    I think that's the beauty of homes, everyone has a different taste and we can't all like the same things and that makes them all the more enjoyable to look at.

    In fairness, everything in that house it not how I would have it, but the kitchen is what I love.

    I can't stand really open plan modern interiors when the kitchen and the sitting room is all the one.


  • #114
    endabob1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I think that Foxrock house is horrible. There's no character whatsover. No offence to your dad ace.

    Here is another of my Pinterest finds :) No interior shots unfortunately.

    Agreed, it's faux character... I love modern buildings and I love old houses. I love putting a modern twist into an older property, what I can't abide is new builds trying to look old. I just don't get it... you are building something in the 21st century so build it to reflect the times we live in,

    Rant over!!

    Sorry Ace, I see your dad built it, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he is either building it to someone else's spec or building it to sell to a market that loves this type of thing....


  • #115
    Cyrus
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    endabob1 wrote: »
    Agreed, it's faux character... I love modern buildings and I love old houses. I love putting a modern twist into an older property, what I can't abide is new builds trying to look old. I just don't get it... you are building something in the 21st century so build it to reflect the times we live in,

    Rant over!!

    Sorry Ace, I see your dad built it, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he is either building it to someone else's spec or building it to sell to a market that loves this type of thing....

    so a modern twist on an old property is ok but old style new isnt?

    some people like old style with modern conveniences


  • #116
    endabob1
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    Cyrus wrote: »
    so a modern twist on an old property is ok but old style new isnt?

    some people like old style with modern conveniences

    Correct, trying to make it look old is the bit that grates with me. I have a late 19th century terrace that I am renovating, it is a mix of original features, original fireplaces, exposed brick walls & varnished floorboards with contemporary furnishings . I think it looks the nuts, or it will when it's finished :-)
    I just don't get the whole "Mock Tudor" attempts at making something look old when it's clearly not....


  • #117
    ThisRegard
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    Toots wrote: »
    Same!! Although I have to say I'd be getting rid of every single sink in the bathrooms and replacing them with mixer taps. I can't stand separate taps :o

    For the best part of €2.5 million I don't want to be seeing neighbours everyday like I would if I lived in a terrace. I think you can see them from the M50 too, they're close enough so you might have that constant drone of traffic noise.


  • #118
    Cyrus
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    endabob1 wrote: »
    Correct, trying to make it look old is the bit that grates with me. I have a late 19th century terrace that I am renovating, it is a mix of original features, original fireplaces, exposed brick walls & varnished floorboards with contemporary furnishings . I think it looks the nuts, or it will when it's finished :-)
    I just don't get the whole "Mock Tudor" attempts at making something look old when it's clearly not....

    im sure you do, but a lot of people will hate your contemporary furnishings in a late 19th century house :p

    dont get me wrong, the foxrock house isnt to my taste either, but i dont necessarily hate the idea, as long as its done well


  • #119
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    Malari wrote: »
    Me too, it's vile to my eyes. All curves and ornate marbley stuff.

    If we didn't go contemporary, minimalist, we would have gone industrial. Next time! :pac: I'd love something like this: https://www.houzz.ie/photos/4816345/my-houzz-international-meets-industrial-in-a-brooklyn-loft-industrial-living-room-new-york

    I love the industrial look but softened a little with texture and a bit of colour here and there. That's just in my head so I'm not sure if it would translate very well in reality. I must have a look for some more images :)


  • #120
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    ace_irl wrote: »
    I think that's the beauty of homes, everyone has a different taste and we can't all like the same things and that makes them all the more enjoyable to look at.

    In fairness, everything in that house it not how I would have it, but the kitchen is what I love.

    I can't stand really open plan modern interiors when the kitchen and the sitting room is all the one.

    Oh I agree. We all like different things. Houses and their interiors tend to evoke a feeling so that's why I think "good" and "bad" taste is subjective.

    Look at these. The first one is perfect for indulging wicked witch fantasies :) The second image is a place I'd never leave.


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  • #121
    .red.
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    This for me is gorgeous, not everybody's cuppa tea tho.
    Its a little cluttered but with half the junk taken out it could be my dream house, I love the old rustic look of it.

    https://www.daft.ie/1928095


  • #122
    endabob1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    Cyrus wrote: »
    im sure you do, but a lot of people will hate your contemporary furnishings in a late 19th century house :p

    dont get me wrong, the foxrock house isnt to my taste either, but i dont necessarily hate the idea, as long as its done well

    If anyone disagrees with me then I'll have them shot at dawn!! :P

    I think a lot of people would hate what I've done, but as you say individual taste is everyone's prerogative


  • #123
    Malari
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    .red. wrote: »
    This for me is gorgeous, not everybody's cuppa tea tho.
    Its a little cluttered but with half the junk taken out it could be my dream house, I love the old rustic look of it.

    https://www.daft.ie/1928095

    Taste is certainly subjective :P I wouldn't even holiday in that place.


  • #124
    endabob1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    .red. wrote: »
    This for me is gorgeous, not everybody's cuppa tea tho.
    Its a little cluttered but with half the junk taken out it could be my dream house, I love the old rustic look of it.

    https://www.daft.ie/1928095


    "Artists studio" I was looking through the pictures and figured that out all by myself!!
    It's obviously very, very personal to them but I agree, strip everything out and it could be really cool.


  • #125
    Carry
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Oh I agree. We all like different things. Houses and their interiors tend to evoke a feeling so that's why I think "good" and "bad" taste is subjective.

    Look at these. The first one is perfect for indulging wicked witch fantasies :) The second image is a place I'd never leave.

    These are really two extremes. The first one is really very over the top, I would feel suffocated in that place.
    The second one is gorgeous, but knowing me it would slowly approach borderline clutter :D

    I wonder how your real homes look like. But that would probably too personal to post here.


  • #126
    Greentopia
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭Greentopia


    I love this:https://www.daft.ie/clare/houses-for-sale/tulla/tyredagh-upper-tulla-clare-1062191/

    The old stone exterior is lovely (though I'd prefer straw bale), beautiful countryside and it's a perfect size for me and the lad, but the important bit for me is this:

    "Garden area surrounding cottage with lots of fruit bushes and trees including raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, hazel nuts, apple, cherry and plum trees.
    Stone outbuilding 24x12ft and timber shed 16x12ft wired for electricity.

    11.2 acres certified organic land with polytunnel enclosure and orchard. Field shelters and poultry housing. Elevated hay meadow with panoramic views over four counties. Ideal site for a wind generator."

    A small organic smallholding business is what I want when I return to Ireland so this would be a dream. Only downside is it's not near enough to the sea.

    I have a tiny little cottage that I love, but no garden so I'd gladly swap it for this if only it had a lovely sea view.

    The interior decor is ok except for that bathroom. Rip that out, put in a clawfoot tub. Repaint the place and have it 1930s/40s style and I'd be a happy camper.


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  • #127
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    Carry wrote: »
    These are really two extremes. The first one is really very over the top, I would feel suffocated in that place.
    The second one is gorgeous, but knowing me it would slowly approach borderline clutter :D

    I wonder how your real homes look like. But that would probably too personal to post here.

    I like lots of different styles but must always have texture and a sense of warmth. Home is shared with my dad so erm closer to the first image :p My boyfriend's place is my second home and that's very contemporary with lots of white, grey, and concrete. A bit clinical in parts if I'm honest.


  • #128
    Greentopia
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭Greentopia


    Carry wrote: »
    These are really two extremes. The first one is really very over the top, I would feel suffocated in that place.
    The second one is gorgeous, but knowing me it would slowly approach borderline clutter :D

    I wonder how your real homes look like. But that would probably too personal to post here.

    Rented apartment here in Germany, old building, lovely high ceilings and plasterwork. Decor is a hodgepodge of old furniture mostly handed down from the lad's aunt and Nan from the GDR. Very sturdy well made stuff.

    The rest is handmade furniture and decor made by himself-beds, tables, wardrobes, sofas even. Then modern bits and pieces like lamps and TV/stereo unit and my stuff from Ireland which is mostly craft stuff, books and vintage kitchenware and crockery. It works for us.

    My cottage back home is a one bed 1930s house I inherited which had more of the same of my stuff, but the house is now rented out so it's all in storage in the attic. Very small and loved it when I lived alone, but will be selling it when I get back home for somewhere a little bigger more suited for two people.

    Definitely not show houses but then I have no interest in that. For me a home should be cosy and homely and lived in. I lived with post modern stark minimalist design when I was in Sweden and left it there.


  • #129
    .red.
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    Malari wrote: »
    Taste is certainly subjective :P I wouldn't even holiday in that place.

    My wife would agree with you! I showed it to her a few weeks ago and she said I could buy it after the divorce lol.
    Its only 5 mins drive from me, and a lovely area to live. Very rural feel but very close to 3 major towns and about 30mins to Cork city.


  • #130
    Toots
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    ace_irl wrote: »
    Are they not mixer taps? The water comes out the same spout you just have a hot and cold part?

    Shows how little I know about taps!

    My dad built it, and for some reason he refuses to give it to me even though I've offered him a nice bottle of wine!

    Patiently waiting to win the lotto!

    Well they're not as bad as when there's two completely separate taps, but I hate those ones where you have do dial in your hot and cold - I like the ones where you lift the handle/yoke and the water comes out at the right temp. Probably something to do with childhood memories of getting absolutely scalded by one of those taps :pac:

    Fierce unfair of your dad not to give it to you! Sure if you wanted to upgrade that to a nice bottle of whiskey, I'd go halfs on it with you and we could split the house! Those trees out the back look like you could get an awesome treehouse in there...


  • #131
    Greentopia
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭Greentopia


    Malari wrote: »
    Me too, it's vile to my eyes. All curves and ornate marbley stuff.

    If we didn't go contemporary, minimalist, we would have gone industrial. Next time! :pac: I'd love something like this: https://www.houzz.ie/photos/4816345/my-houzz-international-meets-industrial-in-a-brooklyn-loft-industrial-living-room-new-york

    Fits New York and looks well there (if not my style), but not in Ireland I think. But then I'm not a fan of formal architecture, much prefer vernacular styles where ordinary people have more control and input over how their homes are built.

    Too many pastiches of architectural and decor styles found in other countries which don't work when put in an Irish setting. We should respect and develop our own style based on our native built heritage instead of trying to emulate the latest trends in London or Stockholm, where it usually ends up looking half arsed and pretentious in an Irish setting IMO. But from what I've seen in the property pages of the likes of the Irish Times I seem to be in the minority in my opinion :rolleyes:


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  • #132
    Malari
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    Greentopia wrote: »
    Fits New York and looks well there (if not my style), but not in Ireland I think. But then I'm not a fan of formal architecture, much prefer vernacular styles where ordinary people have more control and input over how their homes are built.

    Too many pastiches of architectural and decor styles found in other countries which don't work when put in an Irish setting. We should respect and develop our own style based on our native built heritage instead of trying to emulate the latest trends in London or Stockholm, where it usually ends up looking half arsed and pretentious in an Irish setting IMO. But from what I've seen in the property pages of the likes of the Irish Times I seem to be in the minority in my opinion :rolleyes:

    Oh yeah, you don't get too many decent loft spaces in Ireland, but it would fit well in a converted warehouse, or something like that. Assuming I'm not in a position to buy a loft in Tribeca any time soon :D

    I'm really not into the warm, pine-laden, "cosy" style you get in Ireland. I like big, open, spacious, carefully and minimally decorated places with no clutter.


  • #133
    Yamanoto
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    Greentopia wrote: »
    Too many pastiches of architectural and decor styles found in other countries which don't work when put in an Irish setting. We should respect and develop our own style based on our native built heritage instead of trying to emulate the latest trends in London or Stockholm, where it usually ends up looking half arsed and pretentious in an Irish setting IMO. But from what I've seen in the property pages of the likes of the Irish Times I seem to be in the minority in my opinion :rolleyes:

    The most egregious examples of god-awful pastiche you tend to come across are mock-Georgian, Palladian or even bloody Tudor behemoths, planted 100 yards back off the main road in rural Ireland. What constitutes native built heritage anyway - thatch, blackhouse or turf houses?

    All I know is a drive through the countryside shows up the proliferation of dismal identikit pebble-dash bungalows, which has left us with possibly the ugliest rural housing stock anywhere in Northern Europe.

    We're essentially the Moldova of the North.


  • #134
    Carry
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    Irish style? ;):D


    somehow I can't embed images.


  • #135
    Toots
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    Oooh, the view from this is gorgeous: http://www.daft.ie/dublin/houses-for-sale/sutton/las-rocas-st-fintans-road-sutton-dublin-1434447/


    But what you really want is this one:

    5J24KY.jpg

    I posted that in the Cool Pics forum a while back. It has something like 3 beaches, a dock and a boat, and most importantly A CANNON!!

    http://www.christiesrealestate.com/eng/sales/detail/170-l-133-f1510131656700002/private-island-norwalk-ct-06854


  • #136
    astrofool
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    Toots wrote: »
    Well they're not as bad as when there's two completely separate taps, but I hate those ones where you have do dial in your hot and cold - I like the ones where you lift the handle/yoke and the water comes out at the right temp. Probably something to do with childhood memories of getting absolutely scalded by one of those taps :pac:

    Fierce unfair of your dad not to give it to you! Sure if you wanted to upgrade that to a nice bottle of whiskey, I'd go halfs on it with you and we could split the house! Those trees out the back look like you could get an awesome treehouse in there...

    The ones in that house are quarter turn ceramic taps, so no endless twisting to get the right mix. Single lever is best though :)


  • #137
    Cyrus
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    personally i love eagle lodge :cool:

    http://www.sherryfitz.ie/residential/for-sale/71562


  • #138
    Greentopia
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    Malari wrote: »
    Oh yeah, you don't get too many decent loft spaces in Ireland, but it would fit well in a converted warehouse, or something like that. Assuming I'm not in a position to buy a loft in Tribeca any time soon :D

    I'm really not into the warm, pine-laden, "cosy" style you get in Ireland. I like big, open, spacious, carefully and minimally decorated places with no clutter.

    Fair enough, we all have our own preferences. I'm not a big fan of the identikit pine kitchens that seem to be in most Irish homes either tbh, I like cosy but it should have some individual style to it. I love this: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/23/95/0a/23950a6e2d8f1612cd08f0ef44392aff.jpg

    1930s-50s country decor. Many (most??) people would hate that in their home so taste really is an individual thing.


  • #139
    Malari
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    Greentopia wrote: »
    Fair enough, we all have our own preferences. I'm not a big fan of the identikit pine kitchens that seem to be in most Irish homes either tbh, I like cosy but it should have some individual style to it. I love this: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/23/95/0a/23950a6e2d8f1612cd08f0ef44392aff.jpg

    1930s-50s country decor. Many (most??) people would hate that in their home so taste really is an individual thing.

    I'm afraid that just looks messy to me. I think that's what they call 'shabby chic', so it's not unpopular though.


  • #140
    Greentopia
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    Yamanoto wrote: »
    The most egregious examples of god-awful pastiche you tend to come across are mock-Georgian, Palladian or even bloody Tudor behemoths, planted 100 yards back off the main road in rural Ireland. What constitutes native built heritage anyway - thatch, blackhouse or turf houses?

    All I know is a drive through the countryside shows up the proliferation of dismal identikit pebble-dash bungalows, which has left us with possibly the ugliest rural housing stock anywhere in Northern Europe.

    We're essentially the Moldova of the North.

    Oh I totally agree, there are some fugly monstrosities in this country, especially despoiling our countryside.

    What native built heritage is is something that's disputed a lot but I would say thatched cottages and stone farmhouses, buildings that use natural local materials, that fit unobtrusively with the topography and landscape and which respond to the needs of the inhabitants according to where they live fit the definition. Turf houses-yes why not? they are still in use in Iceland and look stunning there.


  • #141
    Greentopia
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    Malari wrote: »
    I'm afraid that just looks messy to me. I think that's what they call 'shabby chic', so it's not unpopular though.

    No it's not shabby chic, that's a more 90s style without any authenticity (and naff IMO). I mean kitchens for example with genuine fixtures and items from the early to mid 20th century. The English Rose kitchen for example:http://katebeavis.com/the-1950s-vintage-english-rose-kitchen/
    beautiful art deco 1930s fireplaces and mirrors in the sitting room: http://pin.it/2inlaiw or 40s freestanding cupboards and dressers- https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/0e/2f/d4/0e2fd400a2962a9c76383e6c552b034e.jpg

    You say messy, I say cosy and beautiful :P

    But I have an obsession with that era-I dress in 30s and 40s style, so it fits with my style preferences.


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  • #142
    Yamanoto
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    Great windows, ceiling height, bookshelves and an eclectic mix of art & furniture.

    Lotta things to like about this London pad.

    http://www.themodernhouse.com/sales-list/st-oswalds-place/

    03_20170322-DSC_5914-WEB-1-950x634.jpg

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  • #143
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    Yamanoto wrote: »
    Great windows, ceiling height, bookshelves and an eclectic mix of art & furniture.

    Lotta things to like about this London pad.

    http://www.themodernhouse.com/sales-list/st-oswalds-place/

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    Really gorgeous. I love the windows and the mix of rugs.


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    Malari
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    Greentopia wrote: »

    You say messy, I say cosy and beautiful :P

    But I have an obsession with that era-I dress in 30s and 40s style, so it fits with my style preferences.

    I get you. This is kind of more like my ideal kitchen, but with fewer appliances cluttering it: https://www.houzz.com/photos/25783052/Contemporary-white-gloss-kitchen-contemporary-kitchen-london. And less of the Dermot Bannon gloss!

    It's not to say I would hate your 40s style kitchen if it was in line with your style. I just couldn't live with a kitchen like that :-)


  • #145
    Carry
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    Malari, your dream kitchen would be to clinical for me.

    I love wonderful kitchens. But they need to be homey and slightly cluttered. They need to ooze love of cooking and conviviality. It has to be the heart of the house, so to speak. A proper country house kitchen, preferably huge.

    Like this one, or approximately:
    http://l7.alamy.com/zooms/10106c7db47f4aaa9c71d0e0ef8745bc/cherry-wood-farmhouse-table-in-country-style-kitchen-with-flagstone-ex0nc6.jpg

    And of course there must be an opulent chandelier in a rustic kitchen because I like a touch of incongruity.


  • #146
    metaoblivia
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    I love property porn! I don't even bother looking at the prices anymore because I just assume I'll never be able to afford anything. But that means I look at the loftiest spaces and dream!

    I would love to live in a San Francisco Victorian, like this one on Alamo Square:
    https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/850-Steiner-St-94117/home/1278091


  • #147
    Bryce Jolly Crab
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    God this thread.....off to check my euromillions ticket


  • #148
    Malari
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    Carry wrote: »
    Malari, your dream kitchen would be to clinical for me.

    It's not quite 'dream' - I'd have to tweak it a bit. And if I had a different style house I'd go for something else.

    But I'm a chronic putter-awayer :pac: I hate cluttered counters!


  • #149
    honeybear
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    Think this is going to be my favourite thread


  • #150
    Carry
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    metaoblivia wrote: »
    I love property porn! I don't even bother looking at the prices anymore because I just assume I'll never be able to afford anything. But that means I look at the loftiest spaces and dream!

    I would love to live in a San Francisco Victorian, like this one on Alamo Square:
    https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/850-Steiner-St-94117/home/1278091

    Gosh, they do have a very eclectic style of Victorian.

    IF I wanted to live in a big city again, and IF I wanted to live in the US I certainly would outbit you on this one. :p

    Never mind the money. I don't have it either.


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  • #151
    Carry
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    Malari wrote: »
    It's not quite 'dream' - I'd have to tweak it a bit. And if I had a different style house I'd go for something else.

    But I'm a chronic putter-awayer :pac: I hate cluttered counters!

    Yeah, but if you have lots of counters ...

    I like to have everything at hand in my kitchen, not opening cupboards to find something. That's why I have open shelves, and when I think about what to cook today I just look around and get inspiration, or so I think.

    We could never be housemates, it would be murder on the kitchen counter :D


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