2.04.2010

A Victorian Cottage








Style at Home editor Erin McLaughlin made this gorgeous cottage into her own after a gut renovation. Although I shy away from bold colors I love how her pieces look in otherwise neutral spaces. I would welcome the sofa with open arms. The use of art adds such a personal touch that I just adore. Most people would have used the kitchen nook as a place to dine, but I love how she made it an area to relax. We currently did this in our own home and it works perfectly for us. Well, I am sure I could use the word "love" again and again for this space so I will just stop while I am ahead.

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43 comments:

  1. Sarah KlassenFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:18 AM

    What a beautiful place!

    I really enjoy the restraint and combination of elements, textures and colors. The lucite against the bold couch is my favorite above all, I believe. What a statement -- and can be enjoyed double thanks to that stunning large mirror...this is going straight to the inspiration files.

    Thanks for sharing, lovely lady :)

    xo

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  2. Destination InspirationFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    What a gorgeous blue couch! Is that lavender on the table too? Isn't it great how she has the sitting area at the end of the lounge, very sweet

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  3. Maria JohnsFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    wow, i love every piece of this place, gorgeous

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  4. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    I know! I love everything about those spaces. Her couch is to die for the rest of the house is so soft and simple.

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  5. MelissaFebruary 4, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    I really love this house. SOMEDAY I hope to have that much art...

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  6. yvonneFebruary 4, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Oh how I love this house! Especially that living room with the blue sofa and the gorgeous window. These pictures made my day!

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  7. FEDERICAFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Absolutely stunning! The kitchen is fantastic!
    Have a nice day,
    Federica.

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  8. Living It At HomeFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    I love this cottage...love the breakfast area....love all the wall of pictures....love everything about this house!

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  9. Staley McFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    So gorgeous. I love the kitchen/dining area.

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  10. MollyFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    the eye for art in this home is impeccable! thanks for sharing!

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  11. Doug DavisFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    very pretty!

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  12. DawnFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    That huge mirror in the second picture is amazing, and the painting above the bed is beautiful.
    xo

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  13. CourtneyFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    The kitchen nook is really perfect! We had one in our last apartment and I used it all of the time (much more than I used the kitchen itself for actual cooking)

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  14. Ashley LayneFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Im obsessed with white on white!!

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  15. Ms. BrightFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    That cobalt blue sofa!!!

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  16. Dayka RobinsonFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Neat idea about the kitchen area. I thought of either changing my dining room into a sitting room, or using my eat in kitchen as a sitting area, but I've been up in the air. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  17. megan @ a life's designFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    swoon! swoon! swoon!

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  18. CassieFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    What lovely ideas throughout the house. I just about have room for a sofa in our kitchen but have not taken the plunge yet - do you recommend it? Lovely art work and careful use of colours too.
    xx

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  19. PS~ErinFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I want that sink. I want that sink. I want that sink! Oh dear, that sounded terribly greedy, huh? But it's oh-so-pretty. And I love those low shelves.

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  20. SarahFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I love all this! Such a great look. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Christina @ greigeFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    I love the long bolster pillow on the sofa - just love it!

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  22. VictoriaFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    I could use the word "love" over and over again for this space too! It's so pretty and inviting! I also love that couch! You always find the best homes to share!

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  23. Pink WallpaperFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    they have great artwork!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    so beautiful! the first shot of the living room is incredible. great post :)

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  25. VFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    I "love" the use of floating shelves all over.

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  26. Melissa Marie HeadFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Lovely home with many great ideas. Thanks for sharing. We just bought a cabin and plan to make the breakfast nook area a sitting area instead. So much more useful.

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  27. CharFebruary 4, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    yes please, that exact place.

    i want it.

    i want it now.

    *sigh*

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  28. JessFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    I love all the horse pictures! It is a beautiful house!

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  29. Vanessa@decor happyFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    I love this space too! I posted about it last year with scanned images which didn't do it justice: http://tinyurl.com/ybjj32z
    I will have to update the post with these extra large images from the Style at Home site - so much better!

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  30. GaiaFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Thanks for sharing those beautiful pics!
    Great ideas for a new apartment!
    thanks!

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  31. Katie @ Noodle and BoofFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    wow. that's all.

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  32. Erin WallaceFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    This home is simply beautiful. Just amazing.

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  33. KarenaFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Paula,
    Gorgeous images and fabulous art!! I love this!
    Karena

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  34. jennyFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. I love that blue sofa. And all of the lighting is so great as well. Great natural light and fixtures. Ah. I want it. Love this. Thanks for sharing!

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  35. EngraciaFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    I just love the blue and taupe rug she has used. One of the most beautiful rugs I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures.
    Cheers
    Engracia

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  36. UnknownFebruary 5, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    I love how light and open the spaces feel. The accents of blue are just right.

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  37. UnknownFebruary 5, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    It's awesome isn't it! I just love that eating/ hangin out space! I would love to see a picture of yours!! xo

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  38. Maureen StevensFebruary 5, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    that breakfast nook with a high back settee is so cozy & adorable!

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  39. ViviFebruary 5, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I love that shade of dark blue that is the sofa and that one painting. So rich and perfect with the rest of the pale palette...

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  40. MeganFebruary 7, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Loving the blue and white used throughout the space-- it is such a calming interior!

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  41. nelyaFebruary 8, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    The eat-in area is so, so good. Heck, the entire place is pretty darn fabulous!

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  42. la la LovelyFebruary 8, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Pretty fabulous... love everything about it!

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  43. CLAIRE WATKINS, ASID ALLIEDFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    So striking with those punches of blue and I love that matte black dish wear all lined up. Nice find!

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