Homeowner Diaries: playful details in a 1904 Devonport villa

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07 October 2024

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A contrast to the black and white found throughout the rest of the house, this 1904 Devonport villa has two kids’ bedrooms filled with colour, personality and playful details.
Romy, 3 and Wilder, 7.
The blue-striped Farrow & Ball wallpaper brings a fun sailor's theme to the bedroom.
Wilder's vintage desk was found underneath the house.
Looking down from the loft in Wilder's bedroom.
Half Treaty by Aalto Paints was the perfect pink paint choice.
Special touches to Romy's room include artwork and wallpaper by Fee Greening. Brass bow wardrobe handles tie in with the other brass accents.
The children's bathroom features traditional butcher wall tiles and a bath from In Residence. The shower curtain ring is bespoke by Buxeda Construction.
A wavy mirror brings a sense of fun to the children's bathroom. The traditional-style tapware is Perrin & Rowe.
The renovated master ensuite is bright and airy with high ceilings, a marble counter and Perrin & Rowe tapware.
The original pressed ceiling has been retained.
The same subway tiles used in the children's bathroom feature in the ensuite.
The laundry bench was made by German Kitchens out of old doors found under the house. The laundry skirt is by Island Interiors.
No attention to detail has been spared, with Perrin & Rowe tapware also used in the downstairs bathroom and the curved mirror detailing a nod to the mirror in the children's bathroom.
Construction included clearing under the house to create a guest bedroom, ensuite and laundry.