The Irish Country House
Last week I began a discussion about how it is often the feeling of a space that draws me in more than the decor. Somewhat serendipitously I just received a copy of the new book The Irish Country House by the Knight of Glin and James Peill which is filled with beautiful homes that exude that special atmosphere.
The ten historic homes and castles featured are all still owned and inhabited by the original families; I think that is at the heart of what lends them their special quality.
The houses are not the instant creation of trendy decorators – they have evolved over generations, furnished with heirlooms and cherished hand-me-downs, and exuding the mossy scent of peat fires and Irish setters just in from the rain. This is a book for lovers of Ireland, history, or decoration.
The Irish Country House is full of soul and charm. For more information and to order your copy, visit Vendome Press.
What brilliant images. That last one of the enormous kitchen is my favourite.
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I will be in Ireland in December (to visit my husband’s fam – we go every year). I am going to drag him to visit some of these houses
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Wow, those are some huge antlers above the fireplace!
xo,
cristin
Old and lived in, just the way I like it!
I love the idea that these homes are still in the hands of the original owners…..this book looks wonderful, xv.
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love the blues and yellows throughout…Some of our best friends just moved to Dublin…we hope to visit next year!
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Space, space …. glorious space. And topped with a splash of color or six.
Meg
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This space is contagious!
I loved this book – it’s a tribute to individualism and eccentricity. Even if one doesn’t like some elements of the homes featured, their dignity as evolved spaces, reflecting their owner’s lives, is unmistakeable.
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So nice to see this here. I especially love those Giant Irish Elk antlers!
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If it’s in Ireland it just captures my heart. The scenery, the architecture, the colors,the music, the people. This book is a must have.
Thanks Ally! x
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Wonderful pictures and post. The high ceilings certainly give a sense of space, no matter the square footage of the room.
The light mustard paint color in the second to last room is to die for. Thank you so much for sharing.
Whitney
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I would love to visit Ireland.
That book seems beautiful … love that staircase in the 2nd picture with the worn rug… so much character and history
xo
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I love Ireland! That book looks like it has some beautiful images to linger over….with a cup of “tea”
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beautiful post.
i am dieing to get over there.
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oh my goodness, these are just stunning! I would love to live in any one of these places, I love them all!
It’s funny, because I don’t go for the country style at all normally, nor do I go for antiques – but this somehow manages to be elegant and put together but also kind of cool. LOVE.
i’m really loving this new “feeleing vs. decor” series!
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i meant *feeling… sometimes i hit return before i reread it. woops!
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Lovely home. I especially like the decor with the panama hat and storage. Has an adventurous feel to it.
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