Custom built bespoke kitchen in LPA

I'm very much hoping that the house will be ready in a few days and we will be able to move in this Friday.  Fingers crossed!

The bench seats in the front room and the kitchen are being made and there are some painting elements to be completed.

I had a chat with the kitchen designer Dean Cooper today about the way the kitchen should work.  He was extremely helpful and explained exactly where to store everything in order to use the kitchen in the most ergonomic fashion.  He also pointed out little details and fittings that make the kitchen so special.  Some of the fittings were got in from Switzerland, Austria and the USA.  The dishwasher has a kickboard with a small fitting that drops the kickboard when the dishwasher opens - very nifty!  Dean also pointed out how the kitchen does not have any filler pieces because it was a bespoke kitchen that was built exactly for the kitchen space in this house. He then went on to give me some tips on how to keep the kitchen clean and looking its best.  All really helpful info! 

The mantlepiece in the second bedroom has been painted - I love the ornate detail on it.

Here are a few more pictures that I took today as you can see the house is just about ready for us to move in to.  The upstairs is just about ready with very little to be done.  It is the downstairs that has more work to finish it off.

Smart parking!

Last weekend we visited the monthly flea market in Dublin City - a fun little market with some real gems.  In particular there was a man selling 1960's Danish furniture.  It was all really good stuff in perfect condition.  I had to remind Ciaran that we had the Smart Car with us so we couldn't buy any large items.


I also saw a cool ice bucket in the shape of a pineapple! Fun!  My sister had been telling me how cool these are.  They are very retro!


When we arrived at the market the car park looked full and we didn't think we would find a space.  But of course we were able to squeeze our car in to a spot that was not usable by any other car!

Shiny floors and Laura Ashley Wallpaper!

I had planned to move in this weekend but there is still a few things to be completed so we have putff the move until next week some time.  I'm a little bit disappointed but sure one more week is not too long after a long

The floor has been completed - top coat of varnish has been applied. Have a look here at some great pics of the house

                  "Lilac" wallpaper in Eau de Neuille from Laura Ashley 

"Josette" wall paper in White/Dove Grey from Laura Ashley

The carpet runner has just been laid!

It is a light grey colour and has been whipped (stitched) on the edges.  The carpet compliments the wall colour perfectly!

By the way the weather is atrocious here in Ireland.  It has been forecast that 3 weeks rain is going to fall in the next 12 hours.  It is so bad that all there is to do is crack open a bottle of vodka and try stay dry! For more great pictures have a look here >>>>> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.246696885366655.52106.122333021136376&type=3

Good wood!

The oak wood floor in the bedroom has been stained a beautiful dark earthy brown. I think it is looking good!

It is looking so good that I think we should just move straight in.  And that is what we are going to do this weekend!!!!!


Woo hoo!  New home!

Lucellino by Ingo Maurer

We chose "Lucellino" lights for the bed sides in the guest bedroom.

Lucellino Angel Wings were designed by Ingo Maurer in 1992 and are on permanent display in the Moma.  Have a look here for more information.  I love that the name of the light is made up of the word "Luce" (light) and "Ucellino" (little bird)!

                                 How cute is the packaging!!

I think they will look really good when they are fitted in the guest bedroom!

               I think the box that the bulb comes in is adorable!

The lights were chosen months ago so it is great to see them going up on the walls now.  

Ciaran worked with Patrick Kerr of Shadowlight to make sure that the lights chosen were perfect for each room.  

Click on ODKM Architects Facebook for lots more pics

God is in the detail!

Strip light the length of the kitchen as well as strip lighting under the kitchen counters.

           Can you believe there is a hot tub under this deck?!

Paint party!

The walls are currently being painted a really subtle earthy colour.  

The feature wall in the back room is being painted a darker grey.