How to turn an Edwardian house into something much more 21st century.
Childhood holidays in Ireland are what started Philip Narine's interest
in buildings and decoration. "In the late seventies I went to stay
with a friend of my mum's in a run-down country manor in the south of
Ireland. The place was full of mad colours and battered antiques." When
Narine bought his current home in North London, he set aside a year to
undertake its renovation. Some of the works were dramatic, such as
opening up the lower back of the house and putting in three concertinaed
glass doors. He also removed the roof to rebuild the attic, making it
into a spacious, split-level bedroom with sitting area that has a
splendid view of Alexandra Palace. The effect of Narine's childhood
holidays in Ireland is clear to see. His house has plenty of character, a
strong dose of chic and just a hint of comfortable shabbiness in the
mottled mirrors and aged leather armchairs... view feature
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How to turn an Edwardian house into something much more 21st century.
Childhood holidays in Ireland are what started Philip Narine's interest
in buildings and decoration. "In the late seventies I went to stay
with a friend of my mum's in a run-down country manor in the south of
Ireland. The place was full of mad colours and battered antiques." When
Narine bought his current home in North London, he set aside a year to
undertake its renovation. Some of the works were dramatic, such as
opening up the lower back of the house and putting in three concertinaed
glass doors. He also removed the roof to rebuild the attic, making it
into a spacious, split-level bedroom with sitting area that has a
splendid view of Alexandra Palace. The effect of Narine's childhood
holidays in Ireland is clear to see. His house has plenty of character, a
strong dose of chic and just a hint of comfortable shabbiness in the
mottled mirrors and aged leather armchairs... view feature
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