Howth, Co. Dublin

Howth Period Home Guest Bedroom

Architectural challenges meet elegant design in this period home guest bedroom. Our bespoke, floor-to-ceiling wardrobe beautifully complements the room's classical lines. Finished in a soft off-white with a substantial cornice, this guest suite brings a sense of tranquillity and sophistication, proving how thoughtful design choices can transform a space into a welcoming retreat.

The Project

Location

Howth, Co. Dublin

Rooms

Guest bedroom

Style

Classical, calm guest suite

Materials

Soft off-white painted wardrobe, handcrafted oak drawers, integrated door mirror

Signature Detail

A floor-to-ceiling wardrobe with a cornice that looks original to the house

Investment

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The Brief

Recesses in period properties often present an architectural challenge, particularly when creating a welcoming environment for guests. Without compromising the room’s original proportions, our goal was to create a calm space and provide essential storage for visitors.

Bedroom with a tall bespoke panelled wardrobe, period fireplace and cornicing, and a bed with floral linen

The Details

We designed a bespoke, built-in wardrobe that echoes the room’s classical lines. By opting for floor-to-ceiling joinery, we maximised the storage potential of this space while maintaining a streamlined profile that doesn’t overwhelm the room. We packed a lot in: hanging space, an integrated door mirror, and handcrafted oak drawers. It eliminates the need for a separate chest, keeping the guest bedroom clutter-free.

Bedroom with a fitted wardrobe featuring lit interior shelving, hanging rails, drawers and a mirrored door, beside an original fireplace

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Questions About This Bedroom

A bespoke built-in wardrobe that echoes the room’s classical lines, using the recess without changing the room’s proportions.

Hanging space, an integrated door mirror and handcrafted oak drawers, so a separate chest of drawers isn’t needed.

It is finished in a soft off-white with a substantial cornice, designed to look as though it has been there since the house was built.

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