Welcome to day three of the tour, when we get to view the bridal suite, aka The Brideshead suite. The theme for this suite is restrained elegance. It has an element of French influence, hinted at through the gilt furniture, the waterlily oil painting after Monet, and the slightly Rococo bed...
Above: The French windows on either side of the Davenport exit outside to the balcony above the Loggia. For the moment the matching mahogany cabinet houses the minbar, with the TV and Nespresso on top. The curtains have Dutch pleats (double pleats) in order to be economical with the fabric. In time we may fit pelmets over the rails, but at present the high brass curtain rods and long lengths of fabric puddling on the carpet are nice without being OTT. We are looking at finding some additional tassels / tiebacks, for the pelmet drapes on either side of the head board (below), as well as waiting for a matching counterpane and pillowcase set to be made.
Below: A longer view of the room.
Down the short passageway (next to a full length mirror and robe where the bride can check the final touches) is the marble bathroom...
Above and below: The champagne bath (a bath with tiny holes around the inside though which bubbles effervesce and massage), and the Perrin and Rowe Telephone set.
Above: The vanity with a large mirror and scones.
Below: Vanity detail with some of the Molton Brown products.
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Hello Lord Cowell,
ReplyDeleteThis gorgeous room makes me wish I was a bride! It is beautifully finished and I love the woodwork and furniture you chose. I can't wait to see your next post.
Big hug
Giac
Thanks Giac.
DeleteWe would like to finish it further with more art and some slightly different furniture, but we shall wait and take our time to ensure each piece is just right. We would rather under furnish the room at present with tasteful pieces, rather than over stuff it with too many items.
What a beautiful Job.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have many newly wed's this year.
Build it and they will come. Best wishes
yvonne
Thank you for your hopeful sentiments Yvonne. Actually, we received 3 enquiries the very next day after the wedding, just from pictures guests had posted on facebook during the reception. We are hopeful that there is a niche market out there for tasteful and exclusive boutique weddings.
DeleteGracious, what progress you've made! I'm catching up with all my favorite blogs (been MIA for a couple of weeks) and see that I've missed some "progress" posts.
ReplyDeleteThat bathroom looks so inviting that I want to sink right into that tub. We too enjoy using Perrin & Rowe fixtures in our house and I can tell you that from experience, they look and work terrifically over the years - not a single problem with them.
We do hope that in choosing the best fittings they will last us a lifetime. Actually, we are hoping that Willowbrook will become something of a family legacy, so they better last several lifetimes!
DeleteVery elegant! and a bit restrained, thankfully :) I was once in a suite that had so many gizmos and decorative elements that I couldn't find a spot to put down the cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteThe French windows, on either side of the exit outside to the balcony, are lovely.
Thanks. Yes - over decoration can be un-restful on the eye as well as practically difficult. The Hotel Inspector always complains when people have too much in their guest rooms.
DeleteIt is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKind regards, Catherine
Thanks Catherine. Do keep stopping by to see the other bedrooms as well as the reception rooms, which will be unveiled after this weekend.
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