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.
Thank you for visiting again. Tomorrow we will view a bedroom decorated in the English Baroque style, The Chatsworth suite. We look forward to seeing you then.
