Hello campers! I hope you've had a wonderful summer! We've had such a fantastic time - above all else, those long days with no plans, waking up without an alarm (worth its weight in gold!), swims in the sea and simply spending time together. Bliss! And it's so good to be back here in my favourite little corner of the internet today too!
Let's kick off with the beautiful home of Ellen Ingman. Built in 1923, Ellen has been slowly renovating the villa, restoring it little by little while adding her own modern touches to create a wonderfully warm and relaxed home for her family - cats included!
And there is so much to love. Original details such as the deep door frames, herringbone floors and generous windows have been carefully preserved, while a soft palette of buttery yellow, warm beige, muted green and powder blue brings a gentle sense of colour throughout.
I especially love how Ellen has mixed old and new: an antique workbench takes centre stage in the kitchen, vintage wooden chairs sit alongside contemporary lighting, and traditional wallpaper and joinery are balanced by relaxed linen, rattan and wonderfully tactile rugs. Nothing feels too perfect or overly styled - instead, it has that lovely, collected-over-time feel that makes a home feel truly lived in.
The kitchen might just be my favourite. Those creamy yellow cabinets, stone floor and marble worktop are beautiful in themselves, but it's the old wooden table piled with pots and pans that gives the room so much soul. And how pretty is that little dining nook with the striped pendant?
A little note: This is a shorter version of Ellen's home tour, but I've kept a few of my favourite images here. For more glimpses of her beautiful home, you can find Ellen over on Instagram.
Altogether, it's a home that feels wonderfully respectful of its 1920s roots, without ever feeling stuck in the past. Shall we take a tour?
Oh, so beautiful! I can only imagine how much work has gone into this home over the years - restoring, renovating and building, not to mention choosing the tiles, colours, wallpaper, furniture and even every last light fitting. A true labour of love, which has certainly paid off in the form of a beautiful, warm and personal family home.
Is there anything that particularly stood out to you?
You can keep an eye on Ellen's latest renovation projects over at @galgbergsvillan.
A beautiful country wedding / party villa (I once had the pleasure of staying here and it was even more fabulous in real life!)
'Stor kram' from me, happy to be back!
Niki
Photography: Ellen Ingman, shared with kind permission.
Gorgeous !!
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed this tour too!
DeleteBrilliant…. I absolutely love the rugs
ReplyDeleteShe has such a beautiful selection, and they all add so much texture.
DeleteWelcome back and thank you for posting such a lovely home. Good bones and a beautiful staircase.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Flora :)
DeleteThe beautiful carpentry on the stairs.
ReplyDeleteThe stairs are beautiful. I bet they sound lovely too!
DeleteSo glad to have you back in my favorite corner of the internet! That you had some lovely long summer days☺
ReplyDeleteEllen's home is beautifully built originally, but as you say must have taken painstaking time and years to restore it. A neutral theme but somehow in a lively way. The kitchen is the one that catches my eye, stone tiles, French doors, the wooden island table. The bathroom too with a huge window and natural light. Delightful country home!
Thank you for pointing out all these lovely details, it is indeed a lovely home!
DeleteThe floors are so beautiful! What a great backdrop for the whole house. Many things stood out, but I especially liked the kitchen windows.and doors, the beautiful stairs and am smitten with the dining room. The dining room seems elegant while feeling so inviting. It’s a home that exudes soul and personality. As you mentioned, the home feels carefully collected with thoughtful elements.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back from your blissful holiday!
Happy you mentioned the dining room. There is some about dark dining rooms - it makes them extra cosy and intimate.
DeleteThis has a lovely classic feel and the colour scheme is right up my alley! I am intrigued by the low hanging pendant lights. Are they adjustable? I also like the stairs, but they look a bit shallow.
ReplyDeleteHappy you loved the colour scheme Jane, I completely agree - so many beautiful tones.Do you mean the pendants in the kitchen, or overall? Either way, I guess you could adjust the height by threading them through the ceiling hook.
DeleteThe pendants seem to be low in every room. We don't have cords looping like that in Australia. I wondered if they were adjustable because I have a "rise and fall" lamp on a pulley that can be adjusted.
DeleteWelcome home after your refreshing holiday!! So happy to have you back! : > ) I enjoyed this home so much....very peaceful and comfortable. The children and cat all look very happy!! I think I could be happy in such lovely surroundings as well. I was especially taken with the dining room chairs. Thank you for sharing. : > )
ReplyDeleteThank you :) The children and cat do indeed look so happy, it's such a wonderful family home!
DeleteWelcome back, Niki, and it is so wonderful that you had such a restful, unplugged summer to recharge! Ellen’s home is an absolute dream of a restoration, but that kitchen with the creamy yellow cabinets and the rustic antique workbench truly steals the show—it gives the whole room so much soul. Seeing how effortlessly she blends those gorgeous 1920s architectural details with such a warm, collected-over-time palette makes me want to grab a cup of tea and just spend an afternoon soaking up all that lovely light in her dining nook.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody. The kitchen is proving very popular, and I can see why! Thank you for pointing out all the lovely details.
DeleteIt is so inspiring to see how she kept all those original herringbone floors and deep door frames intact while making the place feel completely lived-in and loved rather than like a stuffy museum piece.
ReplyDeleteSo true, it's not always easy to strike the right balance, but Ellen definitely has.
DeleteThose stairs!!!And the wallpaper.....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
DeleteLate to the party, but I greatly enjoyed seeing this lovely home.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear kris!
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