THERES NOTHING like a baby grand to set the tone in a reception room. Number 2 Bellevue in Tivoli, Cork is no exception but it's the additional Green Blue paintscape by Farrow Ball that polishes the heritage feel of the room. If your budget doesn't extend to Farrow Ball, Crown is launching a range of classic colours in August.
The mahogany baby grand piano is a pre-war German instrument that Griffin Pianos (021 - 496 4773) sourced for the owner. Expect to pay in the region of €6,000 for something similar, he says.
The sofa is a Sotheby's auction purchase that's been reupholstered using a Mulberry fabric. The Sofa Factory chairs have been reupholstered in Zoffany and Colefax Fowler fabrics respectively.
In the bathroom the original claw-leg, roll-top bath was reconditioned by Bath Renewal Services in Cork (021-438 3033). This costs in the region of €400.
An A2-sized vintage poster was bought at Gallery 29 (01-642 5784) on Dublin's Molesworth Street. Just ask your framer to use waterproof glass to stop condensation spoiling the poster.
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