13-05-2025
How one couple revamped their childhood home for family life
Family was at the heart of just about every decision made when it came to bringing this large period house in Co Wicklow back to its former elegance, creating a welcoming and functional home for the current generation while maintaining strong connections with the past.
The childhood home of one of the owners and his siblings, the 1850s-built house had been converted into apartments by their parents once they'd all flown the nest. After his parents died, the present owner and his wife decided to buy the house back and raise their own family there.
They brought in the furniture and design studio Oriana B to help restore the original part of the house, design a contemporary extension with the big kitchen and create spaces
