inspired by: abigail ahern.
oh man-o-man, todd selby has a new shoot posted of one of my decor heroes, british interior designer abigail ahern. her london townhouse is just the bees-knees! it’s dark and dramatic, and yet full of whimsy and a sense of humor. it’s got all these unexpected bold details, from that crazy poodle lamp from her collection, to that extremely rad turquoise clawfoot table-turned-desk. i shared previous incarnations of abigail’s home here, but i’m loving this update even more. for the full tour of abigail’s home, head on over the the selby.
those VIEWS! and the mirror over the firplace, honka-honka! loving this feel for fall Victoria. lovely way to start off the week. oxo
i know – those floor to ceiling windows, right? sigh!
I saw this layout and about died.
I adore the dark romance of it all.
The choice in lamps makes me giddy and now I want to drill holes thru odd objects for lamp bases.
Just the coolest ever.
I really like her interiors….they are dark and moody with a vintage romanticism. Very fun! I am usually drawn to super light and bright spaces, so this is a welcome change for me!
Why don’t I own an amazing townhouse in London?! Wah. Every time I see her place I am re-wowed.
P.S. I am similarly re-wowed by how great your site redesign is! You guys really did an awesome job.
thank you jennifer!
and i know. i want a townhouse in london, too! :)
“Moody” is a great word to describe her style. I love the mantle above her fireplace and the poodle lamp!
Brilliant.
♥ sécia
http://www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com
Talk about eclectic! I don’t think I would ever get bored living there!
Yes, please! I’m usually into more minimalist stuff, but this place is AWESOME.
http://www.thankyouforthedays.blogspot.com
The faux library wall is insane! love! love! love! what a cozy home on a rainy day. xo Samantha
WOW! I love the dark elegance and the bright pops of color. That bookcase wallpaper! That cage chandelier! What a great place! Thanks for sharing!
Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.com/
Those dog lamps are to die for! I had a similar one once I found at the Alamany Flea, but in one of my many moves my husband talked me into sending it to Goodwill…must find another…
abigail has a whole line of the dog lamps in her shop! check them out! :)
What an amazing abode! I especially adore that coffee table, although I’m still trying to figure it out. Is it wood? Fringe? Both? Either way, it’s gorgeous!
it looks like a fringed cowhide!
Talk about a space with personality! I love it – it seems so cozy.
(Dropjaw) This whole place is so perfect and i love it. I should hire Abigail Ahern someday when I already have my own resthouse, lol. By the way, thanks for sharing.
I want that Poodle Lamp! It is too darling.
Isn’t she just fab? Her use of colour inspires me to no end. I went into her store on Upper St on Saturday and let’s just say it’s a good thing the credit card stayed at home! ;)
Wow! I love this!
Oh my, we’ll never get enough of Abigail, will we? Her space is just alive with positive energy even on a rainy day in London. Nothing gloomy going on there!
I love the facade of her house too… How she must have bargained for her half banister in grey, with that little twist at the end! And her dog is irresistible!
Thanks for a beautiful eyefull!
Very inspiring! Gives me idea’s. I moonlight for Ron Morgan @ Loot and we carry some of these items.- Gold sconces. Animal rugs. Very traditional yet too much fun. Love the book wallpaper. It really makes that room feel bigger than it is. Love high ceilings!
She’s kind of my hero. And kind of a genius too. These made me SO happy when they popped up in my feed reader.
i love the way she carries that deep gray throughout her house to make it cohesive. it can be such a moody color but she has a way of making it seem almost bright! love it
xo noel
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Love the bulldog lamp!