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Adorable Black + White Cottage – Durham House

April 25, 2017
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I told my friend that I want to design a hotel.  I wanted to buy a small motel and turn it into a cute small boutique luxury hotel someplace idyllic. I suggested that my friend find the project, find investors and then I get to designing.  I gave my list of preferred locations for this dream project. Ideally, I would like the property to be on Pacific Coast Highway here in Southern California…overlooking the water.  My friend listened to me…indulged my luxury boutique hotel design fantasy and then said, “I don’t know about finding you that hotel project on PCH but I can find you a duplex out in the desert in Yucca Valley.”  Hmmm…not quite what I was imagining.

Anyhooooo….that brings us to this lovely luxury boutique hotel in Brisbane Australia called Durham House…a little well appointed and designed resort hotel.  I love love love the adorable black + white cottage on the property.  So cute and simple…some good design inspiration inside and out.

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Here’s a little description of Durham House from its website:

“Durham House is a circa 1920s worker’s cottage that has recently undergone an extensive but sympathetic renovation which has received both regional and national accolades – but don’t expect any doily-wrapped Victoriana. The charm of the historic building coupled with modern and elegantly crafted interiors provides sophisticated accommodation for up to six guests. Abundant little touches make the experience of staying at Durham House utterly unique and delightful. With an immense 200sqm of living space, you have plenty of room to stretch out and make yourself at home.

Whether you’re escaping for a romantic long weekend, a creative stay with friends or looking for the perfect location for your next shoot or special event, we would love to welcome you to Durham House.”

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This small white kitchen is just perfect with the subway tile backsplash

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What do you think of this adorable little cottage?  What do you think of my boutique hotel designing fantasy?  I think I was inspired by my visit to the Dominican Republic!

Happy Tuesday!

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Photos: Durham House

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2 responses to “Adorable Black + White Cottage – Durham House”

  1. karen says:
    April 25, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    SIGH

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  2. Curated Interior says:
    April 27, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    Simply gorgeous! x
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