The dark blue library in the ancient Glin Castle in Ireland (above)
Okay, so today, I’m bringing you images of some historic homes in Ireland! Really amazing images of houses belonging to Ireland’s aristocracy from years past.
These photos come from a wonderful book called The Irish Country House by Desmond FitzGerald, Knight of Glin, and James Peill (published by Vendome Press). So the book is co-authored by an actual Knight (I wonder if he is single and cute…hee hee…) who actually owns the castle shown right above and below.
The intricate architectural details are astounding (why don’t they make homes like this anymore?). This amazing old school architecture along with oodles of antique furnishings and family treasures give the impression that your being taken back in time on an incredible decor journey!
The exterior of the ancient Glin Castle located in the Irish countryside (above)
A carved ceiling makes a bold statement in a traditional dining room(above)
Birr Castle in Ireland (above)
A gothic corridor with barrel vaulted ceilings leads to the bedrooms in Birr Castle (above)
An antique canopy bed and ivy lattice wallpaper provide all of the traditional touches in this bedroom in Birr Castle (above)
Photo: Coco of Cococozy
Thank you Meghan from Vendome for the book! It is fantastic.
There is something very romantic and mysterious about these homes. I would love to spend a day exploring one!
Hey readers, what do you think of this Irish country house architecture and very traditional decor?
Happy Monday!
xo
Coco
All photographs from the book by James Fennell
I love everything about this home. If I could capture a little bit of this into my daily life, how awesome would that be?
Love the colors in these rooms!
I’m loving all the creepy portraits- I have a weird fascination with them ever since I featured them in a post a few weeks ago- thanks for sharing.
Just gorgeous. I never tire of seeing homes like this one.
Hi Coco. No, the Knight of Glin is not single. He has a beautiful wife named Olda. You can stay in the castle though if you ever visit Ireland. It operates as a small hotel as well as a private residence. It’s definitely worth staying in or visiting some of these great manor houses. They don’t build them any more because they are very expensive to run.
Simply amazing! I love the Irish country house!
Have a nice week!
Raffaella
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Amazing always enjoy viewing these beautiful homes!
Wouldn’t it be just wonderful to explore them all! smiles…
I now will go to Ireland+stay in a wonderful home.
delicious post. xxx peggybraswelldesign.com
Spectacular! they are so beautiful and so aesthetically pleasing to the eye…to actually live in one of these castles would be amazing, if just for a week. I LOVE them and love the design…thank you for sharing and now I must pick up this book for the holidays!
thanks so much for sharing! its so difficult to find such beautiful pictures and make them big and good quality at the same time. thankyou!!
Irish country house is great, no words can describe it, for me if I will give the chance to live in it I will grab it because there’s nothing you will wish for it is fully complete of furniture you’re looking for. Congratulations to the architect who did it. By the way I like the bedrooms. So relaxing and feeling queen to sleep there.