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Look! Marianne Cotterill's Eclectic Victorian

042908_livingvictorian.jpgLondon-based soprano singer Marianne Cotterill recently opened her home to Living Etc., showing off her taste that's a mix of well...everything. From ornate French wallpaper to classic tufted sofas to...a Saarinen dining set?

[ Photos from Living Etc ]

042908_livingvictorian2.jpgWhat we love about this home is that it feels remarkably balanced: before it gets too girly or looking like something from Pride and Prejudice, there's a modern piece anchoring the room. We particularly admire this sitting room pictured here: romantic rose wallpaper that looks a bit faded and lived in, paired with an Art Deco tall silver lamp, a white faux fur rug, and a B&B Italia chaise softened in a pale pink fabric. Now if only we could find bigger photos...!

Comments (7)

Gorgeous! Exactly what I want my home to look like!

posted by Foxylou2 on 2008-04-29 13:46:47
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Lovely. An interior that's about style, not about shopping.

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on 2008-04-29 13:53:19
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Love the Saarinen table and chairs...

Good site for finding modern furniture cheaper is http://www.modernreproductions.com

also on blog Cococozy http://www.cococozy.com has a beautiful vignette featuring a Saarinen table set on a Flokati rug.

posted by nyfashion on 2008-04-29 14:38:49
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I think the wedding painting in the first photo is hilarious. I believe she bought it at a boot sale, no?

posted by ridge_van_winkle on 2008-04-29 14:42:08
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Are those chairs really Saarinen?

posted by Christopherz on 2008-04-29 19:31:52
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I.love.this.space. So beautiful!!!!

posted by canadian_ginger on 2008-04-29 20:16:41
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Very beautiful space.

Anyone know where I could get the silver floor lamp standing next to the sofa in the 2nd pic? And the art deco tall silver table lamp in the 1st pic after the jump. I am searching for lighting for my living room and these would be perfect (*praying they are not antiques or $10K a piece*). Anything similar would be appreciated as well.

posted by 4ddh on 2008-04-30 03:11:41
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