The first is one of my all time favorites.....it was "love at first sight" and certainly a true dream home. Timothy Corrigan, a U.S. designer took both of these incredible 17th century chateaus and lovingly restored them to their former splendor. The result on both is just breathtaking and a dream. Both were featured in Architectural Digest. His story is fascinating and something I think many of us dream about................
This home, lovingly restored by Timothy Corrigan is in the Loire Valley and is a fabulous 17th century chateau. Named Chateau De Grand Luce, this is nothing short of perfect in my book.
The very tall ceilings make for such a dramatic and elegant room, the soft ivories with hints of color is so soothing
A dining room fit for a king....love the colors..so warm
Love red and green together, this is a beautiful shade of green isn't it?
If I was a guest in this jewel of a bedroom...they might not ever get rid of me!
The ridiculously beautiful master bedroom in soothing soft colors
Almost too perfect to be real!
Then we go back to 2005, to yet another fabulous chateau also restored by the uber talented Timothy Corrigan...he certainly has the Midas touch, doesn't he! This fabulous home is named Chateau de Gallerande and is also located in the Loire Valley. Dreamy!
You can see how tall this home is when you look at the dwarfed front door!
Elegant sunlit drawing room
Beautiful Aubusson tapestry in the dining room
Beautiful rich wood paneled walls
Part of the exquisite library
These colors are sooo beautiful together, the pale blue/green and apricot
Another elegant bedroom
Part of the amazing formal gardens, a boxwood parterre
Hope you enjoyed these fabulous homes and that you have a wonderful and relaxing Sunday!
So overwhelming I can only manage 3 ideas: The colors. How humanely comfortable these room seem. No foundation plantings; I have a thing about foundation plantings.
ReplyDeleteI'm such a fan of a neutral palette, that the first room is perfection in my book...gorgeous bones and character!!
ReplyDeleteAll the pictures are gorgeous - I especially love the guest room in the first home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Have a wonderful Sunday!
The first room is especially stunning. The muted colors show off the mouldings and decor to prefection.
ReplyDeleteJust found your beuaitful blog via MT's blog. I'm a new follower and will be back again soon. I enjoyed reading your Paris posts, my hometown. If you saw another lady snapping all the cartouches and doorways that was me. I never leave the house without my camera!
Bonne dimanche,
Mimi
Hi Tina,
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love the tapestry....I would like to find an old one next time I'm in Europe..
P.S. love the new look of your website...
maureen
Tina, Such gorgeous homes. I loved the Loire Valley and all the beautiful chateaus.
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xo,
Sherry
Incredible pictures, they have the power to "take me away" He was a genius to have to vision to preserve the integrity of these landmark homes. This was a treat and way better than any open house i could possibly go to around here:) Love this blog, btw..and your eye, excellent and love the new makeover, so pretty and elegant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tour. Thanks for taking us along on a virtual tour of some wonders. Most homes new, old or historic will tell you what they want if you just listen.
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorite projects started out with sitting in a room and just listening. Recording what impressions come in for color, textures, lighting, furniture and feeling for a room. Very gratifying indeed.
Bette
Such opulent interiors! I was trying to view your blog lastnight from my Blogger dashboard, but kept getting an error message. However, it's working for me now:-). Off to check out your Paris, part 2 post! Happy Sunday! XX
ReplyDeleteI love your new blog design! And those tall ceilings are wonderful--ceiling height makes such a difference in the scale and comfort of a room.
ReplyDeleteTina, I just came from Frances Russell's blog for your recipe and was lost to this post. Wow. For a moment there, I thought it was my own house you were writing about. :) The photos are absolutely breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful new header, very nice! Love both these homes and I could be very happy in either. Didn't or doesn't Timothy own Chateau de Gallerande? It's a very big house in case he needs a roommate....:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday Tina!
Debra
These homes are gorgeous! I agree with you, if I were a guest in one of those bedrooms I would never want to leave.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, all I can think to say is "wow".
ReplyDeleteAmy R.
Both are lovely, but the particularly high ceilings of the first chateau are truly inspirational.
ReplyDeleteThose are such grand and lovely homes...
ReplyDeleteI love the colors used on each rooms,
elegant but not lacking of liveliness.
Architectural Digest never disappoints us, does it? Both are lovely and exquisite.
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