Sue & Graham's Eclectic Victorian Townhouse House Tour ...

Name: Sue Huey & Graham Fraser
Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Years lived in: 4 years; Owned

Located in the very heart of central Brighton, Sue and Graham's Victorian townhouse is a refuge of tranquility, just yards from the city's main shopping street. Sue, a trend forecaster and mother to Iris and Harper, has amassed a varied collection of antiques and curios, which are grouped decoratively throughout the house.

The children share a bedroom at the front of the house which is playfully decorated with personalized bunting, crocheted blankets and retro kids' furniture, while downstairs a mix of vintage and industrial inspired pieces come together to create a stylish family home.

Apartment Therapy Survey:

Our Style: Homely and eclectic.

Inspiration: Nothing too precious. The only rule is that it has to be comfortable and make us feel relaxed.

Favorite Element: The size and layout of the kitchen/dining room. It's big enough to entertain a large group of friends and is the main place people gather.

Biggest Challenge: Furnishing long, narrow rooms where after 200 years there appear to be very few right angles.

What Friends Say: Everyone is really surprised by how big it is once you step through the front door. It was originally a cottage for the workers at a brewery that used to be opposite the house. Since then it has been extensively converted.

Biggest Embarrassment: The bathroom. It needs some serious love and attention.

Proudest DIY: It sounds very tame, but drilling holes through tiles for shelving. We've been very lucky in that we have had to do very little in terms of serious DIY.

Biggest Indulgence: Bespoke wooden shutters. These were made by a Brighton-based carpenter.

Best Advice: Buy things that makes you feel happy and comfortable.

Dream Sources: Fine Little Day, anything from Scandinavian Retreat's little cabin, a Design*Sponge sneak peak, or The Selby.

Resources of Note:

LIVING ROOM

? French Gold mirror-Swag antiques, Brighton
? Floor Lights and Ceiling pendant lights-Ikea
? Leather armchair- Spitalfields market, London
?Clock- Family heirloom
? Rocking chair-House clearance shop
? Mirror above fire place- Flea market
? Wise old owl print www.substudio.com
? Egg cup Collection-Etsy and Ebay
? Quilt- Martlets Charity Shop
? Shell ship in bell jar -Shell shop in Archachon-Bordeaux France
? Grey 3 seater Sofa www.sofa.com
? Antlers- Ebay and Antwerp antique shop
? Perforated metal table- Flea market.
? Metal owl- Normandy Brocante

STUDY

? Globe Wernicke stacking book case-Flea market
? Vintage Engineer tool box- Ebay
? Green Metal desk draws- Ebay
? Desk-bespoke
? Vegas light-Las Vegas souvenir shop
? Barclays bank Letter S- Camden market
? Rock of ages embroidery-vintage shop

KITCHEN/DINER

? Kitchen cupboards- bespoke
? Cooker- Smeg
? Metal shelves - Ikea
? Pendant lights - Ikea
? Grey metal fold up chairs - Habitat
? Sliding glass door cabinet - Ebay
? Haberdashery shop cabinet - Flea market
? Selection of embroideries - Ebay
? Printing press prints - A Two Pipe Problem
? Prints and paintings - Antique shops/charity shops
? Taxidermy Bird Box - Antique shop in Aldeborough, Suffolk

BEDROOM

? Cot beds - Mama's and Papa's
? Tall chest of drawers - Swag Antiques, Brighton
? Small chest - flea market
? Duvet covers - Ikea
? Crochet blanket - Handmade
? Name Bunting - Handmade
? Retro kitchen - Kidkraft
? Wooden storage boxes -
? Wooden chair - House clearance shop
? Cupboards - Bespoke

BATHROOM

Thanks, Sue & Graham!

(Images: Rebecca Proctor)

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