The House on Dolphin Street: A Remodeling Tale of Tenacity and High Style
Photography courtesy of Russell Loughlan
Artist/illustrator Russell Loughlan is a serial house remodeler who labels his latest project “a total impulse buy.” Located on Dolphin Street in the seaside town of Deal, in Kent, England, the 1768 Georgian row house had been untouched since the 1960s. Still, "the moment I viewed it, I just knew I had to have it,” Russell tells us. Take a look at the results.
After some unexpected months spent shoring up the building, Russell had his crew focus on re-creating Georgian features starting with the wood paneling.
Thanks to Russell’s art background, he is not afraid to make daring color choices.
The sofa is a reupholstered eBay purchase and the brass swing light is the Cooper Wall Fitting.
The paneling is painted Hardwick White, a warm gray by Farrow & Ball.
Russell is constantly switching up the dining ensemble.
Russell introduced beadboard paneling and used color blocks of blue to create perhaps the most memorable room in the house.
Moroccan zellige in Transparent Pastel Turquoise from the Mosaic Factory tile the stove wall.
The guest room has a nautical theme.
Russell says he has “zero talent” when it comes to construction or “any kind of DIY,” but he knows how to paint.