You may recall I did a post on the gardens at Belevedere House in Mullingar but I visited the house again in July and was captivated by some of the amazing details inside. The exterior of the house is frankly a disappointment despite the unbelievable views of Lough Ennell but inside has a surprising use of colours and some truly fantastic moldings.
I loved the molding on the main staircase - especially in the contrasting grey and white which makes the details stand out beautifully.
This ornate mirror in the main hallway also caught my eye. It makes a beautiful statement piece.
In a small room off the main hallway, which to be honest I'm not sure what its primary function would be as it wasn't furnished, but I found the tiles in the fireplace a pleasant surprise.
The dining room, while a bit dark, also had stunning woodwork and a large assortment of beautiful tableware.
The plastered ceilings in many of the rooms are intricate and a wonderful surprise when you look up.
The substantial sideboard and the end of the dining room.
And what a mantelpiece.
In another small room I was greeted with this surprising yellow on the walls and this charming portrait.
The sitting room was the least successful room in the house - especially the furnishings and dull colour but the ceilings were amazing.
As were some of the portraits and molding.
More beautiful molding in the yellow room.
If you in the vicinity of Mullingar - do stop by. There is a fabulous garden shop, gardens, parkland and woods and of course, the house. Bring a picnic on a sunny day as you can sit by the lake and enjoy the incredible vistas.
For more go to: www.belevederhouse.ie.
Note: I'll be back from my holidays in a few days.
Good feature! Dining Room Sideboards looks fantastic.
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