Dream Houzz: Interiors Blogger Maxine Brady Designs Her Fantasy Home
In this series, Houzzers share photos that make up their dream home. This time, blogger Maxine Brady invites you to tour her fantasy abode
Lily Young
31 October 2016
Houzz UK contributor. With a keen interest in interiors, I'm so excited to be a part of the Houzz UK & Ireland team, and bring you the best of British and Irish architecture and design.
Houzz UK contributor. With a keen interest in interiors, I'm so excited to be a part... More
In this series, we invite influencers, designers and homeowners to create their fantasy homes by patchworking together their favourite images from Houzz. This week, interiors blogger Maxine Brady of We Love Home lets us have a sneak peek inside her fantasy pad. Tell us what you think and share your own Dream Houzz Ideabook in the Comments below.
The hallway
This light and airy hall caught Brady’s eye. “It’s these connecting spaces that make a home breathe; there’s nothing like a generously sized landing or hallway. And that blackboard memo as you head out is inspiring.”
This light and airy hall caught Brady’s eye. “It’s these connecting spaces that make a home breathe; there’s nothing like a generously sized landing or hallway. And that blackboard memo as you head out is inspiring.”
The living room
Brady’s dream living room is full of quirky finds and plenty of colour. “Look at that piece of art with the added paint effect. And that real wooden floor – my dream living space would definitely have the vintage vibe.”
Brady’s dream living room is full of quirky finds and plenty of colour. “Look at that piece of art with the added paint effect. And that real wooden floor – my dream living space would definitely have the vintage vibe.”
The sofa
Brady would love to take her own teal sofa with her, and that’s no surprise if you read about her journey to getting a luxe model for a bargain on her blog.
“I have a sofa this colour already, so it’s almost like this is my future living room just waiting for me! Having high ceilings is a dream of mine so I can paint them every shade of navy I can find.”
Brady would love to take her own teal sofa with her, and that’s no surprise if you read about her journey to getting a luxe model for a bargain on her blog.
“I have a sofa this colour already, so it’s almost like this is my future living room just waiting for me! Having high ceilings is a dream of mine so I can paint them every shade of navy I can find.”
The relaxation spot
There are no limits to the size of one’s fantasy home, and Brady has embraced the opportunity to have abundant living space.
“I’d love a relaxed lounging spot from where I could look out onto a huge, wild garden. I love a mix of old and new and, when I upscale to my dream home, I’m going to look out for a matt black lamp just like this one.”
There are no limits to the size of one’s fantasy home, and Brady has embraced the opportunity to have abundant living space.
“I’d love a relaxed lounging spot from where I could look out onto a huge, wild garden. I love a mix of old and new and, when I upscale to my dream home, I’m going to look out for a matt black lamp just like this one.”
The kitchen
Building your dream home isn’t always about finding the biggest and most expensive things. Brady is still budget and space savvy, even when creating her fantasy pad.
“The easy, relaxed styling of this kitchen, with its open shelving, makes what might be an affordable kitchen look a million dollars. How much storage, too?! And a stainless-steel worktop is at the top of my wish list.”
Building your dream home isn’t always about finding the biggest and most expensive things. Brady is still budget and space savvy, even when creating her fantasy pad.
“The easy, relaxed styling of this kitchen, with its open shelving, makes what might be an affordable kitchen look a million dollars. How much storage, too?! And a stainless-steel worktop is at the top of my wish list.”
The dining room
Brady is lucky enough to already have her dream dining space. “This is my actual dining room, and I love it so much I’ll have to take the whole lot with me to my dream home. The wire artwork on the wall is a great talking point.”
Brady is lucky enough to already have her dream dining space. “This is my actual dining room, and I love it so much I’ll have to take the whole lot with me to my dream home. The wire artwork on the wall is a great talking point.”
The bold décor
Bold prints are on the wish list in Brady dream abode. “I love the rock ’n’ roll styling here, as well as the tropical prints. I wish I was this brave in my own home, but in my dream house, I will be!”
Get the look with these ideas for incorporating leaf prints in your home
Bold prints are on the wish list in Brady dream abode. “I love the rock ’n’ roll styling here, as well as the tropical prints. I wish I was this brave in my own home, but in my dream house, I will be!”
Get the look with these ideas for incorporating leaf prints in your home
The glass box extension
Plenty of light and glass also make it into Brady’s dream home. “I adore very modern conservatories and huge glass panes – they provide so much light and a feeling of spaciousness. Oh and, of course, as it’s my fantasy home, someone else would clean it!”
Plenty of light and glass also make it into Brady’s dream home. “I adore very modern conservatories and huge glass panes – they provide so much light and a feeling of spaciousness. Oh and, of course, as it’s my fantasy home, someone else would clean it!”
The utility room
“Utility rooms are always tricky to decorate stylishly, but they do house all your junk, so that’s why I love this one,” says Brady. “By making everything white, it keeps the clutter hub of the home simple, clean and fresh. I’d almost want my guests to pop in here rather than slam the door closed.”
“Utility rooms are always tricky to decorate stylishly, but they do house all your junk, so that’s why I love this one,” says Brady. “By making everything white, it keeps the clutter hub of the home simple, clean and fresh. I’d almost want my guests to pop in here rather than slam the door closed.”
The en suite bathroom
Size isn’t everything and this quaint little bathroom would fit perfectly in Brady’s fantasy house. “I adore this romantic bathroom squeezed into a tiny space. This is what my en suite is going to look like.”
Check out these 10 ways to get a traditional bathroom
Size isn’t everything and this quaint little bathroom would fit perfectly in Brady’s fantasy house. “I adore this romantic bathroom squeezed into a tiny space. This is what my en suite is going to look like.”
Check out these 10 ways to get a traditional bathroom
The reading nook
“I’m all about adding plants to my home at the moment,” says Brady. “My dream house will be filled with little reading corners like this, which will be restful but interesting spaces.”
“I’m all about adding plants to my home at the moment,” says Brady. “My dream house will be filled with little reading corners like this, which will be restful but interesting spaces.”
The bedroom
Serenity in the bedroom is essential for many of us to be able to switch off easily at the end of the day, and Brady is no exception.
“I just love the calm simplicity of this room. It’s so beautiful, clever and smart – just how modern interior design should be. Hurrah!”
Serenity in the bedroom is essential for many of us to be able to switch off easily at the end of the day, and Brady is no exception.
“I just love the calm simplicity of this room. It’s so beautiful, clever and smart – just how modern interior design should be. Hurrah!”
The guest room
Upcycling and DIY are still on Brady’s mind when designing her perfect guest room, especially for little ones.
“I’d love to have space for my nephews to come and stay. This little kid’s room is not too childish – and I love the upcycled Ikea unit. It’s all very simple.”
See more genius Ikea hacks, including some using this Rast chest of drawers
Upcycling and DIY are still on Brady’s mind when designing her perfect guest room, especially for little ones.
“I’d love to have space for my nephews to come and stay. This little kid’s room is not too childish – and I love the upcycled Ikea unit. It’s all very simple.”
See more genius Ikea hacks, including some using this Rast chest of drawers
The home office
As an interior stylist and blogger, Brady needs a good workspace.
“It’s on my wish list to have a room so my mess doesn’t take over the whole house. This office is the dream – look, there’s even space for a friend, so I’ll never have to work alone again. Love the shelving and task wall.”
As an interior stylist and blogger, Brady needs a good workspace.
“It’s on my wish list to have a room so my mess doesn’t take over the whole house. This office is the dream – look, there’s even space for a friend, so I’ll never have to work alone again. Love the shelving and task wall.”
The loft room
A loft room also features in Brady’s dream home, in particular this one, designed by fellow interiors blogger Jen Stanbrook of Love Chic Living.
“The long game is to convert my loft eventually, and I daydream about it most days. I loved seeing the evolution of Jen’s. One day this will happen…”
Like the look of this bedroom? Tour the rest of this home
A loft room also features in Brady’s dream home, in particular this one, designed by fellow interiors blogger Jen Stanbrook of Love Chic Living.
“The long game is to convert my loft eventually, and I daydream about it most days. I loved seeing the evolution of Jen’s. One day this will happen…”
Like the look of this bedroom? Tour the rest of this home
Brady’s dream garden is neat, chic and urban. “I love the simple lines, privacy and oversized planters in this space. I’d spend my whole summer out here.”
Take a look at these 9 autumn-cosy gardens, patios and balconies
What does your fantasy home look like? Share a link to your Dream Houzz Ideabook in the Comments below.
Take a look at these 9 autumn-cosy gardens, patios and balconies
What does your fantasy home look like? Share a link to your Dream Houzz Ideabook in the Comments below.
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The dining room was my favourite part and it's already hers! The different shades of blue work so well together without overwhelming. Beautiful!
I especially like the relaxation spot.
I just love the Glass Box Extension, Im dreaming about sitting in the couch in there and read a good book!