Style by the sea

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Renovating a period property always has its challenges, but this gorgeous house by the sea in Fife, Scotland shows how fabulous the results can be. Built in the 1890s, it's home to Fiona, Greg and their dog Rufus, who are known collectively on Instagram as @seasidevictorianhome.

By taking original features and adding their own design touches, they’ve created dramatically stylish interiors that are beautifully unique. Follow us as we take a peek inside…

n the living room, inky blue walls and a herringbone wood floor complement the Victorian style fireplace

In the living room, inky blue walls and a herringbone wood floor complement the Victorian style fireplace, complete with a log burner and an impressive stash of logs...

... Along with two velvet sofas and a wonderfully eclectic travel chest coffee table

... Along with two velvet sofas and a wonderfully eclectic travel chest coffee table. 

The master bedroom is painted a gorgeous muted green that looks effortlessly classy behind the iron bed frame, which features Hampton and Astley long-staple cotton sateen bedding in subtle grey

The master bedroom is painted a gorgeous muted green that looks effortlessly classy behind the iron bed frame, which features Hampton and Astley long-staple cotton sateen bedding in subtle grey.

A striking monochrome colour scheme lights up the hallway and stairs

A striking monochrome colour scheme lights up the hallway and stairs, which are laid with an eye-catching black and white striped runner.

This theme continues in the bathroom, where black paneling and patterned floor tiles make the perfect backdrop for the elegant Victorian slipper bath

This theme continues in the bathroom, where black paneling and patterned floor tiles make the perfect backdrop for the elegant Victorian slipper bath. Bathtimes have never looked so sophisticated!

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