HOUSE TOUR | Inside Color Consultant Fiona de Lys' London Cottage
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- čas přidán 18. 02. 2024
- Color consultant Fiona de Lys takes us inside her eclectic and beautifully layered Georgian cottage in London.
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Steeped in history, Fiona embarked on a rejuvenating renovation of her 18th century Georgian cottage. With a passion for storytelling through design, Fiona's home not only perfects the art of balancing rugged charm with refined elegance, but also effortlessly reflects her English and Italian heritage.
In Fiona's sitting room, the verdant hues of English woodlands come to life, casting a tranquil spell on visitors. Rich, solid greens evoke the dappled sunlight filtering through leaves, fostering a deep connection to nature. Meanwhile, the dining room transports guests to Fiona's cherished childhood summers in Sardinia and Liguria, where terracotta and pinky orange tones pay homage to Mediterranean landscapes and family memories.
Throughout the home, Fiona's expertise as a color specialist shines, effortlessly harmonizing drama with simplicity. Every room unfolds like a chapter in a captivating novel, where art and antiques mingle to create a timeless and deeply personal atmosphere. Enjoy!
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It was such an honour and delight to share my home with Homeworthy. Thank you to eveyone who has commented so kindly and I hope you have found inspiration in one way or another. Xx
It's definitely my most favorite home that's ever been shown on Homeworthy. Thank you for sharing it with us and it was such a delight to hear all your stories.
Definitely one of my favorite. So well lived and collected. A true inspiration thank you
Thank you Sarah - that's so amazing to hear. All my items have a story and I could have talked for hours! @@sarahp3676
Thank you for watching @@michelleg.8190
I was inspired by so much of what you've done but especially by the red sofa with the many colored cushions and by the red chairs, one of which is falling apart. I have such a chair that I suspect is covered in Fortuny fabric. The fabric is literally unraveling before my eyes, revealing the cotton beneath, but it sits proudly nevertheless in my lady's chamber. Your style is honest and reassuring. Thank you for sharing your home.
The only episode that I watched completely without fast forwarding through the boring self congratulatory vocal fry monologues. So informative and interesting and just as rich as the colour and texture of this exquisite and truly personal home
Am so G
Am so glad you enjoyed watching.
Me too!!
I so so agree, I felt the very same too….❤
I absolutely agree. I didn't want it to end.
Absolutely agree! She is lovely and I enjoyed listening to everything she said!
Homeworthy presenters, please take note -- Fiona is a lovely presenter with a beautiful speaking voice ... she doesn't use vocal fry or uptalk, and she makes no mistakes in subject-verb agreement. What a pleasure to listen to her!
Vocal fry is the worst!
There have been a few videos where I turned on CC and hit the mute button. 😮
Couldn't agree more
So. You liked how she presented?😂
@@Kookka_It was a roundabout way to express it but it does make sense. The person who left the comment is saying that this woman is an example of why some of the other people featured do not speak in a way that is pleasant to listen to and are therefore examples of how not to speak.
Finally, someone authentic, full of culture, wisdom and beauty! Her home reflects her heritage, heart and spirituality! The usual kindergarten show and tell gets old!
Am touched by your words ☺
How I agree with you.
I adore this house, this woman, her advice, her design philosophy.
Such a delightful change of pace from nouveau new-builds and trendy interiors.
Certainly in my top five favorite episodes.
Agree! Wish I had the budget to ask her a consulting lol, not only because of her taste but also because she’s a lovely lady
That's wonderful to hear! Thank you.
Same here! I wish they'd set up the video with a way to save it. I like to pull up my favorites and review them now and then.
@@merrim7765 You can save it. click on the three horizontal dots underneath the description. It will give you a 'save' option. Hope that helps. Love from sunny Sydney, Australia.
@@pinkfrangipani5131 Thank you!! Have a beautiful day in Sydney!
HER HOME LOOKS LIKE A PAINTING YOU HANG IN YOUR HOME 🤣 ESPECIALLY THE KITCHEN 💚
I love her authenticity and that she beats to her own drum.
Wonderful phrase! I really do beat to my own drum, but always aiming to be part of a symphony
Yes! I need to learn to beat my own drum. . .confidence with empathy is so rare!@@FionadeLys_colourconsultant
I love how European decorating their home, it so natural and really show it is really lived in. There is so many imperfections but perfect. Nothing seems precious & over the top (like most Texas homes are) but still very beautiful and I LOVE it.
The perfection of imperfection is how I live!
That's exactly the motto i use for my house when people enter for the first time. I tell them that my home is perfectly imperfect...just like me. Buonasera Fiona.@FionadeLys_colourconsultant
I feel we can really see the difference between a european home visit and a US one. We can mix old and new but it feels like our homes are really beeing used.
I agree. I've lived so long in Europe I often cringe seeing American interiors no matter what end they are. My mother's Swedish so there's that too. I adore Italy and have spent so much time there, it's interesting to see how to bring a bit of it into northern European interiors which are so different with a whole different climate and way of life. The Brits are always interesting in their love of filling cottages with loads of objects, furniture, fabric, prints etc. It's the English way. Alot of the time in the more high end or designer owned properties, I have to assume they have professional cleaners who can be trusted with navigating vaccum cleaners (hoovers) and dusters in tight spaces with lots of sensitive andtiques. Bc it seems to me incredibly labour intense to keep the dusta at bay with a zillion surfaces to collect on. I do think they're great, likely the very best, at designing spaces that are and look very comfortable, mixing antique with new, precious with thrifty and reflect the interests of the owners. It's extremely rare that I see American homed and think, yes, I'd feel comfy and surrounded by things to spark my interest if I stayed there. They feel construed, unnatural to me, anxiously concerned with middle class values, (apoearences before content) and often just ugly. The exceptions are homes of artists and intellectuals I've seen, who aren't too concerned with "decor" and people who've built their own cabins from scratch, which can be fantastic.
@@gnarbeljo8980how many American homes have you actually seen that you cringe. Oh just American bashing again. Nothing so great about this particular house it's cluttered and psychotic
Everything about this Cottage is GORGEOUS!
So generous of you to say :)
What a nice delivery of a soulful house!
thank you
Her collection of pots is marvelous. I love that she did not feel the need to recover or re-stuff her beautiful sofa. The English are much less fussy and burdened with the need to impress, unlike we Americans. A fabulous and warm home.
Thank you . With age comes wear and patina - it is something I love and appreciate.
Absolutely one of your best! I will be watching and revisiting this lovely cottage many more times. Every nook and cranny is compelling ... Thank you Fiona for sharing your beautiful and sublime space ...
It was such a joy - so pleased you enjoyed watching
SWOONING. Please feature more English homes!
The magic here is that this homeowner knows what she loves and understands the interplay between individualism and good design. This has been my favorite episode so far, and do believe the reason is because the homeowner is not imitating something she has seen in a magazine or filling her home with things that others have told her are stylish, she has forged a very personal, yet carefully curated home. What a delight!
Magic words, Lisa. Thank you! I do believe that we all possess the ability to find our own unique style.
I just love the old-world charm and warmth this cottage has. Well done!
thank you
okay. . .so now I've watched this video twice. . .and I have narrowed it down to this: As an American, I love the old-world refinement, that Fiona represents. Not just in her home. But in her entire being, from her diet to her lifestyle of taking a bath before bed. It is so rare to find a perfectly refined and gracious host. xoxo Fiona! Bravo!!
I love Fiona house very unique and she has really created something special and beautiful. No cookie cutter just spectacular.
thank you Janice
The home is so beautiful Fiona love all the red s and the greens color scheme. I love also the idea of the candle in the bathroom very cosy
I adore this particular home tour that screams no to trends and yes to authenticity.
I only have one request. I would love to see her garden in the Summertime. The fact she was once a florist tells me the way the garden is styled would be a treat to view also.
What a stark contrast to the homes you usually show! I love it!
This is my FAVORITE episode of Homeworthy!
🥰 what an honour! Thank you so much
Dear Fiona,
I was mesmerized by your gorgeous presentation style, your incredibly beautifully decorated home, the stories of the special furniture pieces from your Italian grandfather & your world travel, business experiences, etc!! It was a total delight to tour your home & see how you have transformed it into a very relaxing, meaningful, & comfortable home that truly reflects your lovely life experiences & memorable moments!! I also loved learning how you acquired so many of your unique pieces!! I’m so glad you were profiled!! I will definitely watch your episode several times over again, because there’s so much to see, the colors, textures, layering, wall hangings, etc! Your home is a rare jewel, as are you!! Thank you for such a lovely time with you🤗🤗👏👏🤗!!
Thank you, Sonia, for expressing your joy in watching a tour around my humble cottage. Your words are much appreciated. 🙂
As a lady who also is drawn to the color green, I very much enjoyed seeing how you used it throughout your fabulously decorated home. The green velvet drapes are delicious, yet understated. What glorious and unusual spaces you have created! Nothing " trendy" or cookie- cutter about it! Love your home! You are a joy to listen to and had several teaching moments woven in to the tour! I enjoyed your video so much. ❤
Gosh, thank you Yvonne for such a beautiful comment! 😊
People underestimate how neutral green can be- and how natural it is to see green everywhere. It's a very easy color.
yes to ecclectism, no trend to be followed, just faithful to one's personality! thanks for this delightful tour!
Your style has given me permission to be less fussy. Lovely. Thank you.
Great - keep it up and allow your less fussy aesthetic be your story too
I like her jumpsuit!!!
Now this is something special - smart, creative and a master’s course on color & design.
What a compliment! Thank you so much. I'd LOVE to create a colour course.....some food for thought here!
Fiona’s home is authentic, collected and unpretentious. I enjoyed learning the history of her finds.
thank you 🙏
Red and green , is fabulous together!
Yes, they're complimentary colors on the color wheel.
What an interesting woman with a wonderfully unique design aesthetic. As a UK ex-pat, I got quite homesick wandering through her lovely Georgian cottage with her.
Ahh, I hope it brought some fond memories of the English way for you x
@@FionadeLys_colourconsultant Thank you. It did. You did a wonderful job with the cottage.
I adore this old home❤❤❤
Through my job as a carpenter I have seen many houses and villas, but this home is the most beautiful, magical and impressive that I have ever seen. It is a home with soul, full of love, craftsmanship, passion and atmosphere. In all my years, I haven't seen anything more beautiful. There is something to discover in every corner and niche. you can feel the warmth and warmth of the resident. She is absolutely inspiring, personable and unique. She has created a masterpiece of colors, shapes, structures, a lively mix of materials and a wonderfully soulful place full of magic.
The lines and color and texture of the cane sofa is wonderful. And her antique pots are such a unique collection. Especially how she describes them as relating to humans. Her grandfathers sideboard is such an incredible heirloom. The amazing old desk with the emerald green lamps... oh my... be still my heart! I was so happy when you explained the huge credenza in the kitchen. My mind was wondering how in the heck did she get that massive piece in that tiny kitchen! Then we went upstairs! How that incredible credenza got up that narrow staircase! Impressive. Where there's a will... there's a way! And the bathroom is an experience all its own. Swimming though seaweed. Sounds like she had an amazing childhood!
It's a house of character for sure and things have moved around a lot! Thank you for your lovely words
Refreshing to see, creative and original.
I absolutely love that sofa!
Oh yes! That sofa, indeed.
What a refreshing change to see an English cottage which is authentic and hasn't had the heart ripped out of it. It's also a home where the owner has thought only about her taste and isn't playing to an audience or considering what others think. In other words a real home ❤
So good I need to watch again! Incredible woman!
Please do! Am delighted you enjoyed
Oh, wow ! After less than 5 minutes, I knew this was one episode I will save to watch again! Fiona is lovely and beautifully articulate. She also has a strength and certainty about herself that is so refreshing. Wonderful to see a woman who has no interest in trends but creates her own narrative in her home! I wish I could bring her into my home as well! Thank you Fiona. You are an inspiration!
Creating our own aesthetic narrative is funadmental to achieving a unique style. Once you diecover it, there's no holding back!
This is one of your best videos. You can see this is a home that is lived in and with beautiful personal items. It has a very european authentic style.
That is truly kind - thank you!
Lovely home and interior - a reflection of its owner. I love her use of colour.
Thank you !
Gorgeous little nest of a home and gorgeous lady too.
Funny enough I’ve been redecorating my family room and a lot of reds and greens have come in to the space. My son said, “ I guess it’s Christmas all year.”😅
What a treat,everything was so delightful,I love using things with a story,and not cookie cutter decorating 🌿
I'm with you on that! Trends quickly become their own demise. I love a home where every item is attached to a story and has a history. Cheers!
Darryl
Gorgeous! My favorite so far on this channel!
Gosh! Thank you so much!! What an honour to hear :)
Im only halfway through, this is fascinating! So beautiful, quirky , it matches her.. shes easy to listen to.. I'd love to visit and stay hours.. looks inviting and cozy.. she reminds me of my own personal aesthetic.
Thank you for opening your beautiful home, so gracious and generous of you.
Fiona put into words so many things that I have always felt but had never articulate. Mainly, how do you want to feel when you are in a room. So succinctly stated but something that I have always enjoyed. I would like being in all of the rooms in Fiona's home. She is indeed a color expert.
Wow, that is lovely to hear. I speak from the heart about a subject I am immensly passionate about. I'm so pleased you connect.
Her home is beautiful and her voice is lovely.
I love her and her home❤️❤️❤️❤️
Totally blown away by such kindness xxx
What a great host and home! The colors, textures, decor, and collections are marvelous! Thanks for the tour! 💗💚
This home is to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will have this home in my mind when I decorate and shop!!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! Best.
How fun! I wish I was there to help you shop and decorate 😄!!
Gorgeous!
..what a lovely, calming shade of green tho, on some of your walls..Paint
It looks like Scheele’s Green or Paris Green.
What a joy for such a knowledgeable person to show us her fascinating home! And no vocal fry, for a change!
Yes!! Finally someone I thoroughly enjoyed listening to!
I love the items Ms. Fys shows, I can see that she has experience in scenic and colors/light antique designs. With all of her antiques in her home , creates a sense of comfort and harmony and how the values her Italian family objects and her mother’s teaching of Taos arts/language.. she makes me expresses my mother’s favorite objects {( the Tinaja( water pitcher)} in Dominican Republic.
that's wonderful!
This was my favourite episode. She is such a joy to listen to, and what an absolute eclectic gem of a home!
Absolutely one of my fave episodes on this channel. This house is so warm and curated with things that truly reflect the owner's taste and love of nature.
This was one of the most interesting homes I have toured. I could listen to Fiona all day.
A master class in colour theory. I love all of the nature elements. Creating the narrative. Follow the light. And now I want to travel to Portofino😀
Portofino is full of colour inspiration! I hope to share more on colour and narratives soon x
What an absolutely storybook of a charming home. Love it as I do the beautiful, intelligent homeowner.
That's so kind. thank you x
I love these houses. They have patina and charm!
What a beautiful home. Looks so cozy and comfortable. Love all the art and the collection of pottery. Your grandfather had incredible furniture. You are so lucky to have it. Thank you so much for sharing.
thank you for sharing your appreciation of my home :)
Oh my, what's not to LOVE!! I am now thinking about giving my home a new look.
Go for it! And explore your narrative in that process x
Omg what a whimsical, beautiful home. I am a total minimalist in my decor 😂 but honestly I want to live in this cottage . I adore Fiona…so gracious and interesting and a joy to listen to. Chef’s kiss!
I am just in the first stage of moving into a new home. No surprise that the Gods put your curriculum in front of me at 3 a.m. when I could not sleep for want of inspiration. I am refreshed and have a new courage after seeing this home tour. Thank you!
Fiona has exquisite taste imo! What a stunning transformation. The antique Indian writing desk and the black silk chinoiserie panels are incredible. A lot of really beautiful treasures that are a feast for the eyes. So much brilliant advice during this home tour as well.
I've watched a million interiors vids, this outstanding woman and her beautiful home win the internet.
WOW!!! Now that is so wonderful to hear and I hope I can bring so much more on colour and interiors to your screen 🥰
@@FionadeLys_colourconsultant Hi Fiona Yes please, we need more of your passion and knowledge!
Yes, and yes! This home is magical. Have always always loved green with red. She is brilliant! And what a lovely host. Thank you, Fiona and Homeworthy.
What a fabulous mix of colours an absolute delight to watch this episode. Loved Fiona’s colour presentation and her narrative to each aesthetics, pattern, natural elements & form in her arrangements. Normally it would come off as loud and busy with the riot of colours, however her brilliant juxtapositions with her decor & design makes it pleasing to our senses!
truely kind words - thank you
I absolutely love this cottage and how it is decorated. My home is decorated in a very similar style, I have crystals displayed and a really old Chesterfield adorned with different cushions and throws!
In my top three favourite homes. Fiona is in the perfect career for her. What a joy to see her home. Anyone else wishing they have an Italian Grandfather?. How could her home not be amazing, it's in her genes.
I have Italian grandparents on both sides. So I consider myself Italian,i just happened to be born in uk.😂
Interesting and visually stimulating decoration, by an obviously creative and articulated owner....thanks for sharing your property and thoughts.
beautiful lady and home!
Love it! Love it! Color color finally❤❤!!
Yes! Colour is the best!! xx
I love the way what your are wearing today expresses your love for combining greens and reds. This is absolutely delightful! I created a non-kitchen in the Boston area, removing the upper cabinets, combining green on the walls with red accents and photos of my beloved Ireland. Thank you, Fiona.
That sounds brilliant! You have created your aesthetic narrative of what makes your heart sing.
I absolutely love Fiona’s home! Its incredibly interesting, homely & simply charming, just like her… ❤❤❤
This is exactly the kind of charm, warmth and individuality that inspires me in a home. Thanks for this one and kudos to Fiona!
So pleased you are inspired 🤗
Love this lady and her style! I find the homes that I'm most drawn to are collected over time and have a sense of personal history as does this one.
Lovely, cozy and thought envoking home. So many collections and treasures. Blessings.
I could've listened to this video as a podcast, Fiona's voice and narrative about her home and the things in it were so fascinating and soothing. But i love the visuals too 😊
I would love to produce a podcast and it's something I hope I can later this year x
What a gorgeous house filled with fabulous treasures & personality- so rich, so much to enchant the eye! yet still cozy, charming & warm, as you said not too precious. I particularly liked the cane sofa. Fiona de Lys has impeccable style & taste- and a mellifluous voice to match! Thank you for sharing!
I'm blushing! Yes, the cane sofa was such a great find.
My favourite episode of Homeworthy so far. Love the style and colours. I even love the purple colour in the bedroom and I normally don't like purple walls. I realized it's just the matter of the right shade. Absolutely charming house.
It's all about context - I hope you have been inspired to experiment with colour more!
Could listen to her all day and her sensibility wrt to colour is great. I love unique and quirky homes and she delivered. The funny thing is that I would not choose some of the things she did but I still understand what she is conveying. 🗝️
Now that's what I call a home. Every detail speaks of the love Fiona has put into this beautiful home. I love the whole eclectic vibe of her home, and nothing bog standard about this abode. So, the end result is a home that welcomes you in and gives you a big warm hug. Such a beautiful space, lived in and loved. What more can you ask for a home?
This is one of my favorite homes tours by far. The collected feel in this house is just right. Her story is what this house is about, therefore, a place worth to live in. I learned several ideas from this tour and on top of that, this tour is a reminder to me that an authentic home is much more interesting than a house full luxury and without a true story. More like this, please!!!
Wow - what a beautiful comment and compliment. Thank you so much x
I loved this one! Old creaky houses are my favs, anyway , but her decor and advice is spot on. I love how she gets the natural light aspect of not only your garden but your home. So unique to her and her history. Such interesting stories she has about all her findings and things she's inherited. 🎉🥁🏆👑🥇😍💯👀👏💐
Stories are so important to our narrative with our homes x
How delightful! A colorful cottage in London sounds like a dream come true. 🏡🎨
Love,love,love your beautiful home, Fiona! You are a wonderful presenter as well.
How lovely to know you think so and thank you for sharing that! I hope to present other beautiful interiors later this year 🤩
This was undeniably my favourite Homeworthy tour with an articulated presentation from the owner/hostess. There was nothing pretentious about Fiona. Her validation and
assessment of quality, interest, history and function solidified her attachment to the Georgian home that she not only transformed but imbued with soul and character. I can
only wish that I had such an inspiring neighbour one day. Cheers!
Darryl
Thank you Darryl for a very flattering comment. I am encouraged by all the wonderful comments.
So enjoyed benefitting from your experience and knowledge. Does anyone know what period/style the living room sofa is? I think it may solve a particular problem we have been having!
A lovely lady, a lovely home, a life well lived.
She has made the design philosophy into poetry. "Hops on her ceiling beam...deliriously delicious." "Montra to color...read the light of the room." "Candle wax...not too precious about it." "Find your aesthetic narrative, the soul of your home." So very interesting and captivating. Love it!!!
You've captured some of the most important points and made a most beautiful summary. Thank you 🙏
My very favorite Homeworthy Tour! Thank you!
This house and woman are one, they blend into one another, a true piece of artfulness. Thank you for sharing.
Also thank you for sharing your beautiful home and story.
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this beautiful, authentic home. Her descriptions of the choices she made and the beloved objects and furniture were an absolute joy.
This cottage is everything. Completely agree with the muted mixture of red and green, I enjoy that in my own home. Fiona's style is wonderful.
Your home sounds colourful and beautiful!
Of all the homes I've seen on CZcams (including those worth many millions) this is by far the most beautiful as it's a true reflection of the owner's personality; you can see that around every corner. I too have used the combo of sage/olive green, burgundy/pink and cream as the colour palette for my homes for 40+ years and have never tired of it: it means I can move curtains, cushions, chairs, tablecloths, pouffes, artwork etc from room to room if I want to change things around - voila! È sorprendente, Fiona!!!
okay. . .so now I've watched this video twice. . .and I have narrowed it down to this: As an American, I love the old-world refinement, that Fiona represents. Not just in her home, but in her entire being. From her diet, to her lifestyle of taking a bath before bed. It is so rare to find a perfectly refined and gracious host. xoxo Fiona! Bravo!!
I love the richness of colours and unique and personal style - what an inspiration!
Charming, thoughtful woman with a charming, thoughtful home.
I love her house and her tip regarding light in the room . Thank her for allowing us in her lovely home.
Simply lovely home. The spirit of the owner & her love of color & family heirlooms shine. Thoroughly enjoyed all the keepsakes & candles & treasures & stories!
I’m so in love with Fiona’s artistic mind. I connected with her immediately. Her design and love of colors is exquisite. Her love of nature that she surrounds herself with brings such warmth and comfort indoors. Her Italian heritage is seen in every room as well. Thank you Homeworthy for bringing Fiona’s designing world to us.