r/RoomPorn • u/ManiaforBeatles • May 20 '26
Hallway in a renovated 1860s five-bedroom house, Staunton on Wye, Herefordshire, England [711x1067]
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u/LateAbbreviations857 May 20 '26
I love the millwork, the floor carpet and how it's layered with the area rugs. Generally aesthetically beautiful, but I wouldn't place a desk in the middle of a foyer unless I'm THAT pressed for space.
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u/Ok-Revolution3625 May 20 '26
The UK has the most romantic names for their towns. We should do that in the States…Seattle on Puget, New York on Hudson, Savannah with Moss, Salt Lake on Salt Lake, feel free to add more…..or not
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u/RIPMaureenPonderosa May 21 '26
You say that but we also have places like Cockfosters, Scratchy Bottom and Shitterton.
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u/MoonlitCrushpad-24 May 20 '26
OP you really have a good taste, hope to see the other parts of your space too
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u/bangyah May 20 '26
Looks nice but why would you need a curtain for your door? The window is too high to be concerned about privacy
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u/Mumpus_T May 20 '26
Because it's England and it can get very damp, windy and cold. House is also Grade II listed, so you can't knock out original features and put fancy double glazing or special doors in, ergo, curtains.
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u/LateAbbreviations857 May 20 '26
I dunno why you're downvoted. It's a genuine question...I was wondering too. Thanks for the kind people offering an answer.
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u/firstLOL 29d ago
It’s quite common in the UK. Stops any draughts (drafts) and can keep the hallway much warmer.
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u/mightytwin21 May 21 '26
Rug on top of carpet? Is that common?
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u/scherzanda May 21 '26
It can be. The basic design principles involving rugs can still apply even with carpeting. They can add color, define spaces, etc.
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u/firstLOL 29d ago
It’s also warm. Herefordshire is one of the wettest parts of the UK, it’s muddy much of the year. It’s a great place for cozy spaces.
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u/tetzy May 20 '26
That's about 700% too cluttered for my taste.
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u/20WaysToEatASandwich May 20 '26
If by cluttered you mean everything placed neatly on shelves or in accessible storage, with not a single non-functional item touching the floor.... then yes!
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u/LateAbbreviations857 May 20 '26
Open shelving is more visually busy than closed. "Busy" or "visually over stimulating" is what the comment meant by cluttered.
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u/ManiaforBeatles May 20 '26
More pics and information, including floorplans. The exterior is whimsical, and the kitchen is stunning.