CASE STUDY : Carlowrie Castle, Edinburgh
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Carlowrie Castle has only ever been home to two families : the Hutchisons who built the estate in 1850, and the Marshall family, who bought the Castle in 1982.
Andrew Marshall is the present owner of Carlowrie and property developer (Marshall Hurley). In the last two years, Carlowrie Castle has undergone a £3.5m restoration and is now a luxury exclusive-use property.
Let's have a look. With a grand stone façade, pitched dormers and high parapets, the castle's exterior has a true Scots baronial air.
Moving through the main entrance however, the style is somewhat different. The flagstone and parquet floors are original, but the rest is very much 21st century. Professional photos that follow are by Neale Smith - a Glasgow based architectural photographer.
In the lounge areas black and white marble floors are combined with black walls, white cornicing and giant chandeliers.
The monochrome interiors are offset by Andrew Marshall's contemporary art collection. Over 60 pieces from across 25 countries are displayed, and include works by Banksy, Cuban artist Raiber Goh and Matt Pecson.
On the upper floors ... the bedrooms are fitted with handmade beds and cabinetry.
Tektura wallcoverings have been used throughout the castle. The bedrooms feature our FRET design in gold and black along with IMPROMPTU. In bathrooms, METALLINE has been used. All are hard wearing fabric-backed vinyls, designed specifically for use in hotel and commercial interiors.
The ensuite bathrooms feature quarried Italian marble tiling on walls and floor. The freestanding roll-top baths are nickel and copper.
Carlowrie is not only used for private events, but also as a location for films and photography ranging from the Scottish Opera through to fashion shoots.
More Tektura wallcoverings can be seen in the library, stairwells and the orangery. These include MEANDER, CUBIC and LIMA
And one last word .... Carlowrie Castle financially support RESTART - a charity founded by Andrew Marshall in 2009. Since it started, the charity has transformed vulnerable people’s lives thorough emergency aid, employment, housing and education. Find out more by clicking RESTART
Interiors by Marshall Hurley @marshall_hurley
Photography Neale Smith @nealesmithphoto
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