Inside Gavin Houghton's tiny ‘playhouse’ of a cottage in Oxfordshire | Design Notes

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  • @torreymadison94
    @torreymadison94 2 роки тому +156

    Please don't ever stop making these videos. So much inspiration from seeing how other creatives lovingly build and collect what makes their homes

  • @andgo1400
    @andgo1400 Рік тому +9

    "The dogs love it" and I love it too. I was smiling watching the video.

  • @carolynratliff1380
    @carolynratliff1380 Місяць тому +1

    I have always wanted to make plates..LOVE LOVE LOVE IT ALL. Hugs carolyn from Columbus Georgia….love all the colors too. The screen is gorgeous..such talent. Darlings……you can’t ever have toooo much color! Keep painting because you are very very TALENTED…FILL UP THISE WALLS WITH YOUR WORK…..so blessed

  • @tigermoon44
    @tigermoon44 2 роки тому +48

    It looked like it was comfortable and esthetically pleasing to the eye. You can't beat a little cottage with beautiful foliage around you. Yes, it definitely had a cocoon vibe to it which is always comforting. I could hang there and be happy!

  • @kimstahl6833
    @kimstahl6833 2 роки тому +20

    Those dogs adore him. I love the green walls .

  • @aiai-j7i
    @aiai-j7i 2 роки тому +19

    What a sweet couple--I like the rhythm of their lives. A little cottage is my dream, one I cannot seem to realize for lack of money but I like to live vicariously through these videos and make my apartment and balcony garden just as cozy. Lots of vintage items, plants everywhere and objects found in nature.

  • @malgozata1875
    @malgozata1875 2 роки тому +30

    I am very inspired by Gavin's many talents. He paints, does pottery, makes his own pillows, etc. I am like this myself, but sometimes think that I should just focus on one thing and become better at it, instead of just enjoying different arts and crafts. I too love green color and just about everything I paint is green, all of my lamp stands, and furniture. I do love watching these videos. Here, in Miami, where I live, there is so much pressure for just one style of decor, minimalist, at this moment. So, it is so nice to see how other people in the world are creative, walking their own paths, not succumbing to the mainstream decorating style. Very inspiring and encouraging. Thank you Gavin and Boz. Thank you House and Garden.

  • @lauratonelli7875
    @lauratonelli7875 2 роки тому +22

    The mix of color and patterns is beautiful! It all goes well together, what a beautiful cottage!

  • @DreamingCatStudio
    @DreamingCatStudio 2 роки тому +7

    Ahhhh. So relaxed and relaxing. He said, “The dogs love it” at least twice. Says so much! I’d love to visit.

  • @larkmurry7808
    @larkmurry7808 2 роки тому +5

    Merci, Gavin (and partner)! Enchanting...

  • @nell8170
    @nell8170 2 роки тому +9

    What a glorious cottage, absolutely love the way they have furnished and decorated it....the bearded guy in the painting reminds me of my husband! TFS

  • @annjohnson8437
    @annjohnson8437 2 роки тому +6

    Such a warm, welcoming home. The adorable pups lounging around made me smile! 😊

  • @anndelgado1810
    @anndelgado1810 2 роки тому +6

    Beautiful! And the dogs are too cute.

  • @pinkowl4738
    @pinkowl4738 2 роки тому +4

    He has a great disposition and so humble. Lovely home. Thank you.

  • @lindakuzak7067
    @lindakuzak7067 2 роки тому +12

    Love, love, love! Now, I want to take a pottery class and paint my walls green!

  • @barbarawillis5187
    @barbarawillis5187 2 роки тому +4

    I love English cottage living. This visit is very inspiring for ideas. Every cottage needs those adorable doggies.too. Thank you so much for the visit with Gavin and Boz. This video is getting multiple viewings from me.

  • @juliehock6059
    @juliehock6059 2 роки тому +4

    Love, love &n love the acid green wall, especially with pink. The roses in the garden add to the wonderful ambience of this cottage.

  • @susansue3289
    @susansue3289 2 роки тому +9

    Love the home. Love to spend the day just looking at all of the art and soaking in the coziness of the place. Always fabulous videos. I enjoy watching them over and over.

  • @edramirez1240
    @edramirez1240 2 роки тому +33

    The British and the Irish know how to nail the cottage style perfectly.

    • @nell8170
      @nell8170 2 роки тому +6

      We certainly do!!

  • @rozchristopherson648
    @rozchristopherson648 2 роки тому +2

    Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA. I really like the way they have brought things into the home that mean something to them personally rather than just "museum" pieces. Beautiful.

  • @neweverymorningmercy3491
    @neweverymorningmercy3491 2 роки тому +9

    The one unframed oil that he said was a "lucky find" there's a frame in the video where he's side by side, face same angle as painting and I would swear it was a self portrait had he not said "lucky find". This cottage is so cozy...maybe one day.

  • @betsy1789
    @betsy1789 Рік тому

    Really nice atmosphere there, I do love the casual elegance, very soft and personal.
    Nice to see peaceful people and their pets in such a wonderful environnement full of creativity.

  • @vanessaisom8620
    @vanessaisom8620 2 роки тому +27

    I could see the Bloomsbury set living there! And myself actually, it's beautiful! I would love to see your other homes, and how they are decorated. Please House and Gardens........future episodes........

  • @luluandmeow
    @luluandmeow Рік тому

    What lovely talented people, and sweet dogs, thank you for letting us inside your home

  • @michelemeric9062
    @michelemeric9062 2 роки тому +1

    I love your cottage, so British. Thanks to share.

  • @a697ag
    @a697ag 2 роки тому +3

    OK, those are the calmest Jack Russells I've ever seen
    Love everything in the Kermit room!

  • @ShopSRJ
    @ShopSRJ 9 місяців тому

    So charming 🥰🍀 and excellent painter!

  • @vmurt
    @vmurt 2 роки тому +2

    Love how he displays all his own art.

  • @goldenviolet
    @goldenviolet 2 роки тому +1

    Love all the self made pottery, and paintings. What a house. You wouldn't be in House & Garden if your house was not exciting.

  • @bunnyfrancis7006
    @bunnyfrancis7006 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so very much for sharing your cottage. Hello from the US . Pennsylvania to be exact. Your are welcome any time.

  • @ThePearlsofGray
    @ThePearlsofGray 2 роки тому +4

    This is what I want, Bloomsbury Charleston farmhouse all the way! Its my ultimate inspiration for my own home!

  • @59Drauz
    @59Drauz 2 місяці тому

    Love, love, love your ceramic pieces!

  • @tomreadsthings7145
    @tomreadsthings7145 2 роки тому +3

    I loooove these videos! Love seeing traditional british designer homes

  • @theresaholden7580
    @theresaholden7580 2 роки тому +1

    I love your style. The garden is lovely. Oh my, I love your dogs. I also have two Jack Russells, my babies.💙

  • @terryarrow702
    @terryarrow702 2 роки тому +1

    These videos are wonderful. A dreamy country cottage. I love the ceiling candle 🕯 light fitting. If everything goes bang in the night at least you have that. The pretty white patterned chair is gorgeous. But the dogs are the best in this video. So cute & well behaved.

  • @harryt154
    @harryt154 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing sanctuary! Amazing creator!

  • @aina8318
    @aina8318 2 роки тому +2

    He is truly inspiring, love his view on pattern.

  • @soniatriana9091
    @soniatriana9091 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Talk about appreciating a great video! This presentation was phenomenal! Gavin was so relaxed & honest, I love how he chooses to decorate this cottage! I can’t even imagine what his other homes are like! It would be awesome to see his Moroccan home!! Thank you for this fantastic video!!

  • @phronsiekeys
    @phronsiekeys 2 роки тому +2

    OK, now I need to see London and Morocco! Stat!

  • @metislamestiza3708
    @metislamestiza3708 2 роки тому +2

    @3:17 " in my work i'm known for using green a lot"
    "dogs listening attentively* - love this cottage!

  • @zeynepobrien6921
    @zeynepobrien6921 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Gavin,
    Your art inspired me so much. You gave me ideas and happiness. Continue to do more videos please 🙏💚

  • @donnafuller3029
    @donnafuller3029 2 роки тому +2

    I love the green walls! 😍

  • @gabriellam8604
    @gabriellam8604 2 роки тому +8

    Gorgeous cottage, very little l would change and that is saying a lot! Would move in right away.

  • @kandisue1753
    @kandisue1753 2 роки тому +1

    LoVe LoVe LoVe your charming cottage! Thank you for sharing!

  • @CraigMatt-p1c
    @CraigMatt-p1c Рік тому

    what a dream cottage with a gem of an outdoor space! I'm greener than those walls with envy....LOL!

  • @Zluka-Kluka
    @Zluka-Kluka 2 роки тому +2

    Love this green!

  • @isabelgada2927
    @isabelgada2927 2 роки тому +2

    Me encanta, hermoso, acogedor y que bello son eses ternuritas de perritos 😊❤❤

  • @PS-bs8oe
    @PS-bs8oe 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely plates!!and "grog" is beatifully rustic& rough.

  • @louisechainey2940
    @louisechainey2940 2 роки тому +4

    I live near Chipping Norton and NEED to know the name of your fav shop 😁 Your home is simply beautiful, you must be feel very peaceful and settled there.

  • @kes2016
    @kes2016 2 роки тому

    Love the candle lighting at 3:06

  • @radiostationoffice
    @radiostationoffice 2 роки тому

    Beautiful and very inspirational.

  • @brendawood6712
    @brendawood6712 2 роки тому

    Plates are fabulous

  • @cathykristensen4440
    @cathykristensen4440 2 роки тому

    I would LOVE to have some of his art!!! Those plates are AMAZING!

  • @jet7865
    @jet7865 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful 😍

  • @hazel1960
    @hazel1960 2 роки тому +2

    Timeless I think very quaint

  • @tesstess3371
    @tesstess3371 2 роки тому +1

    Dreamy cottage, and those pups...

  • @jayne1905
    @jayne1905 2 роки тому +2

    Love this !! My style completely!

    • @juliehock6059
      @juliehock6059 2 роки тому +3

      Exactly, and I shudder when I think of people ‘decorating’ their abodes in funereal greys without a spot of colour. Pictures and thoughtful combinations enhance a home.

  • @carolebuckle7977
    @carolebuckle7977 2 роки тому

    This cottage would be loved by any age from 5 to 100 , such fun 🤩 xxxx🇬🇧

  • @rmonson5002
    @rmonson5002 2 роки тому

    Wow. Talk about living your best life. 💕

  • @elizabethhealey5609
    @elizabethhealey5609 2 роки тому

    I love you decor , you house is gorgeous , enjoy watching you video , thank you very much to sharing🥰

  • @stephenstokesberry3767
    @stephenstokesberry3767 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful, everything

  • @brendawood6712
    @brendawood6712 2 роки тому

    The green color is my fave

  • @fullofhope6978
    @fullofhope6978 2 роки тому

    This was a sheer delight 😊 😍

  • @jlynn732
    @jlynn732 2 роки тому +1

    Calm and Relaxing

  • @tamjg
    @tamjg 2 роки тому

    What a delight!

  • @hisomeonetrackingmuch1309
    @hisomeonetrackingmuch1309 Рік тому

    I think your paintings are quite good!

  • @ninianmacmillan-keith7435
    @ninianmacmillan-keith7435 2 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous man🫢

  • @buickinvicta288
    @buickinvicta288 2 роки тому +1

    Charming, love it!

  • @d.l.n.7133
    @d.l.n.7133 2 роки тому +1

    Perfection ❣️

  • @ambricem
    @ambricem 2 роки тому

    I LOVE these!!

  • @sheenamcguire5225
    @sheenamcguire5225 2 роки тому

    Heaven. And greens are my favorite

  • @forestdesingermagazine
    @forestdesingermagazine 2 роки тому

    So beautiful so amazing

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 2 роки тому +1

    Cool sketching! Love the garden area. I love color, but that green isn't for everyone!

  • @susanbaldwin9050
    @susanbaldwin9050 2 роки тому +1

    Totally gorgeous 💚💕

  • @twistoffate4791
    @twistoffate4791 6 місяців тому

    Funny, but I was thinking about the paint pattern by the ceiling and wanted to ask a question & right then he began talking about it. Also, I love pink & green and dogs, too. I like these guys.

  • @itsthepens
    @itsthepens 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone know the maker of the lovely floral chintz on the button-back chair at 1:27 ? I thought it was Braquenie or maybe Warner House but it’s neither.

    • @als8368
      @als8368 Рік тому

      Looking for this chintz too... Not at all Braquenié (specialty in Indiennes and historical fabrics from the XIXth century)

  • @kathysteri
    @kathysteri 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful house. What is the name of the pink rose in your garden? It is really pretty.

  • @paulinedoyle1807
    @paulinedoyle1807 2 роки тому

    Great plates

  • @orangemanbad
    @orangemanbad 2 роки тому +3

    I just love homes in the English countryside

  • @redroselace9545
    @redroselace9545 2 роки тому

    8:05 lovely place to sit and enjoy anything

  • @a.mie.533
    @a.mie.533 2 роки тому

    ...love it ...

  • @Sheila02138
    @Sheila02138 3 місяці тому

    Could you please share the name of that amazing green paint in your sitting room. 💚

  • @luciejeandin1708
    @luciejeandin1708 Рік тому

    Does anyone happen to know the name of the green paint? It's absolutely fantastic

  • @agnieszkaogrodnik9326
    @agnieszkaogrodnik9326 2 роки тому +1

    OMG! There he is! Gavin, someone is desperately looking for you..

  • @jean2927
    @jean2927 2 роки тому

    Your a talented guy, the cottage in lovely…😊

  • @hoang1706
    @hoang1706 2 роки тому

    A happy couple!

  • @Zone10Permaculture
    @Zone10Permaculture 2 роки тому

    My favorite element was the Iranian qalamkar woodblock print textiles. On the table and the back of the sofa. 😁

  • @ellabailey4829
    @ellabailey4829 2 роки тому +1

    God how gorgeous 😍

  • @TinaRossetti-ty6zy
    @TinaRossetti-ty6zy 2 місяці тому

    Its like an old codgerss abode, a bit like my dads. ❤

  • @Cordelia-again
    @Cordelia-again 2 роки тому +1

    I love the videos but hate the intrusive music that drowns the interviewee out.

  • @v_iika
    @v_iika 2 роки тому

    I want to see their Moroccan home too!

  • @marquamfurniture
    @marquamfurniture 2 роки тому

    Houghton's plates reminded me of jean Cocteau's work. Elsewhere very much Duncan Grant.

    • @marquamfurniture
      @marquamfurniture 2 роки тому

      Small persnickety edit to description: "Gavin Houghton's rented cottage in Oxfordshire, shared with his partner photographer Boz Gagovski..."

  • @andrewwale9740
    @andrewwale9740 Рік тому +1

    ‘A tiny playhouse of a cottage’ - hilarious. It’s a very reasonably sized house for the vast majority of people.

  • @als8368
    @als8368 Рік тому +1

    Hello, anybody who would help me to find brand and name of the fabric which upholsters this cosy armchair that Gavin Houghton calls "Gigolo" while describing his green living room? I tried quite a few different options on Internet (description like plum/flower/branches/ English/floral chintz/fabric interior/upholstering...), even google image search which didn't give me any results. I would be very grateful if you could give me the tip ;)

  • @IMAInteriors
    @IMAInteriors 2 роки тому +3

    I like the house and how real it is... and as an arachnophobic living in an old house myself... can I point out that NO ONE ever talks about how having too many things is a spider magnet? it´s the only reason why I haven´t covered the house in chintz yet hahaha

    • @NicolesNaturals
      @NicolesNaturals 2 роки тому +2

      Me too, I have a severe phobia of spiders and after planting several trees in my backyard I have noticed more and more throughout the years. So it's a trade-off. Do I want my gorgeous trees along with all the spiders? Or a bare, ugly backyard with very few spiders. I'll take the trees and ask my husband and kids to kill the spiders haha

    • @IMAInteriors
      @IMAInteriors 2 роки тому

      @@NicolesNaturals I'm so glad to hear that... I mean, not that you have spiders, but that we are real people =)
      I´ve always lived in apartments on really high floors (so nothing can crawl all the way up). About a year ago I moved to an old house surrounded by woods and the previous owner LOVED unkept plants, so we have bougainvilleas everywhere... they are gorgeous, but the spiders are pretty big too. Now I´m getting used to it and I even feel bad about killing them, but whenever I see one of these houses I keep thinking about their owners and their apparent no-fear of bugs hahaha

    • @natashadavies9569
      @natashadavies9569 2 роки тому +2

      I try to pare back to the objects I really like but I find the resident spiders companionable. Sometimes I name them and it's always a little sad if the cat murders one. The cat is companionable too of course.

    • @IMAInteriors
      @IMAInteriors 2 роки тому

      @@natashadavies9569 that’s nice to hear Natasha. Can I ask you something rather silly to someone who isn’t afraid of bugs? Do they ever try to get in your way? I hate sitting on a comfy chair only to find a quick spider coming out to check what’s going on. Have you ever been biten by one on that type of situation? Sometimes I feel like I fear them unnecessarily 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @juliepalfree15
      @juliepalfree15 2 роки тому +2

      @@IMAInteriors Depends where your house is in the world! Here in the very middle of England, spiders don't bite - no honestly. I have always lived in old houses with lot's of all types of spiders and I like them, they keep down flys and knats and random bugs. The big ones that pop out in the evening to take a stroll I especially like. The ones that appear in the bath are a nuicence I must admit, but just catch them in the 'glass and paper' way and put them out - please don't kill them.

  • @nagolhayze9366
    @nagolhayze9366 2 роки тому

    8:52 jam packed full of cliches, almost like a SNL sketch.
    Awesome.
    Ps.
    By the way, I love the two dog children.

  • @maggiefisher48
    @maggiefisher48 2 роки тому +3

    i love how the white dog thinks hes talking to him because he cant see the people behind the camera...xx

    • @maggiefisher48
      @maggiefisher48 2 роки тому +2

      you can almost see him thinking ...wow this guy talks to himself about himself all the ruddy time.

  • @davidcattin7006
    @davidcattin7006 2 роки тому

    Will pay you for those plates! PLEASE!!!

  • @laurenbujakysanders1153
    @laurenbujakysanders1153 2 роки тому +3

    Does anyone happen to know what the name of the paint color in Gavin’s bedroom is?

    • @lillustpotion
      @lillustpotion 2 роки тому

      It’s gorgeous isn’t it?!!! 😍😍😍

  • @bridgetmcgrath3964
    @bridgetmcgrath3964 2 роки тому

    Fab