The Lee W. Robinson Company

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The Lee W. Robinson Company
16 Reviews

Malvern House

Tour a Kentucky historic house, also my family home. Though it's a serious home, and we respect that, we try not to take living here too seriously. We have shared with our sons the history behind our collections, so they know not to trash it someday when we are gone.

The original architect was Ogden Codman, Jr., who also designed homes for the Vanderbilts Rockefellers. Planning for this home began in the early 1900's. It includes limestone and many natural Kentucky elements. For a full history of Malvern House, please see this StyleBlueprint Louisville article or Open House TV episodes linked below.

http://styleblueprint.com/louisville/everyday/malvern-house-sixth-generation-home/
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Brick walled front entrance to Malverne. A classic Georgian Manor, and my family home, in Louisville, KY.
Malvern House
The entry to Malvern House, my family's home in Louisville, KY.
Malvern House
The foyer of this home is rectangular, with black-and-white marble floors and plaster walls. This type of marble staircase is literally no longer made.
Malvern House
The foyer of this home is rectangular, with black-and-white marble floors and plaster walls. It is framed by the living and dining rooms to the north, the library and music room to the west, and the breakfast room to the east. I added the chandeliers that you see throughout the home during a...
Malvern House
The foyer of this home is rectangular, with black-and-white marble floors and plaster walls. It is framed by the living and dining rooms to the north, the library and music room to the west, and the breakfast room to the east. I added the chandeliers that you see throughout the home during a...
Malvern House
The foyer of this home is rectangular, with black-and-white marble floors and plaster walls. It is framed by the living and dining rooms to the north, the library and music room to the west, and the breakfast room to the east. I added the chandeliers that you see throughout the home during a...
Malvern House
Music room is all about reflection of light. It contains polished marble floor as opposed to honed in the foyer, crystal sconces, aged mirrors in the wainscoting, and French doors throughout to let light in. I love how it brings the outside in, and evokes a bygone era, of being in Europe and the...
Malvern House
Music room is all about reflection of light. It contains polished marble floor as opposed to honed in the foyer, crystal sconces, aged mirrors in the wainscoting, and French doors throughout to let light in. I love how it brings the outside in, and evokes a bygone era, of being in Europe and the...
Malvern House
The drawing room is for collections. Old master drawings, authentic porcelain from 18th century and family china are displayed.
Malvern House
The drawing room is for collections. Old master drawings, authentic porcelain from 18th century and family china are displayed.
Malvern House
The drawing room is for collections. Old master drawings, authentic porcelain from 18th century and family china are displayed.
Malvern House
The drawing room is for collections. Old master drawings, authentic porcelain from 18th century and family china are displayed.
Malvern House
The dining room still contains some of the original wallpaper, as well as a fine silk shantung fabric used throughout the room. In addition, much of the furniture in this space has been in my family home for generations.
Malvern House
The dining room still contains some of the original wallpaper, as well as a fine silk shantung fabric used throughout the room. In addition, much of the furniture in this space has been in my family home for generations.
Malvern House
Malvern House, having been first planned in the early 1900's, contained separate restrooms for men and women. This is the ladies' restroom with mirrored walls, a sit-down vanity and silver leaf wallpaper.
Malvern House
Malvern House, having been first planned in the early 1900's, contained separate restrooms for men and women. This is the ladies' restroom with mirrored walls, a sit-down vanity and silver leaf wallpaper.
Malvern House
Malvern House, having been first planned in the early 1900's, contained separate restrooms for men and women. This is the gentlemen's powder room.
Malvern House
This is the morning room, because it gets the best morning light. The pine walls in this space are from a room in England, reconstructed when the house was originally built. This is the room where my family “hangs out.”
Malvern House
This is the morning room, because it gets the best morning light. The pine walls in this space are from a room in England, reconstructed when the house was originally built. This is the room where my family “hangs out.” The family TV is hidden in the antique armoire.
Malvern House
Furniture and decor details in the morning room.
Malvern House
Malvern House
Small stained glass pieces are seen throughout the home. Rather than having one large stained glass window, our smaller inserts make it seem like art on the window while still allowing a full view.
Malvern House
Malvern House
Family china against a mirrored backsplash.
Malvern House
The original kitchen in Malvern House was a small, utilitarian space. During the renovation, a more modern kitchen with two working islands and a breakfast nook was added.
Malvern House
The original kitchen in Malvern House was a small, utilitarian space. During the renovation, a more modern kitchen with two working islands and a breakfast nook was added.
Malvern House
The original kitchen in Malvern House was a small, utilitarian space. This breakfast nook was added during the most recent renovation.
Malvern House
Malvern House
This is the original kitchen space in Malvern House. It was converted to a butler's pantry, bar and utility room.
Malvern House
Strategically placed mirrors allow this small bath to appear larger.
Malvern House
Malvern House
Patio outside the music room welcomes guests outdoors.
Malvern House
Malvern House