Carriage House At Carton

Location
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Client
Belmullet Hospitality
Size
5,382 sq ft
The second element of MDO’s extensive refurbishment of the Carton House Hotel, the estate’s historic Carriage House has been brought to life as a restaurant, bar, and members’ lounge.

Once a service building with a simple robust character and beautifully-proportioned form, the refurbishment strikes a balance between functional needs and a distilling of history. The interior décor has been altered to reflect the centuries-long history of the estate, with deep blues inspired by the main house’s 18th century Chinese Boudoir, and dark forest greens echoing the large mature trees framed by a large window at the end of the space.
Anchoring the interior is a large square central bar. Interior accents include a green marble top with oak paneling, a Victorian Minton tile floor, large leather bar stools, and solid brass lamps. The surrounding artwork reflects Carton’s more recent history as a prominent golf venue.