Bedroom detail from The Hill House

This morning I was over at The Hill House as it prepared to open for the new season.

The house was built for the publisher, Walter Blackie, and Mackintosh’s domestic masterpiece combines traditional Scottish architectural values with modern international aspirations. Delicately stenciled interior decoration using designs of roses, thistles & other plants creates the feel of an indoor garden enhanced by clever use of abundant natural light provided by the open site, overlooking the Firth of Clyde.

In the main bedroom Mackintosh creates a fabulous illusion by using the stylish ladder back chair as a trellis for the roses on the wall to grow up on.

It's such a joy exploring this beautiful house.