Dramatic Decor Update for The Venerable Fairthorne Inn

Dramatic Decor Update for The Venerable Fairthorne Inn

We were recently invited back to re-shoot a few rooms which were remodeled at Fairthorne Inn in Cape May, NJ. Boy were we surprised…Rarely do we see such a dramatic change of direction in terms of decor–and so totally positive! Like the vast majority of guest rooms in Cape May, the rooms were Victorian. But not any more.

Ed and Diane Hutchinson, long-time innkeepers at Fairthorne (20+ years!) previously owned two separate, adjacent Victorian buildings; they’ve sold one and now are easing into retirement, operating just one of the buildings as a 4-room B&B. The seem very relaxed, happy and enjoying the dramatic changes at the Inn.

The before and after images are interesting and really kind of inspiring. Check them out…

 

BEFORE, Julia’s Room

cape may inn before image
They removed that in-room tub and opted instead for a luxury shower in the bathroom

AFTER, Julia’s Room

After Julias room Fairthorne Inn cape May
Yes, this is the same room!

 

 

Bathroom at Fairthorne Inn cape may nj
After removing the in-room tub, they created a beautiful luxury shower

BEFORE, Ashley’s Room

ashleys room cape may nj bed and breakfast
Victorian details in Ashley’s Room

AFTER, Ashley’s Room

Cape May interior photograph fairthorne bed and breakfast
The new Ashley Room is updated…not totally contemporary, with floral bedding and period artwork–a nod to the Cape May Victorian tradition

 

Exterior photograph Fairthorne Bed and Breakfast cape may NJ
The exterior is typically charming, Victorian Cape May. Lots of fun surprises await guests when they enter!
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