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House & Home Interview

Delighted to have recenly completed this House and Home Interview. To Read it - click here. As you know we are coming up to our busiest time of year, so if you want to get that job finished in time for Christmas, please give me a call in the next couple of weeks. Karen - 01 294 3675

Delighted with how this project worked out. The first part of the brief was to refubish a teenage boy's room providing a solution for storing and displaying this technical teenager's pride and joy - his building projects of star wars, teknik and lego. And as with all teenagers, the 2nd part of the brief was…

Out of their Comfort Zone

Out of their Comfort Zone Transforming a 1950s traditional home into modern contemporary- taking my client a little bit out of her comfort zone, but hey she is delighted with the result and so am I. Join me as I take you through this renovation. Like what you see, call me on 01 294 3675…

Coral – this Year’s Top Colour

Looking forward to working with this exciting strong colour which is one of the more dominant colours coming through this year. Versatile, it can be used as a block to accentuate, or create a feature wall. It is particularly effective in a small space to add dramatic effect, such as a guest cloakroom I also…

Researching some ceiling lights for a kitchen diner. These can also look great in a family room, hallway or bedroom. Love these flush ones, simple, elegant, minimalist. The perfect way to add elegance, style and individual taste to your room. This flush light has clear and frosted glass and a…

Drinks Cabinets, Functional, Stylish and Tidy

Came across these wonderfully stylish Drinks Cabinets while researching finishing touches for a client. A distinctive look in any setting, this 2 door cabinet provides elegance and a storage solution for keeping a tidy home. The strong pine wood frame ensures sturdiness, while the beautiful mirrored finish accentuates a chic look. The 2 mirrored…

Living Room Ideas Theme for New Client

Preparing to present a living theme for a new client, focusing on modern style, funcitonality and colour. Seating I always believe one of the most important focus points of a sitting room is the seating, that is comfortable and functional and also looks great. I've chosen theabove pieces because of their vesatility. I love the…

Apartment Refurbishment, Castleknock D 15

Apartment Refurbishment - Transformed to Modern and Bright, Contemporary Delighted with the finish on this apartment refurbishment for a loyal client in Castleknock, Dublin 15. A standard duplex apartment, with wooden handrail and kitchen units and dated flooring. Kitchen As our client loves Navy, we laquered the existing lower wooden units in a gorgeous contemporary navy,…

Tween’s Bedroom Makeover

Delighted with the finish on this Tween's Bedroom Makeover. Love being able to bring out the personality with individualised touches. The Bespoke Carpentry was specially designed to match her interest in reading and all things books. Look how perfect it works! Positive Mural I was then able to personalise it even more delighted to find…

Stunning Table Lamps in Contemporary Blues

Love these taller, blue table lamps, perfect for creating a feature. These blues work perfectly with contemporary grey. Add matching cushions and you get a whole new look. Peferct for living rooms, tv rooms, halls and landings. Call me on 01 294 3657 to place your order, or email me here.

Kids – What’s New

Murals - the perfect cosy scene Rugs & Cushions - To Match - So Gorgeous And then those perfect private corners for Tots and Tweens Want to order something or help transforming your child's bedroom from a toddlers to a tweens? Call me on 01 294 33675 or email me here.

Bespoke Carpentry – Perfect Storage Solution in a Tween’s Room

Had great fun working on this project. Again, Bespoke Carpentry can transform a space. In this instance, a little girl, growing up, wanted more space for a her favourite things, including books, toys, DVDs, sports and ballet trophies... and everything else. This bespoke shelving provided the perfect solution - providing all the space required. And…

Bespoke Carpentry – Perfect Style, finish and fit

Bespoke Carpentry I love working on Bepsoke Carpentry pieces for clients. I love that I can make extra storage space out of any area. And match exactly to their style, colour and finish. Ofen picking up and complementing other pieces of furniture in the room. Perfect solutions for compact living spaces such as apartments. Got…

New Commissions in Dublin from Former Clients – Love Them

Total Makeover After 15 Years Love when a client asks me back after fifteen years to makeover their apartment in Rathmines. Looking forward to this, entire apartment revamp. New Kitchen, Bathroom, Floors, Curtains. Redo Bedroom after 10 Years in Swords Asked back to Swords, client got new windows, so now they need to repair the…

New Commission Apartment Refurbishment, Tannery, Dublin 8

Fantastic new commission just come through, for an apartment refit in The Tannery, Dublin 8. I love these jobs where I am working on functionality and design, modernising, upgrading and refurbishing. After 12 years, all the children in this family are now working, so the apartment is getting an upgrade too. Transforming what was student…

Fantastic New Commission, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Great new commission in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Delighted with this new commission at the start of the year. Looking forward to creating a modern day family home in Butterfield, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Brief is to transform and modernise a traditional three bed semi - making best use of the space to create a warm contemporary…

Bar Stools – So Practical and Space Saving

Came across these unusual bar stools recently. Love the industrial style and feel of these. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="19"] With space at a premium these days in most households, I find bar stools are a great space saving idea in many kitchen diners. They are great for teenagers who love lounging on anything that isn't a chair.…

Fantastic Kitchen Diner Transformation, Monkstown Co Dublin

Love the transformation in this Kitchen Diner. With a small window in the dining area, this kitchen diner, while modern enough in style, was dark and cramped. And though I loved the original kitchen table and chairs, they were way over-sised for the space. See the Before Pictures Here [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="17"] My brief from…

Console, Coffee & Side Tables – Stylish and Practical

Just came across a new range of fantastic console and side tables. Really love the uniqueness of these tables. They'll bring style and design to finish any room. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="16"]

Delighted with the finish on a one-bedroom buy to let in Sandyford. Previously owned by an elderly lady, the apartment had an out of date look when my client bought it as a buy to let. One of the main imposing features was the dark tiled wooden floor throughout. We decided to leave…

Some great new commissions – and referrals

Some great referrals coming through for jobs - with great variety of work. Just what I love. Looking to update? Call me on 01 294 3675 or email me here. Flooring for an entire house, in Scholarstown Road - daughter of an existing customer Blinds for a house in Foxrock - black out upstairs and…

Doctors Surgery Fit Out – Patient Centric and Not too Clinical

Delighted with the overall result for my client when I finished the fit out of his new surgery in Castleknock, Dublin 15. My client, a GP who had his surgery in a standard three bed semi in a housing estate, was fed up with his surgery. It had been the same since he moved…

Upholstery – Recover & Rediscover

Some recent upholstery and recovery finished projects. Chairs are always my favourites. So versatile. They offer flexible seating arrangements, opportunity to add spots of colour, create individual design pieces and a stylish focal point for any room. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="15"] I always use them them in hallways, dining rooms, corners of family rooms, bedrooms and of…

Was at the Furniture Show this week. Love these stylish storage units I came across. Whether you use in the sitting room, dining area or hall, they'll enhance your room and provide storage. Is there ever enough in any house? [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="14"] Storage Finishes a Room I always say to my clients, that if you…

Rugs, Some Gorgeous New Contemporary Colours Now Available

Love the new greys and blues that are abundant in all design at the moment. Love this selection of rugs with the gorgeous natural hues that I have come across. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="13"] Perfect for dining and living areas, family rooms, hallways, playrooms and of course bedrooms. If you have wooden floors the gorgeous golden brown…

Great New Commission, Apartment Refit, Buy-to-Let, Sandyford

Looking forward to this job, Buy to Let, Apartment refit. Great to be asked to do this job by established customer. Already agreed with client that painting and curtains are fine, so now working on furniture and kitchen. Need to find furniture that is durable and functional to fit the space well and also give…

Flatscreens dominating your family room? Flatscreens seem to get bigger every year - and more popular. The must have to watch sports, gigs, netflix and everything else. Are you one of the many frustrated homeowners who hate how they have taken over the design and comfort of your living room? Space-saving, elegant and modern…

New Commission – Curtains Update, Detached House, Foxrock, Dublin 18

So delighted to be asked back again to a gorgeous detached home in Foxrock, to update the curtains which we sourced and supplied ten years ago. Sourced and supplied some lovely fabrics that modernised existing furniture and flooring. Delighted with what we've found so far. [caption id="attachment_3067" align="alignleft" width="150"] Sitting Room Fabric[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3066" align="alignleft"…

New Commission – “Can you sprinkle your fairy dust again”, Mount Merrion

So delighted to be asked back after ten years to detached bungalow that I fitted out all that time ago. Love my clients words "can you sprinkle your fairy dust again". Have to revamp the family room which still looks fabulous, but have to upgrade and update furniture to accommodate a family of teenage kids.…

Great New Commission – Attic Fit Out – Sandymount, Co Dublin

Really delighted with this new commission for an Attic Fit Out in Sandymount. Great to be coming in just as the builders are finishing. A lot of design to work on, Wardrobes - Custom built to maximise space in all the nooks and crannies Floor - Advise client on colour, supply and fit Blinds -…

A Different Take On Dining Room Chairs [caption id="attachment_3043" align="alignleft" width="150"] Dining Chair[/caption] Love these two new chairs that I have come across in one of my favourite suppliers new catalogues. Always love adding different chairs to a room, giving texture, colour and something a little bit different. My favourite piece of furniture. Add…

Kitchen Diner, Refurbishment, Templeogue, Dublin 16

Delighted with this Kitchen Diner refurbishment in Templeogue. Delighted with the overall effect of bringing light into the room which was dark and separate, which these before pictures show. And am particularly pleased to be asked back by client eleven years later, to modernise, upgrade and bring more light into the kitchen and living…

Kitchen Diner & Living Room Refurbishment & Modernisation, Three Bed Semi, Foxrock, Dublin 18 Love how this renovation and modernisation turned out. Light colours and some customised furniture and fittings have created a truly unique and comfortable space for these homeowners. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="11"] Brief from client was to modernise around a Moroccan Blue…

Laminate Floor Tile for Clondalkin Dublin 15

Client had a glossy cream Tile it showed every foot mark, was impossible to keep clean. And with a new dog it was a hundred times worse. I suggested a grey Laminate Tile, matte, with markings that perfectly picked up her existing cherry kitchen cupboards. It is practical, doesn't show dirt or marks. It is…

Fab & Fun New Roller Blind Fabric

Love these roller blind fabrics. Loads of fun and light. Available in all sizes. Make great Roller Blinds [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="10"] Check out other ideas for windows here. Call me to measure and quote on 01 294 3675 or email me here.

Bathroom and Tiles Chosen for Clondalkin Dublin 15

Working away on the Refurbishment in Clondalkin. Using current colour themes with slate grey walls and floor and a deeper grey vanity unit. Working with simple clean lines to provide a functional family bathroom. Delighted with the look we are going with in the bathroom. Sutble grey tones bringing peace and calmness. Love the…

Fantastic Commission from Former Customer, Clondalkin D.15

Always delighted to be asked back, and really looking forward to working on this. Previously worked with client in 2010 and really appreciate being asked back to do this extensive revamp: New flat roof on kitchen extension (the rubber type) Retile kitchen floor and include my hall New lights in kitchen and probably blinds…

Ready made Curtain Range for Bedroom – Very Cost Effective

Just researched this range of readymade curtains for a bedroom makeover. Very large and wide window, so delighted to find such a range for this Bedroom I often find when you're broke a ready-made curtain and a new painted colour on the walls, will give you a total new look at minimum cost. Perfect in…

Fantastic colours chosen for Kitchen Makeover

Love these soft and luxurious colours chosen for a kitchen makeover. The Aged Vellum, we have used as a lacquer on the kitchen cabinets, covering up the dark and heavy mahogany doors. We then chose Subtle from Colortrend again, for the walls. I then chose this gorgeous textured fabric with golden hues to…

Stylish Console Table ordered for Client

Just ordered this console table for a client's sittingroom especially chosen to complement her existing wood furniture but will add a pop of colour and storage without cluttering the room. Like what you you see? Call me to ask about console tables for colour and storage. Karen@ 01 294 3675...or email me here. And check…

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