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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

Curtains v Energy Crisis

Do you know that cold air radiates from glass and patio doors into your room? Even double and triple and glazed doors?Getting curtains for winter will save on your heating bills Wide Range of Interlined Curtains Any curtains will create a pocket of air that wil stop cold air raidating through. Particularly recommended are Interlined…

Sitting Room Makeover

Really enjoyed working on this sitting room makeover for a long-standing client to a very specific brief. Specific designs and colours With a very specific design in mind my client was very definite how different she wanted the room to be in terms of colour, style, layout and tones. With such a specific brief from…

Fantastic Result with Customised Sofas

Love how this project had turned out. I had previously decorated and upgraded this room ten years ago. They asked to modernise it again, giving them a new fresh look, while incorporating their inherited pictures and furniture, all of sentimental value to them. Kitchen First With a strong coloured kitchen wall, which I loved, e…

Customised & Built In

Loved working on this Sitting Room Refurb for existing Client. My client had very specific requests for these units. She need two specific storage units - that hid the clutter for her. The first was to house and hide her vinyl collection and the second was to house and hide her drinks and cocktail collection.…

Apartment Kitchen – Refurb

See what one of my customers says about her new Kitchen I live in a two bedroomed apartment and the kitchen is, at 10 ft square, quite roomy for an apartment. As the living space is open plan it was really important that the new kitchen fit in as seamlessly as possible. A friend had recommended…

Making Your Ideas a Reality

As we move out of lockdown with wonderful ideas for new colours and repurposing many spaces - find out how we can help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV1nXSnhLKM Take a moment to listen to Karen as she takes you through her Design Approach Call her directly on 01 294 3675 or email Karen@interiorsdublin.ie

Stunning Customised Bedhead

A bespoke bedhead and bedside cabinets customised to neatly fit in alcove in a modern mews. The client requested a low padded fabric bedhead with a 50s vibe, with wood that would exactly match the room divider which you can see to left of the photo. She also requested steamed curved wall mounted handle less…

Customised Kitchen for Tall Mom

Specific, Customised & Tailor Made Delighted to be asked back by one of my clients, to upgrade a kitchen for a busy mother with teenage kids. I had previously reworked a teenage bedroom for her. As a taller than average woman my client had thought long and hard about the kitchen she needed. Good working…

Holiday Home Refurbishment Rosslare

As I had previously completed a variety of work for this client, when she purchased an out-dated holiday home in Rosslare, she asked me to refurbish it. As the home had been let for years, and used infrequently, it required a complete refurbishment and makeover. Because if the location and stunning sea views, I envisaged…

Bedroom to Boudoir

Love this transformation for a very special client. With a custom built high bed, for chronic back pain, my client had never been able to find a valance that covered the bare legs of her bed. Recovering from various illness she asked me to transform the room to a new bright modern calming space, creating…

Easy Clean – Fab New Fabrics, Colours & Textures

Just came across a fab new range of fabrics that are very hard wearing and are wipe clean. Perfect for heavy duty areas, such as kitchen chairs, family room chairs and sofas, plaryroom furniture. The fine textured plane weaves make stunning upholstery covers for chairs and cushions - all modern colours - wipe clean. With…

Feature Sideboard for Fireside

Feature Sideboard for Fireside Researching more items for a client, to complement a blue, white and grey wood living room. By choosing a design item for the fireplace, not only do we add some more storage to a family room - I believe in busy households you can never have enough - we also create…

Personality, Design & colour

Requested by client to add personality, design and colour spots to a newly repainted house in contemporary neutrals and greys. Researching some options. Delighted with what I've found. Amazing how a clean line or a spot of colour can totally transform a pallet and a room. Some stunning options for bathroom lights And matching mirrors…

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…

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