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24/06/2018 | 3min read

Window dressing

Curtains and blinds can be a real challenge for a lot of people. They are a costly item and because of this people often tend to hang on to…

#Before and After
11/05/2018 | 3 Mins read

Free eBook – An expert guide to choosing colour

Colour is an essential part of design, and it can have a powerful effect on how our home makes us feel. But choosing colour is something with which many…

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10/04/2018 | 3 Mins read

Marianella – The making of a Showhouse

We have just completed our five-bed townhouse for Cairn Homes in Marianella, Rathgar. We designed and specially commissioned many of the furniture and accessory pieces for this home making…

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5/04/2018 | 3 mins read

Reasons why you shouldn’t move in until your builder has completely finished

Coming to the end of a home renovation is a time of mixed emotions, excitement, frustration, worry and most of all impatience to move back in.

#Before and After
21/12/2017 | 3 Mins read

Why you should consider removing your Chimney

There are many things that can be daunting about a home renovation project and one of the biggest uncertainties that many people face is knowing what’s possible around the…

#Before and After
15/12/2017 | 3 Mins read

Bring Back the Starter Home

It used to be that a young couple would buy a place together, wait a few years until it had increased in value and then trade up to buy…

#Before and After
22/11/2017 | 3 Mins read

A Home Should Evolve

Social media has become ‘the’ source for inspiration for anyone doing a home renovation project. From creating ideabooks and connecting with design professionals and suppliers on Houzz, to curating moodboards on…

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16/10/2017 | 1 min read

Silver award for our Blog

I’m thrilled to have won silver at the V by Very blog awards 2017. I truly believe that great design can have a huge impact on the way that…

#Before and After
20/09/2017 | 3 read

Room with a view

Light is a big concern for so many people and I think we notice it so much more at this time of year where shorter days and grey skies really…

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