Havwoods Proud Sponsor of the Top Retailer of the Year category at the Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living Awards 2024 Inspiring architects and interior designers for almost 50 years, Havwoods is the prevailing name in beautiful wood flooring and cladding design. Established in the UK in 1975 and introduced to the Irish market in 2020 by John Flannery, himself a veteran of the wood floor industry, Havwoods’ extensive collection of products graces the surfaces of some of the world’s best restaurants, hotels, workspaces, private residencies and more. With the mantra “It’s the little thing ..read more

Welcome In this issue of Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living we take a look at ways to make the most of your space this summer. We have seating suggestions for your living spaces – both indoor and out; the latest baths and showers to suit every scheme and all the latest kitchen trends. As ever, we have our industry experts on hand to guide and inspire you with your own projects – whether that’s refurbishing a property remotely, dealing with tradespeople or making sure your holiday house feels like a home. With our 30th birthday and awards’ celebration coming up in the not too distant future ..read more

Peak Perfection Perched in Stepaside, Dublin, this stunning Alpine-style property has unparalleled views of Dublin Bay and Dun Laoghaire, seamless indoor-outdoor living, and striking architecture. Recently listed, we catch up with homeowner Albert to learn more. Albert and his family have lived in this spectacular property named Carthys Green for over 30 years and today he prepares to bid farewell to what has been more than just a home—it’s been a sanctuary of memories, a gateway to a outdoor living and the host of many memorable parties. He purchased the property back in the early 90s when it ..read more

Chromatic Charisma We return to this Rostrevor property where homeowner and artist Jacqueline Rooney rejuvenates her space with vibrant colours and her latest collection of landscape-inspired rugs. Jacqueline Rooney’s home offers a refreshing departure from the subdued griege and grey schemes that have prevailed in interiors for the past two decades. She refers to it as ‘dopamine decorating’, emphasising how adding vibrant colours to your living space can evoke a sense of joy and positivity, similar to the effects of the hormone itself. ‘Grey and greige are equally as beautiful,’ she begins ..read more

Design Ingenuity Embracing the challenge of making the most of this terraced cottage’s small space, interior designer Jenny Butler has carefully designed a home that works perfectly for her and her husband Alan’s lifestyle. Excited at the prospect of owning their first home, interior designer Jenny Butler and her husband Alan Dempsey, a civil servant, bought this 1870’s red brick cottage in Bray three and a half years ago. ‘I loved its location and the quirky elements of it, brimming with ideas, I knew we could make it a unique home to us. We both really wanted to live in a town so we could wa ..read more

Embracing Nature’s Zen In Sandycove, Kinsale, this beautifully designed home has been constructed with the views playing a lead role. The homeowners, who lived in Asia for many years, have combined their far-flung furniture finds with simplicity and comfort. Few homes can boast views as breathtaking as those embraced by this remarkable property in Kinsale. Designed seamlessly with the stunning surroundings at the forefront of its architecture, the home’s interior complements the natural beauty outside, allowing the views to take centre stage without overwhelming the space. Even the landscaping ..read more

Refined Elegance In Donnybrook, Dublin, Elizabeth’s turn-of-the-century Victorian house underwent a remarkable metamorphosis, concluding with a kitchen that complements the period of the original architecture yet achieves a fresh, modern feel with a sophisticated ambience, thanks to the design and craftsmanship of Kerwood Design. This beautiful home on the south side of the city, acquired by Elizabeth in February 2021, is a reflection of her discerning taste, and now, with a new kitchen in place, it has ultimately transformed into a bespoke haven thanks to the collaborative efforts of architec ..read more

Personalised Perfection Michael and Tim, homeowners with a penchant for both timeless and modern aesthetics, renovated their Belfast kitchen, turning it into a space that flaunts style with efficiency thanks to Sykes Interiors. Delving into the details of this couple’s design inspiration it would appear functional priorities, material preferences, colour palette choices, innovative features, textural elements, and personal touches were at the core of the kitchen transformation. The journey began with a desire for a kitchen that stood the test of time but embraced modern touches. They sought th ..read more

Soap Stars Whether your preference is for a bath or a shower your aim will be to create a bathroom space that feels like a sanctuary. Comfort is key when it comes to the tub and your choice includes freestanding, corner and whirlpool. Consider what will make best use of your space – and what you will be most likely to use. A freestanding bath can make a real focal point in the bathroom and when it comes to size, shape and colour your options are endless. This is an invest piece so choose something you know you’re going to love for a long time. Read more in the July issue… The post Bathrooms ..read more

Sitting Pretty From sofas, to sun chairs, we have seating options for the whole house to help you sit back and relax this summer. Read more in the July issue… The post Seating – July 2024 – Issue 347 appeared first on Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine ..read more