The cold weather and dark evenings are the perfect excuse for snuggling up on the sofa preferably in front of a real fire or surrounded by dozens of lit candles. There is more to a comfortable and cosy home than putting on a pair of woolly socks and turning up the central heating. From furs to open fires, decadent textiles and soft furnishings, here are a few simple style touches to make your home more hygge this winter, now that arctic temperatures have finally kicked in (secretly loving the crisp cold out there).  1. Texture. Add soft layers and homey touches without spending a fortune ..read more

Image via hgtv.com This fragrant frosted blue green plant is easy to find at your nearest florist and smells divine. It's also a surprisingly affordable and easy way to get a a touch of winter green indoors. Browse the casually cool eucalyptus festive decor ideas below.  1. A hanging wall decoration. You can use any wire or metal hanger to do this.  See the tutorial on: freckleandwulff.com 2. A eucalyptus leaves and white floral arrangement or Christmas table centrepiece.  Image: elisabethheier.no 3. Hang'em high! A simple eucalyptus branch garland:  From: thehappyhuntersblog.com 4. F ..read more

Image: loveandwhimsyblog.com If you are buying a real Christmas tree this year, chances are some of the smaller branches will break during transport or you may decide to give your tree a little trim before decorating it. Let nothing go to waste. Surprise your family and friends - and yourself - with charming DIY natural decorations using just the little cut-offs of your Christmas tree. 1. Transform a tall jar or glass vase into a cloche.  Source: poppytalk.com  2. Put them in a vase and create a festive grouping.  Inspiration from: lovecreateivepeople.com  3. Use them to dress up yo ..read more

Dreaming of a white Christmas? How about a white and black one? It's all about the Scandinavian Christmas these days. We've searched high and low to find the best Nordic Noel inspiration around. With a bright palette of whites, geometrical motifs, some silver, gold and raw wood, plus a dash (or more) of sophisticated, timeless black, it’s a casual but elegant style that’s easy to create.   1. Create magnificently minimalist tablescapes using muted greys, whites and blacks with touches of gold and other metallics.  2. Keep it simple, make it natural. Fir tree wreaths, pine cones, bran ..read more

Unique and elegant bathroom designs give your home a sense of tranquillity with the comfort and luxury of a spa-like feel... Marble, for example, is an elegant option for bathroom decor, to complement any home style from midcentury to contemporary and Scandinavian styles. In this sense, more than one of today’s luxurious bathroom designs are inspired by European trends that retain some of the classical ornate Old World-style and combine it with modern comforts. With that in mind, here is some inspiration to help you decorate your bathroom.   Smart Showers Smart fixtures have become an ess ..read more

In our autumn/winter collection you will find vibrant velvets in dark, rich colours ranging from ochre yellow to rusty reds, vintage pinks and earthy browns ..read more

Every now and then we all need a change. After some consideration, we decided to change things up on the branding front, and we've chosen the name HAUS Concept Store, now available at hausconceptstore.com. HAUS Concept Store is THE online destination for laid-back luxury and lifestyle HAUS Concept Store anew and browse our collections of Scandinavian design furniture and homewares. Be inspired by our interior design moodboards and read our practical interior styling tips on our multiple award-winning blog. Get in touch for advice on your property furnishing and home staging needs.  HAUS Conc ..read more

'To stage or not to stage', that is the question.  We're back to sellers' market and plenty of buyers now have serious purchasing power in these boom times. To maximise opportunities for both sellers and buyers, more and more Irish homeowners are embracing this all-American phenomenon of staging a property for sale. Also, we live in the Internet age and it is estimated that nine out of ten buyers begin their search for properties online. This means that the first impression counts twice. Buyers will not arrange to view a property that looks terrible online. So to get viewings the property mus ..read more

A little interview with House and Home Magazine, Ireland  "Home|Lust Concept Store was founded in 2015 to provide homewares and furniture that are both unique and affordable. Founded and run by multiple-award-winning interiors blogger and journalist Diana Valentine, Home|Lust Concept Store is a small Dublin-based business that offers a hand-picked selection of timeless and versatile design and home decor pieces for the discerning customer, as well as property styling and staging services. Diana wanted to create a shoppable home-decorating experience where people can do more than just purchas ..read more