How To Update Your Home

How To Update Your Home

The final touch that is often forgotten by homeowners is details. It’s the details and those carefully considered elements that finish off a room and really add a sense of luxury. For us, one of our favourite ways to elevate a space is through trimmings on soft furnishings and upholstered furniture. Our bespoke service allows us to enhance made-to-order furnishings with beautiful borders, braids, studs, tassel and bead trims. There’s nothing like elegant trimmings adorning beautifully pleated curtains or carefully sewn cushions. We can’t state enough how they elevate a space and add a real sense of refined luxury.
5 Top Tips for Maximum Cushion Effect!

5 Top Tips for Maximum Cushion Effect!

It’s been said that cushions are the “red lipstick of the lounge”. That extra flair and touch which has great impact and can pull the whole room together. We’ve pulled together some pointers to help you in the process of choosing and styling cushions for your home. 
February 20, 2024
Children's Bedroom Design

Children's Bedroom Design

Whether it's an oversized pom-pom, llama braid, or scalloped trim, the options are endless for adding whimsical touches to curtains that bring joy and playfulness to any children’s room!

Installation

Things To Consider When Decorating Your Home!

We’ve been in the decorating business for over thirty five years and we’ve seen a lot of beautiful rooms that positively *sing* and equally, a lot of rooms that are a little bit “off”. We made our own share of errors in the early years too! We understand - it’s frustrating to pour so much time, heart, and money into a room only for a mistake to stick out like a sore thumb.

We want to pass on some of the wisdom and tips we’ve learned and applied over the years to help you avoid some of these mistakes when decorating! 
February 12, 2024
Gallery Wall

Picture this...

Artwork and photographs are an easy and inexpensive way to add heaps of personality and character to a room, and we’ve put together a few pointers to help you style and display your favourite pieces.

The flooring is down, the walls are freshly papered and painted, the curtains are hung and the furniture is in... what next?
February 07, 2024
Lighting Tips for your Home

Lighting Tips for your Home

Lighting can seriously affect the look of your home, but not only that, it can affect your mood.

Lighting is often a hugely underestimated factor when decorating our homes. It’s more than just a minor finishing touch - it affects the dynamics and atmosphere of the room and how we enjoy the space.
North Coast of Ireland Home Refurbishment

North Coast of Ireland Home Refurbishment

It has been a great joy to participate in the renovation of a family holiday home on the North Coast of Ireland. Anyone who has travelled here knows we have one of the most beautiful coastlands in the world and this has has an unhindered view right out to the ever changing ocean scape.

I won't divulge how long it is it is since we first decorated this home - suffice to say that I remember negotiating the rather steep driveway just before one of our 2 boys was born. This year, we were back to help with a complete refurbishment!
Ulster Tatler Interview

Ulster Tatler Interview

Q. You are very passionate about interior design; where did your love of design come from?

A. When I was a young teenager we moved to a country house which needed a lot of interior renovation. I watched my mum do a great job of turning it into a beautiful home. No room missed out on her eye for detail and colour. I've picked up on those values of home, story and love to furnish spaces that reflect the people who live there.

The Hunter Building

The Hunter Building

A unique Grade B2 listed building which has been extensively refurbished to provide for modern duplex apartment and town centre living. Ownership of the building can also be traced back to the 17th century, when it was owned by the Dobbin family. Then, for nearly 200 years, it was owned by the Kirk Family and their descendants until 1949.

The Art Of Passementerie

The Art Of Passementerie

Tassel fringes, cut fringes, bullion, and countless other variations of trimmings are part and parcel of the interior designer’s sample library. Admittedly, the trend lately was to avoid fuss and frill on curtains, blinds and cushions but we are seeing a return to the maximalism style of decoration.

This this is where trimmings find their happy place.

Curtains Are Among My Favourite Things

Curtains Are Among My Favourite Things

A passion for beautiful fabrics means that curtains are among my favourite things. Choosing them, designing the details of the styling, making them up and then installing them. There are many reasons to enjoy each stage.

It’s a great feeling to stand back and see a beautifully dressed window, perfectly fitted in just the right fabric choice!

February 25, 2022
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Catherine's Do's & Don'ts of Home Decorating

Catherine's Do's & Don'ts of Home Decorating

You've read magazines. Watched home decorating shows. Spent countless hours looking at Pinterest for inspiration. Now what?

Decorating a home can be a daunting and time-consuming process. If you're looking to revamp an entire home or simply spruce up a room, here's a great place to start...some useful do's and don'ts to make it easier, quicker and enjoyable for you!

February 15, 2022