All in Interiors
If you’ve been following me a long time, you’ll know that much, if not all of the interiors ideas I share are rooted in the hypothetical; “If I had a house, this would be how I’d decorate”, “This is my dream kitchen”, “I’d buy this if I had a house to put it in”. Like many Irish millennials, I’m locked out of the housing market (thanks, Irish government! *eye roll*). And like many Irish millennials, I pay a lot of money to rent a home in Dublin that I share with housemates. My creative control is very limited. I can add some window dressing to my own room, but have to be wary of how much I do to the communal spaces. And the fine-but-not-my-style kitchen cabinetry and furniture is there to stay.
Christmas gift guide featuring small Irish homeware, food, beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands.
Shopping at the Saturday Santanyí Market in Mallorca.
Clever ideas to organise your jewellery collection using repurposed household items.
One of my interior design theories is that “If it looked good 100 years ago, it’s likely it will still look good in another hundred”. Classics are classic for a reason. A timeless style is not only something that will age well aesthetically, but a good investment. As they say, “Trends come and go, but style lasts forever.“
August lifestyle, skincare, décor and TV favourites.
Here are some ideas that might streamline a potentially chaotic period by adding some simple hacks to your home.
Perfect for a dopamine hit, yellow can make a cool, north-facing room feel instantly warmer and more cheerful. Though if not done right, the zinginess of certain yellows can provide an unwanted energy hit. Neon luminous yellow in a bedroom? No thank you. But how can mustards and saffrons be used to create a cosy, restful feel? I’ve had a look around and found some inspiration images you can use to give you some ideas on how to get it right.
Depending on the shade, yellow can appear fresh and clean (think buttermilk), or by using a spicier shade (like ochre), create a more period feel. But finding the perfect shade for your space does need a lot of consideration.
