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Move House or Extend?

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Lorna S

You’re running out of space in your home. Another bedroom is needed, a larger kitchen would be great, a shower room would be extremely handy and more storage wouldn’t go astray either. Should you consider moving house or should you … Continue reading →

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Freestanding Kitchens

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Lorna S

The increasing popularity of kitchen islands and butcher blocks have led to a return to freestanding kitchens, perhaps not to the extent of the 1940s when the sink was the only fixed item in a kitchen, but between a desire … Continue reading →

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Much Ado about Books: Home Library Inspiration

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Lorna S

There was much consternation recently when people believed that Marie Kondo had suggested that people should only keep a maximum of thirty books in their homes. People rebelled against this notion by the ‘Declutter Queen’, jokingly asking if she meant … Continue reading →

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7 Stylish Spiral Staircases

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Lorna S

A spiral staircase can be a work of beauty. They are ideal if space is tight, or for reaching a mezzanine level, or as a second stairs for reaching the first floor in an extension. Although immensely stylish, a spiral … Continue reading →

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Breda Trimble Testimonial for Tradesmen.ie

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, here is a video testimonial we received a while ago from Breda Trimble. Breda posted a Painting job on Tradesmen.ie and was very happy with the result. You can see the video feedback below:-

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Interior Design Trends 2019

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Lorna S

Have you started thinking about the decorating needs of your home for 2019? Before you proceed too far, read our post on the latest design trends so you know what design elements are ‘past it’ and what ones are bang … Continue reading →

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Alternative / Additional Christmas Trees

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Lorna S

I’ve noticed a growth in the popularity of Christmas trees this year. Many people are putting up two trees: the artificial one they put up every year and a real tree. There’s also been a move towards Christmas trees with … Continue reading →

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Five Favourite Flamboyant Sofas

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Lorna S

  If you would like a new sofa by Christmas, you need to go shopping very soon as the lead time can be between six to ten weeks. A new sofa can transform a room, the right sofa will last … Continue reading →

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8 Ways to Make a Ladder a Statement Piece in your Home

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Lorna S

Geometric lines have been trendy for the last few years and the latest trends have shown the Instagram grid of nine even squares to be very popular, be it using a grid notice board, creating a square gallery wall of … Continue reading →

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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme ending soon

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Lorna S

Would you like to save money on home improvements? You can still save up to 13.5% of the cost of home improvements or repairs if you get the work completed by December 2018. The Home Renovation Incentive scheme has been … Continue reading →

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