Simple, seamless style for spacious new-build
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With oodles of space and natural lighting, this new-build just outside Randalstown has been transformed into a cosy, contemporary haven by Derry-based designers, Astoria Interiors Tasked with fitting out the entire house, Rachael McCrea from the company says the project…
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Savage salvage
Upcycling is not just about painting furniture, it also includes refreshing the original finish or creating a new finish using different products and techniques. Many of the pieces we see…
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Smart Heating Controls
It’s time to get smart about saving energy. Adjusting your heating controls can have the single biggest effect on the amount of energy you use in the home. According to…
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Wall to wall style guide
An inexpensive way to start thinking about wall finishes is to see what you can do using your existing structural materials. Shuttered concrete is a relatively inexpensive option but it…
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5 ways to use vintage in your kitchen
Are you buying a new place and want to rip out the kitchen to create the kitchen of your dreams? Or are you staying put, but want to update a tired, well…
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Top 10 layering techniques
Want to add your personality to your home? Some creatively placed layered schemes might just create the individual look you want. Creating a home, not just a house, can be a little harder than…
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Renovating a period property test
When Jill O’Neill and partner Justin Lowry bought a Victorian house five years ago, it was an opportunity to unleash their creative flair and showcase the antiques and upcycled furniture…
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Custom-built extension in Dublin
Find out how, instead of moving, Moira and Sean Harte of Co Dublin transformed their lives with a customised extension. Learning how others tackled their home improvement project can help…
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The Contemporary Bungalow
This design was a bit unusual in that the staircase came first. “From the very beginning we had plans for a nice staircase so we started there and built around…
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Be inspired…
Who said interior design has to remain indoors, definitely not us at Blakely Interiors. Summer, the season of entertaining guests, is well and truly here! Bring your home décor outside…
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