Wish List: Eight amazing picks for our home interiors
If the terms “sleep hygiene” and “circadian rhythms” are part of your lexicon, congratulations — you have reached peak grown-up. The perfect mattress and silkiest pillowcase will work even harder for your slumber when they’re supported by a solid bed frame. Now is the perfect time to invest in one with summer sales in tow. The Malmo natural walnut bed frame from Casey’s Furniture currently has €900 off and is discounted to €899. It comes in two measurements; 4ft 6 and 5ft and the slatted base will provide ventilation for your mattress. Run, don’t walk to the Oliver Plunkett shop while the family-run store is offering free delivery or order from your current bed and give it one last hurrah. Shop the bed frame at caseys.ie
The insouciant designs of French lighting brand Mattina Moderna look so good you could almost eat them (almost). Picture sherbet pastels, swirling ceramics and unusual shapes. With the anti-big light trend sweeping social media, interiors mavens are turning more and more to soft lighting to create ambience and ditching the overheads. This mother-daughter business originally thrifted its products and has evolved into a slow design studio with original pieces made partially from deadstock materials. The Ombrellina is part of the new collection and retails for approximately €635 at www.mattinamoderna.com
Copenhagen-based studio Arne Aksel offers an online service for clients looking to create bespoke curtains. The Core collection comes in seven fabrics ranging from sumptuous velour to chic corduroy — think muted 70s sensibilities without the dated florals or paisley. We love the peach curtains from the Zulu collection. Ideal for someone who enjoys the intricacies of natural light, this iridescent style shimmers like a seashell nacre, adding interest and intrigue at different times of the day. This style retails at approximately €210 per metre and you can order a fabric sample for less than a euro at www.arneaksel.com
The bathroom is our first port of call in the morning and the last pitstop before bed. Not all tiles are made equally but porcelain reigns supreme as one of the most water-resistant, durable and sustainable materials. Irish tile supplier and installer, Fossil the Stone Specialist worked with interior architect Abigail Woods to create this lush bathroom in Malahide. The porcelain tiles in melange matt finish cost €89 plus VAT per metre. It’s giving serene sanctuary and we are here for it. For the full range of products and materials, visit fossilstone.ie
Want to inject some chutzpah into your “girl dinner” for one or maybe you’re entertaining some like-minded fun-loving friends? Laetitia Rouget’s tableware features tongue-in-cheek statements like "Dodgy Business” or “Mussels from Brussels.” Guaranteed to spark conversation, the French designer’s handpainted plates are made by artisans in Portugal, meaning each piece has its own original, unique fingerprint.
If a moussed-up, black-vested Patrick Swayze was your pin-up as a teenager, you’ll love the Take me Dirty Dancing dessert plate for €60 at www.laetitiarouget.com
Coloured glass is one of those delightfully retro things that evokes fond memories for millennials like me. Whether it’s drinking tea in the parlour with great aunts in mustard glasses or knocking back a cheeky glass of TK red lemonade in a shiny green beaker at a birthday party, multi-coloured glassware is nostalgia in a gulp.
British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori’s technicolour vision has shone across multiple platforms from textiles and architecture to furniture and decorative objects. The Oorun Didion glasses, €114.20 each in pink and amber will invigorate your tablescape and make even a glass of water seem like a celebration. Shop this collection at www.yinkailori.com
The breakfast bar is going nowhere and if you’re lucky enough to have your own kitchen island, then take heed. CA Designs' new wishbone-style walnut stain stool, €480 is the antithesis of the plastic/acrylic swivel stool we see in so many kitchens. The Hans Wegner-inspired seat offers back support with its bent solid wood frame while the hand-woven cord alleviates thigh pressure. For those who like to savour their morning coffee, this elegant design bridges the gap between form and function, bringing warmth and elegance to the space. Shop this style at www.cadesign.com
Footstool, ottoman, pouffe; whatever you call it, this is the hardest working piece of furniture in your sitting room. Doubling up as an impromptu side table/tray, the Soho pouffe from Cult Furniture, €179 in ivory white boucle would complement all types of upholstery in your room. Curved edges ensure the flow of the space isn’t interrupted and the soft cushioning for your feet prioritises comfort without compromising on style. This piece is available at www.cultfurniture.com