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effect we’re loving botanical prints this season and it’s not hard to see why! take cues from nature and bring the outside in with fun florals and tropical palm inspiration
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1 The Hjartar Tre Cushion by Kristjana S. Williams from Rume is inspired by nature with a whimsical, fairytale feel. £125/€172 2 Opera Botanical wallpaper from Homebase in lilac is a subtle yet effective way of chanelling the botanical trend. Also available in green and neutral tones, this delicate pattern is feminine and easy on the eye. £10/€14 per roll 3 Serve up in style with this botanical tray in birch from Marks & Spencer. £19/€27 4 A tropical display of the fragrant, leafy plant found in warmer climes, this Jasmine print has been taken from the Farrow & Ball archives and reinvented with new colour combinations. Shown in colour ref. BP3905. £95/€131 per roll 5 Perfect for serving up al fresco delights, this large tray from Ulster Weavers has beautiful floral detailing in an Arts & Crafts style pattern. £15/€21 6 Lemur wallpaper in Plum by Laura Allen at Graduate Collection is an intricate design depicting exotic leaves, tropical flowers, butterflies and of course, a lemur. The bold plum background and level of detail creates the perfect conversational design. £125/€172.50 per roll
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Add leafy greens and floral inspiration to a sofa with the l’Accessoire collection from Elitis. Available in three designs – Ambre, Soria, Sixtine and Veda – these range from £67/€92
Combining a bespoke handpainted finish with clean, contemporary lines, the wall of storage utilizes the 11ft. high ceilings
seamless design This loving renovation of a family home revolves around a distinctive kitchen design as its defining feature Photography Rory Corrigan
meeting of minds The owners of this characterful Victorian property have combined old with new to achieve an intriguing contrast of period & contemporary architecture Photography Rory Corrigan
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enhance an island with some on-trend bar stools 1 Vintage metal café stool from Dotcomgiftshop, available in green, ivory, red and blue. £85/€118 2 The Kartell Masters bar stool version. Designed by Philippe Starck and available from Design 55 Interiors, it’s available in black, white, grey, sage green and rust orange. £243/€339 3 The Charles Ghost stool in light blue by Kartell at Amara. £168/€235 4 Italian contemporary Potocco Torso bar stool, available from Canavan Interiors. 5 An old school vintage industrial metal bar/chair stool with an aged finish, Alexander & Pearl’s workshop stool would look great in an urban style kitchen or bar. £115/€160 6 This striking Dime industrial copper lacquered bar stool from Alexander & Pearl is hand finished and available in two sizes. £150/€209 7 The LuxDeco Salon bar stool has a rich wooden frame which is balanced with a luxurious upholstered seat for sheer style and comfort. £1,350/€1,8871 8 Inspired by Italian coffee shop style these stackable Piloti bar stools are from Made. com and available in a range of colours so you can mix and match for maximum impact. £89/€124 for two
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50s inspired designs are still on trend but if you’re limited on space, a compact hand-held is an option 1 The Kenwood KMix hand mixer in red from Amara has 5 speeds, a pulse action and dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleaning. £65/€89 2 The 4.8-litre Artisan from KitchenAid is something of a classic. With user-friendly rounded tilt-head design, this robust machine has original planetary action and a wide range of optional accessories. Shown in Apple Cider £429/€589 3 In line with the retro trend, the Swan Vintage stand mixer from Littlewoods takes the hard work out of baking. With a 1000-watt low noise motor powering a planetary mixing action, it has 8 speeds for close control. £179/€245 4 The Candy Rose collection in pink from Dunelm – a plastic stand with stainless steel bowl, it has a capacity of 3.5-litres. £50/€68 5 Also available in red, majestic blue, grey and green, this yellow Kenwood KMix is suitable for mixing all types of food and has a SureGrip handle to prevent any slippage. It comes with a stainless steel whisk and kneader. £65/€89 6 Retro chic – the Smeg SMF01 stand mixer in pink has a die-cast aluminium body, and highly polished stainless steel bowl. £380/€521 7 Part of the Accents range from Morphy Richards, this folding stand mixer can be easily stored away. £100/€137 8 Another example of the Artisan model from KitchenAid, in a more daring orange colourway. With 4.8-litre capacity and powerful 10-speed motor, it’s available in more than 12 colours. £429/€589 9 This handy mixer from Bodum can whip up anything from cream to mashed potatoes. The cord rolls up inside the mixer for easy storage. £54/€74
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live a little
Whether you’re accessorising your new kitchen or looking for some culinary inspiration, check out our latest finds
set for summer
The Urban Garden City apartment dwellers can enjoy the benefits of eating fresh herbs grown at home with Ikea’s range of plant holders, plant pots, storage and growing kits, designed to help you create an urban garden in the most compact of spaces. The Socker plant pot with holder is just one example of this dedicated collection, £20/€28 ikea.com
Osteria Lucio at The Malting Tower, Grand Canal Quay in Dublin welcomes the summer with a bespoke sun terrace. The al fresco area running the length of the front of the restaurant completes the transition from the former ‘Pizza e Porchetta’ to ‘Osteria Lucio’ with some new design features, new ownership, management, and menus. In the spirit of an Osteria, the atmosphere is informal and welcoming, with a mix of seating and wide-ranging menus to suit almost any palate or pocket.
mussel in... Perfect for summer, this enamel mussel pot from Ulster Weavers will look great at a casual dinner party. Stylish and heavy-duty, it’s oven proof and, thanks to the handled lid, makes it easy to take from oven to table. Both sections of the pot have handles, making the essential shaking process easy for opening up the mussels. £36.50/€50 ulsterweavers.com
scandi inspired chic
Serve up in Style
Accessories brand Tori Murphy has launched a chic collection of serving trays and tablecloths featuring signature geometric and chevron designs in neutral tones of taupe, grey and black. These sturdy heatresistant trays are handmade from woven cotton fabric topped with fibre-glass and finished with a gold trim. From £25/€35 torimurphy.com
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Often described as the cult homewares brand, Mini Moderns specializes in applied pattern across a range of products from wallpaper to bedding to ceramics. Just launched this month, this divine little kettle is part of their Kitchenalia enamelware collection. Enamel kettle, £40/€55 minimoderns.com
the fratellis Renowned for its intimate River Room restaurant with views of the rapid river, the Galgorm Resort & Spa has another less formal but equally charming eatery. Tucked away in the resort’s Mulberry garden, Fratelli is an Italian pizzeria and bar with a vibrant, upbeat ambience complete with cocktail bar. Meaning ‘brothers’ in Italian, Fratelli has now opened a sibling restaurant in the heart of Belfast, bringing Italian flair to the city centre. galgorm.com and fratellibelfast.com