Ulster Tatler Interiors Autumn 2021

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Kitchen Design

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Home Furnishings

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Tips and advice from the

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Hot in the City

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39 Boucher Road, Belfast BT12 6UT Tel: (028) 9066 3311 www.ulstertatler.com e-mail: info@ulstertatler.com

Tracey Jane Interior Design offers a complete design service covering all elements of interior design. Having created an overall mood for the project, Tracey Jane works alongside Ballycastle Homecare Interiors’ kitchen, bathroom and tile designers to create a bespoke room for each client, considering paint colours, flooring, worktops and finishes.

028 2954 0119 www.traceyjaneni.com

Ballycastle Homecare Interiors are leading kitchen, bathroom and flooring designers with over 35 years’ experience in delivering quality interiors. With one of the largest showrooms in Northern Ireland, combined with our in-house partnership with Tracey Jane Interior Design, we showcase a vast range of designs and layouts to allow optimal choice, while guiding the customer through the decision making process.

2 The Diamond, Ballycastle Co Antrim BT54 6AW Telephone: 028 2076 2311 Email: info@ballycastlehomecare.co.uk Web: www.ballycastlehomecare.co.uk

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JACQUELINE ROONEY GALLERY OPENING Star of TV’s Design Masters Paul Moneypenny was on hand to officially open Jacqueline Rooney’s new bespoke art studio in Rostrevor.

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TV star Paul Moneypenny lends a hand opening Jacqueline Rooney’s new gallery.

Naomi Baird, Declan Magee and Fiona McBride.

Jacqueline Rooney and Paul Moneypenny.

Annette Bradley and Pauline Murray.

Aibhin Fitzpatrick and Marie Boyle.

Tim Baxter and Sara B.

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AUTUMN/WINTER 21 HARVEY NORMAN HOMEWARES For Autumn/Winter 2021, Harvey Norman have taken a simple approach: ‘CLARITY’. After all, it’s been a fuzzy forgettable last year and they want to offer the customer easy options in understanding what is both on trend and worth investing in in the future. Trying to make your home work your way is going to be an ongoing project but if one thing is clear this year will end with us being TOGETHER again. Celebrating and showcasing your beautiful homes is where it’s at for now. Two major growing trends for Harvey Norman are ‘Grandmillennial’ and ‘Cottagecore’ Grandmillennial Simply a style of mixing what appears to be retro elements with Modern day pieces. It’s brave and might have been referred to as Maximalist in previous seasons but moving forward is more thoughtful.

Comfort is central; the ‘chesterfield’ like sofa is deep seated, high armed and more importantly available now.

It feels and looks vintage the colours are decadent, rich and mixed with velvet digital jungle like prints. It’s about giving a fresh take on things we’ve known all our lives ; items that may have been seen as fauxpas are now bang on trend but it’s all about mixing and being brave with colour.

Cottagecore This is built on all of our true commitment to changing how we live today for the better. Taking more responsibility about how we treat the earth we live on. After the events of 2020 we have been left feeling nostalgic and the need for comfort is strongly expressed in interior trends. We can see the influence of nature taking a precedence. Taking time remains important and focus even more so as we navigate our way to a new way of living post pandemic. The palettes are surprisingly fresh and floral for Autumn/ Winter but we also see a warming up and a move away from grey to warmer tones. We see newness in bedroom linen designs; cotton being more important to us than blends and sustainability key. Everything we need for a bright new future.

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here is no doubting that recent times has given huge focus to the home with our re-evaluation

of it’s contribution to our quality of life.

For some, home and workplace have become one, for others our place of refuge must be how we want it to be or perhaps more exciting – well on it’s way to being how we want it to be. Because it’s an expression of our personalities this is where we can relax and gather strength for the challenges of tomorrow and it is this desire for spiritual calm and simplicity in the interior environment that has long been one of the principal driving forces in the work of Annan Interiors.

The owners of this Fermanagh Home considered an impending move or extend, but after realising a well resolved extension would meet their needs they appointed Annan Interiors at a very early stage to work along with local architect Graham Irvine.

This earliest involvement optimises results, as lighting design, liaison with kitchen supplier, sanitary ware supplier and detailing all contribute to a higher level of control over the outcome.

However this journey requires a lot of commitment throughout by the client with it’s beginnings of consulting with an Interior Designer to clarify objectives and lifestyle aspirations.

The ubiquitous open plan livingdining-kitchen is only successful if there is a flow where the scale of furniture in each of the areas has been meticulously planned and that was a priority here.

The outlook aspect onto a nearby wood, the focal point of a fire and TV viewing were all factors forming the crucial early space plan.

This was followed by a lighting design which included integral lighting within shelving units, concealed LED lighting strips to a rooflight and kitchen

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shelving, floor and table lamp positions as well as the inevitable separate circuits of downlights and ceiling lights within living-dining-kitchen. The effect of these separate and dimmable circuits provides immediate moodsetting for dining and living areas for different times of day or use and crucially a kitchen area which is gently lit when not in use providing a pleasant backdrop to living. Some Flos lighting classic pendant designs highlight these areas.

McGovern Kitchens listened well to the client and Interior Designer and were completely in tune with the simple understated ethos nicely punctuating the handleless white kitchen with oak back panel on the rear wall and kneehole at the breakfast part of the Quartz clad island.

Getting a Main Contractor who is engaged with and appreciative of the detail can make all the difference and thankfully this was the case with Roland Hurst who demonstrated excellent project management throughout.

Although only a ground floor extension the triple glazed Rationel windows availed of the 2.8 m ceiling height in the living area. This included a big sliding door leading from the dining area out to a newly formed patio with defining low stepped walls and raised planter beds all giving opportunity to have some fun with exterior lighting design.

Under-floor heating was a big addition and the work extended it beyond the actual extension right from the front door so it was an easy decision to choose the same continuous Porcelain floor tile throughout. The choice of what tile and of course other tile choices in the home however meant several sessions at David Scott Tiles who provided very good technical guidance along the way. The decision for what exterior patio tile became more of “why not the same tile” and just the size of the bush-hammered anthracite

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Allure marble changed from 120 x

the exterior space that bit more

will enable a future complete change

60 cm on the interior to a massive

invitational.

of colour scheme in the living area

120 x 120 cm for the exterior. Garden

As long time dealers for many of

Designer Maurice Maxwell extended

Europe’s top design-led brands of

the language of the architecture

furniture Annan Interiors are very well

at first glance belies the detail within

and interior design to outside by the

equipped to offer choice in original

it of super smooth sliding soft close

introduction of Siberian Larch Wood

furniture solutions. The iconic COR

doors, integral LED programmable

panelling to planter beds and simple

Conseta sofas were chosen for their

lighting and the finest of finish.

cantilevered bench seat giving the

unrivalled comfort and classic design

The Jorel sideboard with Lilu wall-

visual warmth amidst the grey and

looks. This level of investment with its

mounted shelving above it both also

white and allowing the latest Flos wall

neutrality and pleasing contrast with

by Interlübke show the same exquisite

and earth spike lights to work their

the floor tile has been punctuated by

attention to detail with such simple

magic. The cast aluminium outdoor

pale ochre cushions picking up on one

lines that require this quality to carry

furniture by Fast from Italy made

of the rug colours. Quite simply this

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without changing the seating.

The Studimo shelving by Interlübke

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The suspended Nordpeis stove from Mullen Domestic is a conversation piece flanked by in-ground uplights and complemented by the Peter Maly designed log holder and fire tong set.

Amidst the Alabaster white walls and anthracite floor the eye is arrested by the natural oak of not just the interior doors but by the Wishbone dining chairs and Shell recliner chair originally produced by Carl Hansen. The Scandinavian look of white with natural wood is further enhanced by the white dining table top all providing a casual dining environment just off the kitchen with plenty of natural light. Silent Gliss electric roller blinds were the only solution for window furnishing that were commensurate with the modernity and quality of the interior. The chosen ‘screen’ fabric with one way viewing out only in daytime added another dimension to the aspect.

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"Under-floor heating was a big addition and the work extended it beyond the actual extension right from the front door so it was an easy decision to choose the same continuous Porcelain floor tile throughout."

Glass Mosaic iridescent floor and wall tiles provide a wow factor for any user of the ground floor toilet with brushed nickel brassware and accessories - the client and designers having accessed Beggs & Partners top quality offerings in sanitary ware throughout the house.

In that first impressions are crucial the comparatively small space of the front door entrance porch has been dramatized by the use of Tektura Edo wallcovering with just a colour nod to the natural oak doors beyond. The experience of something different is continued with the hall and stairwell by use of the Fusion staircase system, circular Kymo rug and marble console table.

In the bathroom an in-floor LED strip uplight behind, presents the free-standing bath perfectly against the Material stone broken bond strip cut tiles. A simple wall-hung basin with storage drawer and dimmable mirror with cosmetic mirror all complete the scene for bath time. The main bedroom features a 180 cm wide Interlübke upholstered bed and Foscarini table lamps only showing a little colour accent to make the required statement.

The Fermanagh home featured here shows that conscientiously taking the time to do things differently is a philosophy. With a background of form follows function the interior design has made no apologies for not indulging in transient trends or high fashion but rather has created a nicely crafted blend of aesthetics with function.

Annan Interiors www.annaninteriors.com Photography by Peter Bruce

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SUBTLE COLOUR

With a fresh take on the classic metro Armatile’s Strombon Lush Green Tiles feature subtle colour variation, a smooth matte surface and feel of true quality.

Match them with the eye-catching Arroka picket shaped wall tiles to create stunning, elegant spaces.

Armatile www.armatile.com

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MARBLE-EFFECT PORCELAIN

Canova is a collection to respond at the new demands of the market, that leads the “marble trend” to the concrete possibility of tracing new stylistic horizons.

Ceco www.cecoproducts.com

A TOUCH OF CLASS This marble-look floor is ‘Bijoux de Rex Breche Capraia Glossy’ with decorative porcelain wall panels behind the sinks of ‘I Filati di Rex Lady Hamilton Cipria’ available exclusively from ‘David Scott, Tile, Bath & Stone specialists.

David Scott Tile, Bath & Stone Specialists www.davidscotttiles.com

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LAUNCH OF GARDEN SHOW IRELAND Garden Show Ireland returns to its stunning setting in Antrim Castle Gardens in 2022.

The 2022 Show was launched on Saturday 4 September 2021 by BBC celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin at One Giant Picnic.

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Diarmuid Gavin and Clare McCollum.

Friends of Antrim Castle Gardens are Sarah Beatty, Anne McAuley, Diane Greenwood, Ann Murray and Marie Bradley.

From NI Opera are Daryl Simpson, Sean Rooney, Rebecca Rodgers, Gemma Prince and Ryan Garnham.

Vincent, Alice and Hannah Heffron.

Mayoress and Mayor Pat and Cllr Billy Webb.

Lee McKenzie, Ruth Ferris and Theresa Montague.

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Darren Morgan

DESIGNER KITCHEN BY MORGAN SHORTLISTED FOR AN SBID INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD 2021 The SBID International Design Awards finalists for 2021 have been revealed, boasting an impressive shortlist of award-worthy entries from all around the World. Designer Kitchen by Morgan is pleased to announce that it is among the impressive line-up of global design talent to have been selected as a finalist in this year’s SBID International Design Awards for its project, Number 51 in the KBB Design category.

The SBID International Design Awards attracts entries from over 85 countries worldwide, serving to recognise, reward and celebrate design excellence across Interior Design, Product Design and Fit-Out. Showcasing the world’s best design talent on its globally respected stage each year.

Designer Kitchen by Morgan is no stranger to this type of success with Design Director, Darren Morgan being named Kitchen Designer of the Year at numerous International Awards ceremonies in the past. Darren has also turned the tables recently, acting as a kitchen design judge for the Designer Awards in London in 2020.

Speaking about the news Darren said; “We are absolutely

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delighted that our work is being recognised in this way as we really push hard to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our nomination for one of these prestigious awards is truly humbling and we feel very lucky to be rubbing shoulders with the best in the World”!

Designer Kitchen by Morgan is a small family run company that specialises in the design and installation of luxury bespoke kitchens and furniture for every room in the home. The company delivers high quality CGI presentations for every client and then oversees every project until completion. www.designer-kitchen.com

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ADRIAN INTERIOR FURNISHINGS

Adrian Interior Furnishings Unit 1b Campbells, 75 Belfast Road, Newry T: 028 3026 8333 E: info@adrian-interiors.com www.adrian-interiors.com

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At Adrian Interior Furnishings, our vision is to inspire and empower you, providing everything you need to enjoy this very personal adventure.

We offer the complete lifestyle in one place - coordinating, accessible, and designed as a whole.

Exquisite bespoke curtains and window treatments, classic and contemporary furniture, statement lighting, hard and soft flooring, patterned and textured wallpapers, and an ever expanding range of luxurious cushions, blankets, throws, rugs, styling accessories and home fragrance. We travel internationally and source superb quality, innovative design, the very best materials covering an extensive colour palette all combining to help you reimagine your home.

Our inspirational showroom and design studio is easily accessed off the ‘A1’ Belfast Road, Newry with spacious parking and disabled access.

It incorporates a comprehensive catalogue of interior styling. We use unique room settings to present furniture and furnishings we have

sourced extensively throughout Europe, Asia and USA. The showroom is where our clients start their journey to discover an interior that reflects their unique personalities and helps them create a home that brings pleasure for years to come.

Our Home Design Consultation Service allows us to look at the needs of each home and help our clients evaluate how they live. We have clients throughout the whole of Ireland, United Kingdom, and Europe.

At Adrian Interior Furnishings, we have developed a set of principles and guidelines for dealing with what might otherwise seem a huge and daunting task. Whether you are refreshing an existing room or starting on a new build, we believe it is vital to remember that it is your personality that brings a room alive. We have a trusted team of bespoke curtain makers, upholsters, fitters/joiners and a delivery team, to offer a complete service to our clients.

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ANNAN INTERIORS The Fermanagh based Annan Interiors are a long established company offering experience, creativity and product sourcing in a very unique blend.

Gordon Annan

Annan Interiors 6 Portland Business Park Tempo Road, Enniskillen BT74 4RH T: 028 6634 0055 E: annaninteriors@btconnect.com www.annaninteriors.com

Well known for their timeless high quality interior creations the company has worked on projects throughout Ireland and UK. Their flair for a very purist design has a strong attraction for clients wanting to avoid mainstream offers or trends and their work is beautifully punctuated with their very established contacts with Europe’s top designer brands.

This combined with a diligent personal service record has consolidated their continued success.

The feature home “Understated Luxury – No need to shout” in this issue is a timely example.

Making an appointment is essential for discussing any new projects.

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ATELIER INTERIOR DESIGN

James Fairley and Victor Branco

Atelier Interior Design 7 Wellington Place, Belfast BT1 6GB w: www.atelier-design.co.uk e: hello@atelier-design.co.uk T: 028 9024 9507

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Atelier Interior Design is an award-winning interior design consultancy owned by interior designer and architect duo Victor Branco and James Fairley. As a leading design house, Atelier specialises in high-end interior design and interior architecture for both private clients and prime property developers throughout the UK, Ireland and Portugal.

Driven by detail, the dynamic design studio is known for creating distinctive, enduring and well-crafted interiors which exude elegance and style without compromising the functionality of modern day living. The result is exceptional luxury that is elegant, tailored and timeless.

With an extensive portfolio across Northern Ireland, Ireland, England and Portugal, Atelier’s success rests in their considered attention to detail and their innovative approach to every project. Atelier’s portfolio reflects extensive experience in creating luxurious and functional spaces either locally or internationally. From designing complete new residences, renovating existing properties or furnishing and decorating, the design studio transform private homes into magnificent award- winning properties.

Their dedicated ‘in-house’ furniture & interior design team works alongside their extensive

network of reputable suppliers and contractors which includes highly skilled craftsman specialising in bespoke cabinetry, furniture, lighting and flooring to help bring their client’s vision to life. Their passionate team of designers are able to support each design proposal with furniture & lighting layouts, mood boards with material samples arrangements, technical drawings and full-coloured interior 3D renders when required. Every design project is tailored to meet each client’s needs while reflecting their personality and lifestyle, using the best products available to suit individual budgets.

Working with some of the most exclusive and prestigious international design houses for furniture, lighting, wall coverings, fabrics and floorings allows the design studio to address every aspect of high-end residential & commercial interior design. Their team of dedicated ‘in- house’ furniture designers create bespoke furniture and cabinetry using the finest craftsmanship & materials available to the highest of standards.

To discuss your new interior project please visit Atelier’s Belfast city centre design studio and showroom or call to book a consultation.

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DESIGNERS GUIDE 2021 BEAUFORT INTERIORS

Ruth and Trevor Wilson

Beaufort Interiors 102-106 Main Street, Moira, Co. Antrim, BT67 0LH T: 028 9261 9508 E: trevor@beaufortinteriors.co.uk www.beaufortinteriors.co.uk Beaufort Collection Top Floor, North Dome Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour SW10 0XE London, England

Trevor Wilson is Managing Director of Beaufort Interiors – known both for its team of interior designers, and for its in-house soft-furnishing manufacturing. Originally forging a career in the NHS as a psychologist, Dr Wilson came in to the family business in 2005, re-trained in Interior Design at the National Design Academy in Nottingham, and since then has made his own impression on the interior design industry.

He is now an associate of the British Institute of Interior Designers, and a member of the Irish Interiors Association. He has been interviewed in live radio broadcasts discussing current design trends, and television programmes, including a couple of appearances on the interior design challenge Showhouse on RTE 1.

For London Design Week 2016, Trevor launched his own soft furnishing range, and was listed as one of the Top Ten interior product launches from the 300 brands represented.

“The BEAUFORT Collection” comprises a range of sofas, armchairs, side chairs, rugs and fabrics, and now has its own showroom in the prestigious Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

Beaufort is well established in residential interiors, and Trevor began branching into commercial contracts, which are now a major part of Beaufort’s sphere of activity. In fact, Beaufort has been involved with a number of projects abroad, including work for both Royal Caribbean and SAGA cruises, 10 Trinity Square in London, and most recently, a large VIP private residence in central Paris. Although involved in commercial interiors and work abroad as far afield as Saudi Arabia, what gives Trevor more

satisfaction than anything else is to get to know what his residential clients really want for their interior, and to realise that for them. He prefers to use the term facilitation to describe how he helps his clients express their own style, so that their home shows off their taste - through the proposing of design concepts that they may not have considered, whilst providing enough choice that the project belongs to the homeowner.

Beaufort was founded in 1981 by Trevor’s mother Ruth Wilson, and is the only company to be awarded the Ulster Tatler’s ‘Interior Designer / Interiors Store of the Year’ twice (2008 & 2013).

Beaufort has been manufacturing made-tomeasure curtains and blinds, together with other custom soft furnishings for almost 40 years, and is a member of the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers.

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BLAKELY INTERIORS

Stephen Blakely

Blakely Interiors Blakely Interiors Unit 1, 11 Scarva Road Industrial Estate, Banbridge, BT32 3QD w: www.blakelyinteriors.co.uk e: enquiries@blakelyinteriors.co.uk T: 028 4062 2666

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We enjoy working on individual residential homes or commercial projects. Interacting with extraordinary people from the supply, manufacture and fitting teams, clients benefit from our creative flair, attention to detail, craftmanship and our responsive service and support.

Our team of professionals listen to your ideas and visions, together we consider all design options that will work for your space and deliver a practical scheme that works for you. Our library of designer collections sourced from around the world gives you the best choice of fabrics, wall covering, floor covering and accessories. This bespoke interior design service is supported by our own highly skilled and nurtured workforce of stitchers and upholsterers with many years of experience in the industry.

We take the time to get to know you and your lifestyle, while building a relationship of trust. This lets us deliver your vision of your dream home. Our goal is to create beautiful, comfortable and timeless interiors.

We understand your preferences, tastes and aspirations. This allows us to design and create the space you want.

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D O L L Y B I R D INTERIORS Dollybird have not only witnessed a giant rebrand this year, but their expansion and relocation to new premises has proved a huge success so far. Boasting an interior design studio, showcasing some of the biggest fabric and wallpaper brands in the interiors industry, as well as a sofa showroom housing Duresta, one of the biggest names in furniture, not to mention the addition of a Little Greene paint mixing machine, Dollybird have redefined themselves as a destination retailer.

Emma Miller and Joanne Chambers

Dollybird Interiors 22-24 Old Market Place Omagh BT78 1BT T: (+44) 02882 246241 E: info@dollybirdinteriors.co.uk W: www.dollybirdinteriors.co.uk

The Dollybird Design team have a penchant for colour and pattern, and they know how to use it.

With over 20 years combined experience creating both residential and commercial interiors, their talented designers will help you create a space you can be proud of.

For all enquiries or to book an appointment, please email info@dollybirdinteriors.co.uk

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DESIGNERS GUIDE 2021 KRIS TURNBULL STUDIOS

Kris Turnbull Studios 135 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AG T: 028 9068 8600 E: studio@kristurnbull.com W: www.kristurnbull.com @kristurnbullstudios

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Kris Turnbull Studios is an award winning, highend architectural and luxury interior design studio, specializing in residential projects for private clients and property developers.

Set within a stunning converted Grade B listed church on the Lisburn Road in Belfast, Kris Turnbull Studios is the only one of its kind in the country. The impressive 5,000sq ft interior design studio, features a selections of lifestyle rooms with a fashionable blend of the finest furniture, most luxurious fabrics and exquisite interior collections from around the world.

The boutique-style showroom and extensive sample library boasts an unrivalled selection of the most exclusive and luxurious suppliers such as Minotti, Fendi Casa, Christopher Guy, Rubelli, Dedar, Pierre Frey and many more…

Creating beautiful homes is woven into our design heritage. We collaborate closely with our network of bespoke manufacturers and mill partners to create unique and elegant interiors. Our extensive range of expertise ensures that we remain at the forefront of luxury design.

Dedicated to designing through the eyes of each client, the accomplished team of architects and interior designers create the ultimate interior solutions designing from the inside out, seamlessly integrating the component parts of each individual project. The creative team fully develop every aspect of the project, from

conceptual floor layouts, kitchen and bathroom design proposals, to bespoke joinery, lighting plans, furniture and material finishes.

“We are thoughtful and discreet to work with; providing trusted advice and support throughout the design and build process, demonstrating our value not only creatively, but also commercially.”

With the largest sample library in the country, the sky is the limit when it comes to selecting the right materials for your interior. We have an unlimited selection of designer fabrics, wallpapers and finishes available. Our skilled interior designers are passionate about design offering a truly personal service to each and every client.

Using the finest techniques and high-quality materials, our workroom in Belfast produces the most elegant curtains and blinds, headboards and soft furnishings. Our bespoke made-to-measure curtains and blinds are characterised by quality, simplicity and attention to the finest detail to achieve the high standards the workroom is renowned for.

The holistic design approach by our designers will translate into design proposals that combine the hopes, dreams and desires of clients for their home, holiday retreat or even simply that special room!

The Kris Turnbull Studios ethos is to create a more beautiful living environment for everyone.

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LEE AUSTIN DESIGN

Lee Austin

Lee Austin Design Victoria Lodge, 158 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast w: www.leeaustindesign.com e: info@leeaustindesign.com T: 028 9067 2266

At Lee Austin Design we offer a bespoke interior and architectural design service. Located in a renovated townhouse near Ballyhackamore in East Belfast, our studio offers an extensive fabric library and consultation space.

Primarily focusing on high end residential projects throughout Ireland and the rest of the UK, we are able to combine local craftsmanship and trades with exquisite products sourced throughout Europe and beyond, allowing us to create timeless and luxurious interiors that we are renowned for. Our sophisticated and contemporary style always aims to offer a relaxed and comfortable environment, encapsulating luxury and practicality.

Through our highly personalised, holistic and friendly approach, our multidisciplinary team work closely with our clients to ensure each project reflects their individual personalities and lifestyles whilst still catering to all their requirements. By building these close relationships we are able to fully understand our clients brief for their home, making the whole process as seamless as possible.

Understanding that the success of a project is not just evaluated on the final outcome but the whole process, we offer a tailored interior management service from initial conception to completion. This allows a one-point contact for builders, architects and contractors alike, with an aim to deliver an enjoyable experience throughout the whole project.

If you are interested in working with us on a potential project, or would like to discuss our services further, please contact us to make an appointment.

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MONTEITH INTERIORS

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Donna Monteith

Monteith Interiors 88 Carryduff Road, Temple, Lisburn, BT27 6YL (with on-site parking) T: 028 9264 6878 M: 07545 243500 E: sales@monteithinteriors.co.uk www.monteithinteriors.co.uk

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Monteith Interiors, is delighted to be able to offer customers a full house, floor to ceiling design, decoration and furnishings service to meet their needs and exceed their desires for their homes.

Business owner Donna Monteith’s creative flair for interior design and entrepreneurial drive has led to her starting a business which has grown into a thriving design studio and showroom. As premises have grown so has the team and we are delighted work alongside the many skilled trades including builders , kitchen designers in all aspects of home or business to satisfy the growing list of customers and their projects.

Donna credits her success and reputation for excellence to her dedication to top class customer service, alongside an innovative and imaginative approach to creating beautiful interiors. Each unique design and bespoke, exquisitely crafted item has been created with clients’ wishes at the forefront of the project to deliver them the home of their dreams. Our flagship product of magnificent window coverings such as Roman blinds or curtains will be made from designer fabrics from our extensive range, adorned with fantastic finishes and handmade to the highest specification. These will be hung and dressed by our skilled team and will make a statement in any home, regardless of investment.

The company ethos is to create not just sales, but build relationships with clients that will keep us together for future projects and designs, meeting their changing needs with our

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personalised design style, thus creating a loyal client base that appreciate the sterling service and are always quick to recommend the company.

Our customers’ passionate belief has resulted in us being finalists in the Ulster Tatler Awards for three years, and Donna was overjoyed to win Interior Designer of the Year at the 2018 Awards.

We have also increased our product range which now comprises: • Bespoke handmade designer curtains, cushions and throws.

• Electric blinds and electric curtain tracks.

• Lamps and lighting solutions for your home.

• A gorgeous range of wooden and pvc shutters.

• Customised headboards and furniture.

• A full range of designer curtain poles.

• Mirrors, decorative items and statement pieces of furniture.

• Carpets, flooring and tiles.

• Designer wall coverings and a variety of designer handmade paint.

• Own brand candles and room sprays.

• Custom furniture including • Home staging package to source and dress your home.

If you are thinking of undertaking a project in your home, why not call us to arrange a consultation you can discuss your requirements and design in a private and relaxed studio. The studio is strictly appointment consultation only and not retail.

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DESIGNERS GUIDE 2021 SEAFORDE INTERIORS

Jacqueline Hamilton

Seaforde Interiors Dunnanew Road, Downpatrick BT30 T: 07740304310 E: jacqueline@ seafordeinteriors.co.uk www.seafordeinteriors.co.uk/

Jacqueline Hamilton from Seaforde Interiors has had a lot to celebrate recently having been shortlisted for our Interior Designer of the year award.

“I was absolutely delighted to reach the final and be shortlisted, it was such a wonderful acknowledgement and I am so proud to have come this far.”

Jacqueline’s feet haven’t touched the ground since she returned home from London after a career in postproduction along with her husband Tony.

They built their own beautiful home in the gorgeous village of Seaforde, Co. Down to bring up their children now both teenagers Rudi & Daisy.

Jacqueline completed her Fine Art Degree in England and when she moved back to Northern Ireland she then re-trained in Interior Design.

“Having built our own home and constantly doing DIY with Tony over the years, I knew that it was something that I wanted to pursue as a career. With my background in art I knew about colour etc but I definitely needed to go back to college to do my interiors if I wanted to understand about design properly.”

Seaforde Interiors was then launched five years ago and it has gone from strength to strength with two restaurants, bars, hotels, offices and family homes under her belt.

Although based in Seaforde, Jacqueline works all over Northern Ireland. She has also done

virtual consultations however she believes that nothing beats visiting the premises as you are able to get an over all feel from it immediately.

“It’s also better to look at paint colours and fabrics in the room that they are intended for as the light varies from room to room and what may look nice in one room may not work so well in another.”

Seaforde Interiors offer a full bespoke service such as curtains, roman blinds, paint colours, sourcing furniture and of course design.

“It can be very overwhelming for someone trying to do one room or a whole house, or perhaps they just don’t have the time. That’s where we come in and take the stress away and are able to complete the project and give them exactly what they want.”

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ULTIMATE INTERIOR DESIGN

Jennifer McCreesh

Ultimate Interior Design 25 Lough Road, Newtownhamilton, Newry, Co.Down.

BT35 0QR. T: 02830879376 M: 07553383978 E: ultimateinteriordesign@yahoo.com www.ultimateinterior.design @ultimateinteriordesign

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Ultimate Interior Design was founded in 2013

by Jennifer McCreesh, a graduate from the University of Ulster, Art College, Belfast, and the British Interior Design Academy.

Our company ethos is “Defining Interiors with Vision Led Design”. Our aim is to meet and exceed all interior design expectations of our clients. Our company provides a full bespoke interior design service tailored specifically for each client.

Although we favour a sleek contemporary style, we do not push this style upon our clients.

Each home is different, and it is imperative that we design and create rooms that fit with the homes’ style as well as the clients tastes and budget. We are flexible and are led by our clients’ requirements. In some instances, our clients require us to undertake projects from start to finish without any input in the design and execution of a project. This affords us the opportunity to showcase our contemporary style using our extensive fabrics, interior accessories, and furniture products.

What sets our company apart from other Interior Designers is that Jennifer has over 15 years’ experience within the construction industry. Having inside construction knowledge helps alleviate many interior design issues from the start. This benefits especially those undertaking a new build project, and those re-furbishing their home or commercial spaces.

Jennifer’s keen eye for detail ensures all work

and materials used are of the highest standard and quality, whether it be in the construction stage, fit-out or final stage.

Ultimate Interior Design initially commenced trading as an interior consultation service and has steadily grown and evolved to become a purveyor of an extensive range of fabrics, trimmings, curtains poles, wallpapers, carpets, flooring, furniture, and lighting. We have trade accounts with all our suppliers so that we can offer our clients the most competitive price for products and services required for their project.

Our services are as follows: • Home & Studio Consultation Service • On-Site Surveyin, Measuring, Quantity Surveying • Full Project Management, New Build, Renovation, Restoration, Re-furbishment • Residential & Commercial Interiors • Showhouse Creation • Computerised Imaging • AutoCAD Generated Drawings • Experienced team of tradespersons, Curtain Specialist - Plaster Coving Specialist, Joinery, Decorators, Electrical Contractor, Heating Contractor, Fitters, but to name a few.

• Purveyor of Fabrics – Curtain Poles & Tracks, Tiebacks, Trims & Braids, Wallpapers, Carpets, Flooring, Work Surfaces, Bed Linen, Furniture, Lighting and Interior Accessories.

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WARDENS OF NEWTOWNARDS

Siobhan McNeilly

Raymond Morrison

Wardens of Newtownards 45-47 High Street Newtownards BT23 7HS T: +44 (0) 28 9181 2147 E: enquiries@wardenbros.com W: www.wardensinteriors.com

Timeless, elegant interiors are a hallmark of every interior design commission at Wardens of Newtownards. As a first step in creating your living space, our interior designers, Siobhan McNeilly and Raymond Morrison will meet you in your own home or in our studio.

Should it be classic or cutting edge, the focus at this crucial part of the process is to discover your aims and ensure that by discussing taste, lifestyle, inspirations and vision, the final design is tailored to suit you perfectly.

The designers will then bring this to life with carefully considered concepts, ideas and samples selected from our extensive and ever-expanding fabric and wallpaper library.

To turn vision into reality, we head up a carefully selected team of upholsterers, carpenters, decorators, curtain fitters and carpet fitters. Our on-site manufacturing team has honed

their skills in creating bespoke window treatments, glorious cushions, throws and accessories.

With eight departments including furniture, lighting, floorcoverings, wallcoverings and even down to the finer details including china and cutlery, nothing is left to chance.

From the initial meeting to final handover of the finished project, our designers personally manage each project, taking away all the hassle and stress for the client.

From a period mansion to a new apartment, castle to cottage, our designers bring a wealth of experience to each project.

Take your first step to creating a space that is unique, stylish and truly yours by calling in or phoning interior designers Siobhan McNeilly or Raymond Morrison on 028 9181 2147 to make an appointment.

Combining taupe and navy creates effortless glamour and provides the perfect backdrop to the Duresta sofa in a custom cover. A sophisticated and timeless look which comprises of leather piped cushions, antique mirror glass side tables and satin covered lampshades.

Layered marbled velvets, satins and textured metalics sit against an elegant backdrop of shimmering glass beaded paper, catching the light and creating an ethereal look. Coloured aubergine glass lamps complete the look.

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WATSON & BROWNE

Anna Trainor, Morgan Lyttle & Lucy Chalmers.

Watson & Browne 127 Ballynahinch Rd, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8DP T: 028 90 813007 E: Info@watsonbrowne.co.uk

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Watson & Browne, situated outside Belfast in Carryduff boasts a vast showroom housing brands such as Natuzzi Italia, Eichholtz, Duresta and Bontempi. The showroom is also home to the innovative Interior Design studio.

The Interior Design team consists of Creative Director Morgan Watson, Senior Designers, Lucy, Anna and Lesley, assisted by Junior Designer Lydia.

The design team collaborates on a range of projects from private residential to large scale commercial. No matter what stage you are at with your project, they are happy to consult, whether it is a new build, renovation or redesigning an existing space.

The approachable team has over a two decades of knowledge and experience within the design industry, from consulting on initial spatial designs, selecting fabrics and materials to refining the finishing touches.

The design team at Watson & Browne take great care and and consideration with each clients design journey, ensuring they create a unique, beautiful, tailored space that caters for lifestyle and individual needs of the client.

To chat with one of our design team and book your consultation please contact028 90 813007 Info@watsonbrowne.co.uk

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YVONNE PERRY INTERIORS

YVONNE PERRY INTERIORS Co. Down, Northern Ireland T: 07912139467 E: yvonne@yvonneperryinteriors.com W: www.yvonneperryinteriors.com

Yvonne Perry Interiors was formed in 2019, and is the next generation of interior design talent based in Co.Down, Northern Ireland, specialising in luxury residential property for private clients and developers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Offering a highly personalised bespoke service, #teamYPI mantra is to create unique and beautiful spaces for each client, customising each design project to the unique requirements of each individual. Placing great importance and commitment to building strong client relationships - Yvonne and her team get to know each client’s personality, aspirations and how they want to live in their home.

With all these key elements, alongside delivering a full interior service, which includes space planning

to breathtaking decorative schemes with custom joinery, bespoke furniture, flawless finishes, sumptuous fabrics and turn-key styling, Yvonne and her team work their magic and create exceptionally stylish yet comfortable and practical spaces for their clients to enjoy. Yvonne Perry Interiors undertake projects from a re-design of a living room in a modern apartment to a full home design of a Georgian dwelling.

With a commitment to quality and established relationships with respected suppliers, you can be assured of an enjoyable hassle-free project from concept to completion.

If you would like to know more about Yvonne Perry Interiors design services, please contact the team for a chat and/ or make an appointment.

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THE LATEST INNOVATION FROM QUOOKER

The CUBE is installed in the kitchen cabinet next to the Quooker tank and can be added to any compatible Quooker system.

The tap that does it all offers all the familiar advantages of a Quooker.

“The average household consumes a whopping 360 plastic bottles a year and people are looking to reduce their waste of single-use plastics which makes drinking good tap water that doesn’t need to be stored more appealing. With the Cold Water Filter and a sparkling water option with the addition of the CUBE, these accessories enable any tap in the Quooker range to deliver quality drinking water, reducing the need for single-use plastics. Since they were launched, 70% of customers on average now take the Cold Water Filter or CUBE options, proving the demand is there. In recent years this marked rise has been largely propelled by the drive for sustainability,” says Stephen Johnson, Managing Director at Quooker UK. How do I operate the CUBE? Push-wait-turn and the tap ring will light up blue for a flow of filtered chilled water. Push-turn and the tap ring will flash blue for a flow of filtered sparkling water. So it’s impossible to dispense boiling water when you want sparkling water.

Do I need an extra tap for the chilled sparkling and filtered water?

No, the filtered chilled and sparkling water comes from the same tap as the boiling water. So you save space on your kitchen counter and you don’t need to drill any extra holes.

Can the CUBE be integrated into a Quooker system that has already been installed?

The CUBE will work with any systems produced after October 2017.

These taps have serial numbers beginning with QW1 or QW0. The tanks have serial numbers beginning with VCW or CCW.

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What is filtered by the CUBE? The CUBE is equipped with an active carbon filter and a hollow fibre filter. Both filters together ensure a better water quality because they filter bacteria, chloride, chemicals and pesticides from the water.

How long do the filters last?

For hygienic reasons, the filters should be replaced every 12 months, regardless of the amount of water used.

After 12 months, the CUBE will start beeping and the light on the CUBE tank will flash to indicate that the filters need to be replaced. The filters can be accessed under the sliding panel on top of the CUBE. Instructions for replacing the filters are printed on the filter cartridges.

How sustainable is the CUBE? There is no more need for plastic bottles and you won’t have to throw away used bottles of water because they’ve been open for too long and have gone flat. With the CUBE, you dispense precisely the amount that you need at a given moment. And there is a saving for society too. It will no longer be necessary to transport plastic bottles by lorry.

Why does the water from the CUBE taste so good?

The CUBE is fitted with an active carbon filter and a hollow fibre filter. They filter bacteria, chloride, chemicals and pesticides from the water.

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ur clients entrusted us with the total refurbishment of their City Centre 'Pied a Terre' which they

use for occasional weekend breaks in the City and for when flying in and out of the country for business purposes.

For this Turn Key project we were given free rein to design the spaces as we saw fit for out clients busy lifestyle requirements.

Internal layouts were reconfigured and improved, bathrooms and en-suites were completely refurbished and the kitchen and living/dining spaces were replanned and updated to take advantage of the most stunning views across the city and along Belfast Lough.

New flooring was installed throughout the project and exquisite custom made joinery

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and installed in the home office,

paired a calming yet inviting scheme

master and guest bedrooms and

of oyster and turquoise blue hues

kitchen. Bespoke furniture pieces

with dark wood, marble and brass

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accents. An elegant headboard,

studio specifically for this project

beautiful custom bedside lockers

including the elegant sofa and

and ironmongery were designed by

armchairs, luxurious handmade floor

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rug, headboards and bedside tables. the room. The home office is treated to a moody yet sophisticated A neutral colour scheme has been

colour palette of ochre, ecru and

used to provide an elegant backdrop

rich tobacco paired with brass

throughout the property. This is in

accents and dark woods. The master

turn enriched with warm accents

bathroom and en-suites have been

in each room, creating a sense of

given a timeless yet modern feel

identity to each space. Sumptuous

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greens and blues pick up tones from

elegant clean lines.

the beautiful landscape seen from the apartment balcony which offers a near 360 degree panorama over Belfast City, Cave Hill, and Belfast Lough. Rich velvets and touches of warm gold add depth to the lounge and dining areas for a luxury feel.

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‘A MODERN CLASSIC’ This was the main focus of the design proposal and one of the key points of the design brief that took place at Robinson Interiors showroom in late 2019.

The overall cabinetry configuration should perfectly embody form and function, aesthetics and everyday hard working kitchen credentials.

“The extra ordinary ceiling height of this exceptional house allowed our designer Jim Rapanos to propose a grand kitchen scheme with extra tall cabinets, extensive natural quartzite stone cladding and minimal – if any – use of more common & standardized kitchen features.”

The line up of the high-specification in-frame cabinetry and simple, crisp, clean lines, has highlighted the room’s architectural lines and has created a really striking flow to the beautifully landscaped garden.

The design process was an easy one; the customers were always open to suggestions and readily available to helping take the initial design concept to its mature stage of a finalised proposal ready to be installed.

The couple’s interior architect Lee Austin who Robinson Interiors collaborated with on this project provided valuable input during the entire process, building on the excellent working relationship between all parties involved.

Coming to the specification of the kitchen, there is an abundance of storage with fully accessorised tall larders, extra wide drawers, top boxes, and an extremely elegant and functional walk-in pantry behind ribbed glass sliding doors.

The appliance line-up features the new high-end Siemens studioline ovens and coffee machine, while the Bora induction hob / extractor was chosen for its excellent cooking qualities and to maximise the views toward the garden - being able to chat to family and friends while cooking being a mandatory requirement!

The kitchen and walk in pantry are also complemented by a large functional utility that doubles as an auxiliary kitchen, complete with a wine chiller, small induction hob, extractor and sink.

To book a design brief and start your kitchen project you can find Robinson Interiors at 10 Boucher Way, BT12 6RE, Belfast. www.robinsoninteriors.com

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F R E E C O N S U LTAT I O N A N D D E S I G N P R O C E S S We will design your kitchen to meet your brief, lifestyle and budget.

Our 3D design program will allow you to see your kitchen on screen and virtually walk around it before making any final decisions.

No job is too big or too small. We have an amazing team of tradesmen, or can work with yours, to transform your house into your dream home.

162 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AL | 028 9066 0011 | studio@modegk.co.uk www.modegermankitchens.co.uk

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ULSTER TATLER INTERIORS SUMMER SOIRÉE Ulster Tatler Interiors held a small outdoor summer drinks party in August. The outdoor soiree took place at Whalley Fine Art in their stunning courtyard area. Industry experts were in attendence and enjoyed drinks on a lovely summer evening.

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14) Stephen Whalley and Paul Mason.

15) Chris Sherry and Penny Smyth.

16) Gemma Johnston and Jessica Rodgers.

17) Ben Bishop, Pauline Bishop and

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We have also launched a new website for the show www.furnitureshowni.com to give you a taste of what the event will offer.

The Furniture Show starts in all branches on Saturday 25th September at 10am and ends on Sunday 17th October.

Show discounts will not be extended and certain products will only be available while stocks last. Supplier lead times are longer this year than they have ever been before; therefore some goods may not arrive pre-Christmas. To avoid this, we have ordered more stock than ever - to ensure faster delivery, we intend to have the most available stock out of any retailer in Northern Ireland! The FSNI is the place to be this Autumn!

FURNITURE SHOW NI The Furniture Show NI is back from 10am 25th September - 16th/17th October only at CFC Interiors Cookstown, Campsie and Abbey Centre. All departments are included so you can save money on beds, bedroom furniture, sofas, carpets, rugs, fabrics, gifts, cookshop and dining furniture.

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WRIGHTS DESIGN HOUSE From humble beginnings 50 years ago to the successful kitchen design house it is today, which decade saw the biggest change for what is now Wrights Design house?

We have seen a lot of change over our five decades in business, but it is the last decade that has seen the most. In the last fifteen years we have evolved from a highly respected local company to one of the most acclaimed kitchen companies throughout Ireland and the UK. Having managed the company since 2001, I took the strategic decision in 2008 to relocate our retail showroom to its current location at Temple Cross, Lisburn. It was at this time that we also commissioned a major rebrand, changing from be-right kitchens, to Wrights Design House. In the years since then we have doubled our staff numbers and extended our manufacturing facility to cope with the increased volume of work. We now undertake major projects throughout Ireland and the UK, and continue to push the boundaries of design and quality of product.

Who has been your biggest inspiration?

My biggest inspiration is without a doubt my father, David Wright. He started the business over 50 years ago and has always maintained loyalty to customers and suppliers, while striving to produce the best possible product for every client. He is held in high esteem throughout the kitchen industry and beyond. Since he started the business over five decades ago there have been several recessions, and he has always ensured the company came out the other side stronger. This resolute mindset is something that has resonated with me and has helped fortify our company. Since I took full control of the company, I have initiated many changes to allow us to grow and adapt to trends and market conditions. The core values instilled by my father still form the very basis of how we do business.

When choosing your kitchen, what elements should you pay most attention to and why?

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Personal style preference is obviously extremely important, as is the functionality of the design and layout.

At Wrights Design House we place huge emphasis on both. Each bespoke design is custom crafted to reflect how each client and family live in and use the space. We carry out an early site visit to analyse the space in its entirety and suggest any structural improvements that may be required to enhance the finished kitchen and see the project reach its full potential. In open plan layouts, it’s really important to carefully consider the function and flow of the room as a whole. While planning and designing the kitchen, we will also advise on ways to achieve a natural connection between the defined spaces in the room, such as designing bespoke dressers, drinks cabinets or sideboards to achieve design cohesion between kitchen and dining areas and create a harmonious scheme throughout the space. It’s so important that everything has its place, so do take time to really consider what you need in terms of storage, to ensure your kitchen works for you and your family. From walk-in pantries and hidden utility room access to breakfast stations and integrated computer desks, we can create everything you need to create your perfect space.

Do you advise on which styles best suit each interior?

“In open plan layouts, it’s really important to carefully consider the function and flow of the room as a whole.

While planning and designing the kitchen, we will also advise on ways to achieve a natural connection between the defined spaces in the room ”

There isn’t a hard and fast rule on whether contemporary or classic style suits your home but yes, we will advise each client on how to achieve the best from each individual space. Rather than labelling designs as modern or timeless, we are finding a real crossover in styles, where classic Shaker style doors look beautiful paired with sections of contemporary handleless cabinetry to create a blend of designs and influences, which is refreshing and extremely versatile. Shaker door designs are very popular in a more pared back interpretation of a classic, taking on an ultra slim version that suits both contemporary and period homes.

lighting systems, these cabinets make quite the showpiece, with pocket or bifolding doors adding to the level of luxe.

What are the most popular design features in your bespoke kitchens?

Our signature chef’s pantry is a hugely popular design element that many of our clients request. The 50th Anniversary Collection continues to be very much in demand, with many clients admiring it on display in the showroom and wishing to recreate their own version, translated to suit their unique kitchen footprint. Cocktail cabinets and home bars have become more popular too, so as well as having double larders or walk-in pantries and breakfast stations, dedicated drinks cabinets are enhancing the kitchen as the core entertaining space. Custom designed with reflective mirror cladding, light reflective glass shelving and bespoke

What are the main trends going to be for 2022 and will there be any exciting innovations customers can expect?

Painted kitchens in various shades of grey and dark blue have been hugely popular over the past few years and show no signs of going anywhere but more daring colour choices are coming through for next year. Dark greens have been a very popular and much admired choice this year, paired with warm metals. More adventurous mixing of materials are set to come through in 2022, with the kitchen more of design showcase than ever before, especially after a prolonged period of time spent at home throughout the pandemic, where people have been turning to their interiors as their creative outlet.

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GETTING IN TUNE The ‘Never give up’ unique, custom built, hand painted guitar was on show at the Bangor gallery. The collaboration between Irish artist Terry Bradley and Chris Moffitt of Kithara Guitars is to be auctioned in aid of Action Mental Health. To raise money for this deserving charity, Terry and Chris’ guitar is to be raffled, with one lucky winner receiving the guitar as their prize. Entries to the competition are made by donating to the ‘Terry Bradley and Kithara Guitars’ JustGiving fundraiser.

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6) Pamela Cash and Jacqui Pope.

7) John and Sandra Bigmore.

8) Simon Cordner, Ashley Bradley and Chris Moffitt.

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ORENDA - THE HOME OF LUXURY INTERIORS. Creating your dream interior for your home can seem like a daunting task. At Orenda, their aim is to make the process as smooth as possible with their in-house interior design team being able to help guide clients through from concept to reality, whether it be for one room or an entire home.

Meet their in-house designers at one of their showrooms for a complimentary consultation. This is where they will get an understanding of requirements, tastes and what you’re trying to achieve. They will have a chat about the fees involved for their services beyond this point and if you are happy to proceed then they will move onto the next phase.

Upon completion of your project, your design fee will be reimbursed against purchases made.

At Orenda they also offer a full project management service. If you would prefer to hand over the reins to them, they can take care of all works for your project. Their dedicated project manager will take care of all trades work and report back to you on a regular basis with prices and completion dates. This allows them to handle your project from start to finish, with just one point of contact for you to worry about.

Orenda are specialists in luxury sofas and bespoke furniture for both retail and commercial applications. They are a proud family-led, well-established business from Ireland with showrooms across Belfast, Dublin & now Edinburgh which just opened its doors this Summer.

Dedicated to true craftsmanship, they pride themselves on their unparalleled lead times of only 12 weeks and their steadfast commitment to quality. They continually strive to offer impeccable service and a memorable buying experience.

Their luxury furniture collection caters for your entire home, with living, dining & bedroom furniture all available. Their handmade bespoke upholstered furniture can be delivered anywhere across the UK, Ireland & Europe. All of their luxury furniture is handcrafted using kiln-dried hardwood timbers. All sofa cushions fillings consist of duck feathers & down for your ultimate comfort and their top-quality, solid beech wood frames are guaranteed for 15 years for lasting assurance.

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In charge of the whole design inside and out, Celia wanted to create a really simple, textured beach house, contemporary and cool. Her vision was that outdoor living was key here as the days and nights are very warm, so she wanted to create an outdoor living and dining area. The original house was completely opened up and the only areas existing were the exterior side walls.

Keeping everything light and using a stone effect tile to create some texture on the front and back of the house.

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The bedrooms were given a recess

Island with limited supplies, Celia had

outdoor living room and dining room.

so that the room could be given a

to ship out every item, including taps,

The 6 month project was a labour

4 poster type of feel without the

w/c’s sinks, lights, even the w/c flush

of love and a real success and just in

four poster bed, using elegant soft

and all the furniture, and kitchen!

case the client wanted to put another

curtaining on each corner giving the

Celia used white for much of the

floor on top, Celia designed the upper

room height combined with glamour.

furniture, and loose covers, and the

floor so that everything is in place for

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bathrooms were white with textured

that if it happens! Another trip over

room Celia decided on a very dark

walls, just to keep it with that beach,

to Barbados could be on the cards for

brown - almost black back feature

cool vibe. Creating a bar area outside

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wall, which was textured plaster,

also, as it is the perfect Country for

creating interest. The artwork was a

outdoor entertaining. Outside areas

large piece of coral in a large perspex

were also zoned so that there was

box, and thankful it made it on the

faux grass in one area with a 4 poster

container all the way from the UK in

exterior bed, a jacuzzi tub in another

one piece! In fact as Barbados is an

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CONTEMPORARY MARBLE 6 SEAT DINING SET The Italian Designer Contemporary Marble 6 Seat Dining Set is timeless, the combination of the precious Calacatta Oro marble table and quilted nubuck leather dining chairs making it every inch a statement of eternal charm. Stunning designs, with clean intricate finishing touches. Perfect for those that have a love of design and fine detailing. This luxurious set epitomises classic Italian furniture, truly reflecting refined contemporary elegance. A striking outline. £56,432.00 Juliettes® Interiors www.juliettesinteriors.co.uk

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