OUR ETHOS
Interior design is an art form and our medium is people’s quality of life.
We specialise in concept design, reconfigurations and making the most of existing spaces as we understand the value of ergonomics and usability that can transform the lives of the end user.
With over a decade of cumulative experience in the interior design industry as well as completing multiple personal self builds, founders Deirdre and Tanya have a wide knowledge and understanding of being on both sides of a renovation journey. We take an empathetic approach to each project and endeavour to make the experience and the end result as satisfying as possible.
Historically, many Irish houses have been designed with closed and unconsidered floorplans and a disregard for orientation to capture views of nature and our scarce sunlight. We understand that good design is the intervention to these problems and that’s the value of hiring us. We can see the potential of your home and can tailor it to suit a life you can’t even imagine.
To quote one of our greats, Eileen Gray:
ʻOne must build for the human being, that might rediscover in the architectural construction the joys of self-fulfilment, in a whole that extends and completes them.’
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MEET THE DESIGNERS
TANYA
With a keen eye for design and a hands on approach, I’m proud to have built a career that brings me so much joy and has passion as its foundations.
I’ve honed my eye while travelling and was fascinated by how interiors changed throughout the world, influenced by their surroundings and culture. Australian design remains a true love of mine, with its minimalist approach, organic softness and close relationship with the environment. I would credit Australian design as having inspired me to find my holistic approach to design, giving particular emphasis on the importance of the natural surroundings on the design, believing that a home should work in cohesion with its settings.
My driving force is to create homes which improve our quality of life - the home should be an escape from the world, a place where one can unwind and be at peace, a place to grow and thrive, and a place that nurtures us. With Deirdre, we pay attention to every detail and carefully listen to clients, to ensure that we create these spaces for them.
Also a tiny home dweller, I enjoyed the challenge of creating a space which provided all the above qualities, whilst also meeting all the needs of a busy professional couple (and dog!)
DEIRDRE
It’s a family affair.
The construction industry is in my bones, I’m the fifteenth generation of Fitzgerald’s working in the construction industry, with a family line of specialist trades dating back to the 1800s on my dad’s side.
I grew up as a child flicking through architecture books and itemising planning application documents - design feels like it’s part of my DNA.
Building, designing, and subsequently living in a tiny 25sqm home since 2016, gave me further insights into what makes homes work - there is a lot less leeway in a small footprint! The emphasis on storage, functionality and comfort are paramount, I bring this ethos into every design, understanding how we naturally move through our homes and where our eyes rest.
Like Tanya, I take a holistic and personalised approach to each project, focusing on the specific needs of each client and space. Together we use our experience and understanding of the specific challenges.