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On 24th July 2026, the Minister for Enterprise revoked the 1995 order that had governed flammability standards here for over 30 years.

Ireland's furniture flammability rule was one of the more distinctive in Europe, different from most EU countries.
Meeting it often meant treating upholstery with chemical flame retardants, substances that have since raised health and environmental concerns.

Ireland has now aligned with the EU's General Product Safety Regulation, in place since December 2024.
This is not a loosening of safety standards. It is a modernisation, moving from one national rule to a comprehensive EU-wide framework.

Furniture already on the market can still be sold as normal.
But going forward, manufacturers have more freedom in how they meet safety standards, without being tied to one narrow national test.

This is exactly the kind of thing we care about. We want to choose materials with our client's health in mind—not just materials that make a space look good.
We are only at the start of this journey ourselves. We are slowly researching what healthier choices actually look like in practice, and we will keep sharing what we learn.

Comment CLEANSOFA and we'll send you a short list of a few suppliers we've come across.
Or if you know who is doing it well, Nathalie and I would love to hear!

Has the Crittall look had its moment?

We’ve always loved the simple, graphic rhythm of Crittall — a style that began with steel-framed windows in the late 19th century and became synonymous with industrial architecture and modernism. But like so many good design ideas, it has become so widely used that it can sometimes feel a little like the Millennial Gray era: once fresh, then suddenly everywhere.

We wanted to keep the character of the grid, but make it feel warmer and more connected to the home. So rather than steel, we chose timber with a rich walnut finish.

For us, natural materials matter. They bring warmth, tactility and a sense of permanence — softening all that glass and making the space feel more personal and inviting.

What do you think — is Crittall timeless, or is it time for a new interpretation?

Beautifully captured by Lynda Kenny / Kenmare

Can a small bathroom still feel like a designer bathroom?

For the en-suite in our Guest Cottage project, the challenge was to make a compact space feel generous, calm and considered without compromising on the details.

Every centimetre had to earn its place.

We tucked storage neatly beneath the basin, keeping the room feeling clean and uncluttered. The tap sits to the side of the basin. It's a small detail, but one that gives the vanity a more thoughtful and unexpected feel.

And instead of squeezing the shower into one corner, we made it the full width of the room. It gives the space a stronger sense of proportion and, somehow, makes the little bathroom feel so much bigger.

It’s proof that you don’t need a huge bathroom to create something special.

Small space. Thoughtful details. Big design impact. 🤍

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There is always that moment when you step back, look at a space, and think, "It's almost there." Everything works, but you know it's missing that one final touch.

For this project, we both knew it needed a rug. It was the last piece of the puzzle.

A huge thank you to our friends at Rugs.ie for coming to the rescue just days before our photoshoot! This 2 metre round rug was exactly what the room needed. It's amazing how one simple addition can completely transform a space and make it finally feel finished. 🤍

If you'd like to know the name of this rug, send us a DM. We'd be happy to share it with you.

Originally, the bungalow felt a little disconnected, with awkward transitions and spaces that were not really living up to their potential. The redesign was all about creating better flow, opening things up, and making the house work harder for busy family life.

By moving the master suite into the renovated attic, we suddenly had the chance to create a proper family bathroom downstairs, not just a functional space, but a room in its own right.

Because if you know, you know (any busy parents here?)… when kids are little, the bathroom basically becomes mission control 😅 Bath time, teeth brushing, splashing, storytelling, negotiations over pyjamas… everyone wants in at the same time.

So we designed a space that could handle the chaos beautifully: practical, playful, spacious, and calm all at once. A bathroom made for real family life, with enough room for the rituals, the mess, and all those little moments in between ✨

Thankful to for beautiful photographs 📸