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Is It Really Green? Know the facts
Fabrics from De Le Cuona - all certified by GOTS In midst of the intense heatwaves which we are currently experiencing all over Europe, you may find yourself wondering how to make your home more ‘green’. There are a lot of new buzz-words, around the subject of...
ReFunk: Who says your old furniture can’t be stylish and sustainable?
I am always impressed at how the younger generations have embraced and adopted sustainability. As a mother of three I have seen first-hand how they naturally consider sustainability, and this is one of the main reasons I have become so motivated to make Maria Fenlon...
Architecture and Interior Design for Healthy Homes
Maria Fenlon Interiors collaboration with DMVF Architects. South County Dublin At Maria Fenlon Interiors we often collaborate with architects when helping our clients create their dream homes. The collaboration between architects and interior designers is becoming...
Reupholstery: A Sustainable Way to Breathe New Life Into Your Furniture
Reupholstery of a chair and foot stool mixed with family owned antique finds We all have some pieces of furniture like sofas, chairs and beds in our homes that have already lived good, long lives and let’s be honest, probably seen better days. Instead of tossing...
Why Buy Vintage Furniture For Your Home?
Vintage Record Player seen in a Dublin Coastal property Have you ever wondered why you should buy vintage furniture for your home? Or thought about the benefits of buying vintage / pre-loved furniture? With the excessive amounts of newly manufactured furniture...
Green Guide Part ii: Multi-Functional Furniture for Sustainability
This multi-functional, solid oak table has a foldaway option - meaning it can work as both a console table and a dining table In recent years, we have seen the importance of sustainable development in industries such as fashion and hospitality. This planet-positive...
Green Guide Part I: Design for Energy Efficiency
These days environmental sustainability is the topic on everybody’s minds and one which I am certainty trying to educate myself more about. Energy consumption is one of the major contributors to climate change. Currently, we are spending more time than ever before in...
HOW YOUR SPACE REFLECTS YOUR LIFESTYLE
The perfect space is unique to each individual, depending on your lifestyle. For a family home, perhaps more space is needed or if you are young and have just started working maybe the location is more of a priority. Whatever your primary needs, your home needs to...
HOW TO EMBRACE PERIOD FEATURES IN YOUR HOME
It’s important to note that if you are renovating a period property, be respectful of the history and architectural style of the building. I particularly enjoy marrying old and new. Dutch designer and art director Marcel Wanders once said: “Designers and people, in...
A GUIDE TO INTERIOR LIGHTING
Within interior spaces, whether it’s a bedroom, a living room or a kitchen, lighting is a wonderful element that can transform your home. Once the ground floor has been agreed upon, lighting is the most effective way to direct the eye and beautifully add another layer...