Pantrylicious

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Always fairly sized rooms in period houses, pantries are usually forgotten in modern homes to make more room for a utility or a bigger kitchen; however a small separate pantry is essential to any kitchen design. A pantry is an ideal place to keep brushes, hoovers, wine cellars, tinned food, or even fruit and vegetable rather than trying to fit everything in a kitchen

‘Neff chef’ to visit Surreal Designs

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Surreal Designs will host a Neff kitchen appliance demonstration evening at its newly renovated showroom in Briarhill Business Park at 7pm on Thursday September 17.

The Neff demo will showcase the very latest innovations in kitchen appliances and is a great opportunity for people who are buying new kitchens to decide on what appliances suit their personal requirements.

A touch of summer indoors

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Green is one of the most difficult colours to decorate with. From choosing just the right paint colour to the perfect green accessory, green is one of those colours that you either love or you hate. But now more than ever, bold green can be found everywhere, from the designer runways to the home decor fabric houses. And no matter which colour trend expert you talk to, intense green is one of the hottest colours right now.

So why is it so hard to decorate with green? Simply put, it can be a chameleon colour. Depending on your lighting and your mood, green can seem lurid in fluorescent light and tepid in natural daylight. The trick is to use bold green as an accent colour only — not to paint an entire room, for example. However darker shades of green can be a very restful and stylish colours for halls if you pick the right one.

Easing the transition from primary to secondary school

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Moving from primary to secondary school can signal major change for many children. Twelve year olds who were until recently seniors in primary school become juniors overnight again.

Make an entrance

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Hallways can be a difficult area to decorate. You want to make it interesting without overdecorating such a small space. There are ways that you can make your hallway feel as though it blends in with the other rooms in your home. Hallways are great spaces for artwork and family pictures. Hallway decor can be blended in to match with the other decor in your home. You can turn your hallway in to a photo gallery, hanging all the photos in order and at eye level where they have more impact.

Remodel your bathroom

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Tired of your 1970s bathroom? Maybe it’s time to give it a lift. Bathroom remodelling either fills you with thoughts of clean, gleaming, white surfaces or of a half-assembled disaster. Here are some steps to a bathroom remodelling project.

Reorganise your wardrobe

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Two weeks to the Galway Races and you cannot find that dress you bought and never wore! Maybe it’s time to declutter and reorganise your wardrobe. The problem is you have no room to improve or extend your wardrobe space; here are some tips about how to optimise your space. Things in a wardrobe can get out of control pretty quickly. These simple tips will allow you the room you need to keep your wardrobe filled with the most up-to-date styles without overflowing.

The colours of happiness: Decorate your home in French Provençal style

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

When you think of Provence and the French countryside, you imagine lavender fields and bright sunshine. While there are many elements that contribute to the French country style of decorating, the resulting look is always rustic, old-world, and welcoming. The look fits well into any country house or city home with a garden.

The colours of happiness: Decorate your home in French Provençal style

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

When you think of Provence and the French countryside, you imagine lavender fields and bright sunshine. While there are many elements that contribute to the French country style of decorating, the resulting look is always rustic, old-world, and welcoming. The look fits well into any country house or city home with a garden.

TG Interiors reveals new curtain range and continues blind scrappage scheme

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

TG Interiors Acme Blinds Loughrea has just launched its new range of curtain fabrics with over 1500 new samples now in stock. The owners looked at what was on offer in the market place and have gone for an exclusive range of fabric that is not stocked by any other retailer in Galway. Brand names such as Olivier Thevenon, Fine, Vision, Kurage, Clair Fonce and Wind to name a few. Customers can avail of TG’s free quotation and measuring service, whether for curtains or blinds — and they also provide a curtain making and alteration service.

Miss Waterford Universe launches southeast show

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

South East Garden Show and Modern Homes and Building Exhibition was launched recently by Samantha Stacey, Miss Waterford Universe 2008. The show starts Friday July 17 at Powerstown Park racecourse, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, and runs for three days.

2009 trendiest bathrooms

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The bathroom has recently undergone a radical transformation. Previously regarded as a purely functional room, it has now seen a real shift in value to that of a living area and place of sanctuary. The technical and functional aspects of the bathroom are now being extended by emotional factors. The design factor is therefore of vital importance, as both functional aspects, and the presence of a calming emotional atmosphere need to co-exist.

Blooming brilliant ideas for little green fingers

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Now that the school holidays are upon us, the time is ripe to get your children hooked on the joys of the room outdoors. The cool, wet, month of May this year has meant that the growing season is running a few weeks late, which means there’s still plenty of time to start growing flowers and vegetables. This summer could be your chance to help the younger members of your family develop a love affair which could last a lifetime.

“The trick is to start small,” says Paddy Cunningham of Dangan House Nurseries. “The concept of tackling a whole garden can be very daunting to an adult, never mind to a child. You could allocate a small piece of space, maybe around the size of the kitchen table. Get them planting a wide variety of vegetables and flowers, while keeping the quantities small.”

Tantrum-free travel with Trunki

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Wave goodbye to tiring travel, tears, and tantrums with a boredom busting Trunki, the world’s first ride-on children’s suitcase. Designed for family holidays, children can pack, sit-on and ride their own luggage, while parents can keep them in tow.

Romantic outdoor dining

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Summer is here and we need to think about our outdoor space and gardens. Outdoor rooms are an essential on today's real estate market, as well as an inexpensive way to expand your living space.

Great ideas for children of all ages in Family Time

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Give your children an active and exciting summer around Galway with the help of the latest edition of Family Time, the local guide to families activities in Galway city and county.

Blooming ideas for little green fingers

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

With the arrival of school holidays and good weather, this is the perfect time to promote a passion for the outdoors in children. The cool wet month of May has resulted in a late growing season, which means there is still plenty of time to start growing flowers and vegetables.

As a result it is not too late to encourage younger members of the family to develop an interest in gardening. “The trick is to start small”, says Paddy Cunningham of Dangan House Nurseries. “The concept of tackling a whole garden can be very daunting to an adult, never mind to a child. Allocate a small piece of space, maybe around the size of the kitchen table, and get them planting a wide variety of vegetables and flowers.”

Brighten up, summer is here

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Thinking about bringing that summer feel into your home? What better than picking bright natural colours outside and using them in your interiors. Look in the garden and select colours from your favourite blooms. Summer flowers offer a plethora of colour selections — fuchsia impatiens, purple pansies, pink hydrangeas, and lavender lilacs are just the beginning of the cool floral rainbow.

Good design makes the difference

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Most people would agree that their home is more important to them than anywhere else in the world. After a long journey or a hard day at work, there is nowhere better than home. Increasingly, the garden or outdoor space is being considered for its potential as an extra room outside. Even a tiny back yard can be converted into a delightful oasis of calm, somewhere to enjoy a barbecue with friends, or for children to play.

Regardless of the size of the space, a good design is essential. In this way, the needs and desires of everyone in the household can be satisfied.

Feng shui in the kitchen

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The kitchen is sometimes described as the soul of the house. It is where food that nourishes the residents get cleaned, prepared, cooked, and stored.

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