Tactile textures and tones in stewed apples, jammy plums, roasted chestnuts and rosehip syrup reds
Touch-me textiles
Heir is one of the new collections launched by Kirkby Design, a UK-based fabric house whose Tarot chenille is shown above in two of its four new colours. The ochre on the curtains and lychee on the chairs offer sensual ways to bring these rich colours into the home.
The 140cm wide viscose/organic cotton mix fabric can be ordered from its Irish stockists, which are listed on its website.
It costs about €179 per metre, plus a €21 UK carriage charge, from Brian S Nolan, one of about 25 stores in the republic.
Posh up pizza night
Whether you make your own dough, buy bases and toppings and use your own oven, or simply order in, add oomph to a simple supper with these pizza club dinner plates, from Oliver Bonas, about €35 per plate.
Statement yet functional seating
Jewel box in size, Mary Ryder Design (MRD) in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, has always specialised in contemporary seating silhouettes that are supremely comfortable to spend time on.
Venus is a multi-tasking model, an elegant sofa bed that is shown in a rich chestnut shade with prices starting from €3,033 for a 210cm long by 80cm deep design – ideal for when friends stay over.
Plum job underfoot
Crucial Trading’s Diamond carpet is perfect for heavy domestic use areas such as stairs and landings. The 100 per cent wool design comes in woodland colourways, and is similar in style to the signature zig-zag of Italian fashion house Missoni. It can be ordered through Matt Britton stores, where it costs €129 psm, ex fitting.
Seeking visual heat
Bring physical and visual warmth to autumn al fresco dining with a tabletop fire pit. Sleek and portable, with dual fuel capability, Solo Stove’s Mesa XL, available in this mulberry colour from The Orchard, will elevate the look of your space.
Made with high-heat ceramic coating the fire delivers a smokeless flame whether you use pellets or firewood. Standing about 22 cm high it is perfect for the toasting of marshmallows. Price €99.99, ex delivery.
Detail-orientated
Detail-orientated
The Flikka candle holder, in a terracotta-coloured poly resin is 25cm high and 38cm wide and costs €44 from Pieces.ie, on Stoneybatter’s Prussia Street, Dublin 7.
