Set in the heart of Ballsbridge, Emerald Cottages offered the opportunity to create a complete interior scheme from the ground up. The brief was to complement the home’s clean contemporary architecture while introducing warmth, personality and a sense of individuality throughout.

The open-plan ground floor was designed as a series of connected spaces, each with its own purpose while remaining part of a cohesive whole. A restrained grey kitchen provides a calm architectural backdrop, with rich burgundy seating introducing colour and contrast at the island. The dining and living areas layer deeper tones, textured upholstery, statement artwork and carefully selected lighting, while integrated storage, shelving and a dedicated workspace make considered use of every part of the room.

Colour becomes more expressive in the principal bedroom, where enveloping teal walls create a striking backdrop to the upholstered bed, soft blush accents and warm metallic details. Elsewhere, a palette of natural timber, muted greens, soft neutrals and darker accents carries through the home, creating continuity without making each space feel the same.

Furniture, artwork, lighting and accessories were selected as integral parts of the overall design rather than finishing touches, balancing stronger design moments with quieter, more functional spaces. The result is a contemporary home that feels distinctive and refined, but also comfortable, practical and personal, designed to be lived in as much as it is to be looked at.