Interiors brands in Ireland have played a fascinating part in how our homes have changed over the past 30 years. Kitchens were only beginning to become the heart of the home. Lighting was largely practical. And we were much less confident about expressing our personality through our interiors.
As House and Home celebrates 30 years, we’re looking back at some of the interiors brands that have been part of that change. From kitchens and lighting to craft and furniture, these five names have helped shape how we decorate, furnish and live at home.
When the kitchen became the heart of the home
McNally Living has seen the kitchen evolve into one of the hardest-working and most sociable rooms in the Irish home.McNally Living
Few rooms have changed as dramatically as the kitchen. Once mainly a place for cooking, it’s now where we eat, entertain, work and spend time together.
McNally Living has had a front-row seat to that change. The family business has been making premium kitchens in Ireland for more than 50 years. Today, it combines clever design, beautiful finishes and sophisticated appliances to create kitchens around the way we actually live.
Visit: mcnallyliving.ie
When we saw our homes in a whole new light
Hicken Lighting has been illuminating Irish homes for generations. Its earlier showroom offers a fascinating glimpse of how our tastes in lighting and interiors have evolved.Hicken Lighting
Few rooms have changed as dramatically as the kitchen. Once mainly a place for cooking, it’s now where we eat, entertain, work and spend time together.
McNally Living has had a front-row seat to that change. The family business has been making premium kitchens in Ireland for more than 50 years. Today, it combines clever design, beautiful finishes and sophisticated appliances to create kitchens around the way we actually live.
Visit: hickenlighting.com
When Irish craft found a new generation
More than 130 years after its Mayo mill first began weaving, FOXFORD continues to bring traditional Irish craftsmanship into contemporary homes.FOXFORD
Long before buying Irish became something to shout about, FOXFORD was weaving beautiful wool blankets and throws at its Mayo mill. More than 130 years later, the heritage brand feels just as relevant.
Traditional craftsmanship remains at its heart. But contemporary colour, pattern and design have brought FOXFORD textiles to a new generation. It shows how pieces rooted in our past can feel completely at home in a modern interior.
Visit: foxford.com
When we fell in love with old and new
The Victorian Company celebrates the character that comes from mixing old and new, bringing antiques, craftsmanship and contemporary design together.The Victorian Company
One of the loveliest changes we’ve seen is a move away from homes where everything matches. Instead, we’re much happier mixing periods and styles. We also want pieces with a story to tell.
The Victorian Company has long championed that approach. Founded by master craftsman Mark McDonagh nearly 40 years ago, it brings antiques and traditional craftsmanship together with contemporary furniture and design. The result is a home that feels collected over time rather than simply decorated.
Visit: victoriancompany.ie
When the sofa took centre stage
From statement shapes and fabrics to sofas made for serious lounging, collections from Ted Baker and French Connection at DFS show just how far the humble sofa has come.DFS
The sofa was once a practical living-room staple. Today, it’s one of the biggest style decisions we make for our homes. It’s also where we unwind, entertain and spend much of our downtime.
Our living rooms have become more relaxed and individual, and our sofas have followed. We’re braver with colour, shape, fabric and scale. DFS has been part of that shift, offering everything from generous family sofas to statement designs. As a result, the sofa can say much more about our personal style.
Visit: dfs.ie
More interiors brands in Ireland that changed our homes
Over the past 30 years, almost every room in the Irish home has changed. Kitchens have become gathering places. Bathrooms have turned into spaces to retreat. And our gardens have become extensions of the home.
These interiors brands in Ireland tell just part of that story. Continue to Part 2, where we meet five more names that have changed the way we live at home.
