The art of hosting – 3 experts share their top tips for stress-free seasonal gatherings
The art of hosting – 3 experts share their top tips for stress-free seasonal gatherings

Sarah Finnan

Creative last-minute gift wrapping ideas to do at home
Creative last-minute gift wrapping ideas to do at home

Lauren Heskin

7 tips for a carefree Christmas according to professional chefs
7 tips for a carefree Christmas according to professional chefs

Sarah Finnan

The 12 fights of Christmas that every couple will recognise
The 12 fights of Christmas that every couple will recognise

Amanda Cassidy

Stuck for a vegan Christmas starter? These smoked ‘salmon’ and ‘cream cheese’ canapés will go down a treat
Stuck for a vegan Christmas starter? These smoked ‘salmon’ and ‘cream cheese’ canapés will go...

Meg Walker

Christmas with disordered eating: ‘stop talking about how we’re going to ‘be better’ in January’
Christmas with disordered eating: ‘stop talking about how we’re going to ‘be better’ in January’

Hannah Kingston

This is Ireland’s most magical Christmas road trip
This is Ireland’s most magical Christmas road trip

Edaein OConnell

This Portobello home has been injected with light, flow, and zingy colour
This Portobello home has been injected with light, flow, and zingy colour

Megan Burns

WIN a €300 voucher for a luxurious stay at the Dylan Hotel
WIN a €300 voucher for a luxurious stay at the Dylan Hotel

Edaein OConnell

3 high-protein sweet treats to enjoy this Christmas
3 high-protein sweet treats to enjoy this Christmas

Edaein OConnell

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Embrace Your Dark Side With These 5 Interior Picks


By Marlene Wessels
19th Nov 2017
Embrace Your Dark Side With These 5 Interior Picks

Nothing conjures up drama in interiors like black. As a colour, it is both modern and confident, but it’s also versatile, mixing well with natural elements like copper, wood and stone. Although dominant, dark tones can act as neutrals for statement pieces: a copper tap becomes the focal point in a moody kitchen, while stone dinnerware looks striking on natural linen. Not brave enough for dark walls? Add elements of darkness with sleek kitchen appliances or inky abstract artwork. Here’s 5 of our favourites…

1. Theo tableware, from €108, Inreda

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2. The KitchenAid Mini Stand Mixer, €549, Harvey Norman

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3. Tina Rud Pedersen’s A3 ink print, €55, April and the Bear

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4. Vardagen tableware, from €1.50, Ikea

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5. Madam Stoltz Denmark products, from a selection at Home Lust

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Featured image: Porter & Jones kitchen, painted in Ink by Zoffany.