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A design tailored perfectly to its inhabitants has transformed this Dublin residence into a luxurious home full of unique touches.
Looking at the refined, spacious rooms of this Dublin home, you would never guess that it once felt dark and confined. Hélène Broderick, founder of Hélène Broderick Interiors and lead designer on this project, explains that while the property benefitted from ceiling heights of over three metres, “the interiors initially felt dark and confined. The objective was to create an elegant, practical home that maximised natural light, while reflecting subtle Art Deco influences”.
An unusual request was that the family of six are each over six feet tall, so an important part of the design was tweaking joinery and selecting furniture that would ensure their day-to-day comfort.
This comprehensive design reworked the entire home. In the kitchen, an open-plan space was created by removing a dividing wall between the kitchen and sunroom. “This change flooded the area with natural light,” Hélène explains. “The new design features a navy island with brass inlays and handles, adding elegance and sophistication. The dining area, situated under expansive windows, showcases a custom-made dining table crafted from repurposed oak trees felled in Mount Juliet Estate in Kilkenny.”
In the drawing room, custom-made furniture elevates the space. The original open fire and a broken fire surround were replaced with a new marble Art Deco-style surround and an electric fire. Panelling was added with wallpaper inlay, drawing attention to the height of the room, while a palette of blues and neutral tones add depth to the space, and create cohesion with the kitchen.
In the main bedroom, an inefficient layout was redesigned, moving the location of the en suite. Custom wardrobes were added to each side of the chimney breast, providing discreet storage and a sense of character.
“The large-scale panelling adorned with silk-effect wallpaper inlay added an opulent touch, transforming the master bedroom into a luxurious sanctuary,” Hélène says. “The decor was further elevated with exquisite custom-made furniture, including a pair of bedside tables and a dressing table.” Practicality was also a consideration, with automated curtains and blinds installed throughout, performance fabrics used for upholstered pieces, and smart lighting and heating installed.
The family were delighted with the results, and the project is the perfect example of what the ethos of this practice has been for over two decades. With a vastly experienced team, and designs that blend aesthetic beauty with functionality that enhances clients’ everyday lives, they ensure that each space they work on is not just a space to live, but one in which to thrive.
Hélène Broderick Interiors has studios in Foxrock, Dublin; and Kilkenny; find out more at helenebroderickinteriors.com.
