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    September 14, 2018September 23, 2018

    Colours of the year 2019

    The colours of the year 2019 have been revealed. Here are some of the hues that are going to feature in home decor and commercial interiors next year.

  • March 19, 2018March 19, 2018

    Foliage Fiend

    Recently I was interviewed by the Irish Indepedent’s Nathalie Marquez Courtney for an article on foliage vs flora for home decor. Here are my tips on creating a relaxing nature-like haven that oozes lush luxuriousness and elegance with natural foliage and plant patterns…

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    March 12, 2018September 21, 2018

    LOUNGING LOOKS: Interior tips for living room design

    Don’t let the larger furniture pieces dictate the style of the room. Choose your sofas and armchairs in neutral colours and simple shapes, and go as big as the room allows. This space is for lounging, a playroom for adults, really, so bring in the element of comfort but steer clear of bold patterns or faddy designs for your seating.

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    March 12, 2018March 12, 2018

    URBAN GARDEN: Small can be beautiful

    What a great honour to be featured in the Irish Independent on Saturday Gardening Supplement this weekend.   Irish Independent, 10 Mar 2018 ME AND MY GARDEN  Irish Independent DIANA VALENTINE is the owner of interiors store home-lust.com. She grows a container garden on the balcony of her fourth-floor apartment in Booterstown, Dublin. She says: “I […]

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    April 25, 2017April 25, 2017

    Lush and Luxe: Four Ways To Decorate With Green

    Spring has finally sprung, and it’s time to embrace its happy hues and beauteous botanical patterns. Here are four ways to introduce green into your home, and where you can stock up on emerald home accessories and living greens in Ireland…

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    March 14, 2017March 24, 2017

    Top 10 Spring Trends in Home Décor

    Welcome spring 2017’s New Romantic look with these 10 tantalising décor trends…

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    February 22, 2017February 22, 2017

    DECORATING WITH GREEN LOOKBOOK

    Spring has finally sprung, and it’s time to embrace its happy hues and beauteous botanical patterns. Here are four ways to introduce green into your home … 

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    February 14, 2017February 22, 2017

    A lush and luxe creative space

    Creating a work space that is both pretty and practical is not easy. Taking inspiration from the latest 2017 interior trends such as decorating with moody blues and luxurious living greens, I’ve come up with this impression of my perfect creative space in the home …   Creative Space by homelust

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    October 28, 2016November 10, 2016

    The Modern Rustic Home

    Come autumn, everyone is looking to cosy up and embrace rustic charm and warmth. But how do you combine those with your modern amenities and contemporary interiors?

  • September 26, 2016September 26, 2016

    Best Interiors Blog at Ireland Blog Awards 2016

    It was a pretty special night at the Irish Blogging Olympics earlier this month …

September 14, 2018September 23, 2018
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Colours of the year 2019

Broste Copenhagen
March 12, 2018September 21, 2018
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LOUNGING LOOKS: Interior tips for living room design

attic room
October 25, 2017May 25, 2018
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C L E V E R   D E S I G N S   F O R  T R I C K Y   S P A C E S

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017
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Home Away from home

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017
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Spring/Summer Interior Trends 2017: Flora & Fauna

August 9, 2017
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Greenery: Tips and Trends

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017
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Balcony Gardening Tips

October 28, 2016November 10, 2016
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The Modern Rustic Home

June 28, 2016August 14, 2016
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Staycation Inspiration: How To Holiday At Home

June 5, 2016July 28, 2016

Three Ways To A Cool Outdoor Dining Space

May 20, 2016July 28, 2016

#urbangarden: Green In The City

May 1, 2016July 28, 2016
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Rustic Boho

April 22, 2016July 28, 2016

Happy Decor Tips To Cheer Up Your Home

March 16, 2016July 28, 2016

Illustration Nation: How to decorate with prints

March 6, 2016July 28, 2016
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Retro Luxe

September 29, 2015
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A Vintage Tour of Dublin

September 27, 2015September 27, 2015
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Trad Style

September 3, 2015September 3, 2015
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Northern Lights

September 1, 2015September 3, 2015
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NORDIC NOIR

August 29, 2015September 3, 2015
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Wire Wonders

August 14, 2015September 3, 2015
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Scandi Style in Dublin

August 14, 2015August 14, 2015
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#floralart 2

July 20, 2015September 3, 2015

Outdoor Oasis

July 4, 2015July 23, 2015

Botanical Beauties

June 12, 2015August 17, 2015

Double-Dip Dining

May 31, 2015June 29, 2015

10 Best Independent Design Shops in Ireland This Summer

May 21, 2015June 29, 2015

Urban Decay: When Flowers Fight Back

May 20, 2015July 30, 2015

Cinematic Cravings

May 18, 2015August 17, 2015

#rawliving: Sublime Serenity in Rustic Ibiza

May 17, 2015August 18, 2015

Covet List: lamaisondannag.com

May 15, 2015May 20, 2015

Style Crush: Geo-Jewelry

May 13, 2015August 17, 2015

Easy #partyfood: Bean hummus & roasted peppers

May 12, 2015August 17, 2015

Steps to Heaven

May 12, 2015August 17, 2015

Smoke & Petals

May 12, 2015May 20, 2015

A Touch of Retro

May 11, 2015August 29, 2015

Sleek Sitting Rooms

May 11, 2015May 20, 2015

Think Pink

May 11, 2015August 17, 2015

Mid-Century Magic

May 11, 2015May 20, 2015

Cute Cuddle Rooms

May 9, 2015August 17, 2015

Home Makeover

May 8, 2015August 17, 2015

Where Old Meets New: Modern + Retro in the Home

October 31, 2014August 17, 2015

Totally, Yoghurtly Yours

hk living ireland home lust concept store botanical wall decor
March 19, 2018March 19, 2018
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Foliage Fiend

HK Living interiors
March 12, 2018March 12, 2018
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Bohemian Rapsody

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018
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URBAN GARDEN: Small can be beautiful

Nordal Interiors on home-lust.com, Ireland
April 25, 2017April 25, 2017
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Lush and Luxe: Four Ways To Decorate With Green

HK Living retailer Ireland
March 14, 2017March 24, 2017
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Top 10 Spring Trends in Home Décor

decorate with plants
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
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DECORATING WITH GREEN LOOKBOOK

creative home
February 14, 2017February 22, 2017
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A lush and luxe creative space

October 28, 2016October 30, 2016
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A Frightening Feast

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016
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Best Interiors Blog at Ireland Blog Awards 2016

January 28, 2016June 28, 2016
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Valentine’s Day 2016 in Dublin

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016
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How To Create A Cosy Home in Winter

September 28, 2015October 1, 2015
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ABOUT THESE GERMANS

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015
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Sneaky Superfood School Snacks

September 4, 2015September 10, 2015

About those boats

September 1, 2015September 3, 2015
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Frida

August 29, 2015September 29, 2015
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Too Cool For School

August 7, 2015February 23, 2016
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Kids’ Parties – What To Do and Not To Do

August 7, 2015September 29, 2015
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Agony & Ecstasy: A Realist’s Guide to First-Time Motherhood

July 31, 2015September 3, 2015
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Belgrade Escapade: Design Lover’s Tour

June 29, 2015September 3, 2015

Nature and Neutrals… Styling for Image Interiors and Living

June 29, 2015August 18, 2015

Playful Patterns

June 17, 2015September 29, 2015

Daddy Cool

May 27, 2015August 11, 2015

Buzzing Bucharest

May 26, 2015August 29, 2015

The Humble Slaw, Three Ways

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