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Grand Victorian Home Renovation Dalkey, Dublin
Designed by Woulfe have been commissioned to completely renovate and restore a grand Victorian residence in Dalkey, located a short stroll from the beautiful Dublin seaside.
There exists a very powerful relationship between interior design, architecture and art, which historically was a little blurred. At Designed by Woulfe, although we are primarily interior designers, we possess the necessary technical competencies to alongside the world’s leading architects. Together we create breathtaking, fluid and functional spaces for our clients who range from celebrities to leaders in their field, residential homeowners to property investors and developers. As the architecture of your property – or the property you intend to purchase – will largely dictate certain design elements, we work with you to reimagine spaces and execute precise renovations, on time and on budget. Our property procurement team are available to consult on your ideal architectural style – be it an elegant Georgian terrace, a quaint country farmhouse or an exquisitely dreamy multi-million-pound mansion. For investors and developers, we know time is money so we will quickly identify any structural issues, safety, environmental and planning considerations. Subsequently, in collaboration with surveyors and building consultants, our team can implement striking staircase designs, mezzanine floors, and upgrade doors, windows and architectural hardware to match the property’s character and intended usage.
Designed by Woulfe have been commissioned to completely renovate and restore a grand Victorian residence in Dalkey, located a short stroll from the beautiful Dublin seaside.
Designed by Woulfe have been commissioned to completely renovate and refurbish a distinctive former Baptist Chapel, with spectacular panoramic views over the harbour and Kingsland Estuary.
Our annual list of new property developments across London showcases exciting real estate projects across the capital city. Whether you’re on the lookout for a modern and stylish new home in London or a smart investment opportunity to add to your growing portfolio, residential, commercial and multi-use schemes are (excuse the pun) on the rise. While Covid-19 has undoubtedly put a spanner in the works across the entire global property market, the pandemic and consequent lockdowns here in the UK made a considerable impact on residential developments. With this in mind, you’ll find that our top 20 list also includes 6 property developments from 2020 which have slightly postponed – but hey, good things come to those who wait.
The Irish property market has shown great resilience over the last 12 months. With prices set to rise by an average of 4% in 2021, Irish luxury property developers are feeding the demand for new homes. From modern newbuilds which will sit harmoniously alongside existing period properties, to developments being designed to emulate historic homes while maintaining all the perks of contemporary housing, there’s a lot going on property-wise in Dublin and beyond. We round up our pick of the 10 most exciting new property developments for 2021.
The hospitality industry has suffered a lot throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, and while ‘cook at home’ kits were all the rage during the lockdowns, we’re more than ready to get back out there and enjoy our favourite restaurant dishes in the company of friends. They say you eat with your eyes before a forkful touches your lips, and we wholeheartedly agree. Food aside, the interior design of a restaurant sets the ambience and has the power to define the mood and tone of your meal. Here is our selection of mouth-watering restaurant interiors that we’d visit whether we’re hungry or not.
With prolonged closures and sadly some permanent ones too, Covid-19 has taken its toll on bars, clubs and nightlife in general. Places are slowly starting to peel back open, and we can’t wait to head back to our favourites as well as some newbies to support these stylish watering holes. Inconspicuous entrances, moody lighting and plush soft furnishings…these bars are on our hit list because of their impressive interiors as well as their cocktail menus. Browse our favourite bar interiors from around the world, which still look stunning (albeit a little blurry) after a martini or two. Then enjoy a double espresso the morning after in our favourite cosy cafés.
As London’s property market continues to grow, residential, commercial and other multi-use property developments of varying scales are cropping up across the city. From much sought after luxury new homes in the heart of town to incredible new real estate that’s putting otherwise overlooked areas firmly on the map, there’s definitely a lot to be excited about. We’ve rounded up our favourite 25 new developments in London for 2020 and beyond.
“We can all be better designers and business owners,” say industry experts at eporta’s Design Leadership lunch. Last week, at a spectacular house in London’s Clerkenwell, eporta hosted a round table discussion with some of the most experienced and prominent voices in interior design. The candid conversation revolved around some of the most important issues affecting the interior design industry today, including fees and transparency, design leadership, sustainability and ethics. Over two-hours, 12 interior designers and architects shared their knowledge and ideas on how to advance the industry.