Killarney Advertiser, Home & Living, Fri 22nd February 2019

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WELCOME Welcome to the February edition of Home and Living. We have managed to get through another January! Why does it seem like there are double the amount of days in January? Some scientists say having fun is the biggest predictor of whether you experience time going quickly or slowly, not many of us can say January is fun with all those New Year resolutions, paying back for our December overspend which we promise ourselves every January won’t happen again next year. Others say lack of daylight makes nights feel longer and this is the reason that changes our perception of time. Whatever the reason, I can’t believe we are heading into March - were did February go? It is great to see the nights lengthening a little. Although I love winter, I do crave longer evenings which challenge us to get moving again. And I want to get moving by painting my bathroom black before the trend changes back to white again!

If you’re planning a bathroom makeover this year, we are looking at bathroom trends for 2019. We glanced at the black bathroom trend last month in interior trends for 2019 - but this month we have looked at all the lovely new trends for the most hardworking room in the house.

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I’ve been very busy since Christmas Marie Kondo’ing everywhere in my home. Have you Marie Kondo-ed yet? If you don't know what this is, take a look at our article on this little Japanese whirlwind taking decluttering to the next level. We also stopped by EZ Living Furniture’s new shop in Deerpark behind Tesco. It is definitely worth a visit! We loved the layout and bright yellow chair at the entrance - it just lifts your mood for the day. Next month, we are looking at another very hardworking room - the kitchen.

Noelle Casey

and the Killarney Advertiser Team

Have you MARIE KONDO-ED

your home yet?

If you haven’t heard of Marie Kondo - where have you been? She has taken over the decluttering world by storm, this tiny Japanese woman with her mild and happy disposition and almost childlike appearance, breezes through homes with the force of a hurricane.

Her method is different than the normal ‘what are you keeping that for?’ judgemental programmes we have seen. Marie Kondo wants to change how you feel about your house, your things, and yourself. If it doesn’t spark joy - be gone with it. That’s the Marie Kondo method – a now universal technique where the Japanese organisation expert teaches people around the world to rid their homes

of clutter and thus, rid themselves of the burdens of excess. Kondo's best-selling book, ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ published in 2014, motivated people around the world to live more thoughtful, mindful lives by means of purging their homes of the things that do not spark joy. She introduces the ‘KonMari Method’, which focuses on organising your home by the categories of items as opposed to by specific rooms. The categories are: clothing, books, paper documents, sentimental items, and ‘Komono’ or miscellaneous.

Kondo may be the first-ever decluttering celebrity, and she has mainstreamed her method even further with her new Netflix series, ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’. This is well worth watching.

I’m not so sure about her kneeling down and introducing herself to the home, but the series seems to concentrate on the positive rather than the negative, and all the homeowners seem to reach a sense of calm by the end of the experience. What she is doing is not rocket science, but her positive energy and lack of judgement does put you in the frame of mind for decluttering! Personally, I have used her method for folding all my boy’s clothes into small parcels and standing

everything up in their chest of drawers which means they can now see their favorite t-shirt and not disturb the rest of the clothes when retrieving it. It keeps everything neat and tidy and stops a pile of clothes falling to the floor, which, even though they are clean, need to be washed again. It has halved my washing as well - it’s a win-win. Decluttering also breathes new life into your home making you look at things differently, all the while sparking joy!

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Weekly Deliveries Cara 55 Led Mirror

Was €1649 Now €899 Svelte 1200 Unit & Basin

Comet Tile Collection

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NOTEBOOK Want to recreate the very on trend Spa Bathroom?

We’ve put together our top pieces to help you achieve this look.

We all want crittal style shower doors now!

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|BOLD BLACK

BATHROOM FOR

TRENDS 2019

Like any other part of the home, bathrooms are sensitive towards fashion and trends. When reconstruction of a space is not done so regularly - like every 15-20 years - then trends have to be more carefully considered.

You have to think of the long haul rather than a trend that will date in the next few years. Can you live with pink tiles for the next 15 years? You also have to consider the proportions - is it a smaller urban bathroom or a large home with room for the walk-in shower and large roll top bath? Both can be luxurious, but there is no point in buying the huge roll top bath you saw in all the magazines, if you can’t swing the proverbial cat or fit a shower. Function needs to come first when designing your dream bathroom.

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BOLD BLACK

Bold black bathrooms are back with a bang.

This time last year in Home and Living we spoke about black easing its way into our bathroom style – and this year it’s everywhere. The spa-inspired bathroom trend is here to stay. These days it's all about bold, dark, sultry bathroom designs that evokes an indulgent high-end experience.

VANITY OR SINKS IN FRONT OF WINDOWS

We are seeing a trend of more vanities in front of windows. When there is a beautiful view, it's great to stand by the sink and look out. Does the mirror need to be over the sink? The answer is no. It’s great if you have limited space and clear glass and another plus is that the lighting is great.

MAKING AN ARTISTIC STATEMENT

The year 2019 is all about making an artistic statement - even in the bathroom. A sophisticated piece of art will provide your bathroom with a pretty focal point. I tend to go with a print for the bathroom so if it gets damaged by all that steam you can change it. Also changing the art in a room is often as good as redecorating - as it changes the mood, especially in a smaller room.

SUBWAY TILES

We’ve seen subway tiles for years, but the sizes and shapes are changing, and it is now on every surface of the bathroom.

Using a simple tile in a big way gives a lot of impact, without having to break the bank.

STATEMENT MIRROR

Like art, it might not be for everyone or every bathroom, but an impactful mirror can make a statement and create something that feels personal and unique in your bathroom, giving a more-homely feeling to what can often be a more clinical room.

CRITTALL

The Crittall style is usually seen in the beautiful architect designed extensions, or as interior dividers. In 2018, Instagram went crazy for Crittall style shower doors - the trend just exploded, and it has taken the manufactures a while to catch up. The Crittall style seems here to stay as it adds a wonderful contrast to a plain white bathroom but can be used with all the other trends also.

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GOLD

Gold is on its way back. I stayed in a fivestar hotel a few years ago and was not impressed with the ‘80s style gold taps in the bathroom. It just shows if you wait long enough everything comes back! We are seeing gold taps everywhere this season with sleeker lines then the '80s though.

THE POWDER ROOM

Not to forget the smallest room in the house - the powder room - also known as the downstairs toilet!

Small spaces like powder rooms excel as a canvas for a bold statement. A high-contrast, large-scale wallpaper expands a small space and infuses it with an artful attitude.

We are seeing some beautiful and crazy powder rooms out there, are you brave enough?

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| By Kadri Bormeister ::: Interior designer

UPSTAGING

A PROPERTY

Upstaging a property adds market value to the building. I have worked on a number of premises where a little bit of TLC is needed before the property goes on sale, is converted to an AirBnB or simply being prepared for a new occupant.

The AirBnB’s in particular are becoming increasingly popular especially in towns and owners are doing more and more to help their property stand out from the crowd.

The most cost effective option and the easiest way is to make an impression with colour. Depending on the budget a few hours of design consultation will be beneficial in order to select furniture, plan out the room layout, choose lighting and consult on the areas of interior design that will complete the look.

In this particular case every room was painted in a different colour to the next in order to enhance the feeling of each area.

The original floor boards were sanded and varnished.

The sofa, rugs and other furniture were purchased from local shops and Ikea. A few paintings on the walls help to lift the mood and give a sense of coziness.

The overall look turned out eclectic and goes with the age and character of the building. And the most important thing is that the bookings were already coming in on the first week of being live. The owner of the property says it has been the most positive move that was made in years.

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LOOK WHAT

WE FOUND

We had to look around the lovely new EZ Living Furniture Shop, which has just opened in the Deerpark Retail Park next to Dealz in Killarney. It’s deceptively spacious, encompassing both modern and traditional designs. It’s a feast for the eyes!

Here are some of our top picks to whet your appetite!

COLOURS OF ENGLAND

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• Visit our showroom in Tralee and the newly refurbished showroom in Cork.

• We offer: Wood burners, Multi-fuel, Gas and Electric Stoves

• Our new and exciting range of bio ethanol fires where no chimney is required.

• We also offer great advice and high quality stoves with a complete supply and fit by our certified installers.

Listowel Rd, Tralee, Co Kerry V92DX44 • Botanic Home &Garden, Fota Retail Park, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork T45AE71

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