Killarney Advertiser - Home&Living, February 2017

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o our second Home & Living of 2017. Where have January and February gone? Summer is fast approaching and we are looking at one of the most functional rooms in the house this month, the bathroom. See our top trends for 2017 and check out our piece on a traditional bathroom makeover.

Our featured house this month is a beautiful family home on the doorstep of the National Park.

In addition, Cremur have given us their four key tips for redecorating your bathroom.

My top picks this month are Corcoran’s freestanding bath and the Alchimia tiles from National Tile which are amazing and so on trend, with green being the Pantone colour of the year.

The history of the horse trough/hog scaler... sorry, I mean freestanding bath...

The Freestanding Bath has long enjoyed a reputation as a status-symbol.

Documented early plumping systems for bathing go back as far as around 3300BC. The claw foot tub had its origins in the mid 18th century and originated in Holland and was once enjoyed only by the aristocracy.

An early advertisement by Kohler advertised the claw bath as “a horse trough/ hog scalder when furnished with four legs will serve as a bathtub.”

Centuries of refinement and the discovery of new materials has helped to introduce it into the everyday household – though owning one is still considered the height of luxury!

With its popularity rising, and the play on different shapes and styles, there is no limit to what designers can create – the freestanding bath has never been more exciting!

We hope you enjoy this month’s Home & Living. If you have a design query or would like your home or project featured in our Home & Living section, we’d love to hear from you, just email decorating@killarneyadvertiser.ie

Yours in decorating,

Noelle

and the Killarney Advertiser Team Contact us at decorating@killarneyadvertiser.ie

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Alchimia Tyles, National Tile Killarney Francis Brennan Towels, €4 - €25, Dunnes Stores, Killarney Vintage Print Rugs, €135 - €199, available to order M&S, Killarney Concrete Toilet Brush & Soap Holder from €16, M&S, Killarney Sanderson Vintage Wallpaper, Squirrel & Dove Design, Lorraine Wall Interiors..

Frozen Designer Basin, McElligotts Castleisland Cottage Unit, Stone Grey. Corcoran's Furniture & Carpets Ltd

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Fusion 600mm Wall Mounted Unit & Basin Dante 600 Grey Floor Unit & Basin €449

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Pieve Chrome Heated Towel Rail

€350 Legend Wood Tile 31cm x 61cm

€30 sq yd

1 Door Quadrant Shower Unit

Leaning Shelves

Wave Freestanding Acrylic Bath

Various Colours

€1349 €169 €219

Sagittarius Mirror LED

Brand NEW Tile, Bathroom, Stoves & Fireplaces Showroom Cork Road, Killarney Tel: 064 669 1112 info@corcoransfurniture.ie | www.corcoransfurniture.ie

Home & Living - February 24, 2017

Spacious residence on doorstep of National Park

NEW to the market this week with DNG Ted Healy is this delightful four-bedroom semidetached house situated in the much sought-after Rossdara development on Loreto Road.

The property has been very well maintained both internally and externally. Accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hallway with guest WC and cloakroom, living room, kitchen/ dining, utility room, four bedrooms (master ensuite) and family bathroom.

This appealing residence’s dimensions extend to approximately 125 square metres/1,345 square feet.

The property has a generous landscaped rear garden with shed and patio area.

Conveniently located on the edge of Killarney National Park, Number 19 Rossdara is within walking distance of the town centre and within easy reach of Loreto National School.

The property has oil central heating, PVC double-glazed windows and boasts fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms.

It is suited to a variety of buyers including homeowners, retirees and holiday homebuyers.

Launched to the market for €260,000 the property is already attracting significant interest and is under offer.

‘This is a very well presented property is a highly regarded and much sought-after neighbourhood. One finds themselves on the doorstep of Killarney National Park, within easy walk of Killarney town and easy reach of shop /bars/ restaurants/ hotels. Loreto National School is located at the top of the road. Interest has been brisk and we expect the property to sell quickly,” said selling agent Ted Healy. For appointment to view contact sole selling agent DNG Ted Healy 064-6639000.

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Top Bathroom Trends that will be huge in 2017

If you’re planning a refresh or redesign of your bathroom, this year promises to bring tons of personality. Think of your bathroom as a room rather than just a functional space, with texture, furniture and rugs finding their way into bathrooms for 2017 turning our bathrooms into a mini sanctuary.

1. Statement furniture; The bathroom may not have been where you would traditionally think about putting a chair or ottoman, but it really adds a touch of warmth to a room that can often seem cold.

3. Rugs; Throw rugs are not just for your living room anymore, the place to see all the best rugs this year is in the bathroom, it’s a great way to add colour or pattern and of course that all important warmth.

4. Patterned Tiles, we saw patterned tiles sneaking their way into bathroom last year but this year they are huge Moroccan inspired designs, art deco black and white they work well with simple white suites or a roll top bath alike.

Brennan collection available to order from Dunnes stores Killarney.

7. Minimalist cabinets, with all the other statement trends for bathrooms the cabinets are going minimal in order to ensure the space doesn’t feel to crowded.

Vanity Unit, Corcoran's Furniture & Carpets

8. Art, we are getting braver with art, and this can be seen in the trend for art in the bathroom, modern prints and even a complete gallery wall, call it the loo-vre.

2. Freestanding tubs are not going anywhere soon and are still the go-to for a statement bathroom. More retailers are offering smaller options for those bathrooms where space is tight. Whether your style is traditional or modern there is a freestanding bath out there to suit your needs.

Burlington Collection, Mcelligotts Castleisland

Bathroom Tiles, Corcoran's Furniture & Carpets 5. Mirrors; Statement mirrors have always been a sure way to add character to your bathroom, especially if you have a small bathroom the bigger the better as it reflects light. Think furniture shop for this accessory.

6. Five Star; we all want the hotel luxe at the moment, even our soap and shampoo bottles have to match and look pretty, and fluffy towels are a must. Try the Francis

9. Paper the walls, we have seen wallpaper make a huge comeback over the last few years, and why should the bathroom be left out the bolder the better perfect for the country mansion feel or just a huge statement in a small downstairs W.C. Be brave with this one the darker and quirkier the better.

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Cremur Complete Bathroom Refurbishment AT CREMUR we are passionate about making your dream bathroom a reality! Here are the four simple steps to get the bathroom of your dreams.

• Once you are fully satisfied with the plan and design, a contract invoice and schedule will be made.

STEP 1 - PLAN The first step of the planning process is to speak with one of our bathroom specialists who will arrange a home visit so to discuss the bathroom you desire.

The staff at Cremur are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that you are fully satisfied.

STEP 2 – DESIGN • The next stage of the process is designing your dream bathroom.

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STEP 3 - INSTALLATION • The third stage of the process is installing your brand new bathroom.

Our expert bathroom fitters will firstly specialists will visit your home and remove your old bathroom and dispose survey your bathroom, discuss your of it appropriately. ideal layout, and take measurements.

• Once this is done, our specialists will come up with potential designs based on your criteria. These will be presented to you along with a fixed price. This includes the disposal of your old, unwanted bathroom, along with all the plumbing, fittings, tiling, carpentry and electrics that may be involved in the renovation.

• Next, our experts will begin installing your new bathroom. A complete installation takes approximately five days to complete. Cremur are aware that home renovations can be a noisy procedure so each member of the team do their best to keep the noise down so that they won't disturb the neighbours, and keep the place clean throughout the renovation.

• A single member of our team will keep in contact with you throughout the process to ensure that you are fully satisfied of the work being conducted.

STEP 4 - FINISHING UP • Once the installation is complete the team will clean your brand new bathroom, removing any waste and excess building supplies left from the installation stage, so you can enjoy your bathroom straight away!

• Next, a team member will inspect each item with you to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your new bathroom.

Contact Cremur, Cws Complex, Rock Street, Tralee, on 066-7124555.

Home & Living - February 24, 2017

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UR bathroom makeover happened a bit by accident as we live in an old stone house and required an extension.

My husband used this opportunity to replace some beams over our kitchen and as this meant dismantling our bathroom, it was a great excuse to revamp it (not that I need an excuse!). I wanted to stay with the traditional feel but in a contemporary style. We started with the floors as we don’t have the luxury of underfloor heating – this wasn’t too widespread 100 years ago!

So we went with a wooden floor. Worried about maintenance and water, water, water everywhere (I have two boys) we chose an engineered board. This doesn’t tend to warp and can still be resurfaced if needs be but I have been pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to keep.

Next was the bath, which was on my wish list for a long time. It still keeps with the traditional look but the stainless steel skirt keeps the look modern and being reflective gives the feeling of space. When we went to buy our shower my husband fell in love with the sink in the showroom and it fitted in perfectly as well as being practical.

We both love panelling so that was an easy choice. Our bathroom panelling is painted in French White by Colortrend and the walls are Dovetail by Farrow & Ball.

Traditional Bathroom Makeover Sourcing THE flooring is engineered white oak wideboard from National Tile.

The shower and sink are from National Tile also. The marble table is by Hal-Lou. We reused our blind, as I couldn’t part with it. It is a Linwood fabric and the Fabulous Fabric Company stocks Linwood Fabrics.

Accessories The candles are from Dunnes Stores and the bath mat is also from Dunnes Stores, from its Francis Brennan collection.

The mirror is Mylestone Interiors. Both the jars and black press are by TK Maxx.

The prints and basket are from Ikea. We use the basket for towel storage and the prints were temporary until I could find something with orange to match the blind but got put on my wish list.

Getting a rug is another wish list item…my wish lists seem to get longer the older I get! Noelle