Irish Design Post... In Honor of St. Patrick's Day

Everyone's just a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day, aye? Assuming so, I decided to enlist the good will of Ireland's patron saint in an exploration of Irish interior design. Here are some of my favorite images, classic and contemporary, rustic and refined. Pull up a pint and enjoy!


Old World

Ceiling Detail at Strokestown

Kitchen at Strokestown

Ceiling Detail at Charleville Castle

Old World Meets New

Armada Hotel, Spanish Point, Co. Clare
Millimetre Design

Dalkey House Bedroom by O'Connor Design Partners

Bathroom at Old Chocolate Factory
Millimetre Design

New World Design

Luxury Apartment Kitchen by O'Connor Design Partners

Bedroom by Collins Design

Pilot Point Bath by Millimetre Design

Old Crafts, New Attitude

Glass Art by Elke Westen

The Philosofa by Paul Berg

Fabric Art by Jacinta Scully-Usher

Irish Design Trend Notes

* While it's hard to travel far in Ireland without coming across one of its classic castles, Irish designers aren't enslaved by their traditional lure. Inspired yes, but innovating in their own style!

* Many Irish designers favor contemporary styles for kitchens and baths. You'll find them in new construction and rehabbed older buildings.

* Wallpaper appears to be popular in Ireland, showing up widely in bedrooms and foyers.

* Irish craftsmen (and women) are updating the country's traditional arts with new forms, new interpretations and a whole new vitality.


PS: I'd like to give special thanks to Corey Taratuta of travel company, IrishFireside.com for pointing me to the beautiful Old World images above.

PPS: If you're traveling to Dublin, check out this wonderful design guide to the city on Design * Sponge.

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Coming next week on Gold Notes:

3/25 - Displaying your collectibles - in honor of Elton John's birthday
4/8 - Discover the Jewish holiday of Passover... In design

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