Interior Inspiration: Baroque

Do you love interior design? If yes, then you should definitely check out these beautiful baroque style rooms. The colours, patterns, and textures are simply stunning. Image: Thespruce Baroque architecture was born during the late 16th century. This style has become very popular over time and is often seen in modern homes today. This style […]

Tidy Desk, Tidy Mind: Our Guide To Creating The Perfect Home Office

Over the past few years, working from home has never been as popular as it is now, with many companies offering working from home or hybrid working positions. Statistics show that working remotely can improve productivity by up to 77%, which is why it’s super important to have your home office perfect. Below are our […]

Apartment Living: Choosing A Sofa For Your Space

Small apartments and ‘tiny homes’ are becoming increasingly popular in 2022, especially in built up cities and high-cost areas. Whether you are trying to save money, looking for a more cosy living solution or simply prefer a smaller home, we have listed our top tips below for choosing the perfect sofa for your space. Scale […]

The Impact Lighting Has On Your Interior

Designers consider lighting a very important tool when it comes to designing your dream interior. Perfectly placed lighting can add depth to a space, create ambiance and even improve your mood. Lighting can bring all elements of your room together to create a welcoming space. It’s very important to think about the room you are […]

Something old, something new: How to style antique and contemporary furniture together

Combining both vintage and contemporary furniture may seem like a challenging task, however, when done correctly it can give your space a great sense of character with multiple layers and textures. Adding both vintage and contemporary furniture or homewares to your space means your room cannot be defined by any one decade and showcases a […]

Pinspiration! Upgrade Your Hallway With These Simple Steps.

IMAGE: OVERSTOCK When it comes to designing your home, it’s easy to forget all about the hallways that connect room to room. These are most definitely working rooms that need to make the very most of their space. We’ve put together some of our favourite inspiration from the board for Pinterest to get those creative […]

#StylingTips: 3 Ways to Decorate Your Console Table

Have you recently invested in a sideboard or console table for your living space? Well, now that you have the perfect piece for your home interior, it’s important to make sure it’s styled just right. Often placed in hallways or entry points to the home, a console table or even a sideboard can help shape […]

Update Your Bedroom With A Luxe Bed Frame

After a long week at work, there’s no better way to unwind than crawling into bed for the cosiest of snoozes. That’s why the bed you climb into needs to be supportive, relaxing, and just right for you and your interior space. Today we’re taking a look at some of our favourite beds in store… […]

Shop the Look: Our Indian Rosewood Collections

Have you spotted our Indian Rosewood collections? If you’re looking to add an exotic, eastern edge to your home decor than there’s no better way to do that than with one of these eye-catching pieces. A hardwood native to southern Asia, Indian Rosewood has a wonderfully warm colour and a wide range of natural highlights, […]

#TheFurnitureEdit – Decorating Smaller Spaces

We know how tough it can be to create the home interior of your dreams, especially when you’re short on floor space. That’s why here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing, we pride ourselves on ensuring our customers can choose from a wide range of furniture options to suit their space. We’ve pulled together an edit […]

This Weekend We’re Watching: The Home Edit Season 2

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IMAGE: NETFLIX If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you’ll know that we here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing HQ are BIG fans of tv shows with an interiors twist. This week, the smash-hit interior organisation series, the Home Edit, is back on our screens with season two, and we binged watched for research […]

How To Make Your Home Interiors More Mindful

There’s no doubt about it. Most of us have spent more time at home over the last two years than we ever have before. Now, it’s more important than it’s ever been to ensure our interiors are calming, encouraging spaces, assisting us with the process of being mindful at home. So what exactly is mindfulness […]

Snuggle up in Style: Our Best Bed Linen Picks

There’s nothing we love more than crawling into a fresh set of sheets after a long day. Soft, cool cotton has a soothing effect on our souls, what can we say? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite bed linen collections right now, so let’s take a peek.  

Let’s Shop Our Chesterfield Sofa Collection

There’s no doubt about it, the Chesterfield sofa is one of the most instantly recognizable pieces of furniture in the world. This stylish sofa has an aristocratic and stately origin, receiving its name from the 4th Earl of Chesterfield after he commissioned the suite from a designer for his home. Over the years there have […]

Design Tip: Pastels Are Going To Be HUGE in 2022.

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Have you heard? Pastels are going to be BIG this summer.  Pastel pinks, greens, blues and lemons are a great way to brighten up your living space. They can be added as subtle pops of colour here and there, or you can go full-on lollipop and blast your interiors with these sugary shades. so let’s […]

Everything You Need to Know About Our Warehouse Sale!

We’re almost there! Our famed Warehouse Sale will be kicking off in our outlet store in Newbridge this week from Friday the 4th of March to Sunday the 6th of March.  Where is the sale?  Our Warehouse Sale will be located in our outlet store in Newbridge, Kildare.  Here’s a handy little map to direct […]

Have You Shopped Our Further Reductions Section?

Did you know that we have a new Further Reductions section on our website? It’s filled to the firm with unmissable bargains. If you’re looking for high quality, luxurious piece at an extra-special price point then our Further Reductions are unmissable.  Once they’re gone, they really are gone for good so be sure to give […]

Shop Our Shade of the Month – Noble Navy

Incredibly classic, artfully elegant, and a little bit fun too, navy is a stalwart choice for homes looking to level up their interiors. A truly stylish shade, there’s no shortage of inspiration out there on how to style navy at home, but we’ve put together a list of our top 3 tips to help you […]

Interiors Trends We’re Leaving in 2021

It’s no secret that interior design trends are constantly changing and 2022 is no different. Today at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing we’ll be talking you through 3 interior trends we’re leaving behind in 2021. Grey Interiors.  Spurred on by the interior styling of the Instagram cleaning queen, Mrs. Hinch, grey decor surged in popularity over […]

Inteior Design Tips? We’ve Got You Covered For Your Latest Home Makeover.

IMAGE:UNSPLASH Do you need some interior design tips for giving your home a makeover this spring? Don’t change a thing until you’ve read our guide for making your interiors pop.  Go bold or go home. Decorating a small space with a bright or striking graphic wallpaper is a sure-fire way to create a big impact […]