Have you ever thought about buying a new mattress? If yes, then you should definitely consider the importance of choosing a good quality mattress. The mattress is one of the most important parts of our sleep cycle. It provides comfort and support during the night. There are various types of mattresses available in the market. […]
Sofas are expensive investments, so keeping them clean and free from dirt, stains and early wear and tear is important. If you don’t regularly vacuum and clean your sofa with appropriate products, this can compromise the longevity of your sofa. It is crucial to understand the structure of your sofa and what fabric it has […]
After all of our countdowns, waiting each week, counting the sleeps, Christmas week has arrived. We’re fresh out of advice for you guys other than to enjoy every moment of the festivities over the next week. From all of us here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing, a very Happy Christmas to you and yours and […]
We don’t need to tell you that we’re utter Instagram addicts. We spend so much time searching for interiors inspiration on the app in fact, that we’ve managed to pull together a list of our top 5 Interior Instagrammers for the year! Take a look and make sure you follow these wonderful ladies for all […]
Maintaining the appearance and ensuring the longevity of your wooden furniture requires serious care and the appropriate day to day maintenance to keep it looking its best. A chic new dining table and matching chairs, or those barstools you coveted for months before you bought them won’t look after themselves, now will they? For today’s […]
The Jersey collection is composed of strikingly designed pieces with a contemporary edge, that really work in their respective spaces. The Jersey collection is neat in size, ideal for those looking to style a narrow or compact space and maximise on storage space. Strong and sturdy, the Jersey table is striking in appearance with two, […]
The Wonder is a striking, comfortable sofa, enveloped in a smart fabric with both easy clean and water repellent properties. The fabric is coated with a special protective film creating a water-resistant layer protecting against rapid absorption of liquids. Instead of being immediately absorbed, the water is condensed on the surface of the material. The […]
Choosing at least one piece of hanging art can create a welcome design focal-point in your home as well as acting as a visual representation of your personal taste and personality. Here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing, we firmly encourage artistic expression in the home. Proudly stocking limited prints from Irish artist Sean Curran’s collection, […]
A mid-century inspired collection, the Mara wouldn’t be out of place on the set of Mad Men, with it’s two-toned, contrasting wood adding to the overall aesthetic. Features such as sliding glass doors on the sideboard allow for the showcasing of special ornaments and keepsakes, while the deep, spacious drawers featured throughout the collection with […]
There are so many benefits to adding a stylish sofa bed to your living space. From entertaining lots of guests to unexpected over-night stays, our selection of luxurious sofa beds suits a variety of living spaces and interior settings. Let’s take a closer look at some of our most popular beds available… The Macy Sofa […]
IMAGE: ROSECOTTAGE We absolutely adore seeing the interior creations our lovely customers put together with the gems they pick up from Michael Murphy Home Furnishing. That’s why we’re delighted to receive these images from Dominika, owner and proprietor of the beautiful Rose Cottage B&B in Swords, Dublin. Dominika decorated the deluxe bedroom suites in her […]
Did you know you can use a tumble dryer to quickly iron out wrinkled clothes? Simply place the wrinkled clothes in your dryer with a damp towel for 10 to 15 minutes on a medium to low heat setting and your garments should be smoother than a sheet of paper when you the spin cycle […]
Spring has finally arrived (or so we think), which means many of us homeowners are giving our homes a good old spring cleaning! While every element of the house comes with its own challenges in regards to cleaning, the beloved hardwood floor can be a bit trickier to restore to its former glory compared to […]
Continuing on from yesterday’s piece on spring tips for a fresh home, we have some more great spring-cleaning ideas for our readers. Spring is a time of newness and what better way to bring about that special sense of freshness than by giving the whole house one big decluttering session! We’ve got plenty of blogs […]
Spring may have taken its time to reach our shores but it has finally arrived, bringing with it longer and warmer days and wonderful a sense of freshness. There’s never a better time to spruce up the house then during the early days of spring, so why not take the following top cleaning tips and […]
In yesterday’s blog we talked about different ways you can lighten up the kitchen, and in today’s piece we’re having a look at some of the simple methods you can employ to keep your kitchen smelling fresh. For instance, when cleaning the kitchen try to use a soapy water and white vinegar solution as this […]
It shouldn’t be too difficult to keep your bathroom clean and free from clutter as long as you give it a good clean once a week. Once you’ve completed your usual routine of cleaning the shower, sink and tooilet, make sure you place towels, toothbrushes and other bathroom items where they’re supposed to be. If […]
The bedroom is the one space in our homes where we can fully unwind and catch up on some much needed sleep, which is why it’s essential that this room be kept clean, calm and free from clutter. When decluttering a bedroom, start with the wardrobe and place unwanted or unworn clothing into a black […]
Keeping your home clean and free from clutter doesn’t have to be a Herculean task. Decluttering is one of the easiest ways to refresh our interiors, but it’s important to make sure junk and unwanted items don’t start building up again. Take it step-by-step and start with a single shelf, cabinet or drawer and focus […]
January is a stellar month for clearing out the house and getting rid of any unwanted, unused or unloved items. Different rooms, however, call for different approaches and the following multi-part blog contains decluttering tips for every room in the house. Living Room The living room isn’t generally a designated storage space, yet we often […]
