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 […]

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 […]

Ask The Experts: Our Guide to Choosing the Perfect Sofa

There’s no doubt about it, the sofa is the focal point of any living room. Not only is it one of the first pieces of furniture that draw your eye when you enter a room, but we also spend so much time chilling out there, especially in the winter months. People eat and drink, socialise […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Talk Scandi Style Minimalism

IMAGE: GIRA t’s no secret that minimalist decor is having a serious moment. Thanks to organizing consultant Marie Kondo and her smash-hit book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,’  interior designers the world over are encouraging us to welcome carefully curated clutter-free spaces. Not only does minimalism result in a soothing visual aesthetic, but they have […]

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.

pink, blue and lemon chair

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 […]

Did You Know That We’re Stocking These Iconic Chair Designs?

One of the best investments you can make in your home is the purchase of a good dining table and iconic chairs. A beautifully designed dining chair can truly stand the test of time and that is certainly the case when it comes to these iconic dining chairs. We’ve pulled together a list of some […]

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 […]

Trend Report: 90’s Nostalgia Is Back With a Bang!

The 1990s may not seem like that long ago for most of us, but there’s been an increasing appetite across the fashion, beauty, and interior design industries for 90’s nostalgia, with the hashtag #ninetiesdesign, having a serious renaissance on Instagram. Though 90’s interiors are usually associated with bright geometrics and almost surrealist imagery, the new […]

Trend Setting Cushions to Invest in This Spring

We’re incredibly proud of our varied, trend-setting accessories section here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing HQ, our large collection of cushions in particular.  From statement prints to subtle textures, our accessory buyers cater to a whole range of styles and aesthetics when choosing these plump, cosy cushions, making them the perfect finishing touch to your […]

Pantone Colour of the Year 2022 – Very Peri

IMAGE: PANTONE A new year is now well and truly underway as the last of us head back to work this morning. In the spirit of new beginnings, the American colour giant Pantone has announced their colour of the year and it’s a spritely, joyous shade they’ve dubbed “Very Peri,” How do the team at […]

Interior Trend – Tasteful Teal

IMAGE: COUNTRYANDTOWNHOUSE One of our favourite colours for 2021 has to be the sophisticated and cool teal. This striking shade that combines both blue and green hues is definitely one to watch over the next number of months as it gains in popularity. Let’s take a look at how you can introduce this super-cool shade […]