4 Incredible Tips for Making Your Home Office More Productive

The importance of having a home office space has never been more apparent. Businesses are increasingly outsourcing many tasks to remote workers, meaning that employees now need to be able to work from any location they choose. With laptops and internet connections becoming more widespread, employees are now able to take their work with them […]

Monday Mood Board : Winter White

IMAGE: ARCHITECTUREARTDESIGNS There’s nothing quite like a white interior to set our hearts racing. It’s quite literally a blank canvas, ready for you to personalise it as you please. Let’s take a look at how you can create a super-cool aesthetic with an awesome white interior. We love… using artwork to add some drama to […]

Cosy Autumn – The Armchair Edit

There’s nothing we love better on a chilly autumn evening than snuggling up in front of the fire with a good book in our cosiest armchair. In fact, a comfy armchair is a new season essential and there’s no better time to bag yourself one than now, during our extended sale. Take a peek at […]

Shop Our 5 Favourite Home Accessories To Elevate Your Interior

Have you spotted some of our new home accessories? Updating your interior with some clever new lifestyle pieces can be an inexpensive and subtle way to give your home a fresh new look, without breaking the bank on a full-blown remodel! Take a look at our five favorite pieces from our new accessories: 1) The […]

Monday Mood Board – Delightful Duck-Egg

IMAGE – SAMANTHABACON We don’t know about you guys, but a weekend of sunshine has us pondering how we can mix up our home interiors, and work on including those brighter, fresher colours and interior trends. With that in mind, we’ve put together this week full of interior inspiration in one of our favourite new […]

3 Investment Pieces of Furniture You Need to Pick up in Our Winter Sale

Did you know that our winter sale is on both in-store and online? We have MASSIVE reductions across ALL departments, so there really is no better time to invest in those core pieces of furniture everyone should own. Let us talk you through the top three pieces of furniture that you need to buy during […]

Shop the Look – The Archer Bedroom Collection

A cleverly crafted, eye-catching collection, our Archer range channels a distinctive traditional style that doesn’t compromise on design. Characterised by its striking blue shade and solid oak table tops, this sophisticated collection is an ideal addition to a more traditional living space. The Archer mirror is a wonderful matching addition to the Archer dressing table […]

Trend Report – Mid-Century Modern

IMAGE: AD Mainly associated with the interior designs and architecture that swept post-war America in the 1950’s and 1960’s, mid-century modern is a trend that has taken the interiors world by storm over the last number of year. Mid-century modern is a classic and sophisticated style that is characterised by sleek, clean lines, a mixture […]

Get the Look – the Sherbury Bedroom Collection

We absolutely adore our Sherbury bedroom collection. It’s simple yet stylish, superbly crafted and completely timeless. An excellent investment for any bedroom, let us talk up through the full collection in detail and show you how we’d style it. The Sherbury Bed Frame  Elegantly carved pieces of wood are the defining feature of the Sherbury […]

Shop the Room – the Jersey Dining Collection

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, […]

Interior Trends From the Decade You Were Born

IMAGE – PINTEREST Who doesn’t love a little bit of nostalgia? Well sit back and relax this Monday while we talk you through some of the key interior trends from the last number of decades. 1950’s – Looking to channel some 1950’s vibes in your home? Pastel colours schemes, linoleum as far as the eye […]

Shop the Room – The Wonder Collection

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 […]

Our Top Spring Sale Finds

We did it! We made it through the long, long month of January and we’re celebrating. This weekend we’re rounding up our top Spring sale finds to celebrate the new season. From fresh bright colours to mid-century and Scandi-inspired designs, there’s a little something for everyone in our new season. The Hunter Armchair RRP – […]

We’ve Had Some Wall Art Land Online!

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, […]

Shop the Look – The Mara 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 […]

The PTSB Ideal Home Show: The Final Look

What a weekend! We’re delighted to have taken part in the PTSB Ideal Home Show this October Bank Holiday weekend to showcase our room setting, Earthy Ambiance. Created in partnership with interior designer, Jackie Tyrrell, Earthy Ambiance is a curated collection of furniture and interiors inspired by the natural materials, patterns and shapes that surround […]

Indoor Plants Ideal for Hanging at Home

Most homeowners tend to keep their hanging plants around the outside of the house due to limitations of space, but there a few indoor plants that are perfect for hanging inside your home. These indoor hanging plants can really revitalise your living space and infuse a sense of the natural world, so many thanks to […]

Keep Your Plants Alive for Longer with Activated Charcoal

Did you know that over-watering is the most common killer of the beloved house plant? House plants aren’t typically able to avail of the proper drainage systems their outdoor friends are used to, and undrained water can lead to water-logging, a serious cause of root rot in house plants. One simply way to prevent your […]

Freshen Up Your Home with Some Indoor Trees

Big, beautiful and brilliant at air-purifying, indoor trees are a must-have for any homeowners who want to brighten up their living space this January. Indoor trees can be used as a centrepiece to set the tone of a room and are also particularly recommended for people who suffer from allergies due to their fantastic air-cleaning […]

The Perfect Houseplant for Small Spaces this Christmas

One of the biggest problems of living in an apartment or house with limited space is the fact that you may have nowhere to stand your Christmas tree during the festive season! While there are plenty of small artificial Christmas trees you can employ in homes with limited space, they aren’t as magical as the […]