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 […]

#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… […]

The Michael Murphy Home Furnishing Trend Report – Industrial Design

Welcome to the first installment of The Michael Murphy Home Furnishing Trend Report – Industrial Design, where we ask our team of experts to talk us through some of the key interior design trends for the year ahead. We’ll chat through a new theme each week and show you how these looks can be styled in […]

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.  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shop the Collection – The Carmen Sofa Collection

The Carmen Sofa is an impressive piece, build on a sturdy, solid wood frame that doesn’t compromise on style. Deep, foam-filled seats and a high cushioned backrest ensure comfort is a priority, while slightly angled armrests lend the piece a distinctive aesthetic. The soft and subtle shade on the fabric allows the Carmen sofa collection […]

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 […]

The Home Decor Trends We’re Dying to Replicate

IMAGE: HOUZZ We’re always on the hunt for the latest, greatest interior trend. From haunting the boards of Pinterest to devouring the pages of some of the best interior glossies around, it’s become way more than a hobby for us here at Michael Murphy HQ. We’re referring to it as a calling because the word […]