Chic mix of champagne and chandelier

THE STARTING point for the livingroom of 20 Windsor Road (see page 4) was the raw silk champagne curtains but the owner didn'…

THE STARTING point for the livingroom of 20 Windsor Road (see page 4) was the raw silk champagne curtains but the owner didn't want to do anything as predictable as a cream and gold room so she opted for a deeper colour on the walls - Colortrend's Fieldstone, a deep bluey grey, from MRCB paints (01-679 8755).

The room is big enough to take three couches and an armchair. The two-three seater sofas are from Global Village (01-283-5550) and the owner had these and another sofa and armchair, that were already in the house, covered in a JAB fabric in vintage white. Stockists: 01-276 5811.

Every room needs a few eye-catching accessories and the sunburst mirror is from Watsham Bohn 01-2140741, as are the birdcage and cushions.

The antique chandelier is from Renaissance Antiques (01-887 3809) and cost €1,300. The Indonesian Mahogany Ming coffee table with claw feet came from Minnie Peters (01-2933919)and cost €1,800. The oak floors from Keen-M Imports (042 9332080) are from €35 per sq m.

Edel Morgan

Edel Morgan

Edel Morgan is Special Reports Editor of The Irish Times