It’s all about creating an experience. Just like the indoors, different areas serve different purposes. When planning your outdoor space and creating distinct areas, one must think of the products and features that will help them distinguish each area. Once your belly is full from all that barbecue, why not wind down by the fire and watch the sunset? Maybe even enjoy some roasted marshmallows for dessert! Adding a space with a fire pit and comfortable seating area is a must when designing for the ultimate outdoor living experience.

Exterior Wall Cladding: The Ultimate Patio Makeover ?️? Modern design that actually survives the Irish weather. Take a look at this stunning transformation by the team at Four Seasons Plantscapes. By choosing our Grey Exterior Wall Panelling, they achieved that sleek, contemporary finish that—let’s be honest—traditional timber just can’t maintain in Ireland without a constant struggle. ??? Why this makeover works: Architectural Contrast: Clean grey lines that make the garden greenery pop. Total Resilience: 100% waterproof. No rot, no warping, no drama. Zero Maintenance: The luxury look of wood without ever picking up a sander or paintbrush again. ?? Professional Finish: Flawless install thanks to our specialized tongue-and-groove system. It’s the perfect example of how the right materials turn a standard garden into a proper outdoor sanctuary. ☕️?

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Exterior Wall Cladding: The Ultimate Patio Makeover ?️? Modern design that actually survives the Irish weather. Take a look at this stunning transformation by the team at Four Seasons Plantscapes. By choosing our Grey Exterior Wall Panelling, they achieved that sleek, contemporary finish that—let’s be honest—traditional timber just can’t maintain in Ireland without a constant struggle. ??? Why this makeover works: Architectural Contrast: Clean grey lines that make the garden greenery pop. Total Resilience: 100% waterproof. No rot, no warping, no drama. Zero Maintenance: The luxury look of wood without ever picking up a sander or paintbrush again. ?? Professional Finish: Flawless install thanks to our specialized tongue-and-groove system. It’s the perfect example of how the right materials turn a standard garden into a proper outdoor sanctuary. ☕️?

Exterior Wall Cladding: The Ultimate Patio Makeover ?️? Modern design that actually survives the Irish weather. Take a look at this stunning transformation by the team at Four Seasons Plantscapes. By choosing our Grey Exterior Wall Panelling, they achieved that sleek, contemporary finish that—let’s be honest—traditional timber just can’t maintain in Ireland without a constant struggle. ??? Why this makeover works: Architectural Contrast: Clean grey lines that make the garden greenery pop. Total Resilience: 100% waterproof. No rot, no warping, no drama. Zero Maintenance: The luxury look of wood without ever picking up a sander or paintbrush again. ?? Professional Finish: Flawless install thanks to our specialized tongue-and-groove system. It’s the perfect example of how the right materials turn a standard garden into a proper outdoor sanctuary. ☕️?

Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

Project Design and Install by Darlington Designs, photography by Marrero Photography
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