Wishlist: New Kitchen

Cosy up now and gather round, says Esther N McCarthy, because the days are shortening, the light is dimming and it’ s time to play inside.

And there’s nothing like a new season for shopping.

* Update existing furniture with some sumptuous, (faux, obviously), fur like this Artic throw from Griffin’s homestore in Dripsey, Cork. It measures 125 x150 cm and costs €49.99. [phone]

* Dotting cushions around your living room can finish off the look, cheaply and easily. Try this chunky crochet cream cushion from Argos, €12.

* Next Home have some interesting pieces — check out this ensemble, mix and match to your taste. Pictured is the Hartford trestle coffee table €207, cow hide rug €355, Sherlock chair in tulsa chocolate leather €770, check cushion €19, Hartford trestle side table €148, Jolla terracotta table lamp €71.

* You’ve got to love Grá, the contemporary love seat in oak with textured surfaces. This was a privately commissioned piece, but if you’re into fine furniture and fine art, check out John Lee’s creations at http://www.johnleefurniture.com.

* If you’ve a new kitchen, spoil it with the gorgeous Delphi Pottery Madame Butterfly Collection available in Carraig Donn stores nationwide and online. Prices start from €14.95.www.carraigdonn.com

* Welcome everyone to your home in style with Carolyn Donnelly’s cute printed doormats €18 per rug from Dunnes Stores nationwide.

* If you’ve added on an attic room for the kids you might want to save space while keeping up the style. I like this ‘Nordic’ high sleeper bed frame. It’s made from solid natural Scandinavian pine, €239 from Harvey Norman. Just make sure the kids are old enough for bunks!

* Lighting is always key to a look, no matter what room you’ve worked on. This Tezz pendant shade is beautifully proportioned and functional in classic spun metal shade — I love the unusual denim twist. The Tezz denim metal pendant shade isn’t available online though, you’ll have to go in to B&Q to get it. €20.