Ask the designer

Interior designer Marion Ormond of Ken Jackson Interiors, Marina Commercial Park, Centre Park Road, Cork City answers your questions. Email: [e-mail]

Q Over the past while, I haven’t been sleeping well – and am determined to make up for it over Christmas. Do you have any tips to make my bedroom more snooze-worthy?

A. Although insomnia can be medical, it can often be environmental too. Here are a few tips to make your bedroom more dreamy. The first thing to consider is your bed — you’re less likely to toss and turn snuggled beneath cosy covers on a comfortable mattress.