Wish List: Meet the clever robot who wants to clean your floors

Eve Kelliher is impressed with a space-savvy robot floor cleaner, a hotel art contest, and alfresco dining ideas
Wish List: Meet the clever robot who wants to clean your floors

Artwork in a hotel room in Nyx, Dublin, left, the Aeno Robot vacuum cleaner, and napkins fromthe Emerald Wave range.

HELLO, ROBOT

Inviting this little robot into our homes means we get the chance to customise our cleaning routine.

The Aeno Robot Vacuum Cleaner RC3S glides over all surfaces, from hard flooring to long-pile carpets, and works with voice assistants Google, Amazon Alexa and Siri.

It comes with smart-app control and provides up to 150 sq m of wet cleaning without water refill. 

The idea is we can control the device from anywhere in the world — and come home to a gleaming, dust-free house or apartment after work or your holiday by setting your cleaning schedule and controlling its execution via the app.

Accessories are included and the little gizmo roams into hard-to-reach nooks easily.

The robot has a working time of 130 minutes and  a charging times five hours.

It tackles pet hair easily and also gets stuck into very messy areas thank to its powerful turbo mode. There’s also a ;spot mode' for specific areas.

There are 15 pairs of sensors, including infrared, collision, anti-fall, gyro, and anti-bump sensors. The trusty little robot maps and navigates with precision and is designed to “memorise” room layouts and bypass obstacles.

The Aeno Robot Vacuum Cleaner RC3S is €449.99 at Brown Thomas (Brownthomas) and Arnotts  (Arnotts).

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

One of the best bits about staying in a hotel has to be staring at the four walls — at the gorgeous artwork, that is! 

NYX Hotel Dublin has just launched its inaugural Art Lives competition, an exciting opportunity for budding Irish artists to have their work displayed at the capital’s stylish and one-of-a kind hotel, above, located at Portobello Harbour.

Bespoke art is already a huge element of the interiors, which showcases pieces by well-known Irish artists including Shane Sutton, Niall Staines, Shane O’Driscoll, Janine Jordon and Art Loves.

There’s an impressive €1,000 cash prize and a one-night stay at NYX Hotel Dublin on offer. 

A finalist shortlist will be curated by renowned interior designer Suzanne Garuda of Garuda Design, who crafted the vibrant spaces of NYX Hotel Dublin. The final winner will be chosen by the hotel's guests.

Registration is open at Nyx-Hotels and will be accepted until June 7.

LET'S RELAX

There are real Princess and the Pea vibes from the Calligaris Dolly, King design. 

Priced at €2748, it reimagines the traditional headboard with a unique twist, enveloping the bed  from the bottom, creating an elegant shell. 

The makers say the design "combines the classic and contemporary for a stylish and functional result". The bed can accommodate a fixed base or optional storage compartment.

See Kubeinteriors.

MAKING WAVES

Ireland's landscapes inspired interior designer Lana Dullaghan to create the Emerald Wave collection. She curated the sustainable range "to elevate your dining experience whether indoors or out". 

It includes Irish table linens and accessories, crafted for both casual gatherings and special occasions. Emerald Wave Collection napkins, €27 each or four for €100. 

See Lanadullaghandesigns.

LIGHT SHOW

Set the scene for summer with this outdoor table light, €79.95, from Meadows and Byrne. 

Rechargeable and very chic, this lamp is part of its Italian-inspired alfresco summer theme. 

It features three light settings and comes in black and sage green. 

See Meadowsandbyrne.com.

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