Welcome to The GOOD ROOM
Our new editorial home at Meadows & Byrne Once upon a time, the good room was reserved for special occasions. The best china stayed in the cupboard. The candles waited…
Interiors
253 posts
Forever Furniture – Longevity Is the New Luxury
For a long time, luxury was associated with having more. More choice, more newness, more reasons to replace what we already owned. But perhaps our idea of luxury is changing.…
Storage You Don’t Want to Hide Away
There’s storage you tuck behind closed doors and then there’s storage that earns its place in the room. The best pieces do both jobs beautifully: keeping everyday life under control…
Our July Favourites… and It Seems They’re Yours Too
Some products simply capture the spirit of the season. They’ve been the stars of our tables, the finishing touches in our homes and, judging by how quickly they’re finding their…
Office Dressing in the Heat: How to Look Professional Without Melting
Dressing for the office during an Irish heatwave? Don’t sweat it. When the temperatures rise, getting dressed for work suddenly becomes much more complicated. You want to look polished and…
Best Summer Cushion Ideas to Decorate Your Home
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your home with light, stylish cushions that can instantly brighten your home. From bold florals to soft neutrals, pastels, and textured designs, the…
Multifunctional Furniture: The Hardest-Working Pieces in the Home
Why today’s most stylish furniture is doing more than one job There was a time when furniture only needed to look good. Today, it needs to do more.As our homes…
Furniture Pieces That Whisper, Not Shout
Why timeless statement furniture pieces are replacing fast-moving trends. In a world of fast interiors and fleeting trends, the most beautiful homes are beginning to move in a different direction.…
The Real Secret to Better Hosting (It’s Not Doing More)
There’s a misconception about hosting—that it’s about effort, complexity, or constantly going the extra mile. The reality is much simpler. The best hosts aren’t doing more. They’ve just set themselves…
Choosing Rugs: A Practical Guide
A rug is rarely just decoration. It’s usually doing one of three jobs: it’s holding a room together, softening something that feels too hard, or quietly fixing proportions that don’t…