![]() ![]() As we had to finish painting the window wall so the radiators could be installed, we carried on with it while I flip-flopped back and forth on what colour to do the rest.īack in December I was hatched a plan for a dark green master bedroom colour scheme in this post. Our master bedroom really is a bit of a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the moment. ![]() ![]() It doesn’t necessarily have to be big name brands, just good honest design.… there may not be grass, but the wall is certainly greener! I believe there will always be value in original design. It’s normal to save up for special design classics – in my case it was an Arne Jacobsen 7-series chair – and then we add another when we can afford it. “In Scandinavia, investing in your home is part of our heritage, and we start collecting pieces from young adulthood. “We added hidden storage behind mirrors in both bathrooms.” The two bathrooms were kept simple with warm terrazzo-style floor tiles, white walls and vanity units with honed granite tops. In the second bedroom an “odd” alcove was converted into a linen cupboard. The apartment’s two bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, the other with a small balcony overlooking Sandymount Strand, were redesigned with sleek built-in wardrobes and storage drawers and neat bedside tables. “It is smart and very practical, a useful and attractive focal point in a very simple space.” Moyna turned what was dead space in the recessed alcove into a focal point with a bespoke green marble-topped cabinet which is used as drinks cabinet and for storage. A wool rug by Massimo, throws by Molloy & Sons and a selection of cushions in different textures soften the strong lines. “The tray tops are removable too, so can be used as serving trays.” Two Lean Back armchairs by Warm Nordic are arranged opposite the Friend sofa by Finnish brand Adea which is upholstered in a textured wool mix. Rather than a single large coffee table, two Bølling tray tables on castors can be moved around easily and used anywhere. In the living and dining space, a classic Platner glass table by Knoll, chosen for its light and sculptural shape, is surrounded by Pia chairs by dk3 in smoked oak with papercord woven seats. “I wanted to have chairs that were easy to lift so they could be moved around to enjoy the views, for the owners and their guests to be able to have dinner and enjoy the city lights, or sit and read with the sun coming in.” She chose the “Slaked Lime” tonal range by Little Green Paint Company as a warm and soft backdrop: “It’s timeless and gentle.” With panoramic views taking in the Bord Gáis theatre and The Marker hotel and, on a clear day, the Wicklow mountains, Moyna’s approach was to ensure the redesigned living space made the most of them, advocating flexible furniture and a neutral paint palette with pops of colour for impact. As there was no cohesion to the design, I suggested to the owner that we strip everything back and start again.” There was cheap laminate flooring throughout, and the built-in wardrobes were awful. “The kitchen was a tiny box in the living area with no daylight. Thanks to Moyna’s aesthetic – contemporary with a Scandinavian vibe – which is ideally suited to small-scale projects, the space now seems far bigger. It involved a complete rethink of the layout, colour scheme and the furniture. The transformation of the two-bedroom apartment in Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock was completed late in 2020. “At just 80 square metres, this is one of the smallest projects I have ever worked on,” says Danish-born interior designer Helle Moyna. ![]()
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