Dublin-based interior designer creating beautiful, considered interior spaces in Ireland, & beyond.
Working with a boutique studio team, we are trusted in the completion of high-end residential and small commercial interior projects. We love a warm, layered and quietly sophisticated look, blending classic architecture with contemporary Irish design.
"Deirdre is a wonderful mix of warmth, vision, and execution. She's someone you can trust with your project because her default mode is to overdeliver. She's collaborative and honors your vision while polishing it and bringing it to life. She's someone you'll want to use for every room or every one of your homes."
Elizabeth Pearson- Author, Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
""The design consultation with Deirdre gave me a great sense of direction. The focused discussion and second-opinion advice on practical layouts and spatial planning for my new home saved me time, money, and second-guessing."
Eileen R, Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland
"We are absolutely delighted with our home and honestly couldn't have imagined it turning out so well. Every room has been thoughtfully designed, and the attention to detail throughout is incredible. What we love most is that it feels warm, welcoming, and truly reflects who we are as a family. From the initial design concept through to the final finish, everything was delivered to a high standard. Deirdre understood our personal style and with her creative flare she came up with the design and guided us every step of the way. We genuinely couldn't be happier."
Fiona G, Dublin 6W, Ireland
Design by Process
Client-led, process driven approach, specialising in charming residential and small commercial interior projects in Ireland and beyond.
Story-Led Design
Every interior begins with a story. Our work will feel personal and layered, translating how you live into spaces that are thoughtful and expressive.
Colour, Art & Character
Colour and art sit at the heart of our philosophy. From bold moments to subtle tones, we use them to bring warmth, depth and individuality to every room.
Authenticity by Collaboration
Working with trusted builders, architects, developers and trades to bring our clients vision to life.
Old, New & Reimagined
A mindful design approach, mixing eras and reworking what already exists, marrying old and new.
Designed for Real Living
An effortless charm coupled with practicality, creating rooms for everyday life with an extraordinary feeling.
Deirdre O’Connell
Deirdre O’Connell is the founder and creative director of the studio based in Dublin, and enjoys creating layered, story-led interiors that feel personal and considered.
With over 15 years’ experience across luxury PR and marketing, Deirdre transitioned to interior design over 10 years ago, focusing on high-end interiors projects. Deirdre brings a deep understanding of storytelling, detailing and visual communication to every job. She trained in Interior Design at the IADT in Dublin and Parsons School of Design in New York before returning to Ireland to work within the design industry.
The studio’s ethos of completing beautiful interiors in a calm, forthright manner is driven by process and collaboration, the bedrock for all projects which ensures the result is thoughtful interiors that balance creativity with clarity and individuality with liveability.
