October 28, 2015

Sweet Dreams! Such a simple idea but I really love the lil hut with its roof & window built around the bed in this kiddie scandi-styled bedroom. So cute! Would look even cosier at night with the lighting! #thedesignbug #design #interiordesign #interiorsinspo #bedroom #monochrome #irishblog #irishblogger #interiorsblog #scandi #colour #yellow #children #lighting #hut #bed #wallpaper #fox #sweetdreams #love #instagood

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 28, 2015 at 4:18pm PDT

October 26, 2015

Gorgeous painted wooden floor mixed with herringbone pattern & bold black stripes 🙌 #thedesignbug #design #designblog #interiors #interiordesign #interiorsinspo #irishblogger #irishblog #flooring #woodenfloor #herringbone #pattern #monochrome #love

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 26, 2015 at 6:23am PDT

October 25, 2015

The Peacock palate is a key colour palate for AW15 with stunning shades of teal, deep blues and golds. In my blog I discuss this trend and pick out some lovely pieces available on the market if you fancy bringing some of these shades into your home or wardrobe. (Link in bio & tap for tags) #thedesignbug #design #interiordesign #interiorsinspo #irishdesignblog #designblog #irishblogger #irishblog #peacock #colour #teal #blue #gold #agate #art #mirror #sofa #paisley #marble #dulux #love #aw15 #instagood

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 26, 2015 at 5:40am PDT

October 24, 2015

The Chesterfield Sofa a classic design piece that's form looks amazing in both masculine & feminine spaces. Love how it works so perfectly in this space with stunning furniture & lighting from the incredible Timothy Oulten..you couldnt imagine any other sofa there! My latest blog takes a look at this legendary lounger (Link in bio) #thedesignbug #design #interiordesign #interiorstyling #interiorsblog #irishblog #designblog #interiorsinspo #chesterfield #art #coffeetable #chandelier #timothyoulton #texture #upholstery #leather #masculine #love #passion #horse #instagood

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 24, 2015 at 12:03pm PDT

October 24, 2015

Stunning mix of cushions in peacock palate at the #ventura stand at the #idealhomeshow I love the studded detail on the velvet teal one & such beautiful prints on the other two 😍 #thedesignbug #design #interiordesign #irishdesign #irishblog #designblog #irishdesignblog #love #cushions #colour #peacock #teal #green #pattern #studded #sofa #interiorsinspo

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 25, 2015 at 4:54pm PDT

October 24, 2015

Wow! Wow! Wow!! What a bathroom! #iwantitall That mirror!! That lighting fixture!! That bath!! Those tiles!! ...I want to live in the #kldshowhouse at the #idealhomeshow #thedesignbug #design #designblog #interiordesign #interiorsblog #irishblog #irishblogger #irishdesihn #interiorsinspo #love #creativity #lighting #bathroom #mirror #bath

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 25, 2015 at 3:49pm PDT

October 24, 2015

Creativity is Contagious...Pass it on!! - Albert Einstein. One of my favourite quotes and in the amazing #kldshowhouse at the #idealhomeshow today. Such a fab job throughout and defintely got my creative juices going! Amazing!👌#thedesignbug #design #interiordesign #interiorsblog #interiors #interiorsinspo #irishblog #irishblogger #irishdesign #clouds #bedroom #creativity #quotes #love #dreamy #sleep #bed

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 25, 2015 at 3:31pm PDT

October 24, 2015

On the hunt for a sofa? The Chesterfield will up the styles stakes of your space! Check out my blog for some inspiration & I pick my favourite Chesterfields available on the market (Link in bio..Tap for tags) #thedesignbug #design #designblog #interiordesign #interiorsblog #interiors #irishblog #irishblogger #ireland #sofa #chesterfield #love #arnotts #dfs #donedeal #m&s

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 25, 2015 at 4:47am PDT

The Chesterfield Sofa

October 23, 2015

Possibly the most famous sofa ever, the iconic Chesterfield could be classified as a "legend" in the sofa-stakes, a classic that even hundreds of years on just can't date. One of the theory's around the Chesterfield name is that it was thought to have originated from the 4th Earl of Chesterfield who back in the 17th century was honoured by a commissioned leather sofa.

October 22, 2015

Ooh I love a good firm old school tufty sofa!! Inspiration for my next blog ✴️ #thedesignbug #design #irishblog #irishblogger #designblog #interiors #interiordesign #love #sofa #tuft #leather #chesterfield #upholstery #buttons #gentlemansclub #snug #irishbar #stagshead #oldschool #instagood

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 22, 2015 at 12:52pm PDT

October 17, 2015

Gorgeous Green 💚 love how these emerald curtains bring colour & some punch to the muted palate in this space #thedesignbug #design #interiors interiorsinspo #green #emerald #colour #color #curtains #interiordesign #love #instagood

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 17, 2015 at 8:04am PDT

October 17, 2015

What a pretty autumnal carpet 🍁🍃🍂 #thedesignbug #nature #carpet #iloveautumn #autumn #fall #nature #autumnalleaves #love #instagood

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 17, 2015 at 7:52am PDT

And that's a wrap... :)

October 4, 2015

And thats a wrap!! Great couple of days at the Home Improvement Show!! So great to meet so many lovely people and talk all things design this weekend! Had such a great time!! Thanks for having me! 😃 #thedesignbug Hashtags: #design #interiors #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #exhibition #love #passion #chats #irishdesignblog #newblog #instagood #interiors #inspiration #ireland #irishdesignblog #homeimprovement #homeimprovements

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 4, 2015 at 4:37pm PDT

The Design Bug hits The Home Improvement Show

October 3, 2015

Posted by The Design Bug on Saturday, 3 October 2015

The Design Bug hits The Home Improvement Show

October 3, 2015

All set up at the Home Improvement Show in Castlebar, Mayo! If you're out west & looking for Design advice pop over to my stand. #thedesignbug Hashtags: #design #interiordesign #interiorsinspo #interiorstyling #interiors #exhibition #interiorblog #irishdesignblog #love #passion #chats #instagood

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Oct 3, 2015 at 8:41am PDT

September 20, 2015

Great colour palate in this stunning room! What could be a very sophisticated and grown up space in monochrome has the addition of some personality and contrast with the bright yellow sofa and the cute cat cushion! I love it...and that chandeleir!!! 💕 #thedesignbug Hastags: #thedesignbug #design #interiordesign #designblog #irishdesignblog #irishblog #newblog #interiorinspo #inspiration #interiorstyling #style #accessories #interioraccessories #metallic #colour #color #yellow #chandeleir #grey #gray #zebraprint #love #cat #catsofinstagram #cushion #followme #follow #instagood #instalike

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Sep 20, 2015 at 3:54am PDT

September 19, 2015

Love how this side table is styled with the perfect balance and mix of heights, old and new and splashes of colour with natural elements & the blue pineapples in the centre balancing and drawing the eye in. I'm discussing the pineapple and its place in interior styling in my latest blog (Link in bio) 🍍 #thedesignbug Hastags: #thedesignbug #design #interiordesign #designblog #irishdesignblog #irishblog #newblog #pineapple #interiorinspo #inspiration #fruit #interiorstyling #style #accessories #interioraccessories #metallic #lamp #candles #love #l4l #followme #follow #instagood #instalike

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Sep 19, 2015 at 6:16am PDT

Pineapple Lovin'

September 18, 2015

The pineapple is not only one of the most delicious and yummiest fruits around (well its certainly a personal favourite of mine and I'm quite partial to a Piña Colada) it is as equally scrumptious when styled in interiors! The pineapple has been a popular trend across the spectrum of interiors, fashion and jewellery for a quite a while now and doesn't appear to be going anywhere.

September 17, 2015

True that!!💡Do what you gotta do!! Hastags: #thedesignbug #design #creative #creativity #quotes #desire #passion #interiordesign #designblog #irishdesignblog #irishblog #newblog #l4l #followback #instagood #doit

A photo posted by The Design Bug (@thedesignbug.ie) on Sep 17, 2015 at 10:50am PDT

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The Design Bug is an Irish Interior Design Blog by Sinéad Smith based in Dublin. A creative outlet to share a design dose of stylish and inspiring interiors and ideas for your home.