Name: Violeta Konieczna & D.P. Kelly
Location: County Limerick, Ireland
Size: 1,500 square feet
Years lived in: 2
Violeta lives in a village in Ireland that looks like it's straight out of a movie. Her home is just as picture perfect as the surrounding land. Each and every item has its very own place and purpose. Sure, there are a lot of strictly decorative elements, but the home doesn't feel over done. It looks like a place that you'd want to spend a lot of time in, especially after touring the beautiful village.
Violeta's home is filled with subtle background colors with punches of vibrant colors. The accent pieces, paintings and pillows attract your eye and truly build the interest in the space. We love that the home is filled with family portraits and pictures, it's heartwarming and welcoming. The bold black frames really pop against the light beige wall color.
The kitchen and laundry rooms are both lovely to look at and really well organized. We love the white parsons-esque table with the baskets. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but they also serve a real purpose. To the right of the stove are deep pocket drawers that are extremely useful. There's so much stuff that can be packed into those thus eliminating counter clutter.
Apartment Therapy Survey:
How would you define your style? A comfortable and contemporary place to relax. I like simple but nice to the eye spaces. I'm designing with my heart- if I love something I'm trying to find a way to make it work.
What is your greatest inspiration? Internet and other people houses. I have hundreds and hundreds of inspirational pictures on my laptop downloaded from different sources from all over the world. I love watching them from time to time and trying to copy them into our house. I love designing Forums - they always help you (for free) when you have a problem.
What is your favorite element of your home? It must be our pullout larder (you wouldn't believe how much food will fit there) and the bath caddy(it has candle holder, detachable book stand, two wine glass holders and loads of space for my cosmetics!)
What do friends say about your home? It's very clean(!). It's lovely.
What is your home's biggest embarrassment? Ours garden. We need to put our hands into it. We live here nearly two years now and we still didn't do a thing there...well, except buying garden furniture ;)
What DIY project are you most proud of? I painted all the woodwork white...by myself :) I won't forget how painful was that :)
Best Advice: I would say - decorate with what you love and with things that look beautiful to you. Sometimes I like a little touch of the ugly in decor. It keeps things interesting.
Dream Source: There's many online shops which I love but unfortunately they don't ship to Ireland :( My dream would come true if they'd start!
Resources of Note:
Bedroom: beds: local furniture stores
Bedside tables: Argos and local furniture store
Lamps: Next, Ikea, Tk&Maxx, Woodies
Duvet covers: Ikea, Tk&Maxx, Monsoon
Rugs: Next, Ikea
Cushions: jonnyssister.co.uk, Fleur, Next, Ikea
Bedspread/blankets: Next, Tk&Maxx
Art: Laura Gunn, polish unknown artist, Ikea,
Mirrors: Tk&Maxx, Dunnes Store Home
Sitting Room:
Leather sofas: McElligots Furniture
Coffe table: Reids
TV unit: Ikea
Console table: local furniture shop: I painted it black to match my colour scheme
Stool: Tk&Maxx
Pictures: DIY
Life is Good sign: Next
Doorstop bird/bird on console table: Tk&Maxx/souvenir from Poland
Wallpaper: Marks&Spencer
Bathroom: Bath caddy: IWOOT.com
Storage jars: Laura Ashley
Candles: Next
2-Drawers unit: Argos
Artificial plants: Tk&Maxx
Hallway: Mirror/shelving unit: Ikea: I painted them black
Baskets: Ikea: I painted them same colour as walls
Console table: Tk&Maxx
Photo frames: second-hand shops, Tesco ,Woodies, Tk&Maxx,
Plants pots/olives trees: Ballyseedy Home&Outdoor Living
Kitchen & Laundry Room: Kitchen units: made for order
Hood: Belling
Fridge/cooker/dishwasher: Electrolux
Kettle/toaster:morphy richards
Console table/pictures above/baskets: Ikea, Tk&Maxx
Table/chairs: local furniture shop
Plates/bowls: Ikea
Buns: homemade:)
Glass: Wexford Crystal
Eat sign: Next
Draining board/clock/key lockers: Tk&Maxx
Numbers in laundry room: Tk&Maxx
Laundry baskets: gift from my parents
Computer Room: Chair: Ikea
Lamp/bookcases: Argos
Baskets: Dunnes Store Home
Art: Tk&Maxx
Window Treatments: All the curtains are satin and they come from Dunnes Stores and Next. Curtain and blind in the kitchen are made by my friend. Blind in main bathroom is a gift from my mother.
Paint: All the woodwork is painted Ivory White from Dulux Satin Mat.
Hallway: Almendra from Dulux Moda
Kitchen: Creme Brulee from Dulux Moda
Sitting Room: Pale Mink from Dulux Moda
Master Bedroom: Smoulder from Crown Solo Mid Sheen Emulsion
Furniture/mirrors/frames: Satin Black from Crown Solo
Flooring: Porcelain beige tiles in the kitchen and hallway, aged oak in the sitting room and all the bedrooms.
Thanks Violeta!
Images: Violeta Konieczna
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Comments (31)
It is so beautiful and clean looking. I am glad to see that even though it looks *perfect* that it still looks lived in. It is wonderful-good job.
As a Dub I never thought I'd say this, but "Go Limerick!" :) This is just lovely, your lightness of touch and attention to detail makes this such a warm and personal place. I agree that it does look light and airy but totally lived in too. I can even overlook the beige it's that nice!
What on earth does the W pillow stand for?
holy crap... that view is killer
Love it! Your picture of the dinner table made me hungry-I can't resist a good pastry. Love the ironing board cover as well!
Your home is wonderful! But your sweet spaniel is the best.
Really beautiful! I even love the laundry room :)
Very well put together and the pillow in picture 15 is darling. A little on the vanilla side for my taste.
Lovely! What is the wall color in the hallway? It reads perfectly as a neutral, but in various light seems to be pink and grayed-purple at times. Gorgeous! It seems like a wonderful way to sneak in really demure color.
Also, is the color behind the bed Rainwashed?
great house!!!
What a lovely home! The photo of your view also reminds me that I need to visit Ireland again soon.
Absolutely LOVE your style. And, the cows are totally wicked!! I think the horizontal strips over the fireplace are my favorite, but the whole place is great.
Once again, as a Dub I didn't think I'd say this, but GO LIMERICK! Great and totally appropriate wall colours chosen for the light in this part of this world. Cows outside are a nice touch too...
Hy there, I love your style , I woud be glad to live there nice neighbours (the cows) by the way. I wish I could redo my flat with so much taste, it's modern but not too stylish either a clean and warm atmosphere. Where did you get that lovley pillow from with the couple?
Superb job! All the details, from the artwork on the walls to the white moldings to the decorative pillows - all provide touches that provide much interest. I will study your choices and surely will copy a few of your ideas.
i love the cows
Hey everyone. I really appreciate all your comments. Thanks for saying such nice things :)
*idontdobeige - never say never, as they say ;) Thanks for your lovely comment. I hope I convinced you that Limerick can live nicely - I know we are still a way behind Dublin, but we are gettin there... slooooowly ;)
*mdorothy - I'll tell you in secret - I don't have a clue: I got it as a Christmas gift from the friend of mine.
*EmBeeGee - hallway is painted with Dulux Moda - Almendra.
*trixxie - I think you definetly should ;) You are very welcome for a cup of tea :)
*Baitzi - pillow with the couple is from Tk&Maxx
I adore the cheery kitchen and eat-in area! And I also really like those leaf cut-outs on the wall, where can I find something similar?
I don't understand you guys some times at AT. This is NOT good design, at all!!
I love the artwork. Where did you get the flower painting in the bedroom? and the leaf cutouts in the kitchen? Are they metal?
It was fun to look at your home. It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
LOVE the wall of art...so appealing to the eye.
* josie12 & SweetChicEventsChicago - flower painting and the leaf cutouts are from Tk&Maxx
I love it. It's homey and pretty. It looks very organized and clean -- and comfortable. I love the paint colors and the kitchen. The bedding is so pretty. I appreciate the light colored furniture and doors. I am so tired of dark (espresso) furniture. I own some of it myself and wish I could chuck it. Great house!
Thanks, fastkat :)
Oh! how I love this home. I am a Canadian who toured Ireland and always wished I could go in some of the homes in the beautiful villages we passed through - and now I have. Just as I imagined they would be. Thank you so much for completing my tour. It is all so lovely.
anonymous121, I would have to agree. This home just looks like any that you would see in a new suburb anywhere on earth. Boring. But the village is sweet.
Violeta, I don't see "a little touch of ugly" anywhere. Your home looks as lovely as the countryside it's in.
It's easy to see you take great pride in your home. It's lovely!
I love everything in this place! If I lived here, I would never want to leave.
So clean and perfect -- I love it. Even your dog is smiling!
I like the leaf hanging and the "hot off the press".