Welcome to the DFS Interiors Inspiration Centre

More than ever, the way we furnish our homes is about expressing our personalities – showcasing to the world who we are and what we love. In interiors, everyone has a thing. It could be a bright thing, a luxe thing, a patterned or plain thing, a colourful or a neutral thing.

These are the things that reflect who we are and shape how our lives and our homes look. The DFS Interiors Inspiration Centre showcases four Irish creatives who have drawn inspiration from DFS’s campaign, which champions personality-led interiors by asking.

What’s your thing? Susan McGowan

Creative Director, DFS Interiors Theatre and DFS Interiors Inspiration Centre

Athlone designer Susan McGowan, of Interior Architecture & Design Studio, Ashen & Cloud, will take centre stage at the permanent tsb Ideal Home Show. A busy mum of three, Susan’s thing is helping people create homes that they love. She has worked with DFS and the three other design creatives who aim to show visitors ‘their thing’ at the DFS Interiors Inspiration Centre.

The centre takes the form of four room sets packed full of personality, where you can browse DFS products for inspiration.

Susan says, “I look forward to welcoming everyone to the DFS Interiors Inspiration Centre at the permanent tsb Ideal Home Show. I really enjoy helping people create homes that they love and I know there will be plenty for people to draw inspiration from no matter what their taste is in interiors.”
The DFS Interiors Theatre is the jewel in the crown, where Jo Linehan will join many of Ireland’s leading designers and creatives to share ideas and talk about the latest trends. In designing this space, Susan has drawn from Jo’s passion for sustainability, with the new Lambourn sofa from the Grand Designs range exclusively at DFS sitting centre stage.

At the stunning design hub in the DFS Interiors Inspiration Centre, DFS and their’ thingsters’ will be providing plenty of support to help visitors find their own thing. The space will be designed around the popular Kruze sofa from DFS, paired with DFS Club Accent Chair in stunning Cinnamon velvet.

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What’s your thing? Luxe Family Living

Natasha Rocca Devine

Natasha Rocca-Devine is an award-winning interior designer and founder of ‘The Interiors NRD Studio’ working with Irish and international clients. An author and mum, her new book “The-Step-by-Step Guide to Designing & Styling Your Home’ will be on sale from February 23rd 2023. Come and visit Natasha’s stunning room which shows her love of luxurious family living.

“I don’t feel you have to compromise on glamour and style when you have a family. For me, the DFS Lumos range is the perfect combination of comfort and luxury.”

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What’s your thing? Relaxed Country Living

Sarah Battle – House by the White Thorns

Sarah Battle lives in the beautiful West of Ireland with her family. She is passionate about interiors and uses her platform to showcase snippets of daily family life, from baking tips through to interior inspiration. If you are a fan of relaxed country living, you will find plenty of inspiration in her room.

“I have really enjoyed creating the bedroom of dreams using pieces from the new Cath Kidston range from DFS. There are such a range of stunning patterns that it’s hard to pick a favourite. I’ve loved mixing and matching the different styles and prints to create something special that really speaks to my style.”

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What’s your thing? Yvonne Melinn

Ystyle

Yvonne Melinn, one of Ireland’s leading fashion fashionistas, has influenced all of our wardrobes over the past few years. Yvonne, who is from Lucan, is a busy mum of three, passionate about fashion, food and interiors. If you are one of the thousands of people who love Yvonne’s style, you will find lots of inspiration in her room at the Ideal Home Show.

“Those who follow me know my love for interiors and having a calm but stylish home in the midst of all the chaos of our lives. I am a huge fan of boucle and loved putting it centre stage in my room with the chic DFS Calix sofa.