45 Of The Best Interior, Homeware and Lifestyle Shops in Ireland

A BROADER PICTURE, 39-40 The Promenade, Portstewart, Northern Ireland

Located on Ireland’s beautiful North Coast, A Broader Picture is a family pursuit to supply the goods to create a comfortable home. The store was originally founded as a picture framing and craft shop in 1998 by retired teacher, Brian Farthing and his wife, Siobhan. Today, under the stewardship of the couple’s daughter and her husband, Hannah and Steven Mackay, the store has evolved into a contemporary home and lifestyle shop. www.abroaderpicture.com. www.instagram.com/abroaderpicture/ 

BTS CONCEPT STORE, 9 Queen Street, Ferguson House, Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Owner Tracy McAllister left her job at a university to pursue her dream of having her own interior and home shop. The result is an ode to coastal living. Her shop, BTS Concept Store, is inspired the colours and textures of the outdoors, coupled with the clean lines and simplicity of Scandinavian design. https://btsconceptstore.com / www.instagram.com/btsconceptstore/. Photography by Tracy McAllister and Jill Campbell

APRIL AND THE BEAR, 213 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6 

“At APRIL AND THE BEAR we encourage you to embrace what you love,” explains owner Siobhan Lam, whose customers beat a path to this eclectic little oasis in Rathmines. Find quirky prints, tablescaping staples by Ferm Living, HK Living and Klevering, gifts and beautiful accessories. This season, look out for new additions – dining chairs by 366 Concept, oak shelving by Moebe and the Era Chandelier by Ferm Living. www.aprilandthebear.com

ARDMORE POTTERY, Cliff Road, Dysert, Ardmore, Co Waterford 

ARDMORE POTTERY & GALLERY overlooks Ardmore Bay in the heart of the Co Waterford village and is co-owned by potters Mary Lincoln and her daughter, Katie. The store stocks a collection of Irish design, craft and art including their own Ardmore Pottery line which has been produced in the pottery for over 40 years. “The colours of the sea are reflected in every piece made in-house,” they say. www.ardmorepottery.com

ARRAN STREET EAST, 43/44 Arran Street East, Dublin 1 & Main Street, Schull, Co Cork

Award-winning Dublin pottery and weaving shop/studio ARRAN STREET EAST is owned by Laura Magahy. It offers a unique first-hand experience in the production of ceramic goods. Customers can view pots being thrown, glazed, and fired, and textile looms in action. This summer Arran Street East opened a creative hub in Cork. The pretty, two-shades of pink shopfront houses a charming outpost that hosts pottery, weaving, and baking workshops. And, of course, there is the full range of Arran Street East’s gorgeous ceramics and textiles. www.arranstreeteast.ie. Photography by Zoe Choy O’Byrne in Schull and Matthew Thompson in Dublin.

ART LOVES AT THE MERCHANT, The Merchant Hotel, 16 Skipper Street, Belfast 

Homeware and gift emporium, ART LOVES is conveniently located at Belfast’s 5 Star hotel, The Merchant. The creative vision of designer Carrie Neely, who has designed most of the vintage-inspired, maximalist wares for sale at Art Loves. The boutique also showcases the work of local and Irish artists, and a selection of goods from Italy and the Netherlands. www.artloves.co.uk. Photography by About Time Photography.

ARTICLE, Powerscourt Townhouse, South William Street, Dublin 2 

The former dressing room of Lord Powerscourt in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, stately home turned boutique shopping destination, is home to homeware shop, ARTICLE. With a focus on home décor, tabletops, and stationery, Article’s shelves are stocked with a unique assortment of home goods from around the globe. After working with both Habitat and John Mellor in London, owner and shopkeeper John Adams opened his own shop, stocking Article with an edit of goods he personally picks and loves. www.article.ie Photography by Sean Breithaupt @seanbreithaupt

CA Design, 41B Avenue Road, Portobello, Dublin 8

In search of an Eames-style lounger or a Wishbone-style chair? Look no further than CA DESIGN, in Portobello, Dublin 8, where founder Carol-Anne Leyden is celebrating her tenth year in business. CA’s forte is quality mid-century-style furniture, from brands such as Hubsch, Pols Potton, Ethnicraft and Umage. A design consultation service is also available. www.cadesign.ie. 

CHALK AND EASEL, Main Street, Ballinspittle, Co Cork

“We describe CHALK AND EASEL as an interiors store with a difference,” says owner Emily Connell. The eclectic stock in the Ballinspittle, Co Cork store includes Italian Uashmama washable paper products, kitchen gadgets by French brand Cookut and La Bougie candles. www.chalkandeasel.ie. 

CONNEMARA CARPETS, Clifden, Co Galway

CONNEMARA CARPETS has two showrooms, one in Clifden, Co Galway and one at 30 Merrion Street, Dublin 2, where luxury handmade rugs, carpets and wall-hangings can be viewed (and more importantly, touched). Each season Joan Nagle, managing director, releases a new series of exquisitely vibrant hand-tufted rugs and carpets under the house brand Moyard. “There tends to be a hesitancy among Irish clients about using bright colours. We want to get away from dark grey and show some light.” www.connemaracarpets.ie. 

CRINKLE STORES, Green Street, Dingle, Co Kerry 

A former draper’s shop in Dingle, Co Kerry is representative of owner Sarah Dolan’s passion for nature, crafts and contemporary design. Collaborating with smaller Irish artists and designers it offers bespoke pieces by local ceramic artist David Holden, scents by The Home Moment, rare breed undyed Irish sheepskins as well as European brands like HK Living. @crinklestores

DESIGNIST, 68 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 

Founded by Barbara Nolan and Jennie Flynn in 2010, DESIGNIST is a shop for “remarkable gifts & bright ideas.” A destination for fun, unique, and quirky goods. There is also a handy monthly subscription option, choose from numerous pre-curated packages such as socks or stationery, toys, or wellness. www.designist.com

DISTRIKT BY MIA, Unit 1, Earlton House, South Quay, Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow 

Step into Mia Parson’s exotic concept store DISTRIKT BY MIA, in Wicklow town, where colour and character combine in her edit of art, textiles, furniture, and lighting. The multi-talented Mia, an interior stylist, jewellery designer, and jazz singer, opened her bohemian-inspired shop in 2021 stocking it with a variety of goods from Ireland, Morocco, France, Germany, and Denmark. www.distriktbymia.ie

FINDERS KEEPERS, 1 Little Patrick Street, Waterford 

Downright quirky. A concept store, a cabinet of curiosities … Lisa Connolly, owner of FINDERS KEEPERS in Bray, Co Wicklow, proudly stocks over 40 small independent brands from Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia. “A big driver for our AW22 buying has been entertaining at home. I guarantee our new homewares collections will be the talk of your next dinner party!”www.finderskeepersthestore.ie

FOREST & FLOCK, 10 New Street, Bantry, Co Cork 

Based on the success of the FOREST & FLOCK pop-up shop in 2017, Bernie O’Sullivan found a permanent home for the business the following year. Showcasing Irish arts, crafts, and design, Forest & Flock features the work of more than 70 Irish artists and makers. Also home to a petite coffee bar, Piccolo serving coffee, hot chocolate, and delicious treats. www.forestandflock.ie

FOXFORD, Providence Road, Foxford, Co Mayo 

The Foxford Mill was founded on the River Moy in 1892 by a nun, Mother Agnes, to bring much needed industry to the impoverished area. In 1987 the business was rescued by a local, Joe Queenan, and designer Helen McAlinden was enlisted to revitalise Foxford’s offering for a new generation of customers. The café located in the original pattern and yarn rooms of Foxford Mill allows customers to view the old pattern books and the Mill manager’s old filing cabinet from 1900 with original labels still adorned. www.foxford.com  Photographed by Karolina Ostrowska. 

GALLERY VALERIE, 26 Main Street, Lismore, Co Waterford 

Valerie Lee spent the best part of six years renovating a mixed-use building in Lismore, Waterford herself. After stripping of plaster the newly exposed stone walls are a backdrop for her design and craft shop, Gallery Valerie. The space is mainly filled with her own whimsical work with cards, prints, stationery, jewellery, and homeware with a selection of carefully chosen crafts by fellow designers.

HARK, 42 Castle Street, Dalkey, Co Dublin 

“In a world full of trends, we remain classic,” says Paul Donovan who opened HARK on Castle Street, Dalkey, mid-pandemic. “Our store is about functionality; we look for products that are well designed and helpful for everyday life, from kitchen items to tools for the garden.” Look out for Toyo steel toolboxes and Vetra workwear jackets. www.harkhomegoods.ie

HEDGEROE HOME, Unit 1, The View, Carrickmines Manor, Carrickmines, Dublin 18

When selecting homewares for their elegant store, mother-and-daughter duo Rhona and Rebecca Roe, of HEDGEROE HOME in Carrickmines, Dublin 18, are inspired by their travels and love of craft. New for AW22 is their debut fabric Salt Marsh, made in Ireland in six colours, and a new collection of pretty lampshades. www.hedgeroe.com. 

HELEN TURKINGTON INTERIORS, 58 Spruce Avenue, Stillorgan

At HELEN TURKINGTON INTERIORS on Spruce Avenue in Stillorgan, customers will find inspirational room sets, bespoke furniture, lighting, accessories, paint and an extensive fabric library. “We have worked hard to build a core range of complementary offerings, so each new drop can supplement or refresh your existing scheme with seasonal newness,” says Helen. www.helenturkington.com. 

IMMA SHOP, IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8 

An art-inspired gift shop with goods for all ages. The IMMA shop is located on the first floor in the atrium between the east and west wings of the museum. There are plenty of gifts by Irish makers and a range of limited edition fine art prints that is updated with new additions with every exhibition. There are books on design, fashion, art, and architecture as well as a selection of children’s titles. www.theimmashop.com Photography by Ella Litton Byrne.

INDUSTRY & CO, 41a/b Drury Street, Dublin 2 

Brother-and-sister team Vanessa and Marcus Mac Innes opened INDUSTRY&CO in 2010. The shop is a unique collaboration between creative director and interior designer Vanessa coupled with Marcus’ passion for the food and business side of things. Homeware, jewellery, and apothecary items are a mix of local Irish designers and from sources in Europe, the USA and Japan. www.industryandco.com

IRISH DESIGN SHOP, 41 Drury Street, Dublin 2

“We travel the country to source suppliers, finding extremely talented makers who are not stocked elsewhere,” say Clare Grennan and Laura Gaffrey, owners of IRISH DESIGN SHOP on Dublin’s Drury Street. “Among our favourite makers are ceramicist Mark Campden, handweaver Eddie Doherty and furniture-maker Tricia Harris. We also stock a bespoke Irish crystal collection by Criostal na Rinne. Our aim is to cater for every budget.” www.irishdesignshopshop.com

JOYCE’s CRAFTSHOP CONNEMARA, Recess, Connemara, Co Galway

Festus Joyce the owner of the Joyce family Marble Quarry in Connemara founded JOYCE CRAFTSHOP around 1895 to showcase the distinctive green stone. Today, artist and photographer Mark Joyce, the founder’s great-great-grandson, manages the shop. As well as a range of jewellery and goods featuring Connemara marble, including vintage pieces, there is also a selection of Irish handcrafts and books. www.joycescraftshop.com

JULIANNE KELLY INTERIORS, Morehampton Road in Donnybrook, Dublin 4

A stylish fixture on Morehampton Road in Donnybrook, Dublin 4 since 1992, this family interiors business rebranded as JULIANNE KELLY INTERIORS in 2020 and maintains its reputation for good design and, excellent service. “We represent over 100 brands and create bespoke pieces such as sofas, headboards, armchairs and dining chairs. We are opening a second studio and showroom before the end of the year,” says Julianne. www.juliannekellyinteriors.ie.

LINEN AND LATTE, 14 Portland Avenue, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim 

A plant-filled home and gift shop filled with a treasure trove of goods by independent makers. Founded in 2015 by Teresa Murray, LINEN & LATTE has a carefully curated range of kitchenware, homeware, tabletop, serve ware, jewellery, and accessories. Gifts are sorted by category – for him and for her – making for ease of shopping. www.linenandlatte.com

LNV HOME, 679 Lisburn Road, Belfast

Helene Vaillant of LNV HOME, Belfast, likes to mix function with beauty and offers international brands and French antique pieces. www.lnvhome.com.

MAVEN, Reid Memorial Hall, 4a Maryville Ave, Belfast 

Taking a meaningful approach to shopping are Catherine and Patricia McGinnis, founders of MAVEN on Belfast’s Lisburn Road, which sells design brands such as &Tradition, HAY and Muuto, as well as carefully chosen smaller independent Irish makers like Annadale Brickworks, Mourne Textiles and Molloy & Sons. The sisters have just launched a .ie website with prices in euros and no customs duties for customers south of the border. www.wearemaven.ie

MICHELLE MITTON DESIGN GALLERY, 28 Pearse Street, Clonakilty, Co Cork

MICHELLE MITTON DESIGN GALLERY is a design-led gift shop in West Cork established by Michelle Mitton in 1999. As well as goods for the home, there are gifts for every occasion and everyone. Rest assured, Michelle understands the finer details of gift giving and the importance of a beautifully presented package. www.michellemitton.com Photography by Dermot Sullivan.

NB GOODS, 8 Main Street, Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow

NB GOODS, named for its founder, Niamh Browne, opened as a pop-up shop in 2020. A former nutritional therapist, unsurprisingly Niamh has an interest in all things natural health and wellbeing. This is the approach she has taken to her store, stocking it with ethically sourced products from brands that have a respect for nature, our bodies, and our homes. There is a selection of apothecary, pantry and home goods that promote intentional living. www.nb-goods.com

NEST, 127 The Quay, Waterford

“At  NEST, our aim is to offer timeless forever pieces for the home, things that will bring both colour and joy,” says Sinead Palmer of her cool and colourful Waterford store. At Nest you will find Lisa Corte tableware and Margo in Margate prints and a range of rechargeable lamps of which Sinead is a huge fan: “They are fabulous for outdoor dining, dark hallways without sockets and moody dinner table lighting.” In the coming months Nest will also introduce a bedlinen collection. www.lovenest.ie. 

NICHOLAS MOSSE COUNTRY SHOP, The Mill, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny 

An old stone mill on the River Nore is home to a store celebrating Nicholas Mosse pottery. Nicholas Mosse, and his wife Susan, create pottery inspired by the Irish countryside, patterns that are sponge-printed onto each piece of pottery using an age-old tradition dating back to the 18th century. The mill offers the full range of Nicholas Mosse pottery as well as rooms dedicated to its history, the area, and the pottery, and includes viewing windows to watch potters at work. www.nicholasmosse.com Photography by Susan Mosse.

NORDIC ELEMENTS, 38 Main Street, Blackrock, Dublin 

“NORDIC ELEMENTS is a hybrid of all things design with a Scandinavian ethos,” explains Helle Moyna, founder and creative director of the smart Blackrock showroom, store, and design service. Browse the carefully edited collection of furniture, lighting, and accessories. Nordic Elements is also a brilliant place to pick up gifts, such as pretty candles and holders, and unusual design books. www.nordicelements.com

ORIANA B, 19 Esmond Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3

Founded by Katharine Deas and Alanna Monks, the aesthetic of ORIANA B in Fairview Dublin 3 is based on a sense of humour and chic European style. www.orianab.com. 

PROVENANCE, Station House Courtyard, Clifden, Co Galway 

Interior designers, Rosie Johnson and Sadhbh O’Gorman joined forces in 2021 to open the home and interior shop and design studio PROVENANCE. They share a love of exceptional local craftsmanship, the restoration of unique pieces, and natural textiles. Signature pieces include stools and chairs upholstered in vintage grain sacks. www.provenance-interior.ie

SAHARA, 69C George’s Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin 

Having launched online during the pandemic, SAHARA now has a store on George’s Street Upper in Dún Laoghaire where customers will  find gorgeous African paintings, furniture and accessories guaranteed to add colour to their homes. Sahara’s Ghanaian owner Barikisu Ali Telfer scours villages across Africa seeking skilled artisans to produce high quality original crafts you won’t see anywhere else. www.sahara.ie

SHADY AND THE LAMP, 114 Terenure Road North, Terenure, Dublin 6w 

Interior stylist Sarah O’Dea learnt her unique craft under the tutelage of two master lampshade makers in the UK. Returning to Ireland, Sarah started her own bespoke lampshade business and opened a shop in Terenure. The possibilities are endless – think jewel toned silks with deep fringes, colourful embroidered fabrics, and textured neutrals in a variety of shapes, all handmade by Sarah and her team. www.shadyandthelamp.ie Photography by Eileen Mantel.

SHANAGARRY POTTERY/STEPHEN PEARCE, The Old Pottery, Shanagarry, Co Cork 

Stephen Pearce’s iconic pottery is made from locally dug clay from the banks of the river Blackwater. The same material that his father, potter Phillip Pearce and other Shanagarry area potters have been using for over 250 years. The charming rural pottery in Cork affords visitors an opportunity to learn how the pottery is made. www.shanagarrypotters.com

STOCK DESIGN, 33/34 South King Street, Dublin 2

A staple of the Dublin retail scene, STOCK DESIGN has stood proudly on the same corner of South King Street since 1977. Founded in 1973 the kitchenware and homeware moved to its current premises in 1977, a former factory and abattoir, which partly explains its unusual layout. Known for its impressive assortment of kitchen gadgets and tools, tabletop, barware, and toys. www.stockdesignonline.com

THE BLUE DOOR, 16B Monkstown Crescent, Monkstown, Dublin 

After establishing their shop, THE BLUE DOOR in Naas in 2003, Peter and Eileen Kelly later moved the premises to The Crescent in Monkstown. The Scandinavian-influenced homeware shop has a lovely assortment of goods by craftspeople and designers from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, France and Ireland. There is an adjacent outdoor space for garden furniture and décor. www.thebluedoordirect.com

THE KITCHEN WHISK, 28 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2 

A passion for food and cooking led Mary, a home cook and her Ballymaloe trained daughter, Kate to open The Kitchen Whisk in 2017. The mother daughter duo has filled their shop with a wide range of kitchenware from tableware to the most unusual of kitchen tools, providing equipment for enthusiastic and dedicated home cooks, culinary students as well as experienced chefs. www.thekitchenwhisk.ie

THE LOFT, Brookvale Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

The Loft, an industrial-style space in Donnybrook, Dublin 4, is an exciting store as well as the headquarters for owner Cormac Rowell’s ROWELL DESIGN service. Stocking contemporary and mid-century furniture, lighting, mirrors, accessories and a stunning selection of indoor and outdoor plants, it’s packed full of inspiration for indoor and outdoor seasonal revamps. Cormac also provides convenient staging services to transform properties before sale. www.rowelldesign.ie. 

THE OLD MILL STORES, Gortroe, Connonagh, Co Cork

The owners of THE OLD MILL STORES in Gortroe, Co Cork are interior designer Claire Graham and Tom Keane, an experienced retailer. They spotted a gap in the market for edgy homewares. “We trade on our difference, not our sameness,” says Claire. “We have drawn on our design experience to help us choose interesting stock, and regularly add new brands sourced on our travels.”  www.theoldmillstores.ie

THE TRIGGERFISH COOKSHOP, 2b Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin

A passionate at-home cook, Bob Toal, has taken his years of travels around the world visiting culinary destinations and shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in his shop, The Triggerfish Cookshop. An emporium that is dedicated to tools and wares for cooking and eating. The shop is stocked with an impressive range of goods he has discovered on his travels, including knives, hard-to-find gadgets, and specialised cookware. www.thetriggerfishcookware.com.

THE WILDS, 23 Weafer Street, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

Husband and wife, Paula Asple and Simon Nelson opened THE WILDS in 2015, a homeware and gift shop with a café serving local, seasonal fare. The shop boasts a neutral and natural colour palette, materials and texture adding interest to the assortment of vintage, reclaimed, and new homeware. Included in the offering is a selection of jewellery, stationery, and locally grown flowers. www.thewilds.ie