CA Design Blog

Nestled in the serene beauty of the Burren in County Clare lies the stunning Burren House Project, a modern coastal home crafted by the talented Sarah Lennon. With its expansive windows, pristine white walls, and sleek polished concrete floors, the house is a testament to contemporary design blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings.

While most of us seek designs that can stand the test of time, it is always fun to spot new furniture trends and incorporate them into our spaces in ways that suit our style. Trends give a new lease of life creatively & allow you to relook at the way you design.

Here are a five new furniture trends I learned that you should keep an eye out for this Spring/Summer.

A day that is mostly filled with romantic flora & sweet handwritten notes, is also a day where we celebrate those that we love, whether that be your partner, friends, or family. Today is a day when you can fully appreciate loved ones. In honor of this loved-filled day, we wanted to bring light to one of our favorite couples, here at CA Design – Charles & Ray Eames.

This January we attended Maison & Objet, one of France’s leading and most recognised trade shows in the Interior Design space. Based outside of Paris, this exhibition showcases some of Europe’s most exciting brands in the industry. We were so excited to get insider information from our Interior Designer Emma. Have a read below on her latest experience.

When a new year comes, it brings a time of reflection on the year just passed & is a time when we can truly rest and enjoy the company of friends and family. For a lot of people, entering a new year brings the feeling of a fresh start, a time for new beginnings. It is only natural to embrace change & set a new tone for the year ahead, & there is no better place to start than the space you live in.

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all your support this past year. Whether it was through design consultations, during our show home projects or delivering items to your door, we have enjoyed working with each and every one of you. Looking back, here are some of our favourite moments this year;

We've asked Emma for her expert advice on pairing your kitchen stools & dining chairs. Emma shares her expertise on one of our most asked questions from clients, what works best when picking a set of kitchen counter stools & dining chairs - Should you match or should you not?

We've asked our in-house Interior Designer here at CA Design, Emma Rossiter, for her expert advice on dining chairs & tables. There are many things to consider such as sizing, table shapes, surface materials, can you mix and match? and space planning. Read below to read more about Emma's tips to answer any questions you may have.

Carol-Anne Leyden is the award-winning owner of CA Design stores, which incorporates a design studio and consultancy business. She regularly features in magazines, newspapers and on RTÉ’s Room to Improve series.