Audrey Whelan : Interior Design + Furniture Consultant

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Hello, I’m Audrey!

I am an interior and furniture designer with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about empowering people to make confident decisions when it comes to their home interiors.

By bringing my design, sourcing and project management experience to the table and showing you how I work as an interior designer, I can help to demystify the process of improving your home.

Most projects start with an online consultation session, where we can discuss your interior design project requirements and the improvements you would like to make. We look at ideas and options together and I can help you make decisions.

From colour schemes to kitchen layouts, furniture choices to window treatments, I collaborate with you to achieve the best possible solutions to fit with your way of life and your budget.

I can work on a consultation only basis - giving you the advice and inspiration you need to take your project to the next stage. Or I can also carry out design development work including space planning, sourcing of furniture, lighting and accessories, colour scheming and detailed drawings for kitchens, bathrooms and custom built furniture, for you to implement with your chosen contractors / project manager.

I also host online interior design workshops. You can see full listings for these on the Events page.

Please get in touch with any questions - I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Since 2009 I have worked with over 250 clients on the design of their homes. My mission is now to share my experience and demystify the art of interior design.

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Podcast: The DnA of Home Interiors

The DnA of Home Interiors empowers people to make confident home interior and furnishing decisions. Co-hosted with Deirdre Mc Gettrick, co-founder of ufurnish.com, the website where you can search all multiple furniture retailers in one place.

The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast is proudly sponsored by Checkatrade.com.

You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast providers.

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DULUX announces Colour of the Year 2022 - BRIGHT SKIES - Greenhouse Palette - 1 [key visual].jpg

Sep 22, 2021

Colour of the Year 2022, from Dulux to Pantone - Podcast Show Notes S6 E2

Sep 22, 2021

Deirdre and I have had lots of fun discussing Colours of the Year in this episode of The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast. We share our opinions and advice on warming things up, cooling things down, where we would and wouldn’t use some of these colours and the concepts behind them.

Sep 22, 2021

Aug 11, 2021

Howdens Kitchens are coming to Ireland in 2022!

Aug 11, 2021

If you are planning a new kitchen in the Republic of Ireland in 2022 this is great news - it opens up more options. Howdens was one of my favourite kitchen suppliers in the UK when clients were looking for a great kitchen solution on a budget.

Aug 11, 2021

May 26, 2021

A new way to buy a sofa, with sofa in a box company Swyft Home - Podcast Show Notes S5 E2

May 26, 2021

Deirdre and I chat to John O’Leary, the Design Director of Swyft Home in this episode of The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast.

Swyft sofas are delivered next day, and through any doorway and up any staircase.

We want to find out how this is all possible - and how Swyft do it without compromising on quality.

May 26, 2021

Apr 27, 2021

How to determine your home interiors budget and stick to it - Podcast Show Notes S4 E8

Apr 27, 2021

Our latest podcast episode is about budgeting for your home interiors project. Furniture, lighting, accessories, decorating and other labour costs...

Deirdre and I discuss how to work out what’s involved so you can be realistic about what it’s all going to cost (before you splash out on any impulse purchases!)

Apr 27, 2021

Apr 14, 2021

Installing a Swimming Pool at Home, with Jetform Pools - Podcast Show Notes S4 E7

Apr 14, 2021

John Hall, Construction Director of Jetform Pools is this week’s guest on The DnA of Home Interiors podcast. In this episode, Deirdre and I discuss installing a swimming pool in your home.

I met John on a project a few years ago, where I was designing the interiors of a swimming pool room in the basement of a family home in Barnet, North London. John was the swimming pool installer on the project.

One of my long term ambitions in life has been to have my own swimming pool…so I am very keen to find out how realistic a plan this might be in the future!

Apr 14, 2021

Mar 17, 2021

How to choose your perfect bed for a great night's sleep, with And So To Bed - Podcast Show Notes S4 E5

Mar 17, 2021

In this episode of The DnA of Home Interiors, Deirdre and I are joined virtually by Martin Gill, MD of And So To Bed. Martin and I worked together many years ago during his time as MD of Poggenpohl kitchens.

We discuss bed options, from divans and ottomans, to sleigh beds and four posters.

Mar 17, 2021

Mar 5, 2021

'Cottagecore: Back to basics' - Irish Independent 5th March 2021

Mar 5, 2021

Thrilled to be in the Irish Independent today in an article about the cottagecore interiors trend, written by Eleanor Flegg.

See article here or read the text below…

Mar 5, 2021

Mar 3, 2021

What does an Interior Designer actually do? - Podcast Show Notes S4 E4

Mar 3, 2021

What does an Interior Designer actually do? In our latest podcast episode, Deirdre and I discuss this in detail, from that initial phone call or email from a prospective client, right through to finishing a project on site.

Of course different designers work in different ways....and we cover that too. It’s all about finding the right person or company to suit your requirements.

I’ve popped some of the questions we discuss below….Hope you enjoy!

Mar 3, 2021

Feb 17, 2021

How to choose the best houseplants for your home, with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge Podcast - Podcast Show Notes S4 E3

Feb 17, 2021

This week in Season 4, Episode 3 of The DnA of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre I are joined virtually by Jane Perrone, freelance journalist, presenter and producer of indoor gardening podcast On The Ledge.

Feb 17, 2021

Feb 3, 2021

What is Cottagecore? The interiors trend explained - Podcast Show Notes S4 E2

Feb 3, 2021

This week in Season 4, Episode 2 of The DnA Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and I are discussing the interiors trend of Cottagecore.

Cottagecore is one of the biggest interior trends to come out of 2020 and is set to remain hugely popular this year. A trend that sees us return to days gone by and an idealistic rural life this trend is sure to have your home feeling like a countryside safe haven.

Feb 3, 2021

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Andover Road

London N7

Oak Village

London NW5

Wilberforce Road

London N4

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"Thank you so, so much for your help, I’m really pleased with everything. Will definitely recommend you to friends etc when they move house!"

- Jennie, London NW1

"Audrey did our master bedroom curtains and blinds in the kids’ room. We were so impressed by everything from first meeting to after service. That quality, design, fit and coordination of production and hanging was all seamless and a real pleasure. Audrey really understands her client’s needs and I would recommend her in a heartbeat!"

- Eleanor, London NW5

"Audrey is a fantastic interior designer who is talented, professional, and a joy to work with generally. When we bought a flat that had been rented for some time Audrey enabled us to update and redesign our home into a beautifully habitable space with a floorpan that really worked as well as increasing our storage options. I was particularly impressed with Audrey’s attention to detail, accuracy, and creative problem solving skills. When it comes to doing a job right and with creative brilliance, Audrey totally delivers."

- Carrie, London N7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: We would like to re-instate original features such as cornicing and picture rails in our Victorian house. But we also love the idea of a minimal handleless kitchen. We are not sure whether we can successfully combine these two styles, how would you advise us?

A: We love mixing old and new - with the right colour schemes, lighting and furnishings, we can create an interior that successfully combines decorative period features with minimal mod-cons, by bringing in lots of elements to bridge the gap between these two ends of the spectrum!

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