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O'Mahony Interiors West Cork's premier interior design resource Come visit our showroom, we have over 35 years expertise in the business.

Come and experience the ambience in our beautiful showrooms. We provide the full service for all your decorating needs, from making and fitting your curtains, blinds, carpets and upholstery (new and recovering) and helping you chose accessories.

A favourite from the fabric library this week.Sometimes it's the colour that catches our attention, sometimes the patter...
25/10/2026

A favourite from the fabric library this week.

Sometimes it's the colour that catches our attention, sometimes the pattern, and occasionally it's a fabric that looks quite ordinary in a photograph but is lovely when you see it in person.

There are always a few designs we find ourselves coming back to.

Here's one of them.

When choosing curtain fabric, it's easy to spend all your time thinking about the colour and pattern.But what goes behin...
22/10/2026

When choosing curtain fabric, it's easy to spend all your time thinking about the colour and pattern.

But what goes behind the fabric matters too.

A good lining helps protect the face fabric and can improve the way curtains hang. Interlining adds another layer, giving curtains a fuller, softer appearance and some additional insulation.

The right choice depends on the fabric, the window and the finish you're hoping to achieve.

It's one of those details you might not notice immediately, but it can make quite a difference to the finished curtains.

A little designer's secret...You don't always need to spend a fortune on curtain fabric to achieve a luxurious finish.On...
20/10/2026

A little designer's secret...

You don't always need to spend a fortune on curtain fabric to achieve a luxurious finish.
One of the cleverest ways to elevate a simple, reasonably priced fabric is with a beautiful trim. A decorative border, an embroidered braid or an interesting fringe can completely change the look of a curtain.
James Hare has introduced a new collection of trims, and it's a lovely reminder of just how much difference these finishing touches can make.

Sometimes it's worth keeping the main fabric simple and spending a little more on the detail.

The results can be quite stunning.

Something a little different for Sunday.It's easy to keep choosing the colours and patterns we're familiar with, but eve...
18/10/2026

Something a little different for Sunday.

It's easy to keep choosing the colours and patterns we're familiar with, but every so often something completely unexpected catches your eye.

It might not be what you'd normally choose, but that's half the fun of looking through new collections.

A little inspiration for anyone thinking of trying something different.

Found a fabric you love for a chair or sofa?Before making the decision, it's worth checking whether it's actually suitab...
15/10/2026

Found a fabric you love for a chair or sofa?

Before making the decision, it's worth checking whether it's actually suitable for upholstery.

Some fabrics are designed for curtains and won't necessarily stand up to everyday use on a favourite armchair. Others are made specifically with durability in mind.

The weave, composition, cleaning instructions and abrasion rating are all worth considering, particularly for furniture that gets a lot of use.

And if you're recovering a much-loved piece, it's worth taking a little extra time to get the fabric right.

A beautiful fabric is one thing. A beautiful fabric that works for the job is even better.

Some fabrics are beautiful without demanding too much attention.Colefax and Fowler has always been particularly good at ...
13/10/2026

Some fabrics are beautiful without demanding too much attention.
Colefax and Fowler has always been particularly good at this. Delicate florals, subtle stripes, lovely textures and colours that sit comfortably alongside one another.

There’s plenty of pattern in the collections, but much of it is surprisingly easy to work with, particularly if you prefer a more traditional interior without wanting everything to feel overly formal.
If you haven't looked through the Colefax and Fowler books recently, they're well worth another visit.

A few things that caught our eye this week.No particular theme. Just good colour, interesting pattern and fabrics we sto...
11/10/2026

A few things that caught our eye this week.

No particular theme. Just good colour, interesting pattern and fabrics we stopped to look at twice.

Which would you choose?

Osborne & Little has never been particularly afraid of colour.That’s probably one of the reasons we enjoy seeing what th...
09/10/2026

Osborne & Little has never been particularly afraid of colour.
That’s probably one of the reasons we enjoy seeing what they come up with each season.
There are bold prints and wallpapers, of course, but also some really good textures, geometrics and quieter designs that can get overlooked beside the showstoppers.

The new collections are arriving now and we’ve been having a look through what’s coming for autumn.
We’ll share a few of our favourites over the next couple of weeks.

It’s very easy to fall in love with a fabric when you’re looking at a small sample.But with a patterned fabric, it’s alw...
07/10/2026

It’s very easy to fall in love with a fabric when you’re looking at a small sample.
But with a patterned fabric, it’s always worth stepping back and looking at the full repeat.
A large botanical can look completely different across a pair of curtains than it does on a small piece of fabric. The same goes for a stripe, where the width and direction can change how you see the proportions of a window.

That doesn’t make large patterns difficult to use. Quite the opposite.
You just need to see enough of the fabric before making the decision.

This is one of those occasions when the sample book really does matter.

October does make us look at fabrics a little differently.Suddenly the heavier weaves, velvets and deeper colours start ...
05/10/2026

October does make us look at fabrics a little differently.
Suddenly the heavier weaves, velvets and deeper colours start looking particularly good.
Not necessarily the obvious autumn colours either. Deep greens, to***co, plum, rust and inky blues can all bring warmth to a room without making it feel overly seasonal.
This Linwood velvet caught our eye for exactly that reason.
Maybe the change in weather has something to do with it.

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