Abigail Ahern's Blog

LEARNING TO LOVE YOUR SMALL SPACE

I talk a lot about small spaces, I realise that. I’m on this mission to deconstruct the thought process that people have with, shall we say, “spatially challenged” rooms. People tend to operate und...

WHY MATT’S WHERE IT’S AT

I am a matt paint junkie. I’m totally and utterly obsessed with the finish – the chalkier and velvetier the better. Someone asked me recently why my paint doesn’t come in a gloss finish – it’s the ...

Creating a calm bedroom sanctuary

More than ever these days I want (/need!) my home to feel relaxed and calm. Somewhere I can snuggle up in the evening with the M’s or chill and binge watch some Netflix series. Everyone has a diffe...

HOME OFFICES TO MAKE YOU HAPPY

I am of the belief that your office should look as cool as any other room in your space otherwise why would you want to spend time in there right? It’s not easy though as you have to somehow seamle...

HOW TO DO CLASSIC

So now you’ve taken the quiz to suss out your style (and if you haven’t done it, hotfoot it over there now! I’ll wait.), I’m going to drill down into each of the styles. Gorgeous real-life inspirat...

SHELFIE IN THE STUDIO

SHOP THE SHELFIE  |  FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM FOR #SHELFIESUNDAY   1) You all know I adore the M’s (and I have pics of them around my pad too), but this is in honour of my original M – Molly. She was a ...

HOW TO STYLE YOUR DINING ROOM FROM SCRATCH

Dining rooms can be quite tricky to get right, and a bit overwhelming if you’re starting from scratch! But as I told MyDomaine recently, it’s all about creating an inviting, laid-back glam atmosphe...

SUSSING OUT YOUR STYLE

As anyone who’s come to my Design Schools will know, I kickstart the day with a quiz to help everyone work out their style. It’s a bit of fun but it’s also super important. Why you ask? Well becaus...

ACCESSORY DU JOUR

Just as in fashion, in interiors trends come and go. Edison light bulbs were all the rage one year… then everyone started decorating with them from airport lounges to the local coffee house and wha...

MY LOW-MAINTENANCE GARDENING TIPS

When I first moved into this pad I pulled all the old plants out bar a beautiful old lilac tree. Not being green fingered I pebbled the whole lawn planted a row of bamboo down one section and jasmi...