Home Harmony
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How to Get Your Home Ready for Autumn: 5 Simple Ways to Create a Cosier Space
It’s official, autumn is finally here! There really is something about the beginning of September that brings with it a real cosy vibe. Shorter evenings, back-to-school routines, and colder days all make for more time spent indoors, and with that, comes a closer look at our interiors. We’re all about making the most of our…
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How to Choose the Right Sofa Colour for Your Living Room
Choosing a new sofa is a big decision, and now that we’ve covered how to choose the right size for your space, it’s time to settle on a colour. Considering that the sofa is generally one of the largest pieces of furniture in the room, landing on the right shade isn’t the most straightforward choice…
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What Size Bed Do I Need? A Guide to Bed Sizes & Bedroom Space
Furnishing your bedroom is a fun endeavour, and it sounds simple, until it’s not. Once the measuring tape comes out, things get a little bit more complicated. There are more than a few things to keep in mind when choosing a new bed, but that’s where we come in! You need to consider things like…
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What Size Sofa Do I Need?
We all know there’s more to choosing a sofa than just finding one that looks good and feels comfortable. The size you end up deciding on can affect how comfortably people can sit, how easily you can move around the room, and whether your living space feels balanced or not. It seems simple at first,…
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How Long Should Furniture Actually Last? A Realistic Guide to When It’s Time to Replace It
Furniture really isn’t something that most of us replace often. Unlike smaller pieces of décor around the house, a sofa or dining table is expected to be with us for years, sometimes even decades — hence the phrase, ‘part of the furniture’. You might wonder to yourself, ‘How long should this actually last?’. The answer…
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How to Test a Sofa Before You Buy
It’s no secret that buying a new sofa is a big investment. In fact, that’s probably an understatement. Your sofa is where you’ll relax after work (or during, if you’re lucky enough to WFH), spend weekends with family, host friends, binge-watch your favourite series, and if we’re being entirely honest, enjoy the occasional (read: frequent)…
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Summer Entertaining: 5 Furniture Essentials for Hosting at Home
Whether you’re planning a family barbecue, inviting friends over for dinner, or just making the most of the longer evenings while we have them, summer is always a great time to have guests over. Now, while hosting isn’t about having a perfectly styled (and clean!) house, or a magazine-worthy dining room, it is about making…
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Same Name, New (Murphy) Home
Hello, and welcome to our new home on the internet! For ten years, we’ve operated as michaelmurphy.ie, but the time has come for us to bring you a better, faster, and more streamlined experience while shopping online. Following our brand upgrade to Murphy Home last year, launching our new website is the next and final…
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5 Signs It Might Be Time to Upgrade Your Sofa
Your sofa is by far one of the hardest working pieces of furniture in your home. It’s where you relax after a long day at work, enjoy family movie nights, entertain guests, and even take the odd afternoon nap. Sadly though, even the best sofas don’t last forever. As heartbreaking as that may be. If you’ve been…
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How to Keep Your Home Cool During a Heatwave (Without Air Conditioning)
With temperatures set to reach over 30° today, keeping your home comfortable can really feel like a challenge, especially if you (like most of us) don’t have air conditioning. Luckily, there are a few simple changes you can make a noticeable difference to how your home feels during this hot weather. From blocking out the…
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The Furniture Buying Timeline: What to Buy First
Moving into a new home is exciting, but it’s no secret that it can feel incredibly overwhelming. Whether you’re a first time buyer, moving into a larger property, or starting fresh after a renovation, knowing which pieces of furniture to buy first can make the entire process so much easier. With so many rooms to…
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How to Make the Most of Big Summer Savings
If you’ve been thinking about refreshing your home, summer really is the perfect time to do it. Trust me on this. Longer days, lighter interiors, and a bit of that fresh season mindset (read: the kids are finished school and the Leaving Cert has started) all make it easier to spot the pieces that could…