7 inspirational quotes from the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026
7 inspirational quotes from the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026

Shayna Healy

This unique Shankill home is all about light and space
This unique Shankill home is all about light and space

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Executive Chef at Fallon & Byrne Hugh Higgins shares his life in food
Executive Chef at Fallon & Byrne Hugh Higgins shares his life in food

Sarah Gill

See all the pictures from The IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026
See all the pictures from The IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026

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These outdoor furniture sets will elevate any garden this summer
These outdoor furniture sets will elevate any garden this summer

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The IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026 winners are…
The IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026 winners are…

Leonie Corcoran

Real Weddings: Anna and Steve’s intimate Cork city celebration
Real Weddings: Anna and Steve’s intimate Cork city celebration

Edaein OConnell

Social pictures: The launch of the Volvo EX60
Social pictures: The launch of the Volvo EX60

Megan Burns

Page Turners: ‘One Year’ author Susan Bennett
Page Turners: ‘One Year’ author Susan Bennett

Sarah Gill

Natalie Farrell: A week in my wardrobe
Natalie Farrell: A week in my wardrobe

Edaein OConnell

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Pale and Interesting Picks for your Home


By IMAGE Interiors & Living
03rd Feb 2015
Pale and Interesting Picks for your Home

Peek table lamp by Menu, myunfinishedhome.com

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We hunt out some pieces that prove that white is far from the “safe” option…

White is definitely our preferred neutral over boring beige. So much fresher and cleaner, it always brings out our inner minimalist wannabe. It can, however, feel cold and soulless if not approached with a few key things in mind – these include texture, form, finish and scale.

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Firstly, texture will not only create character in your space, it will be crucial to adding a sense of comfort along with the likes of knits and cashmeres; felt is also stunning in white and often overlooked. In terms of form, you can afford to be a lot more adventurous than you would perhaps be with colour, choosing more animated and geometrical pieces. The finish you choose, from matte paints to glossy plastics, will ultimately add variety and keep the space from looking flat and one-dimensional.

Lastly, and possibly one of our faves at the moment, is scale: think oversized, chunky knits, expansive rugs and massive mirrors for ultimate grandeur.

Now head here for our pick of illuminating lighting solutions.

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