Houzz Tour: At Home With ... Alex Carberry The DIYer Interior - When, after a less-than-ideal experience renting a tiny apartment, noisy in the center of Dublin, blogger Alex Carberry stumbled across this two-bedroom apartment a little further, she jumped on it. A month later, she and her husband, Robert, moved in. "The movement was just before being accompanied by harp playing music on mute," she laughs.
Eight years and a lot of tinkering later, Alex upcycled designed and created a space that suits his tastes and needs of the family. His next project -. Get the spare ready for the arrival of their first child
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Eight years and a lot of tinkering later, Alex upcycled designed and created a space that suits his tastes and needs of the family. His next project -. Get the spare ready for the arrival of their first child
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To celebrate some of the most creative and inspiring UK & Irish bloggers and their houses, we ask every blogger in this series to choose a gift gift that reflects their personal style. Alex chose a Cabbage Leaf Crooked serving bowl section of s price this month. All you have to do to enter is comment below telling us what you like about this house.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
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Who lives here Alex Carberry, her husband, Robert, and their two cats, Juniper and Toshi
Blog the interior DIYer
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Location Islandbridge, Dublin
Who lives here Alex Carberry, her husband, Robert, and their two cats, Juniper and Toshi
Blog the interior DIYer
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Location Islandbridge, Dublin
Alex - internal DIYer
Qu ' is it that you start blogging
I started blogging in 2010 as a way to share my design and interiors projects located in the recession here in Ireland. At the time, I was doing my degree in interior design and it seemed as if a career in design was impossible, so I started a blog design and, six years later, I always write and create for her. I love my blog silly as it pushes me to carry out a project that I have in mind.
I really recommend blogs to anyone who has a passion no matter what it is. Never in a million years did I think I would still be writing my own six years later, let alone meet like-minded people and being offered opportunities because of it. It was so unexpected and exciting journey.
I started blogging in 2010 as a way to share my design and interiors projects located in the recession here in Ireland. At the time, I was doing my degree in interior design and it seemed as if a career in design was impossible, so I started a blog design and, six years later, I always write and create for her. I love my blog silly as it pushes me to carry out a project that I have in mind.
I really recommend blogs to anyone who has a passion no matter what it is. Never in a million years did I think I would still be writing my own six years later, let alone meet like-minded people and being offered opportunities because of it. It was so unexpected and exciting journey.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
how long have you lived here and how did you meet and your apartment?
We have been renting this place for almost eight years now. We were already living in the center of Dublin, in a one-bed flat box size shoes, and pay an insane amount of rent. It was very noisy, old and very dangerous, now I think.
I found our apartment online now one morning and within a month we lived in a quiet, safe, spacious and secure home in a better area of the city of Dublin. It is far from what we have experienced before.
We have been renting this place for almost eight years now. We were already living in the center of Dublin, in a one-bed flat box size shoes, and pay an insane amount of rent. It was very noisy, old and very dangerous, now I think.
I found our apartment online now one morning and within a month we lived in a quiet, safe, spacious and secure home in a better area of the city of Dublin. It is far from what we have experienced before.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
What was the food like when you moved into first?
he was in a good condition, but it was very basic. The previous tenants did not put a lot of love and care into it when they lived here, it was in need of a power wash, new paint and lots of alterations and repairs.
The baseboards and doors had yellowed over the 15 years since they were painted, so I took it upon myself to sand and repaint all in bright white. It took me a few months, but the end result has made me proud stupid levels.
he was in a good condition, but it was very basic. The previous tenants did not put a lot of love and care into it when they lived here, it was in need of a power wash, new paint and lots of alterations and repairs.
The baseboards and doors had yellowed over the 15 years since they were painted, so I took it upon myself to sand and repaint all in bright white. It took me a few months, but the end result has made me proud stupid levels.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
what is your favorite place in the apartment and why
would have the big chair in our living room ?; there is a good view of the room and to the kitchen from there and it is comfortable.
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would have the big chair in our living room ?; there is a good view of the room and to the kitchen from there and it is comfortable.
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Alex - The internal DIYer
do you have a design rule that you live by?
I do not really have a rule in itself, but I try to buy second hand or nearly new items as often as possible. Do not get me wrong, I love new music and I will not deny if something catches my attention, but if I'm looking for something generic (as a convenient), I'll almost new as often I can to reduce the environmental impact and demand for new parts to make.
I do not really have a rule in itself, but I try to buy second hand or nearly new items as often as possible. Do not get me wrong, I love new music and I will not deny if something catches my attention, but if I'm looking for something generic (as a convenient), I'll almost new as often I can to reduce the environmental impact and demand for new parts to make.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
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Alex - the DIYer Interior
what do you think is the next big trend of domestic and why?
I'd like to think that the supply of the furniture, accessories and decoration previously held will be the next big trend.
Designer Emily Henderson is an inspiration regarding the precious stones market, savings, shopping and buying second hand. His house is filled with antiques, flea market finds and the charity-shop scores and it looks amazing. You will find a lot of character with pieces belonging previously, and one-of-a-kind real.
I'd like to think that the supply of the furniture, accessories and decoration previously held will be the next big trend.
Designer Emily Henderson is an inspiration regarding the precious stones market, savings, shopping and buying second hand. His house is filled with antiques, flea market finds and the charity-shop scores and it looks amazing. You will find a lot of character with pieces belonging previously, and one-of-a-kind real.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
what you like to do on Sunday afternoon?
I really like lazy Sunday afternoon, especially those who have no specific program, so we can relax at home and see where the day take us. If the weather is not in our favor, my favorite thing to do is take my time and work on my latest project at home.
I really like lazy Sunday afternoon, especially those who have no specific program, so we can relax at home and see where the day take us. If the weather is not in our favor, my favorite thing to do is take my time and work on my latest project at home.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
what is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
Honestly? I wish I could say I did a long, flowing robe, easily put together a small Instagram worthy and Robert and I calmly eat our (imaginary) rooftop balcony, but the truth is the first thing I do is empty the cats' litter box! It must be done and I do not like to do, so I end the first thing in the morning. This way, my day could not get better.
Honestly? I wish I could say I did a long, flowing robe, easily put together a small Instagram worthy and Robert and I calmly eat our (imaginary) rooftop balcony, but the truth is the first thing I do is empty the cats' litter box! It must be done and I do not like to do, so I end the first thing in the morning. This way, my day could not get better.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
What is your next big decorating project?
My next task is our spare bedroom. We are expecting our first baby in October (actually on our anniversary!) So my nesting fever is now in overdrive. I itch to start work on the room, and while it will not be a pioneering nursery, it will take a lot of preparation and planning. The exciting kind of preparation and planning!
What is your proudest DIY?
There is a small project, but I should say the upcycled pendant light that is currently in our emergency room. It is made from the cord remains of my parents cleaning empty after it broke out. The cord itself was in perfect condition, with some electric assistance of my father ( "Papa DIYer") we changed in a bedside lamp.
I'm really proud of this project because it uses something that would otherwise be destined for landfill and turned into something useful instead.
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My next task is our spare bedroom. We are expecting our first baby in October (actually on our anniversary!) So my nesting fever is now in overdrive. I itch to start work on the room, and while it will not be a pioneering nursery, it will take a lot of preparation and planning. The exciting kind of preparation and planning!
What is your proudest DIY?
There is a small project, but I should say the upcycled pendant light that is currently in our emergency room. It is made from the cord remains of my parents cleaning empty after it broke out. The cord itself was in perfect condition, with some electric assistance of my father ( "Papa DIYer") we changed in a bedside lamp.
I'm really proud of this project because it uses something that would otherwise be destined for landfill and turned into something useful instead.
Browse 10 creative ways to customize a rented room
Alex - Internal DIYer
do you have a mantra that you live by
I first saw the one of the quotes from William Morris nearly 10 years and it is always something I live by each day? - " you have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."
The idea behind it applies to so many situations, not just that you choose to keep in your home. It applies to which you choose to socialize with the projects you take on and how you choose to spend your time. I learn as I get older it is OK to be a little more selfish with the way I use my time.
I first saw the one of the quotes from William Morris nearly 10 years and it is always something I live by each day? - " you have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."
The idea behind it applies to so many situations, not just that you choose to keep in your home. It applies to which you choose to socialize with the projects you take on and how you choose to spend your time. I learn as I get older it is OK to be a little more selfish with the way I use my time.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
did you could not live without?
Oh, my husband and our cats.
Are you a UK or Irish domestic blogger? Talk to us! If you wish to submit your home for this series, please send details to ukeditor@houzz.com or irelandeditor@houzz.com.
The visit Alex's blog.
Oh, my husband and our cats.
Are you a UK or Irish domestic blogger? Talk to us! If you wish to submit your home for this series, please send details to ukeditor@houzz.com or irelandeditor@houzz.com.
The visit Alex's blog.
Alex - the DIYer Interior
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All you have to do to be a chance to win is post a comment below on what you like about Alex's house. drawn A random entry from all the comments that were submitted during the Contest Period and approved by Houzz UK Ltd will determine the price the winner of this month. Approved comments will be included in the draw automatically. The winner will be receive a cabbage Leaf Crooked serving bowl section . I f out of stock, a gift certificate will be issued. 23.59pm closing date of Saturday, August 13, 2016. See the complete competition T & Cs here.
All you have to do to be a chance to win is post a comment below on what you like about Alex's house. drawn A random entry from all the comments that were submitted during the Contest Period and approved by Houzz UK Ltd will determine the price the winner of this month. Approved comments will be included in the draw automatically. The winner will be receive a cabbage Leaf Crooked serving bowl section . I f out of stock, a gift certificate will be issued. 23.59pm closing date of Saturday, August 13, 2016. See the complete competition T & Cs here.