Residential Interior Architecture & Design
Aoife Maria Interiors provides full-service residential interior architecture and design for new builds, renovations and existing homes across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK and internationally.
From the earliest stages of a project through to installation, we consider the architecture, layout, materials, lighting, joinery, furniture and finishing details as one complete design. Our approach is centred around creating homes that feel personal to the people who live in them, while responding to the character and context of the building itself.
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People & place
A Home Designed
Around You
A home should feel like the people who live in it. We begin by listening to your daily routines, the things you collect, the places you love and what you want your home to make room for.
There is no predetermined house style. Your personality and practical needs shape the brief, while the architecture, proportion, natural light and flow guide the design. Each decision grows from that conversation between people and place.
Founded and led by Aoife Maria Tobin, our award-winning studio brings architectural thinking and an understanding of everyday life to each home.
From concept to completion
Full-Service Interior Design
Our full-service residential design offers a seamless journey from concept to completion. From spatial planning and interior architecture to material selection, bespoke joinery, lighting, furniture and FF&E procurement, we manage each stage of the design process through to final installation, creating a home that is both beautiful and highly functional.
Our involvement is tailored to the agreed project scope.
- Spatial planning and interior architecture
- Kitchen and bathroom design
- Bespoke joinery design
- Lighting and electrical planning
- Materials, colour and finishes
- Furniture, lighting and FF&E specification
- Procurement and supplier coordination
- Site visits and design coordination
- Installation and final styling
Architecture first
New Builds & Renovations
New builds
Appointing an interior designer early allows the interior to develop alongside the building. We work with your architect, builder and wider project team to connect layouts and flow with lighting, electrical plans, joinery, kitchens and bathrooms.
Materials and finishes are developed together, so decisions made on paper support the way you will use the finished home.
Renovations
We begin with what is already there: the proportions, natural light, views, original features and history of the property. Understanding its character helps us decide what to keep, what to rework and where change will improve everyday life.
From a new opening that draws light into a room to a reconfigured layout, each intervention responds to the existing architecture.
How We Work
Concept
We get to know you and the property, establish the brief and explore layouts, atmosphere and materials. This creates a shared direction for the home.
Design Development
We develop the approved concept into detailed layouts, joinery, kitchens, bathrooms, lighting and finish selections. Drawings and specifications bring the decisions together for you and the wider project team.
Procurement & Implementation
We source and coordinate the agreed furniture, lighting and finishes, liaise with suppliers and support the design on site. Installation and final styling bring the rooms together, with our involvement tailored to the agreed scope.
Homes with their own character
Selected Residential Projects
County Clare, Ireland
Deerpark Residence
Set on the rugged west coast of Ireland near Ennistymon, County Clare, this traditional farmhouse was reimagined by Aoife Maria Interiors, combining its original character with considered architectural interventions, natural materials and layers of colour.
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County Down, Northern Ireland
Warrenpoint Residence
A newly completed residence in Warrenpoint, County Down, Northern Ireland, designed to bring the character and warmth of an established home to a new build through natural textures, warm materials and considered detailing.
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County Kerry, Ireland
St. Finian’s Bay Residence
Overlooking St. Finian’s Bay and the Skelligs in County Kerry, this 1995 coastal home was reimagined with organic materials, natural texture and a calming colour palette, allowing its extraordinary setting to remain at the heart of the design.
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What does full-service interior design include?
Depending on the agreed scope, our service can cover spatial planning, kitchens, bathrooms, bespoke joinery, lighting, materials, furniture specification, procurement, supplier coordination, site visits, installation and styling. We define our involvement with you at the outset.
When should I appoint an interior designer for a new build?
As early as possible, ideally while the architectural plans are being developed. This allows layouts, lighting, electrical positions and joinery to be coordinated before construction decisions are fixed.
Do you work on renovations as well as new builds?
Yes. We design renovations and existing homes as well as new builds, beginning with the architecture, character and practical potential of each property.
Do you work throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland?
Yes. We work with clients throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland, across the UK and internationally. The location and scope of your project shape how we work together.
Can you work alongside our architect and builder?
Yes. We collaborate with architects, builders and specialist trades, providing interior drawings, specifications and design coordination within our agreed scope.
Do you source furniture, lighting and finishes?
Yes. Furniture, lighting, materials and finishes can be specified and procured as part of our full-service offering, with supplier coordination, installation and styling agreed for your project.
Can you work with us if we live outside Ireland?
Yes. We can develop and coordinate the design of your Irish home while you are overseas, using remote meetings and project updates alongside the site involvement agreed for your project.
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