Greystones Residence

Co. Wicklow, Ireland

2026

Images by Anam Design Studio

Living room with green sectional sofa, brown lounge chair, wooden shelves filled with books, a floor lamp, and a beige rug.

Creating a family home ought to be something we can do in our sleep, however they usually end up being some of the most agonisingly tricky designs to pull off. There are so many competing functions to fulfil, so many differing opinions and the worry that the design can withstand the destructive forces unleashed by young children and pets. 

Our approach starts by considering the fundamentals: flooring, doors, joinery and how they will appear after a few years of family life. Quarry tiles were chosen for the downstairs areas for their durability and character. Douglas boards for the rest of the flooring and joinery as they are able to take a knock and chip and still look good. The white painted doors are replaced by douglas pine for similar reasons and the architraves borrow a detail from doors seen in the west of Ireland where the family has ties. 

The linen covered sofas and marble tables made from reclaimed counter tops are a continuation of this approach, they invite all kinds of after school activities yet can still be cleaned up easily enough in time for evening drinks. Key living areas like the kitchen and living rooms are designed to be convivial, putting obvious technological distractions like TV’s and computers out of sight and angling the furniture in such a way to encourage conversation.

Special attention was given to the master ensuite bathroom which completely reimagined a rather conventional bathroom into a much more luxurious walk in bath and shower. Rich Clayworks plaster covers the walls creating a more enveloping environment, reminiscent of a Hamam, encouraging long soaks and showers.

Living room with green sectional sofa, yellow armchair, marble coffee table, and view of balcony with plants and ocean
Modern kitchen and dining area with wooden furniture, a kitchen island with a black countertop and gold faucet, terracotta tile flooring, and minimalist decor.
Interior of a modern kitchen and dining area with a view of a garden outside, featuring wooden furniture, a dining table, chairs, bar stools, pendant lights, and large sliding doors opening to an outdoor patio.
Living room with wooden walls, a large window with yellow curtains, green sofa, beige armchair, wooden coffee table, side table with lamp, bookshelf filled with books, and potted plants near the window.
Modern bedroom with green bed, beige textured wall, wooden furniture, and minimal decor, illuminated by soft lighting
Modern bedroom with large window, wooden furniture, and green bedding.
Modern bathroom with a large mirror above a marble sink and a soaking tub with a built-in waterfall faucet, warm beige tones, minimal decor.
Minimalist bathroom vanity with a rounded rectangular sink, a gold faucet, a wooden cabinet, a round mirror, a small light, and a plant on the left.
Living room with olive-green sectional sofa, beige armchair with ottoman, marble coffee table, large flat-screen TV, and dark heavy curtains covering the window.
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