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Deirdre Coleman
Estuary House
New Street
Malahide
Co. Dublin
Ireland
Estuary House
New Street
Malahide
Co. Dublin
Ireland
Typical Job Costs:
€5,000 - €500,000
Our design fees range from €2,000 to €50,000.
Our design fees range from €2,000 to €50,000.
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Professional Information:Deirdre trained as an interior designer in London's KLC in 13 years ago. After that she worked at a high-end studio in Notting Hill, before setting up her own practice, Fabric Space.
Deirdre knows the value of loving what you do, before re-training as a designer, she spent 10 years as a management consultant. Though not the happiest time of her career (!) it does mean that her projects are professionally managed and budgets adhered to. Deirdre is also a part-time lecturer in Interior Architecture at the Dublin Institute of Design. It was here that she met fellow designer, Jenny Coughlan - Jenny and Deirdre have been collaborating together for a couple of years now and have recently made it official with the launch of their company Collab design studio. Together they have a vast experience and repertoire of trusted trades and suppliers.
Dublin | Elegant & Creative Solutions for the Way You Want to Live
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We treat each project as entirely individual. No matter your scale or budget, we will deliver your vision, producing elegant and creative solutions for the way you want to live.
We particularly love designing bathrooms, yet our portfolio ranges from single rooms to entire new builds and basement/loft conversions. Services offered include; interior architecture, interior design, project co-ordination, space planning, lighting design, bespoke furniture, and styling for show homes and property sales. For us, lighting is key, we believe that getting the lighting correct can take any space to the next level.
Our projects benefit from an holistic view of the spaces in which we work, delivering fine interior detailing while respecting the architectural context and maximising its potential.
There is nothing more satisfying for us than creating a space which can be called your home.
Services Provided
Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Bicycle Storage, Dining Room Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Office Design, Home Staging, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Accessible Design, Bespoke Walk-in Wardrobes, Boot Room Design, Home Cinema Design, Kids' Room Design, Utility Room Design, Kitchen Renovation
Areas Served
Malahide, Dublin, County Wicklow, County Kildare, County Meath, Clontarf, Fairview, Portmarnock, county Dubin
Awards
Deirdre & Jenny are dedicated to the professionalisation of the industry in Ireland and are both full member of the Interiors Association and the Institute of Designers in Ireland.
8 Projects for COLLAB DESIGN STUDIO
Saint John's Wood, United Kingdom
St John's Wood
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Dublin, County Dublin
Lesson Street Stable
11 photos
Ellerton Road
5 photos
Leeson Street Apartment
7 photos
Stoneybatter, Dublin, County Dublin
Stoneybatter
11 photos
Sète, France
Sète Villa - Luxury Finished, Natural Tones
5 photos
London, United Kingdom
Church Road - Contemporary Home
8 photos
London, United Kingdom
Parkside
13 photos
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12 Reviews for COLLAB DESIGN STUDIO
Patrick Semple
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Oct 2018
Project Price
€10,000 – €49,999
We worked with Deirdre on a downstairs remodelling of our 1930s semi-detached house. As novice renovators, we found her expertise invaluable.
Our space was limited and our demands high! She gave us the confidence to pursue a design which was not immediately obvious and we could not be happier with the outcome. We gained a downstairs loo and a beautiful open plan kitchen/diner with acres of storage. The lighting and electrical plans made our space eminently practical and crucially we avoided the typical lines of recessed lighting that afflicts many new builds and renovations which can make a space feel cold and un-thought out. What we have instead is a definite ‘wow’.
We found Deirdre to be a highly creative designer with a methodical and professional approach which sets her apart in the industry.
29 November, 2019
HU-971509654
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Mar 2019
Project Price
€10,000 – €49,999
I cannot recommend Deirdre Coleman more highly. We have a very old house and this year we completed our second project with Deirdre. We are thrilled with the result. Deirdre listens and has an amazing ability to introduce contemporary while keeping true to the spirit of the old house. Deirdre’s ability to source fabrics and fittings to suit is commendable. Her team of tradespersons, such as curtain makers and carpet fitters, all worked seamlessly with the builders. By the way , the first job Deirdre did with us is still perfect- withstanding the test of time in a busy household.
Hilary. County Wicklow
28 November, 2019
Niamh S
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Apr 2019
Project Price
€50,000 – €100,000
My husband and myself hired Deirdre to help us during the build of our new home. We required advice and guidance with the design of some of our interior features such as bathrooms, flooring, some joinery and electrical plans.
While Deirdre has some desirable qualities that are useful to anybody that may be unaccustomed to working with builders and tradespeople, we did run into various issues of which we felt Deirdre handled very poorly, all of which could have been avoided with a little extra care. The rectification of these issues amounted to a considerably high, additional cost to us - paying this, created much upset and stress for us.
You would be well advised to do your own homework as regards suppliers recommended to you and the quantities of materials required to complete jobs with clarification of all of this in writing as beyond this, any culpability on Deirdres behalf will be non-existent.
It is possible for anybody to learn to speak fluidly about any subject matter. We would not recommend Deirdre at all, to anybody.
26 November, 2019Last modified:27 November, 2019
Jennifer Thornton
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Oct 2019
Project Price
more than €100,000
I used them initially in a space planning capacity in helping me fine tune the layout the architect had presented a slight re-jig on the ground floor allowed us to achieve a useful pantry area just off our kitchen. (That if I’m honest is one of my favourite parts of the house. )They helped me maximise space and allow for the best layout of washrooms and bedrooms. I then hired them to help with the interior design (initially wasn’t sure the budget would allow this) and wished I’d hired them sooner the savings they helped me achieve with their suppliers were amazing especially given the look of them. They suggested bold colours that initially might of seem daunting but i trusted they knew what they were doing and was not disappointed. The compliments we have received are incredible even down to trades people working on the house who initially thought the ideas were bonkers have changed their tune. I’d definitely recommend Deirdre and Jenny.
20 November, 2019
Comment from COLLAB DESIGN STUDIO:
Aw thanks Jenn. Fortune favours the brave, as they say.
20 November, 2019Last modified:20 November, 2019
Zohar Nolan
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Feb 2019
Project Price
€10,000 – €49,999
Last year we just moved into a new house that was an empty shell, expecting a baby very soon after. We needed to make this house a home, fast! Deirdre was very easy to work with, very dedicated and quick to respond and helped us with some great ideas while keeping within our budget, and giving us just the right amount of options to choose from. I would absolutely recommend working with Deirdre!!
8 August, 2019
Clodagh Hughes
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Jan 2019
Project Price
€1,000 – €9,999
Deirdre did a full makeover of my bathroom and did a superb job. The room was small with a very high ceiling and needed some real creative genius to bring it all together and make it bathroom that we wanted to use and enjoy. Deidre was first of all an absolute pleasure to deal with and my standards are high. She was professional, followed up when she said she would, produced really clear visuals of what she was pressing to do and her attention to detail and follow up was second to none. But most of all I loved her creativity and obvious talent for the work she does. The end result was better than I could have imagined ! I could not recommend Deirdre more highly. Clodagh Hughes
24 May, 2019
ken moore
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Jul 2019
Project Price
€50,000 – €100,000
Our house is relatively small and subject to several extensions over the years. Deirdre provided several very clever options for maximising use of space and giving the old place a new and contemporary look. Very happy with the service and well worth getting the professional advice from someone with an eye for interiors.
15 January, 2019
dermot30
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Nov 2018
Project Price
n/a
Deirdre Coleman is an amazing designer,she was exactly what I had been looking for to redesign our house, just hadn’t realized!!
Deirdre has a fabulous skill, providing the elegance and flair of an interior designer but with the structure and measurement of an architect.
She is exceptionally practical, anything she didn’t like in a room was always rehoused somewhere else, and looked better!
The concept Deirdre provided was so clear and thorough,there was options for everything,and she managed to source the items so reasonable,we were always provided with 2 different options in 2 different price brackets.
Throughout the project, Deirdre was always at the other end of the phone for any query,and messages or calls were answered instantly. Yet any question I had,Deirdre had already covered it,with so much detail and thought. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
We are delighted with the changes to our house,
Michelle
12 December, 2018
Comment from COLLAB DESIGN STUDIO:
Thanks Michelle. I’m delighted it worked so well for you!
12 December, 2018Last modified:17 December, 2018
louhalton
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Jan 2018
Project Price
€50,000 – €100,000
Can’t recommend Deirdre highly enough . Helped with the designing of our new build . Has so much knowledge , experience and advice to give , really helped make the process so easy and really enjoyable . Thank you .
4 July, 2018
Comment from COLLAB DESIGN STUDIO:
Thanks Louise, it was a pleasure - looking forward to seeing the finished product.
9 July, 2018
TileStyle
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Colleague
Project Date
Feb 2018
Project Price
€10,000 – €49,999
I am working with Deirdre on some residential projects at present and Deirdre is a delight to deal with, amazing ideas and the attention to detail is refreshing to see in this industry. Deirdre knows what her clients want very clearly and this is evident when debriefing me with her projects. I have spoken with Deirdre's clients and they have all said how easy Deirdre is to work with and talk of how much stress has been reduced when dealing with their projects.
Reviewed by: Emma-Louise Dalton, Contracts Sales Executive at TileStyle
29 January, 2018
Ivan Gayler
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Nov 2017
Project Price
more than €100,000
Fabric Space was brilliant.
We did not know how best to use our space for a proposed extension. We ended up changing the plans based on Deirdre's input and her attention to detail is second to none.
No question is too stupid to ask and her experience means your not wasting time...what she says works and looks great!
Thank you for helping us.
Ivan & Edel
7 December, 2017Last modified:11 December, 2017
eoin3
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Oct 2017
Project Price
n/a
Absolutely delighted with Fabric Space’s Design for my new Office, Deirdre has turned a dull and heartless room in to a fantastic, modern, stylish place I enjoy working in and am proud to invite clients into. Highly recommend!
29 November, 2017
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