The double height family room of 27 Bellevue Park (see page 4) is a cool, contemporary space where the architecture dominates rather than the furniture and fittings.

A discreet Studio II flame-effect fire with pebbles and anthracite surround came from Fenton Fires (01-287 4310) and costs from around €2,200 .

The 52-inch plasma TV doubles as a computer screen and is part of an automated system that controls the lighting, blinds, central heating and surround-sound stereo. This can be bought from Platinum Home Automation on 061 376 822.

All of the furniture can be sourced through House and Garden Presentation Services (01-201 1712 ). The large white leather L-shaped Karina Sherlock sofa costs €2,400, while the two framed cube mirrors are €420 each. The leather swivel chair is €430 and the wenge coffee table is €395. The shag pile rug (€750) adds some softness to the room while the pink silk cushions, at €30 each, inject a cheeky shot of colour.