Bargain Hunter: Tiles, table tops and cosy throws

Tile bargains at first anniversary sale

The Dublin showroom of National Tile (01-6978123 national-tile.com), situated at Grantham House, Grantham Street, Dublin 2, celebrates its first anniversary this month.

To celebrate, a selection of designs are on sale, including this encaustic one, pictured above, €26.50 per square yard (psy), reduced 20 per cent from €33 psy; the border is made up of subway tiles, 10cm by 20cm, down from €21 to €16 psy, a reduction of 25 per cent, and 90cm long, wood-effect porcelain, down 18 per cent from €34 to €28 psy.

Offers end November 30th.

Work that wide oak for less

Replace tired worktops with the latest new look: natural grain, wide oak planks. The Panelling Centre (1850-212 214 panellingcentre.ie), Furry Park, Old Airport Road, Santry, Dublin 9, is offering Irish Times readers 20 per cent off these ew worktops.

A length, 300cm by 65cm normally sells for €615. Present today’s column and you can buy it for €495.

The wood also comes in wider widths designed for islands and peninsulas. They measure 300cm by 90cm and 300cm by 120cm. Offers end December 23rd.

Tea lights with extra shine

There is 20 per cent off all Lene Bjerre online purchases at Browsers, (061-414490 browsers.ie), William Street Upper, Limerick.

The Dante tea light comes in dark blue, sea green and the softest blush pink metallic glass finishes, and in two sizes: 9cm by 9cm and 6cm by 7cm. They sell for €12 and €7 respectively.

Irish Times readers who key in code Time20 can buy them for €9.60 and €5.60. Offer ends December 4th.

Snuggleworthy throws

Island Living (087-9556434 eboutique.ie), 25 The Merrion Centre, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 is offering Irish Times readers who present today's column the chance to get 10 per cent off their entire range of homewares and gifts.

These snuggleworthy throws by heritage brand Foxford, 147cm by 179cm, feature a blend of lambswool and merino. Normally €90 you can buy them for €81. Offers end November 27th.

Trending . . . table top wear

Add decorative touches to the table and you can turn even the most simple of repasts into a memorable meal. This still life setting is part of Marks and Spencer’s current and very covetable collection.

A tulip printed runner, €35, dresses the table and the peony print tableware, bowl, €7, dinner plate, €8 and 16-piece cutlery set, €54, will make your guests feel special.
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Three of the best . . . fuel storage

The Blue Door (01-2301894, thebluedoor.ie), Monkstown Crescent, Dublin has a wide selection of wicker log baskets in all shapes and sizes. Prices for the round and square wicker baskets (pictured) start from €65. The shop also stocks a more malleable option in felted wool, €155.

UK-based Darwin's Home (0044-1784605604 darwinshome.com) has a wide selection of chic storage solutions including this on-trend burnt orange leather log holder by Antxo, €374, ex delivery – sharp enough to keep on view on your hearth.

This hessian design, 50cm by 75cm, by Australian-based brand Country Culture (countryculture.com.au) is durable and perfect for carrying kindling, logs or briquettes into the house. When the days start to stretch again it will also be great in the garden. It costs about €35, ex delivery.