IF YOUR guest room needs a new bed, Instore (1890 252508) has a cheap chic take on the old-fashioned metal-frame bed. Its Simone is a queen-size bed that comes in an off-white powder-coated frame and is reduced by 40 per cent from €249 to €149. The matching nightstand was €45 and is now €27. The offer does not include a mattress but prices start from €160.

Also on offer is a bracken-coloured chenille sofa, which is also available in a gold colourway. There are two sizes available; the three-seater Grande, which was €1,679 and is now €1,007 and the Midi two-seater, which was €1,489 and is now €893. These offers are available at all five Instores nationwide.

** THE ARNOTTS bargain shop on Middle Abbey Street has fantastic large mirrors for €60. The store also has some great cityscape canvas prints that will help lift the mood of blank walls. These cost from €10.

** The Ranelagh Collection (01 4971871) has a half-price sale on all its French and Victorian-style painted furniture.