Meet Mairéad, Your Luxury Interior Designer

Based in Cork, Servicing Ireland, London & The USA

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About Mairéad Collier

Growing up in Cork, Ireland, during the 1970s and 1980s, I found inspiration through a love of reading and film, which allowed me to imagine and appreciate beautiful interiors and bespoke design solutions, despite the city’s often drab reputation. My Mam’s ability to create a warm and inviting home with limited resources, combined with my fascination with my father's family pub's antique decor, sparked my early interest in residential interior design. My father’s role at a boarding school further exposed me to elegant and functional spaces, reinforcing my growing passion for creating modern and traditional designs.



After university, my travels broadened my interior design perspective, with significant influences from a school trip to Paris and a summer job in London. Frequent moves due to my husband's work allowed me to explore and decorate various architectural styles and luxury interiors, deepening my appreciation for home design and full-service interior design. This journey led me to formal studies at KLC School of Design in London, and now, with my children in college, I am excited to transition my long-time passion into a professional interior design career, building on years of experience in transforming spaces for friends and family, based here in Cork and serving Irish & London clients. I now specialise in offering a wide range of interior design services, from bespoke full interior design to residential and commercial projects.



 

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  • John Doherty, Castlewest Shopping Centre, | Cork, Ireland

    “Working with Mairéad Collier Interiors on the upgrade of our public amenities at Castlewest Shopping Centre, Ballincollig, was an absolute pleasure. From the very beginning, Mairéad brought guidance and inspiration that helped us see the project in a fresh light. Her great eye for detail ensured every element was considered, from functionality to finish, resulting in a space that is both welcoming and practical for our visitors.

    What impressed us most was her ability to deliver the project on time and within budget, without ever compromising on quality or style. We are delighted with the outcome and would highly recommend Mairéad Collier Interiors for any commercial project seeking creativity, professionalism, and flawless execution.”

  • Niamh Foley | Cork, Ireland

    “Mairead was a fabulous collaborator. She truly took the time to learn about my personal style and gave me advice on how to translate this at home. Mairead showed amazing attention to detail and did a fantastic job coordinating my new and existing décor and furniture. I highly recommended Mairead for interior design projects.”

  • Bernadette | Macroom, Ireland

    “I was recommended Mairead as an interior designer as I wanted to update a room in my home. On our first meeting Mairead came to my home, we spoke about my family’s lifestyle and interests and how I would like my room to look and feel. Mairead returned to my home with different options of carpets, curtains and wallpapers. It was obvious to me that Mairead had taken the time to understand the look I wanted and make it a reality for my family.

    I think it’s fair to say that Mairead made the whole process a whole lot less stressful and has made my room more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. I have no hesitation in recommending Mairead and I look forward to working with Mairead again in the future.”

  • Gillian Singleton | Cork, Ireland

    “Delighted with the outcome of our hallway, after being completely undecided and bogged down Mairéad came with fresh ideas and concepts and created a fabulous space which all the family enjoys. Thank you.”

  • Geraldine McSweeney | Cork, Ireland

    “Mairead created the most beautiful sitting room, study, an upstairs TV room and revamped my daughters two bedrooms for me. She listened to what I liked and read our home perfectly, from style to colours to practicalities. We have benefitted so much and it is a joy to sit in our sitting room especially. Mairead saves all that running around shops, she literally does all the research and presents decisions made without any stress. I would happily recommend Mairead.”

  • Martina Doody | Cork, Ireland

    “We worked with Mairead Collier interiors on doing an interior makeover on the downstairs of our house, main focus being kitchen/seating and dining area. Mairead was very professional and attentive from the very beginning. She listened to our wishes and suggestions and took them into consideration while marrying them with her professional interior eye. We are thrilled with how the project turned out and all completed within a deadline which we set by us and thus agreed by Mairead. We were considering doing this project for a few years, but we were afraid that doing it by ourselves it just wouldn’t turn out right. Mairead Collier Interiors takes that fear and responsibility away. We couldn’t recommend her services enough. Thank you Mairead.”

  • Brenda Sisk | Cork, Ireland

    “We absolutely love all that you did….You nailed the wow factor and there is not one thing I would want to change. The colours and textures just work perfectly together. It’s cosy yet classy at the same time. Thank you so much for all the thought and time spent on this design. Love the colours here. I’ll say to everyone, put your trust in Mairead. No matter how safe or dramatic you want .. it will work out.”

  • Debbie Bruce | York, UK

    “I am delighted at how everything turned out in our living room, kitchen, guest bedroom and our daughter’s bedroom. I love each of the fabrics for the furniture, curtains and cushions. The lamps Mairead sourced are exquisite. Not only is everything gorgeous but also extremely comfortable. Thank you for all your hard work it was a pleasure working with you.”

  • Caroline Bell | Cobh, Ireland

    “I had the pleasure of working with Mairead in my home to help with the design process of our renovation. After our initial meeting I knew I had met the right lad! Working full time I didn’t have time to shop around myself and having brought me several mood boards to view the process was so simple!

    It’s like Mairead saw inside my mind and created exactly what I saw. I would recommend Mairead it’s been a pleasure to work with this amazing lady.”

  • Mary | Kerry, Ireland

    “I recently retired and decided that my living room badly needed a revamp. My friend, Catherine, suggested to contact Mairead. I’m very glad I did. We discussed colour schemes and the overall design options. Mairead was very helpful and efficient. She gave me time to think it over and was available for a follow up call. I highly recommend Mairead.”