Yes, visits are by appointment to ensure each client has time and space to explore the fabric library in a calm and considered setting.

Yes, homeowners are very welcome to visit The Design Barn to explore fabrics, wallcoverings, and interior finishes in person. If you would like more detailed guidance tailored to your home, we can also advise on our design consultation service. To arrange a consultation, simply fill out the form on our contact page.

The Design Barn works with homeowners, interior designers and architects across residential and commercial projects.

Yes. Interior designers, architects, and design professionals are welcome to book The Design Barn for private consultations when selecting fabrics, wallcoverings, and interior materials for their projects. The studio can be reserved for your use, with expert guidance available if needed.

Consultations are structured to provide clear direction for your project, combining layout, material selection and design guidance tailored to your space.

Our design consultation service is a two-stage process designed to ensure fabrics, window treatments, and finishes are carefully tailored to your home. We begin with a visit to your home to understand the space, take measurements, and discuss your preferences before presenting design proposals at the studio. If you already know what you are looking for, or if you are an interior designer, you are also welcome to visit the studio directly to explore collections or place an order.

Yes, fabrics and wallcoverings can be specified and ordered directly through the studio as part of your project.

Yes, we encourage clients to bring drawings, images and references to help guide the discussion and ensure selections are tailored to the space

The studio carries a curated collection of upholstery fabrics, curtain fabrics, wallcoverings and decorative textiles from leading international houses. You can explore our collections on our Fabric Library page.

Yes. Sustainability is an important consideration in the collections we source, and we prioritise working with fabric and wallcovering brands that place a strong emphasis on responsible production and high-quality materials. Many of the fabrics we offer are made using natural fibres such as linen, wool, and cotton, chosen for their durability, longevity, and more considered approach to interior design..

Absolutely. Many clients visit The Design Barn while renovating or building a home in Galway or across Ireland. Our studio is the ideal place to explore high quality fabrics, wallcoverings, and interior finishes before making final decisions. Contact us to arrange your visit.

Yes, we regularly help clients select fabrics for curtains, upholstery, blinds, and other soft furnishings. During your visit to the studio, you can explore our fabric collections in person while we guide you through suitable textures, colours, and patterns to ensure the fabrics work beautifully within your space. Visit our services page to learn more.

Yes, our fabric library includes collections from a range of leading international fabric and wallcovering brands known for their quality, craftsmanship, and timeless design. These include brands such as Designers Guild, Romo, Liberty, Cole & Son, Morris & Co, Zoffany, and James Hare, offering fabrics and wallpapers suitable for upholstery, curtains, and soft furnishings. All of our collections can be explored on our fabric library page.

Yes, many clients visit The Design Barn while renovating or building a home. The studio provides an opportunity to explore fabrics, wallcoverings, and interior finishes in person, helping you make confident design decisions and ensure materials work beautifully within your space.

Yes. In addition to studio consultations at The Design Barn, full interior design services are available through our sister company, Architectural Spaces. Many clients begin by visiting the studio to explore fabrics, wallcoverings, and interior finishes before progressing to a wider interior design project if required.