Angel of the morningroom - and a bookcase with French flair

The morningroom of Annamult House, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny  is an eclectic mix of furniture styles and accessories

Among the elegant pieces in the room is the French-style bookcase which holds its own but doesn't look incongruous with the more modern pieces in the room.

To get the look, Tipperary-based French Country interiors - www.frenchcountryinteriors.ie. (052-41187)can source similar bookcases or buffets, as this was probably originally part of a dining set , which will cost around €1,500-€1,800 and can be personalised by adding or removing shelves or painted to suit a room using a specialised French paint.

An expert from Irish Vestments (01 4784245, www.irishvestments.com) reckons the angel overseeing the room from the corner could be the archangel Gabriel.

Angel statues of Gabriel are the most popular . They tend to cost from €150-€850 depending on size and condition. Antique statues are more expensive and superior 3ft statues from churches and convents in excellent condition cost anything up to €2,500.