Classic and contemporary, inside and out

INTERIOR Designer Peter Johnson (01 4537088) is known for creating colourful and slightly eclectic interiors and Shrewsbury Square is no differerent.

The soft leather orange Italian sofas, which cost €5,000 each, steal the show. Also competing for attention is the vibrant Paniker rug, €650, which gives the room another bold contemporary touch.

Known for mixing the old and the new, he has also included a pair of reproduction 19th century Burr walnut chests of drawers, €3,600 each, from French company Atelier as a nod to a more classical style. Also in the classical style is the pure crystal-based Edinburgh oblong lamp, €670, and the Pierre Frey €895 over-reach lamp behind the couch. The subtle soft grey linen wallpaper, which comes in 27" wide rolls, costs €105 per roll.

Another modern statement piece is the 1960s-design glass and perspex quadrant table which he chose for its simple unobtrusive design, €2,200. All of the furniture and accessories can be sourced through Peter Johnson Interiors by appointment. The oval mirror is from Hicken Lighting, €300. (1800 777077).

Karl Barnes from Formality (01 2808071) designed the terrace to be in keeping with interiors - "not overly co-ordinated" and a mix of Parisian and New York style. Instead of the ubiquitous lounger on the terrace, they put a "more convivial" all weather rattan sofa (€1,145) and low chairs (€840 each) from the Belgian Some range and a coffee table (not in the picture) which costs €395.

Linen embroidered Alice Tree cushions soften the look and cost €35 each. For the authentic terrace look, black metal lanterns,€60 each, and large boxwood balls, €895 each, which are low maintenance and able to withstand sun or shade - stand in zinc pots, €650 each. The long fibre glass planting trough is €365.

For a more formal experience there is a Fermob opera table, €485, armchair, €235, and carvers, €210 each. All of the furniture and accessories are available at Formality in Glasthule, co Dublin..