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THE SUN ROOM at 21 Dollymount Avenue has some Danish design classics in pale woods, perfect for this sun-filled, south-facing…

THE SUN ROOM at 21 Dollymount Avenue has some Danish design classics in pale woods, perfect for this sun-filled, south-facing room. The Hans Wenger wishbone chairs, with woven seats, are available from Wexford-based Lost Weekend (053-918 0090) for €565 each.

The owners have also bought the painted black ash version of the design, the 75th anniversary issue. These are stocked by Lost Weekend, for €645.

The round table with pedestal leg is the Skovby SM32, which can seat up to six and extends to seat nine. The one pictured is in maple but it comes is six other woods: beech, cherry, rosewood, walnut, oak and wenge.

Arnotts currently has one on its floor, also in maple. It is for sale with four stainless steel-frame chairs for €2,995, down from €4,579.

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In addition, Arnotts has a 75th Anniversary set that has a brushed stainless steel base and a black top with four steel-frame chairs in red leather. It also costs €2,999, down from €4,169.

Laura Ashley wallpaper decorates the downstairs wc and the front bedroom.

Nordan Residential (1890 450 555) windows and doors feature throughout the property. The windows are Nordan Aluclad and come with a natural lacquered pine interior. This high performance window can reduce heating bills by as much as 25 per cent, say the manufacturers. They cost about €20,000 to install.