As published in Beta-Plus’ World’s Finest Homes II:
“Helen Kilmartin, interior designer and founder of Minima in Dublin, is celebrated for her ability to merge contemporary sensibility with timeless elegance.

The client’s brief was a gallery for their art and sculpture collection combined in a comfortable home.

Art and craftsmanship play a central role throughout the home with carefully curated paintings, sculpture, and design pieces give each room a distinctive presence while maintaining overall harmony. This Wicklow home showcases a perfect dialogue between classic architecture and modern restraint, where every space feels poised, calm, and deeply considered.

Original period details, such as ornate cornices and arched doorways, are balanced by clean-lined furnishings and sculptural lighting. Kilmartin uses a palette of soft neutrals, textured woods, and natural stone to create warmth within the minimalist framework.

The interiors are layered yet uncluttered, with materials like marble, bronze, and oak adding quiet sophistication.

In the living areas, tailored furniture from Edra, Henge and Emmemobili invite comfort without compromising precision. The interplay of light, texture, and proportion defines the atmosphere reflecting Kilmartin’s belief that beauty lies in restraint and detail. This Wicklow residence embodies her design ethos: a seamless blend of architecture, art, and modern living, brought together with an effortless sense of balance and refinement.

Interior Design by Helen Kilmartin. Lighting: Davide Groppi, Viabizzuno, Giopato & Coombes. Restoration by Della Construction.”

Also featured on Edra’s Project here.

Photographer: Barbara Corsico
Project: Residential, Contract