If your windows are drafty or just need a lift, autumn’s a good time to think about new curtains.

We hear great things about Mary Wrynne, who has been making window treatments for 25 years and has a great eye for pattern and colour. "If curtains are wrong, it's immediately noticeable, but if they're right, you see the overall room," she says. With a wide range of fabrics, including some niche American brands such as Robert Allen, Wrynne's appeal is mostly about knowing what will work best in a room and complement its shape. She also uses a handstitched method to perfect fold and drape for the perfect "hang". Tel: 086-247 9823 or see marywrynne.ie.