DFS Interiors Theatre Timetable – Hosted by Jo Linehan
Friday 16th October
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 11.20am | The Smarter Renovation: Where to Spend, Where to Save and What Really Makes a Difference | Denise O’Connor, Optimise Design |
| 11.50am | The Autumn Reset; Decluttering Your Home and Your Head | Hazel Burton, The Home Reset |
| 12.20pm | Taking the Fear Out of DIY – Simple Skills for a Better Home | Martin Glynn, The DIY Academy |
| 1.10pm | The Real Cost of Renovating | Shay Lally, Houses To Restore |
| 2.10pm | Always design a home you truly love, never with resale in mind | Sarah Twigg Doyle, Interiors Stylist |
| 2.40pm | The top three trends transforming living spaces in 2026 | Claire Rushton, DFS |
| 3.20pm | My Top Three Design Secrets That Will Transform Your Home | James McNamara, Interior Designer |
| 3.50pm | The Hidden Power of Your Home | Amy Power, Feng Shui Consultant |
| 4.20pm | The Renovation Roadmap: What to Know Before You Spend a Cent | Jenny Sheehan and Kate O’Driscoll , Rip it up Podcast |
Saturday 17th October
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 10.40am | The Power of Colour, Transforming homes with confidence | Jane Witter, Dulux Heritage Interior Design Hub |
| 11.20am | My Renovation story | Martha Gilheaney, Renovator |
| 12.10pm | Upgrade Your Home and Your Mortgage – avoid the pitfalls and fund a home that grows with you. | QS Patricia Power & Rachel Roche, PTSB |
| 1.00pm | Ventilation Matters: Designing Healthier Homes | Dermot Bannon & Shane Toye, Mitsubishi Electric |
| 2.20pm | Entering the home & garden space | Peter O’Mahony, søw-sé |
| 3.10pm | The Future of Your Bathroom: Designing and Planning a Space That Lasts | SONAS Bathrooms Anne-Marie Craig + Jenny Coughlan, Interior Designer |
| 4.00pm | Spark Joy at Home: The Decluttering Guide for Every Homeowner | Aidan Gately Declutter Expert on RTÉ’s Home Rescue |
| 4.40pm | Tips to fall in love with your home again | Interior Designers Susan Cotter and Tammy Lane |
Sunday 18th October
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 10.40am | AI versus Reality in the Kitchen design Industry | Jenny Walsh, QK Living |
| 11.30am | The Three Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Renovation | Tom Schley, Renovator |
| 12.20pm | Style, Story and Setting – a guide to creating beautiful tablescapes | Tara O’Connor, The Designed Table |
| 1.10pm | Designing refined timeless spaces | Charlotte Bradshaw Interiors X Dulux Heritage Interior Design Hub |
| 2.20pm | Designing for your Future: Marrying Accessibility with Style | Elaine Fitzgerald and Martha Hume, Eyra Collective |
| 3.10pm | The best of Interior Design in Ireland in 2026 | Jenny Coughlan, President of the Interiors Association |
| 4.00pm | How to rightsize and stay in the Community you love | Jacqui Hurley, Good Neighbour |
| 4.40pm | Feature lighting pieces in your home | Eoin Shanley, Copperfish Lighting Company |
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