where beauty is felt
sensory-led interior design studio, cork.
for the home that no longer supports how you live, and the one you're ready to build.
spaces where beauty is felt, not just seen, that hold you, rather than ask more of you.
welcome….
If you're living with design decisions that were never really yours, in a home that answers to everyone but you, you've landed in the right place.
this is where architectural clarity meets fine art sensibility, shaping atmospheres of story, beauty and belonging for a life that never quite slows down.
Let's shape a home that's truly yours, together.
as featured in Image Interiors Spring/Summer Edition 2026
how I work
I work alongside the plans from the very beginning, while every decision is still yours to make, shaping each one around how you want to live and how you want to feel, at home.
rooted in function and shaped around the routines and rhythms of your real life, every detail carries a sense of ease, intention and quiet sensory richness into your everyday.
through a relaxed modern lens, I craft spaces that are considered but never precious, choosing honest materials for the marks they leave behind. visual art and the work of designer-makers are woven throughout your home, bringing depth, meaning and a quiet sense of belonging.
tigh pronounced tigg or tee, depending where you live on the Island of Ireland, is the irish word for home.
coming home
my purpose is to create homes with feeling, so that those coming home to themselves discover beauty in their everyday.
the crafted living framework is how that happens, four stages, each complete in itself, each one ready to build on whenever you are.
01 — design direction
the first step: uncovering what's been keeping your home from meeting who you're becoming next, and building the plan that sets the direction for everything after.
02 — futureproof your footprint
getting the fundamentals and unseen decisions of your interior architecture right from the very beginning.
03 — the living layer
where your home begins to feel truly yours and lived-in; from the scent that drifts through a room, the objects that carry personal sentiment, to the coffee cup you reach for each morning, all are chosen with you in mind.
04 — your home, complete
the full crafted living journey, delivered as one continuous experience, where every detail, object and atmosphere works together to support who you're becoming next.
the crafted living framework - four stages to a home that finally feels like yours.
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01. design direction
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02. your future-proof footprint
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03. the living layer
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04. your home experience, complete
not ready yet?
start here.
stillness & space is a free guide to noticing your home and yourself, differently.
a short, considered pause before anything else.
you'll also receive a quiet correspondence afterward, considered, occasional, never noise.
often, its not the big changes that are missing, its the quiet ones.
a self-contained step you can take on its own, or it can naturally guide you to a design direction call when you’re feeling ready.
niamh O' callaghan tigh design
when you’re ready, let’s shape how your home
can support you,
together.
stories from homes we’ve shaped - 01
….Niamh helped me fall in love with my home all over again. I attended her ‘beyond the backsplash’ masterclass last October with the intention of a kitchen cabinetry ‘refresh’, but was reimagining the entire space, seeing my home in a whole new light and what was possible.
Through her thoughtful and considered approach, I experience my home in a way I hadn’t before. I feel grounded and for the first time, my home finally feels ‘lived-in’.
Alison Sleeth HR consultant
stories from homes we’ve shaped -02
….Niamh brought not only a clear understanding of how design actually works, but also a rare level of wisdom, empathy and care.
She really took the time to understand me.
I trusted her advice, felt supported throughout the process and genuinely valued her enthusiasm and integrity.
Dr. Liz Hayes, Corporate Community
stories from homes we’ve shaped -03
….We couldn’t be happier with the incredible work tigh design did on our home. Niamh’s expertise in space planning and her impeccable attention to detail transformed our space into something truly extraordinary.
From the initial consultation right through to the end, Niamh was professional, attentive, and a joy to work with. Her creative vision and commitment to our project exceeded at every turn.
Ruth Buckley CFO