Energy efficient former show house in Harold's Cross transformed into a family friendly space

"Show houses give you a template to work from. You already have an idea of what you want to do, when you see them. Having a turnkey home means you don't have any unexpected surprises. You know what you're getting. Also the enclosed yard was a draw, as it means you have a safe area for children to play."

"Ours is the corner house - it's the biggest of the three at 1,507 sq ft. It was €840,000 with the furniture, so we went without, but we inherited the colour palates, the carpets and the built-in kitchen and storage space. The couple were looking for a home that was easy, safe, low-maintenance, child friendly and not too difficult to look after."

Show houses at new developments offer significant advantages beyond their furnished packages. They provide professionally designed interior templates that guide buyers' own decoration choices, reducing decision-making uncertainty. Even when purchasing without furnishings, buyers inherit quality elements like color schemes, carpets, and built-in storage. A Dublin couple purchased a modern four-bedroom terraced home at Greenmount Court without the furniture package, saving €45,000 while retaining the designer's foundational work. Show houses deliver turnkey homes with no unexpected surprises, predictable layouts, and finished specifications. Features like enclosed yards enhance child safety and low-maintenance living. Buyers can selectively source additional furnishings while benefiting from the professional design framework already established.

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