Buying in Northern Ireland - even online - is as easy as it ever was before Brexit.

by Eleanor Flegg

Our best indie shops.  After two challenging years, Ireland's small retailers are back to thier eclectic best.  Our writers pick their 75 favourites.

Irish Independent, Weekend Magazine, 28 May...

Patricia McGinnis of Maven interiors store in Belfast talks to Brenda McCormick about collaborations, connections and the joy of beautiful things.

Irish Tatler, 8 May 2022

Our friend Cathy offa shares some of the things she likes to do and places she likes to visit when she returns home to Belfast.  We never fail to...

Introducing Bornn to Maven:
Contemporary enamelware made using artisan skills in Turkey.

Introducing FAWE to MAVEN:

More newness at Maven!  This week we're introducing FAWE to the Maven family. Established in 2018, FAWE’s manufacturing process consists of traditional metal smithing...

Introducing Donna Wilson to MAVEN:

Donna Wilson has been designing, manufacturing and distributing her curious creatures, luxurious lambswool cushions, knitwear and ever-expanding collection of home accessories since 2003.

Just a heads up that our Belfast shop will close on Saturday 10th July at 5pm and will reopen on Tuesday 20th July at 10am.  Our Summer Sale...

Like so many people, Catherine and I have taken solace in the sea since the Covid 19 restrictions changed all of our lives.  One day, in the very...

We can't quite believe that Autumn is upon us and October is so close. With news of further restrictions and a return to working from home for some of...

This former turf shed in Donegal is a much-loved hideaway for in demand photographer Sarah Fyffe, her husband and two small children. 

With lockdowns and restrictions all around us, our worlds have become smaller.  To settle myself and make peace with it all, I’m trying to focus on what I can do and appreciate rather...

Hello!  As of next week we’ll be open Tuesday -Saturday from 10am-5pm each day.  We’ll be opening the upstairs part of the shop from then too.  We thank you for your...

With so much confusion around the travel guidelines, it seems that a staycation will be the focus of most of our holidays this summer.  And with so much to...

A salvation during these recent months has been to get out into the fresh air.  There really is nothing like a walk to ‘get your head showered’.  During the quiet periods...

Our Summer Sale finishes this Saturday the 11th July. We have 10% off all in-stock items and 15% off furniture, lighting and rug orders - including outdoor!

Hi, my name is Annie and I’m a project assistant for a construction company.

My name is Deborah Sloan and I work as a lecturer at Ulster University.

I’m Patricia and I own Maven, along with my sister Catherine.

Wendy Crawford and I’m the owner of Scout, an independent store based in Dublin selling carefully sourced apparel, homewares and Irish Design.

Hi! I’m Sharon Watson and I’m a Hair and Make Up Artist. I work in the Film and Television Industry and I also have a salon space...

My name’s Lucia and I'm currently a stay a home mum and a part-time wedding musician.

 My name is Jenny Bond & I have a shop/interiors studio on the Lisburn Road.

I’m Sharon and I work in a wonderful place called MAVEN.

Hi! I’m Catherine and I’m co-owner of MAVEN along with my sister Patricia.

Esther Haller Clarke, Creative Director of Haller Clarke creative consultants.

I’m Caitlin, I sell plants at Coffee and Cactus.

Last week Catherine and I went to Sweden for Stockholm Design Week. The week pivots around the Stockholm Furniture Fair and there are many design events held around the city during the week.

Christmas is a great time to gather friends or family for drinks. There’s not the pressure of having to prepare an elaborate meal and you can easily invite whoever...

We’ve made it easy for you to support local makers by buying Irish this Christmas. We’ve put together a list of our favourite products in store that are made...

We have lots of gift ideas in store for kids which are sure to make them, and their parents, smile. We’ve picked eight of our favourites to inspire you...

December is well and truly here and we are ready to fully embrace the festive season in every way!

At Maven, our decorations are foliage heavy thanks to...

We have loved watching the RIBA House of the Year 2019. Huge congratulations to Belfast based McGonigle McGrath for House Lessans in Saintfield which was the overall winner this...

Confession time: I’m *really* looking forward to Christmas this year. It’s like a beacon of light at the...

We were blown away at how quickly the SESSIONS sold our last week. We are pretty sure you will be as excited about the next two, which will wrap...

We are delighted to be bringing back THE MAVEN SESSIONS and have FOUR events planned over the next few months.

EDIT -...

Your dining table really can be the heart of your home. A place for family gatherings and celebrations, confidences and consolations.

Hailing from the coastal town of Margate, Haeckels, is a skincare & fragrance brand whose core values are about keeping it local & looking to our natural surroundings to...

Did you know that we can help with contract projects? If you are a design professional and need to specify, source or price contract furniture for commercial spaces, our...

Visitors to the shop who are not local to Belfast are always asking us for recommendations for other places to visit on a trip to Belfast. Man o man,...

We are absolutely thrilled & humbled to be able to say that last week at the Image Interiors & Living Design Awards in Dublin, we won the award for...

Lots of you have visited Maven recently with a clear focus on getting your home ready to entertain and host visitors at Christmas. Did you know that as well...

A sofa is one of the most important pieces of furniture you will buy for your home, so you'll want to make sure you get it right. We've put...

Happiness and love, safety and security; these are things we all want to feel when we’re at home.  A lot of these feelings are down to the people we live...

Striking colours & intricate illustrations have helped elevate Ferm Living's wallpaper range to the top of the game for home decor. Collaborations with British illustrator Katie Scott, known for...

We're so pleased to have a new collection from Kathryn Davey, back in stock at M A V E N. Kathryn hand dyes all of her products in her Dublin...

If you follow us on Instagram  you'll probably already be aware that we recently dedicated a section of the shop to Ferm Living Kids. As with the main Ferm Living...

We were fortunate to be able spend a few days in Copenhagen last week for '3 Days of Design'.  The festival is an annual design event open to anyone...

This week we've seen a glimpse of summer & hopefully the glorious weather continues long enough for us to enjoy our outdoor space at home on those long summer evenings. We currently...

Our new space at MAVEN means plenty more room to display lots of exciting new pieces of furniture! We've recently added to our HAY sofa collection with a new...

We're entering peak wedding season & if you're a guest who's already panicking about what to wear, on top of all the other organisation that comes with weddings, we thought we'd...

The Cover Lounge Chair is the newest edition from designer, Thomas Bentzen, for Muuto. Bentzen is famed worldwide for his belief that durability must mean quality, thus, making him a favourite designer for Muuto.

A few weeks ago, The Gloss Magazine, visited Patricia's apartment for a glimpse inside her home. The piece was an insight into how somebody so heavily involved with interiors & styling in their day to day job, curates their...

Our lives get busier as each day passes (or so it always seems!) & convenience is on every corner. Convenience coffee cups, plastic bags, plastic drinks bottles - the list is...

Finding space for our every possession can be a challenge - especially finding a stylish solution that works for your home. Scandinavian design is famous for its quality, as well as function...

To celebrate International Women's Day 2019, we'd like to introduce the incredible woman behind designs & colour for brands including Hay, Muuto & Kvadrat. Margrethe Odgaard is an award winning & globally renowned textile...

Kinto is a Japanese lifestyle brand which designs products that expertly portray the fine balance between usability & elegant presence in our everyday life. Kinto's design focuses on a seamless...

The 'Copenhague' or 'CPH' furniture series is a collection of tables, that ranges from desk to dining table, designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for HAY. The CPH collection is one of the most popular...

Oh, the simple pleasures in life! Who loves to be organised? Who strives to be more organised? The new Colour Crate by Hay is a fun & simple way to...

Jessica Hans is an artist based in Philadelphia. Upon graduation from a fine art degree in 2012 from Maryland Institute College of Art, Jessica opened her studio & focused her practice on ceramics....

You only have to switch on the news or scroll through twitter to feel like the world is a volatile and scary place at the moment.  Never more have our homes...

We've still got a while yet before we see a glimpse of spring, but this week Ferm Living launched their new Spring/Summer 19 collection alongside some of the most...

Gathering to make your own Christmas decorations is a cherished tradition in Denmark. On Christmas Eve, Danish trees are adorned with handmade ornaments, past & present, that have been cherished through...

We all have our own way of celebrating Christmas, whether it be partaking in classic festive traditions or making up our own as we go along  - but it's always fascinating to get...

One of the things I love to do when I’m visiting another city is to have potter around little boutiques and coffee shops. I actively search out the little independent places,...

Ferm Living discovered Chinese designer, Mario Tsai, at the 2017 Stockholm Furniture Fair. An immediate admiration for his design struck up a conversation which ultimately led to a collaboration with...

Ferm Living have teamed up with the Danish Red Cross to create the Enfold Wool Blanket.The Enfold is made from 100% wool melange, woven with blue & white thread, &...

This Thursday we turned 5 years old & we'd like to thank each & every one of you for your support & custom from the moment we opened our doors -...

Last weekend, as part of Belfast Design Week 2018 , we were thrilled to welcome Karen & Mario from Mourne Textiles, to Maven. Mourne Textiles, is a family run, design...

Belfast Design Week returns for it's 4th year next week from 06 - 11 November. There are so many great events happening, we thought we'd highlight a few below.

Love, Team...

‘Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks’
- Dr. Seuss.
You can now bag yourself a beautiful book at Maven.  Titles we’re stocking include the...

A Best Buds Belfast & White Cloud Photographic collaboration will be on display in Maven from Thursday 18th of October. The limited edition Giclée prints show the rawness of plants, their...

Ferm Living have the most stunning collection of planters & plant boxes in their ‘Green Living’ collection, proudly stocked at Maven - so we know that we can take their...

The beautiful, crisp, autumnal weather & all of the glorious colours that currently line our streets are making us feel cosy - but they also serve as a gentle reminder of the chill to...

GUBI is a Danish design company dedicated to celebrating the luxury of living life. Founded in 1967 by Lisbeth & Gubi Olsen, & now run by their sons Jacob & Sebastian,...

I find that the most interesting homes are the ones that really reflect the personalities of the people who live there. I love walking into someone’s home and not being quite...

We were honoured to work on a very special project recently.  Our incredible clients asked us to furnish their new home and the brief was that everything had be made in...

These incredible images are of the stylish home of Maven customer, Collette. Collette's home is down to the beautiful architectural work of Aisling Rusk at Studio Idir. We love seeing how your...

Copenhagen was grey and the rain was incessant when we took our annual trip last week.  But the city was buzzing and as usual inspiration was everywhere. The Copenhageners all donned their...

Superior comfort engineering, durability & flexibility form the cornerstone of HAY's sofa design. The newest addition to the Mags Soft modular range is the 'Low'.  The Low frame has a distinctly lounge...

A love of interiors means a love of homes - we love seeing Maven pieces in the homes of our customers and always seek inspiration from everybody's own personality and...

Schools are back and Summer is over (weep). Schoolbags, uniforms & general mess needs cleared up and The Dots by Muuto do it with style. The Dots by Muuto come in...

Skagerak have collaborated with Scandinavian design duo, Stilleben, to produce a beautiful range for their plant pot collection. The Edge Pot designed by Stilleben for Skagerak is made in high-fired...

Børge Mogensen was a Danish furniture designer and architect. Mogensen was a teaching assistant to Professor Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (Klint is often described...

Schools are off & lots of lucky people are on holiday - meaning less traffic! Slower summer days have made us think about our morning rituals & how we...

Kathryn Davey is a self taught designer & natural dyer living in Dublin, Ireland. Kathryn began working with textiles and natural dyes whilst living in Northern California.

Casa Cubista was founded in Olhão, a bustling fishing port on Portugal's Algarve Coast. The name 'cubista' comes from the unusual whitewashed and tiled cubist style of buildings found in...

Locally made and expertly crafted, Donna Bates Design's collections are an investment purchase for those who appreciate creative Irish design.  

To celebrate the launch of Ferm Living's new 'Long Drinks Glass', the latest addition to the 'Ripple Collection', they have collaborated with famous Copenhagen bar 'Duck and Cover' to create...

This Saturday, 2nd December is Small Business Saturday, a day we can truly...

A little guide to alternative places to visit in Japan by Geraldine Kane, designer of ISLE Jewellery.

We went to Matsumoto on a whim earlier this year. We...

One frosty morning before a bracing surf (lesson), a bunch of friends got together to have brunch at Harry's Shack. I got chatting to the lovely Charlene Hegarty about all...

I visited Amsterdam for the first time last Halloween with my (then 8 year old) son.  It lashed with rain for most of our stay and so for a...

We are delighted to announce details of our upcoming Maven Sessions.

Block Printing with Lino

Tuesday 28th April  | 7pm - 9.30pm

During this workshop,...