01. Honour what is there
Respect the architecture, history and existing character of a place. Preserve what deserves to remain, restore where possible and introduce the new with intention.
More than a look. A sense of belonging.
Two Paws Studio brings interiors and outdoor living together through a respect for character, considered materials and the lives unfolding within a home.
Brian Lawlor
Founder, Two Paws Studio
I’m Brian Lawlor, founder of Two Paws Studio. My love of design comes from curiosity, a vivid imagination and a belief that our surroundings shape how we feel.
Inspired by the colours and textures of the Irish landscape, I create homes and gardens that belong in their surroundings and feel personal to the people who live there. Natural materials, tactile finishes and carefully considered details are at the heart of my approach.
I love helping people see possibilities they hadn’t imagined. On selected projects, I take a hands-on role, using painted lines and geometric shapes to define spaces and bring character to a room.
Whether I’m working on a single bedroom or connecting a house with its garden, I want the result to feel welcoming, practical and unmistakably personal. A place with character, warmth and a lasting sense of belonging.
A LITTLE OF HOME, IN THE NAME
Two Paws Studio
Two Paws Studio takes its name from Charlie and Jessie, Brian’s two dogs. It is a personal connection behind a studio concerned with places that feel lived in, welcoming and full of character.
OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Dúchas
Rooted in place. Designed to belong.
A home should feel as though it belongs exactly where it is, reflects the people who live in it, and grows more meaningful with time.
Inspired by an Irish sense of heritage, belonging and connection to place, Dúchas guides an approach that honours what exists, values natural materials and makes room for individuality.
We believe the most meaningful spaces are not created by following trends, but by understanding what makes a place special.
At Two Paws Studio, every project begins with curiosity: the character of a building, the quality of its light, its relationship with the landscape and the lives of the people who inhabit it.
Guided by Dúchas, our design philosophy draws on an Irish sense of heritage, belonging and connection to place. We look for what should be preserved, what deserves to be reimagined and what can bring a space to life.
Natural materials, considered colour, thoughtful detailing and a respect for craftsmanship form the foundations of our work. Interiors and outdoor spaces are approached as parts of the same whole, with each decision contributing to a more coherent, personal and enduring environment.
The result is not a prescribed style. It is a space with character. A space that feels connected to its surroundings, reflects the people who live there and grows more meaningful with time.
Two Paws Studio. Rooted in place. Designed to belong.
Five principles
02. Choose materials with integrity
Value texture, craftsmanship and materials chosen for their beauty, performance and lasting usefulness. Let quality and suitability matter more than novelty.
03. Design in relationship with place
Consider the house, garden, light and setting together. Outdoor living is part of how a home works and feels, not an afterthought.
04. Make room for individuality
A home should reflect the people who live there. Meaningful possessions, different periods and unexpected details can sit together without turning a room into a showroom.
05. Design for the long term
Prioritise function, comfort, durability and the ability to adapt. Lasting design does not require every room to be neutral; it requires choices that continue to make sense.