La Maison, Letterkenny’s premier interior design studio, today launches Rebuild My Home, a service providing practical, affordable, and stress-free interior design solutions for families affected by defective block rebuilds. The initiative connects homeowners with trusted local suppliers while offering expert guidance on colour palettes, finishes, and furnishings, helping families create homes that are both functional and beautiful.
Photographed at An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, are Claire McDonough and Anne Blake, founders of La Maison, alongside representatives from the local suppliers collaborating on the initiative. The photograph captures the spirit of collaboration, community, and support at the heart of the Rebuild My Home service.
Pictured L-R are: Chloe Kerr, McGinleys Furniture, Jim Spratt, Spratt Fireplaces, Shaun Hamilton, FloorIt, Patrick McDaid, Global Tiles, Raymond Sweeney, Ben Sweeney Electrical, Aiden O Neill, Carpet Interiors, Jim Forker, Forker Blinds, Anna Maire and Siobhan Crossan, Grove Furnishings.
Missing from the photo: Paul Rodgers, Letterkenny Glass, Derek Callaghan, Callaghan Doors, Declan Irwin, Irwin Electrical, Declan Gallagher, Lighting Concepts, John Watson, Watson Hire
For further information or interview requests, contact: claire@lamaison.ie
Monday 29th September 2025 – A new initiative, Rebuild My Home, has launched in Letterkenny to support families forced to rebuild their homes due to the defective blocks crisis. The service has been developed by local interior design studio La Maison, founded by Donegal designers Claire McDonough and Anne Blake, who bring both professional expertise and personal experience to the project. Having lived through the upheaval of defective blocks themselves, they understand the financial strain, the disruption to family life, and the emotional weight that comes with starting over. Their vision is to give homeowners not just design guidance, but also peace of mind and practical savings at a time when every decision feels overwhelming.
Rebuild My Home offers a clear and affordable pathway through the difficult process of choosing finishes, colours, and furnishings. With carefully curated colour palettes, pre-matched finishes, and established partnerships with trusted local suppliers, the service removes the stress of endless decision-making while helping homeowners create spaces that feel harmonious and welcoming. The designers explain that around ninety percent of homes can be styled using one of their palettes, which allows suppliers to stock in bulk, reduce costs, and pass on meaningful savings to customers. In this way, the initiative combines style and practicality with genuine value for money.
Just as importantly, Rebuild My Home is rooted in the local economy. McDonough and Blake have partnered with long-standing Donegal suppliers they know and trust, including Global Tiles & Bathrooms, Carpet Interiors, FloorIt, McGinley Furniture, Grove Furnishings,Spratt Fireplaces, Forker Blinds, Ben Sweeney Electrical, Irwin Electrical, Lighting Concepts, Letterkenny Glass, Callaghan Doors and Watson Hire. By sourcing everything locally, families can keep their projects close to home while also helping to sustain jobs and livelihoods across the county.
“As a local business, we see first-hand the challenges families are facing with defective block rebuilds,” says Maria Keys, Carpet Interiors. “Rebuild My Home brings structure to what can feel like a very overwhelming process. It allows us as suppliers to plan better, keep costs down, and ultimately give customers the value and service they deserve. We’re proud to be part of something that not only helps homeowners but also keeps business rooted in Donegal.”
At its heart, Rebuild My Home is about more than materials and finishes – it is about creating houses that support family life. Living spaces are designed to encourage connection and comfort, while bedrooms and private spaces are tailored to provide rest and retreat. From lighting plans and storage solutions to natural materials and tonal palettes, every detail is considered so that homeowners can move back into spaces that feel functional, beautiful, and uniquely theirs.
Rebuild My Home is being launched with an introductory consultation fee of €250, available until December 2025. As demand is already high, availability is limited and early booking is recommended. For more information or to arrange a consultation, visitwww.rebuildmyhome.ie.
For further information, media interviews, or high-resolution imagery, please contact Claire & Anne at info@rebuildmyhome.ie.
About Rebuild My Home
Rebuild My Home is a Letterkenny-based interior design initiative created to support families rebuilding homes affected by defective blocks. The service provides practical, affordable, and stress-free interior design solutions, including curated colour palettes, pre-matched finishes, and connections to trusted local suppliers. Designed to reduce stress and deliver cohesive, functional, and beautiful interiors, Rebuild My Home helps homeowners restore not just their houses, but their sense of home.
About La Maison
La Maison is a leading interior design studio based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, founded by Claire McDonough and Anne Blake. With over twenty years of experience, La Maison specialises in creating stylish, functional, and personalised interiors for homes and businesses across Ireland. Committed to combining design expertise with practical solutions, the studio works closely with clients and local suppliers to deliver spaces that reflect individual style while supporting everyday living.