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Separate v open plan kitchen: ‘Best of all, you can hide the mess when entertaining’
How scaling down gave garden designer Mark Grehan a bigger living space and a cool compact kitchen
How to design a fun and functional kids’ bedroom for sharing siblings
With a thoughtful and creative approach, a shared bedroom can be a space where even the most different of siblings feel at home
‘Live in a house before you renovate - you learn so much about how it does or doesn’t function’
A fast-tracked renovation in Dublin’s Dundrum has delivered a warm, inviting and bright family home. And some clever upstyling tips have added a personal touch
Calm interiors: How to use sensory design to change your overwhelming home into a peaceful space
A designer came to appreciate the importance of sensory-sensitive environments after seeing her autistic daughter’s experience
How to create a fabulous and functional utility space in your home
No longer relegated to a dark corner of the house, this multifunctional space is now a design showpiece
Got a small kitchen? Here’s how to maximise every inch of space
It’s all about clever planning and smart solutions, without compromising on style
Want to sleep better? The right curtains can help – and they will make your home cosier
A well-chosen set of curtains can do many things: reduce noise, increase security and control light
Dermot Bannon’s Super Spaces review: Starchitect lights up the screen like sunlight through a megabucks extension
Television: New series exploring ‘spaces where we work, live, socialise’ occasionally lacks sensitivity in this housing crisis era
Looking to add design flair to your home? Don’t forget internal doors
Make the most of this functional feature by using glazed, pocket, sliding and hidden options
How to turn something old into something very 2024 - without spending a fortune
From paints to new couch covers to finishing touches, here’s some ideas to bring a little style to your furniture home this autumn
‘We don’t plan to move again’: Mount Merrion home renovation creates oasis of calm
Homeowners engaged architect and designer Rachel Carmody to renovate the house they bought in 2000
The simple home-maintenance jobs that are ideal to do at this time of the year
While Irish summer weather may not be ideal for the beach or a barbeque, it can be just right for taking care of jobs around the house
‘This house was a new chapter for me’: Irish designer on renovating a colourful London home
Home sweet home is the name of the game for a makeover by an Irish designer in London’s Primrose Hill. Rose-tinted spectacles not required
Millennials and house plants: ‘I couldn’t live without plants; they give me so much joy’
‘Generation rent’ are increasingly drawn to the pleasure - and pain - of growing house plants. After all, they’re a lot easier to bring with you if you have to move house
Five-star living: Bring hotel style to your bedroom this summer
Move around your furniture, invest in new linens and a mattress, and dim those lights for a five star experience
A see-through fridge, cookers that take pictures - and other fancy tech for your kitchen
Who wouldn’t want a fridge that tells you what to cook tonight, or a robot that fixes your favourite martini every evening?
‘My main goal is that it is very comfortable, but with a strong design aesthetic’: Giving Valentia Slate a new lease of life
A furniture designer is crafting furniture, or 'storytelling artifacts', out of this heritage stone
Where to spend and where to save when renovating your home
Sacrifices are inevitable, no matter the budget size. Here are some strategies to help you make informed decisions and invest wisely
Make the most of your outdoor space this summer, no matter how small it is
From rugs to jam jars, and creeping plants to colourful tableware, you don’t have to spend a fortune to transform your garden or balcony
How your hallway can make a good first impression with savvy design
Optimise the space by considering bold colours, focal points and storage solutions
Lessons learned from DIY disasters: ‘We watched YouTube videos ... things didn’t go to plan’
While social media may be full of dazzling DIY experts, effortlessly converting flatpack furniture into design gems, the reality, for many of us, is somewhat different
Comfortable, functional yet stylish: How a busy family turned their eight-year-old house into a place they’re proud to call home
Customised panelling and little tricks like rechargeable wall lamps and refilling cushions were key to creating a family home with colour and style
Home renovations: seven hidden budgeting pitfalls to avoid
Construction costs are continuously rising, posing a significant challenge for homeowners
From open-plan to broken-plan: a family’s dramatic transformation of a 1940s Raheny semi
With clean lines and a neutral palette, this ‘Japandi’ north Dublin house exemplifies practical and contemporary architecture
Touch, smell and taste: how to create a home that delights the senses
You have to think about more than just how your home looks to make it feel good
Mould loves Ireland’s damp climate – what can you do to fight its spread?
Damp and mould often seem to appear out of nowhere, and spread with almost wild abandon across walls and ceilings
Moving back to Wicklow: ‘I love being back in the seasons again because in Dubai it’s either hot or hotter’
Relocating from the Middle East to Wicklow may come with more domestic burdens, but interior designer Sharon Conneely-Donaldson is relishing the DIY jobs
Brighten up your home – indoors or outdoors – with a new rug
With prices starting below €50, it does not cost much to update your home with this Newry-based rug maker
How to embrace maximalist design in small spaces
With the right textures, patterns, colours and furniture, even the tiniest spaces can feel sumptuous
‘My husband’s attempts were a disaster’: The women DIYing it for themselves
Don’t wait for someone else to do it – grab your power tools and whip your home into shape
Clutter, swirly carpets and bold colours: Interiors mistakes to avoid when selling your home
Following a few simple steps can bump up the price and speed of your sale
Let’s get personal: From bedding to cushions to furniture, use your photographs to decorate your home
Look beyond Instagram, and your photographs can become an amazing array of items for the home
It’s possible to design a home that boosts wellbeing and increases your focus
Small changes can help us to build and maintain healthy habits
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