Transforming a traditional whitewashed cottage by the sea in Connemara
New meets old on the shores of the Atlantic, where these homeowners have added a modern pavilion to their traditional cottage to showcase the dramatic sea views
Interiors
Planning a home renovation? Here’s what you need to know before starting
Don’t plan or budget a renovation based on previous experience. Things have changed
Meet the art advisers: ‘Buy with your heart - but don’t forget about your head’
Everyone has a personal taste, but some people can’t decide what to adorn their walls with - that’s where the professionals come in
Simple ways of using light to boost wellbeing in your home
Light affects everything from sleep and stress levels to metabolism
Do I love it? Do I need it? Do I have space for it? — Avoid clutter from the start in your new home
Out with the old before moving into the new: expert tips on moving home from the Home Reset’s Hazel Burton
Interior designer’s seven easy steps to turn your new house into a home
Interior designer Denise O'Connor shares her top tips on how to imbue your new home with personality
Renovating your home? Five simple steps to keep your project on track
If you get the initial plan right, everything else becomes far easier to manage
Moving to Porto: ‘It took everything to come here, settle, be here for the kids... to network, to bed down’
Going for the dream is not always easy, but for Irish-born Wendy Aldridge and her family, the move from the UK to Portugal started with a music festival and mid-term holidays
Location, location, location: How to make up to €1,500 a day letting your home for TV and film shoots
Movies, TV series and ads regularly look for domestic locations when shooting. Could your home make the cut?
Out with the new, in with the old: antique furniture back in vogue in Irish homes
‘People are braver now and want to mix things up. They see the value and character that older pieces bring’
How to destress your space with small changes for a calmer home
Simple steps can ease tension and help your home feel more zen
Rugby international Robbie Henshaw joins the at-home sauna trend: ‘I can train and perform consistently’
Forget the beach; starting at about €2,000, saunas are fast becoming the must have home accessory
Interiors: Good design is as much about what you leave out as what you put in
‘Often, what makes the biggest difference is the design elements you leave out’
From layout to lighting: an interior designer’s non-negotiables
These details consistently make the biggest difference to how a home looks, feels and functions, says Denise O’Connor
Classic Portobello Victorian imbued with modern style and efficiency for €1.595m
Immaculately renovated villa-style home with A energy rating at ‘ultimate 15-minute city address’
Where Irish artists make their art: ‘There is inspiration everywhere here’
An outbuilding, a spare room and a purpose-built garden studio, these artists’ search for space of their own bears testament to Virgina Woolf’s creative philosophy
Rugs, tables and drinks cabinets for eclectic tastes on auction this week
A range of Turkish and Uzbek rugs, as well as a Ford Model T go under the hammer
Bathroom upgrades: How to boost energy efficiency without sacrificing style
Paul O’Neill of Sonas Bathrooms on how to conserve water and cut down on energy costs
Renovations: An interior designer’s advice on how to make them easier
By embracing simplicity at every stage, the process will be easier and more cost-effective
‘A space that feels like we’re on holiday’: Design duo bring Tuscan curves to suburban Dublin
A couple who run their own design agency have transformed a Stillorgan semi-d into a family home that echoes Italy and the Algarve
How to futureproof your home in a cost-effective way
The goal isn’t to predict the future, it’s to give yourself options when you are designing your home
At home with Brendan Courtney by the sea in Wicklow: ‘I wanted to simplify my life’
An escape from Dublin has offered the broadcaster and designer a chance to reimagine what his home should be
How to add a built-in bench for extra storage and seating in your home
It’s a clever design idea that can change how a space looks and functions
Look inside RTÉ’s Home of the Year: A colourful and creative 1970s home in Limerick
Amy and Eoin Martin’s modern home ‘bursting with personality’ chosen from seven finalists
Home renovation: simple tips to manage budgets, time and expectations
Borrowing ideas from the business world can help you approach your project with clarity and confidence
Five simple ways to spruce up your home for spring
From door handles and runners to lighting and plants, small changes can make a big difference
‘I wanted a Japanese feel to the house’: Renovating a 1960s Dublin bungalow
When doing up their three-bed home in Glenageary, Yuuki and John Blakeney were keen to incorporate touches from Yuuki’s homeland
More mudrooms, fewer fireplaces: what’s in and what’s out for home design this year?
Home offices and pet spaces take priority over stoves and TVs in the bedroom
Róisín Ingle puts a Thermomix to the test: ‘I am a convert but there’s one enormous catch’
Looking for a solution to the perennial ‘what’s for dinner’ question? The world’s most powerful blender - albeit for a high price - will have the answer
Soundproofing: How to create a quiet home with DIY and smart shopping
Acoustic insulation is as important as the thermal kind and is best addressed when retrofitting
Customisation and vintage finds: how to make your new-build home your own
Showhome designers’ top tips to make your new home different from the rest
Before and after: transforming a vacant Blackrock bakery into a luxury downsizer home
This move from a semidetached house to a renovated former shop in the centre of Blackrock village could be a model for other towns
‘I just love the connection to the past’: How this Offaly woman renovated her grandparents’ 1830s home
It may not have been in her plans, but for Hazel Keegan, moving back to Tullamore and renovating her grandparents’ listed house has been life changing
For a perfect night’s sleep, these five small changes will work wonders
From removing plants on window sills to installing a sauna, there are plenty of ways to support your circadian rhythm
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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