Interiors

From paints to new couch covers to finishing touches, here’s some ideas to bring a little style to your furniture home this autumn

Homeowners engaged architect and designer Rachel Carmody to renovate the house they bought in 2000

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

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

‘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

Move around your furniture, invest in new linens and a mattress, and dim those lights for a five star experience

Who wouldn’t want a fridge that tells you what to cook tonight, or a robot that fixes your favourite martini every evening?

A furniture designer is crafting furniture, or 'storytelling artifacts', out of this heritage stone

Sacrifices are inevitable, no matter the budget size. Here are some strategies to help you make informed decisions and invest wisely

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

Optimise the space by considering bold colours, focal points and storage solutions

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

Customised panelling and little tricks like rechargeable wall lamps and refilling cushions were key to creating a family home with colour and style

Construction costs are continuously rising, posing a significant challenge for homeowners

With clean lines and a neutral palette, this ‘Japandi’ north Dublin house exemplifies practical and contemporary architecture

You have to think about more than just how your home looks to make it feel good

Damp and mould often seem to appear out of nowhere, and spread with almost wild abandon across walls and ceilings

Relocating from the Middle East to Wicklow may come with more domestic burdens, but interior designer Sharon Conneely-Donaldson is relishing the DIY jobs

With prices starting below €50, it does not cost much to update your home with this Newry-based rug maker

With the right textures, patterns, colours and furniture, even the tiniest spaces can feel sumptuous