Television: In the wake of the unexpected death of the chummy and clubbable Wallace, it is wonderful to see the architect on screen one final time

Bad lighting, lack of contrast and bland colours are among pitfalls to avoid

Robert Jocelyn, the 10th Earl of Roden, and his wife, writer Ann Henning Jocelyn, are throwing open the doors of their historic literary-linked Connemara property for short-term lets

With a renovation typically starting at about €7,000, it pays to get the detail right when it comes to refreshing the hardest-working room in your home

How to keep on top of things to prevent more disruptive work later on

Just 70 passive houses and buildings have been certified in Ireland to date - something this Cork pioneer wants to change

Embracing the area’s aviation history was a key part of this stunning home, overlooking the Shannon estuary

A good layout allows multiple activities to coexist without friction

Emma O’Dowd’s brief to her architect was to design a discreet family home; she wanted stunning water views to be the story

Kieran McCarthy talks about his experience and gives tips for those who can’t afford a retrofit

Tide is turning away from perfection towards design that feels more tailored to your taste

For a Christmas-loving Mayo family, this first festive season in their newly built home will be a special time

The architect and TV host developed lasting friendships with many homeowners he worked with on the RTÉ show

Architect Hugh Wallace had battled career and personal challenges but his ‘second chance’ with Home of the Year made him a low-key national treasure

A refurbished century-old farmhouse and barn near Castleblayney was a labour of love for the owners, and is now available for getaways

Gifts that will leave a big impression, from Ninety Nine Words for Rain by Manchán Magan to Sinéad Moore Ceramics

It’s the season of excess. Forget about minimalist chic and go all-out on decorations

The TV chef and his wife Sofie bought a bijou cottage in the north Dublin suburb in 2023, but with no room for his vintage cookware collection a further renovation might be on the cards

Interior designer’s tips on how to give your home the lift it needs to carry you through the season

Most homes have at least one awkward room that’s difficult to furnish or hard to use