Delivering dividends: a great kitchen renovation project can boost the value of your home
From appliance garages to ‘dirty kitchens’, Kirstie McDermott explains the latest must-haves for the heart of the home
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Daylight savings: solar energy can slash your electricity bills by more than half
Installing solar PV panels you could save up to 60 per cent on your home’s electricity and you can sell unused power back to the grid
Boom boom bathrooms: revel in the aesthetic of excess in your smallest room
From water-saving fixtures to smart mirrors, 21st-century bathrooms are here; tech, wellness and sustainability come together in cutting-edge bathroom design
Forever home: the enduring style of classic design means your decor won’t date
In a world where trends come and go, embracing classic interior design offers a timeless look that transcends fleeting fads
A supported solution: grants and incentives are supporting the renovation revolution
There are many factors to consider when choosing to renovate a property, including the financial viability of the project, but grants and incentives can make renovation and retrofit worthwhile for your forever home
Unlock the hidden space in your home with clever design hacks and super storage
From an architect’s advice on small extensions and attic conversions to smarter ways to use the space you have
Level up: expert advice to bring your home’s BER up to scratch
From fundamental insulation to a full deep retrofit, you can start small or go all out to increase your home’s energy efficiency
A small solution to a big problem: can modular homes help solve the housing crisis?
The Government’s consideration of planning exemptions for modular homes in back gardens won’t solve the housing crisis—but it’s a start. These small-scale solutions could offer affordable housing for renters, provide income for retirees, and keep families closer together
Granting wishes: valuable financial help to make your renovation dream a reality
If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing a vacant or derelict property back to life, the Government’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant could help make it a reality. With up to €70,000 available, renovating an old building into a liveable home is now more affordable
Discover your design potential: expert advice on creating a home with personality
Inspiration can feel overwhelming, but finding your unique design style can be a lot of fun. Travel, art, and nature are all ways to cultivate a personal style that truly reflects you
City gardening is blooming: Seven ways to transform your outdoor space into an urban oasis
Transform your urban oasis, from creating pollinator-friendly gardens to embracing imperfection, and discover how the smallest city space can offer a vibrant retreat
Room for improvement: Do you need to ‘do up’ your home to sell it?
If you’re thinking of selling your home, renovation is sometimes – but not always – the way to go
Location is where it’s at when it comes to designing a dream kitchen
Does a hob go on an island or a peninsula? Is the kitchen even in the right place? Two experts offer direction
Eco-friendliness now a key factor in renovating homes, inside and out
How do we go about making improvements to our home that have the least impact possible on the planet?
Home is where the smart is with heat system that adapts to your needs
MELCloud integrates with smart homes to control Mitsubishi Electric Ireland’s Ecodan heating appliances via the internet
Slow uptake makes 2030 home energy retrofit targets challenging
Even with generous SEAI grants, bringing a home’s energy rating up to standard is too expensive for many
Maximalism is back but there’s no need to lose the run of yourself
Keep a classic base so you can add and remove furniture and accessories as trends change, writes Deanna O’Connor
Indoor conveniences – just how smart can your home be?
The answer is very smart indeed, though the trick is to create a smart home that works for you, not against you
The right light used in the right place can transform a room
If the ‘task lighting’ is spot on, the next key thing about lighting your home is creating perfect ambience
Solar panels lighten the load for homeowners and the environment
Grants available for solar PV systems mean outlay costs can be recovered surprisingly quickly
Deck vs patio: What’s best for making the most of your outside space?
Before you decide which to install in your garden, consider cost, sustainability and maintenance
Why an attic conversion is your stairway to extra space and comfort
If you want to expand your home’s habitable space, the best and often cheapest way is to convert the attic
Renovations on the rise as more Irish homeowners decide to stay put
Market forces mean people are choosing affordable improvements, with bathroom revamps ‘huge’
Making the most of what you already have
Extensions are still in demand but more people are prioritising functionality over size, writes Denise O’Connor
The retrofitting race: Demand is rising for cost-effective and environmentally-friendly living spaces
More property owners will need to retrofit to meet Government target of retrofitting 500,000 homes by 2030
Just because furniture is functional does not mean it has to look bad
Modern interiors benefit from great design, as form marries function to produce useful and beautiful pieces
Don’t want to move? Extending or converting adds room plus value
Increasing the size of your home by building on or repurposing existing space can make financial sense
The American interiors dream
We are just as likely to copy interiors we’ve seen in LA as on the Longmile Road
Stuck for space? Here’s how to make the most of living in a small home
Making the most of a small living space can involve creating mystery, an illusion of height and opportunities for storage
Should I stay or should I go?
The decision to renovate or move involves a lot more than a simple financial calculation
Room by room, the top interior design trends for 2023
From luxury hotel-inspired bedrooms to cosy living rooms, here are the latest influences on interior design
Playing it safe (but not too safe)
Three experts tell us how to make interiors choices that will stand the test of time
‘Living on a building site is a recipe for chaos’
There are ways to minimise stress when extending your home , writes Edel Corrigan
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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