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Home of the Year 2021

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Inside this Cork new-build, the first finalist for Home of the Year 2021

Known as the "black house", this imposing new home in Co Cork is surprisingly cosy inside, thanks to…

By Lauren Heskin

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Six tips for kid-friendly design in your home from a couple who’ve been there

Creating a home that allows your family to grow and change is one of the primary principles of…

By Lauren Heskin

conservatory ideas

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Conservatory ideas: How to incorporate yours into your home all year round

Sunrooms can often become the poor relation of the home: a blindingly bright, over-heated space in summer, and…

By Amanda Kavanagh

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This Róisín Lafferty-designed restaurant in Ballsbridge is an ode to childhood

It was a basic, double-height empty shell in Ballsbridge, but Róisín Lafferty allowed her imagination to run wild…

By Lauren Heskin

north design

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This penthouse apartment in Cabinteely was transformed in less than 4 months

In need of a total design and layout overhaul, the owner of this Cabinteely apartment brought in the…

By Lauren Heskin

interiors instagrams to follow

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5 Irish interior design accounts to follow on Instagram right now

Take some time to breathe in the creative talents of these Irish interiors Instagram accounts that you should…

By Lauren Heskin

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This recycled material will be everywhere in 2020

Working with waste no longer means compromising on design. In fact, Smile Plastics are proving quite the opposite,…

By Amanda Kavanagh

gallery wall

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How to curate your artwork and expertly hang a gallery wall

There are a few key things to remember if you're planning a gallery wall, including the rule of…

By Lauren Heskin