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A covered outdoor space is the surprising highlight of this Dublin extension

As well as reconfiguring and opening up the layout, the extension has greatly increased the usable space in…

By Megan Burns

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This Shankill bungalow underwent a thoughtful renovation that expanded the space both up and out

Raising the pitch of the room and extending to the rear helped increase the living space in this…

By Megan Burns

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It may look small from the front, but this Dublin home has been opened up thanks to a clever extension

This seemingly small exterior conceals a bright and generous interior.This Dublin home was in need of some improvements,…

By Megan Burns

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Keeping things simple was the secret to this Dublin 7 extension

From a restrained palette with pops of orange to the simple form of the design, the result is…

By Megan Burns

Dublin cottage renovation

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This tiny Dublin cottage has become a sustainable, stylish and spacious home thanks to clever design

Scullion Architects have worked with the existing building, which was just 72 square metres, creating thoughtful additions that…

By Megan Burns

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This Portobello home has been transformed with a light-filled extension

The design by Newmark Architects brings sunlight deep into the house, and has been finished with a warm…

By Megan Burns

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This 1940s Dublin bungalow was extended without losing its original character

A 1940s red-brick, this Churchtown bungalow was sensitively extended by Ryan W. Kennihan Architects, making the most of…

By IMAGE Interiors & Living

Coach house conversion

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Two Bray coach houses have been converted into a bright and spacious family home

Both buildings were constructed in the 1800s as stables, but have now been transformed by Culligan Architects into…

By Megan Burns

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This 1930s Raheny home has been given a sleek refurb, extension and garden room

Highlights include a staircase designed around books, a waterfall window and a terrazzo kitchen island.When Rachel Carmody of…

By Megan Burns

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This Clontarf home was reconfigured to streamline the layout and maximise its views

Architectural Farm worked to remove awkward additions to the home, and connect the space to the outdoors. The…

By Megan Burns

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A narrow Victorian Dublin terrace has become a light-filled space connected to the outdoors

Drawing the main spaces closer to the long, bright back garden, incorporating a small internal courtyard and keeping…

By Megan Burns

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This 1930s Dublin home has been brought up to date, with a design inspired by its original details

Keeping all the charm of the house, and using its features as inspiration when designing an extension, David…

By Megan Burns