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

Don’t wait for someone else to do it – grab your power tools and whip your home into shape

Following a few simple steps can bump up the price and speed of your sale

Look beyond Instagram, and your photographs can become an amazing array of items for the home

Small changes can help us to build and maintain healthy habits

Annie Dunne’s Acquerello focuses on mix-and-match tableware with vibrant and colourful motifs

Supply chain delays, weather changes and bureaucratic hurdles in the planning process can affect your timeline

Nolan's maximised their home’s corner location, embracing colour and textures to create warm family space

Fancy earning by having your home join the ranks of those featured in the likes of Bad Sisters and TV adaptations of Sally Rooney’s novels?

Investing in more effective storage is always a good idea, but getting rid of stuff is also a route to a tidy house

If you want to bring some personality and individuality to your home - and save money - charity shops can be a good option

As well as the usual reds and greens, think about navy place settings, black candles, foraged greenery and disco baubles for some festive dining fun

Consider gifts for the home that have a sense of place this year

Christmas decorations will ideally be fashionable, enhance your home and stand the test of time

New parents are looking to pay for quality pieces that will grow with their child

Sort It: With so many different styles and options available, choosing the perfect bath can be daunting

Sort It: Striking the balance between trendy and timeless requires some finesse when it comes to patterns

When her husband died, Twink Hickey had to consider her future. But rather than downsize, she opted to remake her home into a light-filled space

When interior designer Geri O’Toole took on her own kitchen redesign, she wasn’t short of ideas

Experts in a new TV series share their top tips on essential tools, how to save money, design trends and best DIY hacks

Through hard work, Ciara and Seán Owens have created their forever home, nestled in the Fermanagh countryside