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Jennifer Sheahan: How to budget for your home renovation

When you're realistic about costs, a well-planned property revamp can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do

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home and gardens

Moveable feasts: Return of the freestanding unfitted kitchen

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development and construction

Quick and easy ways to update your home office space

How to source vibrant vintage furniture for your home

home and gardens

How to source vibrant vintage furniture for your home

Revealed: Cork Craft Month's top events and activities

home and gardens

Revealed: Cork Craft Month's top events and activities

The home interior design trends to tap into now

home and gardens

The home interior design trends to tap into now

Modern scandinavian kitchen and dining room interior stock photo

Home Q&A: What is reasonable 'wear and tear' in a rental property?

Damage is often cited as the reason for withholding deposits, so what is reasonable damage that should be covered by the landlord?

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

View through the hammock

Jennifer Sheahan: Summer garden accessories with the fun factor

Jennifer Sheahan takes it outside as she jazzes up the garden with must-have summer accessories

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Modern Home Loft Apartment Living Room with Minimalist Design and Stylish Decor

Jennifer Sheahan: The top 10 checklist for viewing a house

'Buying a house in Ireland these days is hard, but you shouldn’t settle for less than your hard-earned money deserves.'

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Six super tricks for lighting in student accommodation

Six super tricks for lighting in student accommodation

We share the best ideas from desk lamps to centre pendants to projectors that turn bedrooms to cinemas

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

student flatmates in the kitchen

Stick to these 10 rules for a happy student house share

Do your share of the chores, resolve conflicts swiftly, and be courteous when sharing accommodation

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Revealed: The pros' secrets to buying art for our home

Revealed: The pros' secrets to buying art for our home

When buying art and sculpture, there's an abundance of free advice available, as Carol O'Callaghan discovers

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Dalí décor: Create home of your dreams with the surrealist interior design trend

Dalí décor: Create home of your dreams with the surrealist interior design trend

Flights of fancy are winging their way into our homes thanks to the surrealist trend

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Let's keep our cool and cut down on food waste

Let's keep our cool and cut down on food waste

Home Editor Eve Kelliher talks to the experts on how to make the most of our fridges

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Friends sitting by a fireplace outdoors

Jennifer Sheahan: I live in a tiny home. Here are my space-savvy summer hosting ideas

'Cosiness is a vibe you want to hit when welcoming your favourite people. See how I make the most of my small space when visitors come calling'

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Interior design: Three must-read books to inspire a home revamp

Interior design: Three must-read books to inspire a home revamp

From practical chic to sustainable style and colour codes, these are the latest page-turners

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Caoimhe McGinley: 'I had imposter syndrome when I moved into my house'

Caoimhe McGinley: 'I had imposter syndrome when I moved into my house'

The Big Hill House chatelaine tells Eve Kelliher about designing a home and a collection 'full of stories’

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Hot off the kitchen catwalk: Our top oven choices

Hot off the kitchen catwalk: Our top oven choices

We select the next top models among the latest quality and affordable ovens for new and renovated kitchens

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

How a former Youghal office was turned into a stylish home with sea views and smart storage

How a former Youghal office was turned into a stylish home with sea views and smart storage

Interior designer Catherine O’Flynn transforms a disused office in Youghal into a bright, textured and stylish seaside home

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

'I live in a tiny house. Here's how I use mirrors to expand space'

'I live in a tiny house. Here's how I use mirrors to expand space'

'Most of us think about mirrors in a basic way — a bathroom mirror here, maybe a hallway mirror there. We're missing a trick'

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Interior design ideas for every home at London's Wow!house

Interior design ideas for every home at London's Wow!house

We visit the ultimate interior design showhouse, where we find ideas to elevate spaces and rooms of all sizes and styles

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

'I turned my car into a tiny home on wheels. See the small-space living ideas I love'

'I turned my car into a tiny home on wheels. See the small-space living ideas I love'

The former Home of the Year winner takes to the roads of Kerry in her car-turned-microcamper for her annual summer adventure

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Paint primer: How to know your emulsion from your acrylic

Paint primer: How to know your emulsion from your acrylic

Kya deLongchamps offers a brush-up with the perfect summer paint guide

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Cast your vote for Ireland's favourite buildings and spaces

Cast your vote for Ireland's favourite buildings and spaces

Eve Kelliher checks out the variety of architectural designs in the running for RIAI Public Choice awards

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

All aboard: Cork bus station and port are just the ticket for bride

All aboard: Cork bus station and port are just the ticket for bride

As Cork’s cityscape stars in a designer photoshoot, Eve Kelliher talks to the creatives involved

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Wish List: Eight ideas to treat ourselves and loved ones

Wish List: Eight ideas to treat ourselves and loved ones

Esther McCarthy spots surprises for seafarers and a bamboo bonanza for birdwatchers

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

White bathroom, white tub

How to get 'The White Lotus' look in your home interiors

As the HBO social satire returns to our screens, the five-star set design is getting trendsters talking

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: How to use paint and pattern to transform any room

Jennifer Sheahan: How to use paint and pattern to transform any room

Used cleverly, the right colours and patterns can make a small room feel spacious, a large room feel cosy, a low ceiling appear higher'

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Inside Out: From a Lego garden to a paint colour called Fairy Fort

Inside Out: From a Lego garden to a paint colour called Fairy Fort

Home Editor Eve Kelliher spies six snazzy ideas to brighten up our lives and our living spaces this summer

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Hallways: Interior designers show how to make an entrance

Hallways: Interior designers show how to make an entrance

Hallways should be an inviting space rather than a dumping ground for shoes. We talk to the team from TV's 'The Salvage Squad'

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Cork snappers in the picture for quarter-century celebration

Cork snappers in the picture for quarter-century celebration

East Cork Camera Group to showcase a stunning collection of images in Midleton to celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary

Fri, 30 May, 2025

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