Happy February from all of us at Homes Interiors & LOVING!! Yes, this month love is in the air here at IHIL HQ as we start to think about updating our interiors in line with new season trends and re-energising our homes allowing us to fall in love with them once again!

With the help of some expert advice, we bring you a few ideas on how you too can breathe new life into your interiors – quickly and affordably. Whether a new coat of paint or simply re-arranging some furniture, there’s definitely a solution for you.

This issue we focus on your sleeping spaces. From bed frames to soft furnishings and storage solutions, with our help you could be enjoying a stylish slumber in no time! Another area we tackle is the dining room and all of the elements that make this the perfect place for entertaining in your home. And, to ensure your home is warm and welcoming, we bring you heating solutions in the form of the latest stoves and radiators.

Strictly Come Dancing fans won’t want to miss a closer look inside the glamorous family home of celebrity dancer Vincent Simone and his wife Susan in Derry~Londonderry. Vincent’s house is the perfect contrast to Michaela and Richard’s renovated farmhouse in Ardee and complementing both is the refurbished family home of Brian and Deborah in Killiney. You will love reading the journey of all three to the picture perfect homes you see in this issue, and hopefully be inspired by all of them as you start or continue with your own.

Our January issue is designed to give you a big hug! Yes, it’s that time of year when we all fall into hibernation mode as the Christmas festivities come to a close and we retreat to the warmth and comfort of home during those harsh winter months.

Focusing on the living room, we advise on how to create a laid back space where you can truly switch off and unwind. From the colours you use to decorate this space, including 2020’s calming Tranquil Dawn, as well as furniture, which is designed to be comfortable, yet stylish at the same time, plus soft flooring options and draped window dressings.

This month we have three inspirational homes. Ex-Miss Northern Ireland and Instagram influencer Tiffany Brien opens the doors to her newly renovated Holywood home and we take a closer look at how she has renovated and redecorated this coastal property. We also pay a visit to another labour of love in Portlaoise where homeowners David and Karen have updated the interiors to work for their growing family. And last, but by no means least, Malahide is the location of our third home, which embodies the nomadic lifestyle of its owners Belén and James who renovated in line with their love of Brazilian architecture.

Finally, for those looking to get away from it all, we offer tips on spending an exhilarating 48 hours in Dublin City or if you are looking for something more relaxed, then it’s time to leave winter behind you as you relax with a glass of rum in hand in Barbados!

From everyone here at Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living Magazine, I would like to extend a very festive welcome to our December issue, which is packed with lots of Christmas inspiration. Our main features take you through each room of the house with decorating ideas, then onto the decorating detail – glass baubles, Christmas lights and ornaments. With families gathering for the Christmas feast, we offer you a range of festive table ideas. And finally our gift guide has lots of ideas for men, women, children and even pets!

Our home owners this issue style their homes with their own individual festive cheer. In Bangor, Michael and Isabella decorate their home for Christmas with elegance and simplicity. In Rathmines, Giuseppe and Daniele have restored a Victorian terrace to create an elegant and characterful home, perfect for the festive season. With a little creative flare and some careful redecoration, Barbara and David’s property in Newbridge is packed with style and full of personality.

Inspired by their time in Copenhagen, Seamus and Nete introduce the art 
of Danish living into their Dublin home. Our readers’ kitchen this month 
is a timeless, hand-painted kitchen from Poplar Design.

Continuing with our festive theme, our destination abroad is the winter wonderland of Lapland – the most magical destination in December and closer to home we recommend Belfast for a Christmas break with festivities for the whole family to enjoy. This month we feature two cookbooks –  Nigel Slater’s Greenfeast autumn, winter and Mary Berry Cooks up a Feast.

It’s our birthday! In this November issue we celebrate 25 years of Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living. We are very proud that since 1994 we have been privileged to showcase stunning homes and interior design throughout Ireland, and we thank you, our loyal readers, for your support over the years. To mark this special occasion we have a great issue for you to enjoy which includes an eight page feature on everything silver for the interior of your home.

Whether you wish to sit around the kitchen island or at a more formal table setting, our dining feature has numerous options and ideas to inspire you. Our lighting feature this issue offers lots of inspiration for wall and pendant lighting as well as floor lamps and table lamps.

Our homes in this issue include a Georgian property in the centre of Limerick. Then in County Monaghan, homeowner Duncan can’t believe his luck when he finds a two story farmhouse with original stable block and carriage house. Last but not least, we showcase a supreme example of modern architecture in County Down with spectacular, panoramic sea views. Our reader’s kitchen in this issue is a bespoke contemporary kitchen designed by Interior360.

As for cookery this month, we feature a selection of recipes from Leaf – lettuce, greens, herbs, weeds by Catherine Phipps. Our destination abroad is a visit to Dubai. Back on the island of Ireland we visit Newry, known as the gateway to the north. Our resident gardener, Deirdre Prince talks about the benefits of planting more trees and gives us a selection of her favourites.

This October issue is filled with seasonal warmth. Our heating feature focuses on stylish stoves and fireplaces for the home, with comments from the experts. We also take a look at inspirational bathrooms, featuring showers, baths and tiling, in a range of contemporary, classic and elegant stylings. With a new season comes new trends and we bring you a selection of what to expect in the world of interiors; get ready to embrace turquoise, fringing, velvet and metallic, just to name a few new trends on the horizon.

Our readers’ homes in this issue take us all over Ireland and beyond! Firstly we visit a stunning family residence situated in the beautiful countryside of the Ring of Gullion, County Armagh. In Kildare, the owners of this detached family home decided it was time for a refurbishment so they turned to Louise Higgins and Aspire Design to make their dream home a reality. Then we travel to a 1950s London property that has been transformed by Des Ewing Architects into a modern and highly stylish family home.

We travel to the Gold Coast, famed for its long, sandy beaches, surfing spots and fun filled adventure on the coast of Australia. Then closer to home we suggest the perfect city break destination to visit in October, Derry~Londonderry, as it is slowly growing in popularity the world over for its ghoulish Halloween festivities. Our cookery pages feature four recipes from the new cookbook by Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams entitled Nadia & Kaye Disaster Chef which is full of simple recipes for cooks who can’t! Our gardening expert, Deirdre talks about how to introduce white flowers into any planting scheme.

In our September issue we take a look at living rooms and offer you a showcase of inspiration if you are considering making changes to this sociable space. Then our flooring feature looks at lots of stylish solutions. Our home office feature comes just in time for ‘back to school’, so you can get your home well equipped for homeworks! With a bit of planning and thought you can transform most areas into an office space and here we illustrate how to make it both beautiful and functional. We also take a look at some fabulous kitchen islands from designers around Ireland, as it continues to be the most sought after component of a kitchen.

Our readers’ homes this issue firstly take us to Dublin to a beautiful renovation that began its life as a tired, dark 1950s cottage and has been transformed by Yan and Barry into a dream home flooded with light. Further north, we visit Blanca and Adam who have combined their worldly influences to create this bright and elegant three storey Victorian townhouse in Belfast. Moving back from Australia to their native Carlow, Emily and Conor find their perfect home and enlist the expertise of an interior designer who brings the sunshine in to express their personalities.

For our reader’s kitchen we head south again to County Meath to Carol and Bern’s open-plan spacious kitchen. After falling in love with the Neptune brand, the couple visited Global Village who made their dream kitchen a reality. Speaking of the kitchen, our cookery pages feature a selection of mouth watering all plant recipes from Bish Bash Bosh by best selling vegan authors Henry Firth and Ian Theasby.

 Our travel pages take us firstly to South Africa, a magical place to venture, with beaches, safaris, lush mountains and star-studded desert skies. Then, closer to home, we line up the eight things you must do or see at least once in your lifetime on our Emerald Isle. Finally our gardening expert, Deirdre talks to us about trees for bees.

Our August issue contains our 38 page garden special and is jam packed with inspiration for your garden, and it isn’t too late to make changes so that it can achieve its full potential.

As for our readers’ homes this month we visit Navan where Hayley and Eugene have renovated former labourers’ cottages to create a beautiful home that is the stuff of fairytales. A woodland retreat in Hillsborough, home to Matthew Wilson, Belfast based vocalist and musician, sits on a hillside in the County Down countryside and onto Buncrana where Breege and Michael couldn’t believe their luck when they had the opportunity to design and build their dream home a stone’s throw from the beach and overlooking the sea. Our reader’s kitchen this issue is an elegant and contemporary design from Canavan Interiors with the island being the main focal point.

Our travel abroad this issue takes us to New York with it’s iconic sights to be seen around every corner. Closer to home we focus on some of our Emerald Isle’s inland gems. Fantastic Eats by Angellica Bell is our cookbook this month which is full of fabulous recipes for children to make, perfect timing for the summer holidays.
We hope you enjoy this jam packed issue.

Our July issue features a 32 page Summer Special in which we gather together the best and most up-to-date elements to make the most of your outdoor space. Prepare your outdoor flooring with porcelain pavers, rugs or artificial grass. Find an extensive range of alfresco seating and dining furniture to relax in at the end of a long day. A selection of exterior lighting is featured along with a range of barbecues and firepits to keep you warm long into the evening. For all our wine lovers, we have brought you some of the latest wine coolers for you to ponder; get the best out of your beverages by storing them at the correct temperature.

Our readers’ homes this issue are all equally stunning. After visiting Ireland on numerous painting holidays, Sue and her husband Mark decided to take the plunge and buy a traditional cottage with an inspiring coastal setting. By refurbishing and adding a stylish light filled extension to display his extensive art collection, Andy has given his Dublin home a new lease of life. Edel struck gold with finding her perfect home in a turnkey development in Derry~Londonderry already furnished to a high standard leaving her free to add her style.

Our cookery pages in this summer issue feature recipes from Weber’s Greatest Hits by Jamie Purviance which gives you more than 115 top rated recipes along with tips and tricks for barbecue cooking. In our travel section we visit Toronto, one of the world’s most multiculturally diverse cities. July is the perfect time to visit this vibrant, Canadian city, with an endless amount of things to explore. Back in the UK we take you to Cornwall on England’s southwestern tip – perfect for a short break this summer.

Your kitchen is the place where everyone meets first thing in the morning and gathers again in the evening before dinner. It is simply the most used part of the home and therefore a lot of thought needs to go in to planning this space, and with the right advice and guidance it doesn’t need to be the daunting task it could be. Open-plan living is still the most sought after design – a space where people want to cook, dine and relax, so the kitchen has truly become a multifunctional space, and in this issue we offer you all aspects of kitchen design and planning, from how to choose your kitchen designer and choosing your kitchen style with the rest of your home in mind, to finding the right flooring, lighting, appliances and storage for your needs. 

Our readers’ homes take us firstly to Moira where Kerry and Richard have built their dream home – an elegant, understated family dwelling, sympathetically enhanced by a neutral colour palette. Then onto Dublin where a Victorian terrace has been renovated and extended into a bright, split level Modernist home. And finally, Aoife and Ralph invite us into their Dun Laoghaire property which, with the addition of a modern extension, has become a stylish and spacious home.

Getting back to the kitchen, we bring you some delicious recipes from Anja Dunk’s cook book, Strudel, Noodles and Dumplings – the new taste of German cooking. Our travel pages take us to arguably the most famous route to drive in the world, Route 66 and one that appears on many bucket lists. Closer to home and with the warmer weather and sunnier days arriving on our Emerald Isle, we showcase our top five stunning beaches and seaside towns to check out this summer.

Our May issue is all about home improvements, full of inspiration and expert advice. Firstly we showcase a transformed Limerick cottage which adopts the ‘Healthy Flowing Homes’ approach. Then we ask architect Neil Mathews for his expert advice on the trends for clients choosing to renovate their home as opposed to searching for a bigger property. Considerations for ventilation in energy efficient homes is discussed. We give three kitchen designers the challenge of designing a new kitchen and see their creative results. Joanna Gaines’ new book Homebody, offers a guide to creating spaces you’ll never want to leave. Then we look at several before and after projects and discuss the trends shaping the home improvements market in 2019. And finally in this home improvements section we offer you ideas and tips on painting and decorating your home with a selection of new colours, wallpapers and curtains. 

Our readers’ homes this issue are all very different, but equally beautiful. We travel to Ardclough, County Kildare to visit Ciara and Harvey who have bought and restored a run down old school house. Further north, John has created his own old-style new build using contemporary style open-plan living combined with his reclaimed furniture. And then to Dublin, where Declan has transformed a tiny dated terrace cottage into a bright, spacious, modern home providing him with plenty of wall space to display his colourful artwork. Our travel features take us off to the perfect explorers destination of Peru in South America and closer to home we visit Athlone in the heart of Ireland, situated near the shore of Lough Ree. Try out the four delicious recipes we share from Dan Toombs cookbook, The Curry Guy, Veggie, which has over 100 vegetarian dishes to make at home. Finally, our gardening expert Deirdre talks about the many different varieties of ornamental grasses which can add colour and texture to any planted border.

With the new season comes our April issue which is full of colourful and inspirational features. We take a look at some popular flooring choices throughout the rooms in your home, from wood and tiles to carpet, rugs and laminate in a wide selection of colours, patterns and textures. In addition, how you decorate the walls in your home will contribute hugely to the atmosphere and interior design of each room. In our wallcovering feature we showcase a wealth of creative ways to finish walls and leave them looking fabulous. Our sinks, taps and dishwashers feature offers everything you need to keep your kitchen squeaky clean.

This month we are delighted to offer you an insight into three very different homes. Firstly we visit a restored Victorian rectory in Bangor, County Down which cleverly combines contemporary furnishings and finishes with period features and has spectacular views over Belfast Lough. We then visit a new build in Dunshaughlin, County Meath where every design element has been carefully considered to create a well zoned space to cater for all the different functions of the home. Last but certainly not least, is an invitation to Florida to visit a magnificent six bedroom American classic home which has been restored with flair by its Irish owners and brought back to its former glory.

The Spanish town of Altea is our destination abroad this month, situated on the coast, with fantastic beaches, culture galore and lots of leisure attractions to keep you entertained. Closer to home we feature the town of Ballymena, gateway to the North Coast with plenty of things to see and do in the area, an abundance of shops and is home to one of the best spas in Ireland! The cookbook on offer is Estela by Ignacio Mattos and over five pages we feature a selection of delicious recipes for you to try at home. Finally, our gardening expert Deirdre talks about the colour pink in the garden.

Spring is in the air! Thanks to a milder winter, we are starting to see the usual spring time blooms that little bit earlier this year, which is also a sign of the brighter nights on the horizon. With new seasons, come new trends, and with that we have brought you some of what you can expect in interiors over the next coming months, from colour trends to worldly inspirations.

Next we take a look at one of the most used rooms of any home; the bathroom! This room takes a hard hit, with the high moisture levels and the heavy footfall of the whole family. We bring you practical and stylish inspiration, with lots of options for baths and showers. Our hallways and entrances are often overlooked when it comes to styling in the home, but it is the first space that any guests well see when visiting! More recently, we are seeing a ‘rebirth’ of the hallway, with more focus being spent on giving it its own style. Our feature brings lots of ideas to the table for you to add your own style to this area of the home. We also take a look at some of the latest in technology in fridge freezers. 

Our homes this issue take us to Katie and Dave’s converted mill outside Kinsale, where Katie has put her own stamp on it. An apartment with a view of Dublin and beyond, this home owner has injected personality and flair throughout. In Killyleagh, John has transformed this mid terrace home, with the help of Des Ewing Architect, into a truly unique abode filled with light and sympathetic finishes.

Our travel pages take us off to the dazzling bright lights of Las Vegas, where we discover what to do beyond the casino. Here in Ireland, we are uncovering some of the spots around our island that has welcomed film makers over the years, from Star Wars to Game of Thrones. Last but not least, you can feast on Gino D’Acampo’s Italian delights, as we bring you a few recipes to try from his latest cookbook!

As we head into February, love is in the air with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. Throughout the issue we keep it quite subtle, but you will find a few nods to romance throughout, especially in our gift guide!

In our bedrooms feature we bring you stylish and practical solutions, with some expert advice on getting a good night’s sleep in 2019! Whether you seek a contemporary or classic look, we have it covered!

We also take a look at fireplaces and stoves which will help you make an informed choice for your living space, with expert advice on having a stove in a new build and whether or not you need a chimney. 

We take a look at dining furniture and accessories suitable for both open-plan spaces and a self contained dining room. Our selection of cooking appliances will also have you cooking up a feast to remember!

Our homes this issue show a diverse range of styles that will surely inspire. We have Isabella and Michael’s Bangor home, a beautiful restoration that has amazing views of Belfast Lough and has a minimalist style with clean lines and a grey colour palette. Over in London we visit Stuart Blakley’s apartment, who was born and raised just outside Belfast. His home is a treasure trove of antiques and artwork collected over a decade. Last but not least, we have Rita and Thomas’ cottage in Wicklow, where we find a fusion of new and salvaged, giving it a new lease of life while remaining authentic.

If you like Chinese takeaway, you will love our cookery pages this issue. We have four delicious recipes from Kwoklyn Wan’s Chinese Takeaway cookbook for you to rustle up a Valentines treat! For our travel this month we are off to the picturesque town of Killarney in County Kerry where we discover the great outdoors, and further afield we discover some of the not-so-obvious, perfect destinations for couples to enjoy.

As we welcome 2019, with all the festive excitement and stresses of previous months behind us, we can now start to plan for the year ahead and wonder what it may have in store. In this issue we are all about comfortable, cosy interiors to help us through a cold January, with everything you need for a snug  and stylish home throughout our pages. Our seating feature focus’ on sofas and armchairs, whether you want an accent piece or something more neutral then we have you covered. We also get some expert advice on choosing comfortable seating for your home. We also take a look at some cosy extras, with a stylish collection of cushions and throws. If that hasn’t got you feeling warm already, we also have an array of carpets and rugs to show you from leading carpet suppliers, with expert advice for those thinking of upgrading or replacing their current flooring, as well as a selection of window dressings.

The readers’ homes in this issue are stunning, with Dale and Paula showing us their unique self-build in Cookstown, filled with rustic charm and quirky interiors. Their creativity has really turned this home into something special! With advice from Ruth Noble Interiors, the Meath home shows just what you can achieve with a bit of planning and rejigging, with a luxurious yet practical finish. Claudius and Petra moved from Austria to Dublin and over the years have transformed and extended their home in their ideal location in Dublin.

Our lifestyle pages are as jam packed as ever, with lots of suggestions for you on food, travel and New Year’s treats! We explore the Italian island of Sardinia and all it has to offer, while on the mainland UK, we take a trip to the popular city of Liverpool. We also offer some recipes for you to try at home from the cookbook Khazana by Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, where she has collated a treasure trove of Mughal dishes. Last but not least, our gardening expert, Deirdre Prince talks to us about New Year’s resolutions for your garden!

This issue we have lots of festive ideas for you to ponder in our December issue. In our main features we have your table settings sorted with lots of inspiration for Christmas day dining, and we also look at all styles of decoration, with options for classic and contemporary homes, for the tree and the rest of the home. With lots of people looking to add a unique touch to their homes at Christmas, we have a few DIY’s from Supercraft Christmas which will help guide you into making your own décor for the home; a great way to get kids involved too! Of course, what would Christmas be without giving something special to those we care about, but it isn’t always easy to know what to buy; hopefully our gift guide will help you out, as we cover men, women, children and even gifts for our furry companions. No matter what though, remember that the thought always counts!

This issue our homes for Christmas are styled in different ways, but each one brings its own kind of festive cheer. In Ballymena we visit Jeny and Clarke’s beautifully unique, self build home where they have a true Scandi styled Christmas home, with creative touches throughout. In Belfast, Mike and Audrey show us their festive home that is steeped with memories collected over the years. In Bray, Elaine has rejuvenated her pretty coastal home that has delicate touches of classic Christmas. Also in Wicklow, we have Emma and Enda’s light filled contemporary home that has been beautifully styled for the season ahead, and John and Charlotte’s unique home that has been beautifully presented with creative flair!

Continuing with our wintry theme, our destination abroad is St Petersburg, which is like stepping into a Russian novel and the perfect snow-filled break, and closer to home we take a look at some of what is going on around Ireland this Christmas. Our cookery this issue offers four festive recipes for you to try at home, from ScandiKitchen Christmas by Brontë Aurell.

Winter is well and truly creeping up on us, meaning it is time to dig out the cosy scarves and combat the chillier weather with lots of hot chocolates! The darker evenings make lighting in the home all the more important, and you will gain lots of advice on lighting throughout the home in this issue. We cover kitchens, living room and bedrooms, and how best to create a functional, yet inviting space in each of these multifunctional areas of the home. We highlight the importance of having more than just one main light source and how to develop a lighting scheme to suit.

Further to this, we look at dining furniture that is suitable whether you have an open plan living scheme or whether you have a separate dedicated space. There are plenty of options for you to consider for either a formal or casual dining setting in a range of styles for contemporary and classic homes. We also take a look at casual seating in a kitchen-dining setting, with built in banquette seating and breakfast bar inspiration.

We take a look at the Dulux colour of the Year 2019, Spiced Honey, a warm camel shade that is set to be a popular hue in the coming months a head.

Our homes this issue takes us to Wexford where we visit a beautiful new build that combines Georgian and contemporary architecture, boasting stunning views of the river. We also visit Deborah and Graham’sʼquirky with a hint of vintage, home in Belfast. Last but not least, in Wicklow, gardener June Blake shows us her clever transformation of an old stable-turned two storey house.

For our cookery pages we celebrate Basque Country by Marti Buckley, with four stunning recipes straight from the book! In our travel features we explore the stunning city of Verona, and closer to home we find out what Kilkenny has to offer, and finally, our gardening expert Deirdre, tells us all about her favourite scented leaves!

With autumn finally here, the days getting shorter and the weather that bit colder, you will find our October issue filled with seasonal warmth. Our heating feature focus’ on stylish stoves and fireplaces for the home, with comments from the experts. We also take a look at inspirational bathrooms, featuring showers, baths and tiling, in a range of contemporary and classic stylings. With new seasons, comes new trends, and with that we bring you a selection of what to expect in the months ahead; from moody, earthy shades, to tiles in the living room! IKEA also gives us a forecast on what to expect so that you can stay ahead. We also bring you a selection of some of the latest cooking appliances in style and technology.

On to this issue’s homes! We have Lisa and Conor’s stunning villa in Belfast city centre, that offers stunning contemporary styling. We visit Carmel in Dublin where she shows us her beautiful home full of colour and creativity. Last but not least in Malahide we visit Siobhan and Lorcan’s new build home which displays the perfect balance of old meets new, with lots of attention to detail.

The lifestyle pages this issue take us on a road trip through Norway where we discover some of its wonders. We also take a trip to Belfast, the perfect destination on our shores this autumn with lots going on around the city. Our cookery pages feature three recipes from the unique new cookbook, Pleesecakes, which will have you looking at the classic cheesecake in a whole new light. Our gardening expert, Deirdre talks to us about fiery hues in the garden this season. All this plus loads more!

The September issue of IHIL is jam packed with interior inspiration. We take a look at living rooms, with expert advice on the latest trends. We aim to bring you key pieces that offer the perfect combination of style, comfort and functionality, so that the entire family can enjoy this busy room of the home. Our office spaces feature comes just in time for ‘back to school’, so you can get your home well equipped for homeworks! Whether you have a dedicated room to transform into a home office, or a smaller space in an already functioning room, there are solutions for both! Our flooring feature looks at lots of stylish solutions, from tiles and laminate to wood, carpet and rugs, sure to make a statement! We also take a look at some fabulous kitchen islands from designers around Ireland, as it continues to be the most sought after component of a kitchen. Our kitchen appliances feature brings a selection of the latest fridge freezers too.

Our homes this issue take us far and wide! We visit Gary and Bonnie, trustees of Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, who also happen to be friends of my wife, Audrey. They invited us into their stunning home in Fort Lauderdale. In Belfast, Patricia shows us around her beautifully transformed 1960s home that her mother first came across, and further south in Kildare, Jennie has renovated her home and turned it into a stunningly fresh, traditional style abode.

The issue regulars have us traveling around the Irish heartlands, and abroad we are off  to the cultural hub of Morocco! Our cookery pages offer a display of mouth watering Indian dishes from the cookbook Masala, and last but not least, our gardening expert, Deirdre talks to us about gardening in a drought.

Our August issue is jam packed with inspiration for your garden, and it isn’t too late to make changes so that it can achieve its full potential. First up we look at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show and some of its show stopping gardens for you to draw inspiration from. We also recap on Ireland’s largest garden festival, Bord Bia’s Bloom. We talk to the owners of Knockpatrick Garden in County Limerick and they let us in on their secrets for keeping this beautiful garden in top shape, as well as its history!
Taking on a garden redesign can be daunting, so we look at what Jo from Caragh Nurseries has done with her own garden to give it a complete makeover. We also look at the pros and cons for artificial lawns as they have been growing in popularity over recent years. Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden in County Down receives a prestigious award in recognition of its tree collection and we feature a recently launched book entitled Field of Dreams by Bob Salisbury on transforming a rural desert into a thriving wildlife garden.
Lastly, if you want to add in some interest without too much effort, why not add in some potted plants or garden decorations? Our selection should help give you plenty of ideas.
As for our readers’ homes this month we visit a formerly rundown lakeside cabin that has been transformed into a bright, wood panelled comfortable retreat in County Westmeath. In the beautiful countryside of County Down sits the recently renovated and stylish home of Mike and Kate who moved to Northern Ireland to be closer to family and in Limerick, Des and Kathleen transform a once derelict church into a modern masterpiece.
Our travel this issue takes us on a fly drive in the south of the US seeking some of the best music spots in the country! Closer to home we showcase a taster of summer festivals that are taking place the length and breadth of the country. Our cookery pages focus on delicious meat free dishes from Bosh.

This issue we embrace the warmer weather by looking at how to get the most out of our outdoor spaces, so that we can cook, dine and relax al fresco in the summer months, and indeed all year around when the weather allows. 

To start we look at stylish and comfortable seating solutions for outdoor spaces. We also take a look at outdoor rooms, from bespoke solutions to the more simple addition of a gazebo. 

Firing up the barbecue is one of the joys of summer, so with that we look at some ideas to get you cooking outside on sunny days, with a few recipes from DJ BBQ’s cookbook to have you rustling up a treat for family and friends! Our dining feature offers lots of outdoors table and chairs, from formal to the more casual bistro style, and of course we can’t forget the classic picnic!

With everything in place, it is time to bring the inside out and make your outdoor spaces that bit more cosy with the addition of cushions, throws, rugs, fire pits and more. Last but not least for our summer special, we have a selection of the latest wine coolers for those that enjoy a glass or two.
Our readers’ homes this issue take us to Kim and Derek’s new build extension in Limavady, where they have created a contemporary, open-plan living room with floor to ceiling windows. In Dublin, Lynn and Salvatore show us their transformed three story period property that has been cleverly turned into a modern and stylish home. Having recently moved back to Dublin, Rob and Trina set about completely remodelling this large home in Dublin to create the ideal family home in the perfect location, resulting in a calm New England style. 

Our cookbook this issue also lends itself to summer! We sample some mouth watering recipes from Korean BBQ by Bill Kim and Chandra Ram, suitable for outdoor cooking or bringing it indoors to your grill. In our travel, we are off to the Dordogne in France to see the sights, and closer to home we appreciate the stunning beaches our Emerald Isle has to offer.

The kitchen is the heart of any home; even more so now that open-plan living is the most sought after design. So the kitchen has truly become a multifunctional space, and this issue we turn our focus into helping you with planning your own new kitchen. 

A new kitchen is a big investment, so you want to get it right and choose a design that you will enjoy for years to come. Our kitchen planning feature will help you start to think about all of the individual aspects that make up your kitchen; what you should be taking into consideration and when, such as flooring, storage and flooring, and how to go about picking your kitchen designer. We also understand that some kitchen spaces can only cater for a specific kitchen layout, so with that in mind we gave four kitchen designers the challenge of designing to a brief, each to a different kitchen layout, with L shape, U shape, galley and open-plan. We also take a look at some of the different styles and finishes that are achievable in kitchens, from earthy tones to light and bright. 

Our readers’ homes take us to Siobhan and Barrie in Belfast, where they took an existing design and made it their own contemporary home with open-plan living. On to County Clare, Louise and Dominic show us their renovated 18th century cottage that they have sympathetically turned into a modern home, and won RTE Home of the Year 2017. In Wicklow, Patrick and Ros’ two hundred year old cottage is filled with charm, and it comes as no surprise that it won RTE Home of the Year 2018!

Getting back to the kitchen, we bring you some delicious recipes for the whole family to get involved with, from Donna Hay’s new cookbook Basics to Brilliance Kids, and you could also be in with the chance of winning a copy! Our travel pages take us to Croatia’s capital to explore, and closer to home we discover the wonders that surround the coastal village of Castlerock.

Our May issue is jam packed with expert advice on ways to improve your home. We focus on extensions, with lots of inspiration and information on what you need to know to get started. An extension means improving what you already have, without the hassle of having to move home. There are lots of things to consider though, and hopefully you will find yourself more in the know after reading our pages. We share an extract from Fiona McPhillips fantastic new book, Make the Home You Love, which is a gold mine of information on going about extending and renovating your home. We also seek expert advice from architect Des Ewing, who gives his invaluable input on extending your home and current trends. 

For something a bit different, we take a look at the increasing popularity of installed wine cellars, perfect for those wine lovers that lack the space for their growing collection. You can have a wine cellar installed into any ground floor room! Last but not least in our home improvements feature, Little Greene give us a guide on how to go about painting the rooms in your home. Painting can completely change the look with little cost involved, or it can simply offer a nice refresh.

Our readers’ homes this issue are all very different, but equally beautiful. We travel to Dublin to visit Maija in her stunning home that has taken influence from her native Finland, offering simple Scandi style. Further south, Erica shows us her charming period home in County Wicklow, which is colourful and fun with a mix of retro and modern stylings. And on to Bangor in the north, Peggy shows us around her elegant terrace house that overlooks the sea, which offers a mix of moody elegance and nature indoors. 

Our travel features take us off to the spectacular South American country of Chile, and closer to home we explore Wild Ireland! Try out the five delicious recipes we share from Brian Mcdermott’s Donegal Table, and combat the rain with the help of a polytunnel in the garden.

Spring has well and truly sprung! It is so refreshing to see a stretch in the evenings, and although the weather typically hasn’t caught up with the seasons yet, we can almost envision the milder days ahead. The April issue is jam packed with lots of informative features! We take a look at some popular flooring choices throughout the rooms in the home, with advice from some of our flooring experts and a wide selection of colours, patterns and textures.

People often treat walls as if they are dead space within the home, but there is so much more than just paint and wallpaper to bring life to your walls. We have covered a few different options to turn your walls from drab to fab, with a selection of wall murals, wall art, shelving and more.

Our readers’ homes this issue take us to Holywood, County Down to a renovated 1960s, New England style home. In County Tipperary we visit a stunning thatched cottage which has been sympathetically styled with rustic, country chic interiors. In Dalkey we take a look around a beautiful restored coach house, that is light and airy with a mix of classic and contemporary stylings. Last but not least, in County Carlow Michelle and Niall show us their brand new Neptune kitchen within their new build home. With kitchens in mind, we also bring you a selection of sinks, taps and dishwashers; everything you need to keep your kitchen squeaky clean.

Our feature regulars take us off to the Spanish city of Seville to explore all it has to offer, as well as the culturally rich city of Galway on our very own Emerald Isle. Sample some utterly delicious recipes within our cookery pages, from James Martin’s American Adventure cookbook based on the TV series. Last but not least, our gardening expert Deirdre talks about drama in the garden.

We are getting to that time of year where we are happy to see the lighter nights and little signs of spring in the blooming of snow drops; it feels like it has been quite a long winter!

Hopefully our March issue will perk you up even more, we have lots to share! With new seasons on our mind we take a look at eight expected trends for the year ahead, from wabi sabi to colour block walls.

We look at all the important aspects of the bathroom this month, with a selection of design led showers and baths that not only get the job done but also add to the overall look of the room, as well as basins and taps, and suitable walls and floors for this wet room in the home. Our hallways and entrances feature will have you thinking of this space in a different light, giving you tips on décor and creating the illusion of added space with your colour choices, as well as a selection of furniture and practicalities.

Our readers’ homes take us off to Cullybackey, County Antrim to Noelene’s elegant family home which has been lovingly decorated. Further south we visit Jane and John in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny to see their stunningly renovated Victorian, former estate managers home, and last but not least we have a sympathetically renovated terrace home in Dublin that is now double its original size.

Within our feature regulars we travel to Cardiff to discover what it has to offer, and further afield we visit Seattle to celebrate the new direct flight from Dublin by Aer Lingus. Enjoy some deliciously healthy recipes from Hollie Grant’s The Model Method, and learn all about introverted planting from our gardening expert Deirdre Prince.

As we enter February we get to embracing our romantic side with Valentine’s Day around the corner. We don’t get too mushy this issue, but you will find a few hints on how to add some romance to your interiors with hints of reds and pinks, as well as our novelty gift guide.
This issue we bring you some bedroom trends, with floral styling, dark and moody touches, soft hues and some trendy children’s room solutions. Our dining feature has a selection of some of the latest dining furniture and accessories in a range of styles to suit every dining environment – whether you have open-plan or a separate dining space.

Fireplaces and stoves don’t only offer heating solutions for the home, but they also add an interesting focal point to the room. We bring you lots of options in this category! We also show a selection of the latest ovens, hobs and extractors for those on the look out for the latest in design and technology.

The readers’ homes this issue are truly lovely, with Brendan and Debbie’s beach-side house that is bright and airy in Howth; Andrew and Tiffany’s impressive renovation of a terrace house in Dublin that perfectly caters for their family, and in the North we have Chris and Leanne’s Belfast terrace, which they worked hard to transform from a dark period property to the bright and comfortable family home it is today. Last but not least we have Ciara and Joseph’s home in County Meath that features their dream kitchen by O’Connors of Drumleck.

Our feature regulars are jam packed too, with Destination Ireland taking us on a journey to find creative ways to spend time on Valentine’s day, and when we think of love we can’t help but think of Venice, which we are off to for our Destination Abroad feature. Our cookery this issue shares four delicious recipes from Marcus Wareing’s New Classics to try at home. Our gardening expert, Deirdre talks us through rain water in the garden; because we have plenty of that in this country!

The winter is still amongst us, and with that we continue with a cosy theme in our interiors, with softness and warmth throughout. Our seating feature presents lots of comfortable sofa and armchair options, with cushions and throws completing the look to create a cosy haven within your home. Window dressings are a must to help save on energy and to add a nice aesthetic to a room, and we bring you lots of blinds and curtains to choose from within our pages. To round off the cosy theme, we also have a soft flooring feature with rug and carpet inspiration, as well as a look at some of the latest range cookers that are still incredibly popular within modern homes.

Our homes this issue take us to Belfast where Seamus and Andre bring some global charm to their stunning apartment that ticks all the boxes for them. In Dublin, Cathy and Liam show us their refurbished sea-side cottage which has been beautifully decorated, and in Cork, William and Aisling’s home is a stunning renovation that has undergone a two storey extension and overlooks lovely views of the garden. Last but not least, Emma and John show us their stunning kitchen by Poplar Design, that perfectly fits in with the rest of their modern new-build.

If you are looking for ways to rejuvenate in the new year, our Destination Ireland feature focuses on ways of treating your mind and body to various activities and excursions around Ireland that will have you feeling like a new person. Further abroad we visit Vietnam and all it has to offer. 
Our gardening expert, Deirdre Prince talks us through making a grand entrance and in our cookery pages we get to sample a few scrumptious recipes from Rachel Allen’s brand new Home Baking cookbook, as well as gaining some advice on ways to turn vegan.

Finally, all of us at Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living would like to wish all of our readers a very Happy New Year!

Our December issue is jam-packed with Christmas inspiration. To start you off, we have our regular Homestyle feature, which has become a homage to festive accessories and winter wonders. In our main features we have your table settings sorted with lots of inspiration for Christmas day dining. We look at all styles of decoration, with options for classic, and contemporary homes, for your tree and the rest of your home. Of course, what would Christmas be without giving something special to those we care about, but it isn’t always easy to know what to buy; hopefully our gift guide will help you out, as we cover men, women, children and even gifts for pets. 

Our home owners this issue style their homes for Christmas in different ways, but each one brings their own kind of festive cheer. In Ballymena we visit Colin and Ruth in their unique, self-build where they have a contemporary styled Christmas home, with creative touches of DIY décor throughout. in Helen’s Bay, Veronica and Bryn show us their beautiful home that is steeped in history, which they have styled in a complementary manor. In County Wicklow, Erin and Anthony have gone for a simplistic Christmas style in their contemporary home that has pops of colour throughout. And last but by no means least, we visit Rosefield Farm Guest House in Monaghan where Liz and Wilfie have gone for the Christmas classic approach for their guests to enjoy. You could also be in with a chance of winning a two night stay at Rosefield Farm Guest House if you enter our readers competition!

Continuing with our wintery theme, our destination abroad is Alaska, where you can be at one with nature and have a unique winter experience, and closer to home we take a look at some Christmas escapes around Ireland. Our cookery this issue offers four festive recipes for you to try at home, from Tanya’s Christmas by Tanya Burr. All this plus much more!

Our November issue is jam packed with stuff to inspire you over the colder months and beyond. In our dining feature we breathe new life into the dining room whilst also presenting some stunning open-plan kitchen dining spaces sure to give you inspiration on how you can arrange your dining furniture and accessories within this setting, as well as plan for casual dining.

As we undeniably use more electricity in the winter months due to the fewer hours of light we have in a day, lighting is a significant consideration in the home. Lighting can create atmosphere, not to mention a decorative light instalment can add to the overall look of the room. Within our lighting pages you will find pendant and wall lights, cupboard lighting, desk lamps, floor lamps and more!

You are in for a treat with our readers’ homes this issue, as we venture to Dublin to visit Ruth in her home that is the perfect fit for her and styled with contemporary charm, and staying in Dublin, Julie and Julian show us their once-upon-a-time rundown cottage that is now a beautiful home for two. On to the North Coast of Antrim where Nicola has lovingly transformed derelict sea side flats into a five-star home full of Scandinavian simplicity and Colin and Aoife show us their beautifully designed Neptune kitchen in Tipperary, that brings a modern twist to their home.

Our cookery this issue is for those of us who enjoy the sweeter things in life, with five delicious bakes from the brand new, revised edition of The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook for you to try out and share with your friends and family – if you can! Our travel pages take us on a city break to the cultural hub of Budapest, and a tour around Northern Ireland finding some of the top Game of Thrones spots for those who are a fan of the hit TV show. And last, but by no means least, our gardening expert, Deirdre talks about daisies!

Our October issue is packed with warmth, spookiness and seasonal trends. We look at all the ways to heat our homes, with some of the latest fireplaces, stoves and radiators, with some new styles and finishes. Take a look at some of the latest sanitary ware in our bathroom feature, with bathrooms being the second most renovated room in the home it is always worth keeping an eye on what’s new. With a new season comes new trends, and so we take a look at what colours, textures and finishes are making their way into our homes. Move over hygge and make way for the new concept of wabi-sabi, which you can learn all about in our trends pages and get ahead of the game. We realise that not everything can be bought in a shop, so we also take a look at architectural joinery to inspire you to look at bespoke services to complete your home in the exact way you want and need. Lastly for our main features, we bring you the latest in cooking technology, with hobs, range cookers and ovens showcased with expert comments on what’s hot!

We know you are going to love our reader’s homes; we visit Graham and Emma’s stunning transformation in Belfast, where they have turned a ‘house of horrors’ into an elegant and practical home. Onwards to Dublin, Katrina’s home was gutted before being lovingly renovated and decorated with lots of quirky vintage pieces, and up-cycled delights throughout! Stephen and Michele bring in some old and new to create a completely unique look in their stunning coach house in Waterford. Our reader’s kitchen is Katherine and John’s beautiful, contemporary design by Wrights Design House.

On to our issue regulars, Deirdre gives us tips on how to grow in the garden for free, we check out spooky spots around Ireland in time for Halloween and further afield we explore Salem, Massachusetts in time for the witch trials! Our cookery pages share three yummy recipes from Jamie Oliver’s brand new cook book, 5 Ingredients for you to try at home.

Our September issue is jam packed with interiors inspiration; Our living rooms feature looks at the latest trends in living room furniture with a diverse display of sofas, armchairs and coffee tables with plenty there for every style of home. Into the kitchen we showcase one of the most sought after features that home owners are looking for, the kitchen island. Flooring doesn’t need to be boring, and we prove that with a selection of tiles, wood, laminate and carpet to suit all types of family homes, with lots of information to help you make an informative choice! With ‘back to school’ just around the corner, we also take a look at study spaces within the home; whether you need a space for growing children to do their homework, or somewhere to work from home, we have everything you would need to make a comfortable work space possible.

On to our readers’ homes this issue, we journey to Arklow, County Wicklow to Rebecca and Barry’s stunning home that was refurbished on a budget. In Dublin we visit a period property that has been sympathetically updated, with contemporary artwork and furnishings giving it a unique, modern look. In Ballymena, Judy and Simon show us around their stunning new build that is filled with cool and calm, neutral tones and views of the rolling countryside. Last but not least, we visit Jim in his family home where he wanted a sleek and modern kitchen for his extension, and called upon Noel Dempsey Design who created the stylish and functional space that they desired.

We also can’t forget our issue regulars! For our travel features we are off to explore Dunfanaghy in Donegal, and further afield we learn all that the Canadian city of Montreal has to offer. Deirdre lets us know why wild doesn’t have to be a bad thing in the garden, and our cookery pages offer delicious recipes from Catherine Fulvio’s A Taste of Home cookbook, and you could be in with a chance of winning one!

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