Even though Christmas may not be the same this year, I think everyone is resolute to try and make it a memorable one for all of the right reasons. Certainly, when it comes to creating that festive vibe in the home, we have tried to bring you as much inspiration as possible. Not only do we feature the Christmas homes of three of Ireland’s favourite interior Instagram influencers, but we also catch up with seven more to discover their decorating traditions, style and top tips to share with you this issue.

As for gifting, never has it been more important than now to support local businesses. Here in Ireland we are fortunate to have many talented artists, designers and makers to choose from and we have merely scratched the surface with our selection in our A to Z of Irish Gifting. We also highlight a selection of Irish shops offering lots of home and lifestyle gifting that you might wish to visit in person or online. Again, this is only a start, but hopefully it will inspire you to shop local this year.

Also Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the food, so we’ve a special 19-page section filled with delicious recipes from Irish chefs and cooks for you to try this year. From starters, to main courses, desserts and sweet treats, not to mention the drinks to accompany them, there’s plenty for you to enjoy.

Finally, I would just like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support, and whichever way you get to celebrate with your family and friends this year, from our team to yours – Merry Christmas! 

As we make our way into the winter months and dare I use the ‘C’ word – Christmas – who knows what will be happening thanks to the other ‘C’ word that we’re all fed up with! Well, whatever will be, it’s still nice to have the perfect entertaining space even if it’s just with immediate family this year. Therefore, we look at the kitchen and wider open-plan dining and living spaces to see how they can be designed for entertaining. We also help you choose the perfect dining table and highlight some of the latest accessories you need to think about.

Another thing to consider is ambience within your home. Lighting contributes massively to this and we offer advice on the lighting you need for a well lit home this winter.

We also meet six female Irish artists this issue whose work will certainly add personality and character when hanging on the walls of your home. There’s even a chance to win one of Louise Cherry’s fabulous pieces!

Speaking of the walls of your home, Dulux recently announced their Colour of the Year for 2021 – Brave Ground. We look at its four different colour palettes and hopefully inspire you to try it out for yourself. It’s definitely a good base colour and maybe just what you are looking for as a backdrop to a gallery wall.

As always we have three fabulous readers’ homes for you to explore. Our cover home is a unique design that blends into the surrounding landscape in the rolling countryside of Wexford. In Lisburn we get to go inside a home full of history and then on to Westmeath to check out a budget friendly renovation. Plus, we also get inside two readers’ kitchens to have a closer look at their new, contemporary designs and reveal who helped to achieve them.

For those wanting a short break this winter we suggest a few snug staycations and bring you the lowdown on The Harrison, Belfast’s newest retreat! Not only does it boast a convenient city centre location, but the interiors and architecture are nothing less than extraordinary. Enjoy!

Can you believe the summer is over? Unfortunately, as I sit at my kitchen island writing this I can! It’s blowing a gale outside, the rain is beating down and the garden furniture is turned upside down. Now I just want to embrace the cold autumnal weather, get the stove lit and relax on a sofa littered with fluffy cushions and cosy throws!

With this in mind, this issue we’re embracing the new season and all of the trends that are popping up for our bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces. From statement tiles, architectural arches and golden finishes there’s plenty to inspire you if you’re planning a few changes within your own home. We’ve even got a few people that can help! From upholsterer Nicola Parkes to the potters at Arran Street East, all can offer something truly bespoke for your home interiors.

Continuing with the theme of breathing a new lease of life into our living spaces, you’ll enjoy reading more about Tadhg’s Dublin home renovation, which features on our cover this month, and also in Broughshane Frank and Georgina’s quest to bring a period property back to its original splendour, while at the same time making it work for the whole family. And, as we know, making your home work for everyone living in it is so important, so interior designer Hélène Broderick explains how she has done just that with her Kilkenny home over the years.

We’ve also got a few quick and tasty recipes from none other than Gordon Ramsay and if you feel you need to get away from it all, maybe a luxurious retreat to Breac House in Donegal is exactly what you’re after, or if you’ve only got a few hours to spare, an indulgent afternoon tea in the recently renovated Merchant Hotel in Belfast is the perfect way to avoid the wind and rain outside!

There’s no doubt that during lockdown Irish homeowners tackled DIY projects head on and took a closer look at both their interior and exterior spaces. This enthusiasm to better our homes shows no sign of slowing down as restrictions are eased and retailers have opened their doors to eager renovators and decorators with money to spend because they’ve saved on holidays, dining out, commuting to work and even childcare.

One of the rooms that has been the focus of many of these lockdown upgrades and changes over the last few months, is the family living room. So this issue we take a closer look at this hardworking space and offer advice on how to make it work for everyone in the house. 

If you feel that the help of a professional is required to tackle your living room or any other room of your home, then you’ll want to read more about interior designer Kris Turnbull, as well as Irish furniture designer/maker Ronan Lowry of Design Onion.

There is also much inspiration to be had from our three stunning readers’ homes and our two readers’ kitchens. This issue we step inside the homes of interior designers Liz Balbirnie in Howth and Geri O’Toole in Limerick and get a closer look at the Tyrone home of Instagram influencer Elaine, which was featured on RTÉ’s Home of the Year. Our kitchens take us to Dublin and Belfast and are two fine examples of making this hub of the home work as a functional, sociable space, whatever your style, classic or modern.

Food was another focus for us all during lockdown and if you are still making the effort in the kitchen then you might like to try making one of the posh tarts from our cookery pages, alternatively, if like me you’d rather eat out, then you might want to enjoy a socially distanced lunch at Fodder or a gourmet meal in one of our staycation options. Whatever your preference, enjoy, and we’ll be back with more to tempt you next issue.

We’re back with this, our summer issue, which is filled with lots of stylish ideas for outdoor living as well as Irish homes, kitchens and much more!.

We are revelling in the good weather – long may it last – and it’s the perfect backdrop to put together an issue filled with inspiration on outdoor rooms and alfresco dining. Whether a small patio or a lush green garden, there are so many options to help you to extend your living and dining spaces outdoors.

We also bring you four fabulous homes, from our cover home in Waterford to Alan and Irene’s striking new build ‘glasshouse’ in Millisle. In Dalkey we get to see inside a magnificent coastal property and in Munster we get a glimpse at a stunning extension and renovation which is the perfect finish for this family of six.

We also get a closer look inside two of our reader’s kitchen, as you will see, both are perfectly designed to fit the space they are in and offer a number of design details which give them both the wow factor.

If you are looking for some new recipes to try – I think we’ve all picked up a few new cooking and baking skills of late – then our extract from the Big Night In cookbook offers you a few tasty dishes to try. Choose from an Indian Masala, Greek stuffed tomatoes or a couple of tasty salads.

Gardening is another hobby many of us have found of late and this is reflected in our feature on growing your own vegetables at home.

Hopefully this good weather continues and you enjoy making the most of your time at home during these summer months.

I’d like to say welcome to all of our readers and we hope that you are all staying safe during what we all recognise to be an uncertain time for everyone. Certainly, we plan to be here with you for the duration and offer some form of escape.

In this issue we focus on home improvement – and for those isolated at home this could afford the perfect time to assess all of those jobs big or small that need done around the house. Whether a room that needs a lick of paint, paintings that need hung or a garden that needs tended, there’s probably lots to keep you occupied as you self-isolate, decorate and generally give the spaces of your home a revamp.

Time at home also allows you to assess the layout and function of your house. Does it work for you? Is there a wall you’ve considered knocking down to make your living more open-plan? Do you have the budget to update a kitchen or bathroom? Now’s the time to look online and see what local companies have to offer. Drop them an email, send measurements, get quotes – this is the time to start planning those projects you may have been putting off due to time constraints. 

We feature three inspirational readers’ homes that have all undergone renovations and refurbishment. From a 1960s bungalow in Clonskeagh that has been totally transformed, to a 1940s cottage in Galway where two modern extensions have been added to create a unique stylish home. Then there is our Hillsborough home where a stone cottage lying vacant is now a stylish bed and breakfast. 

We also have recipes for you to try from celebrity chef James Martin, as well as some summery cocktails to keep you merry, there’s some container gardening everyone can turn their hand to, and of course, travel for when life returns to normal.

So stay safe and try to make the most of your time at home.

Welcome to our April issue – yes, we are well on the way to Easter here at IHIL and this issue is full of new spring interior styles and interior trends from fringing to the art of Japandi!

We take a closer look at the emerging trends for the home when it comes to the walls and floors. Today, there really is no end to what you can achieve from your home décor and the finishes of both your walls and floors can make a huge impact.

Our readers’ homes take us to a sympathetic restoration in Kilquiggan, Co. Wicklow, where two cottages have been returned to their former glory. In Dublin a mews style house has been beautifully redecorated to reflect the owner’s personal style and in Belfast we visit a stunning modern new build, which is now the perfect family home full of style and practicality.

We also highlight a contemporary reader’s kitchen and if you’re after some more culinary inspiration we look at how you can add a pop of colour into your cooking spaces.

This issue we also chat to one of Ireland’s best loved chefs, Neven Maguire who recommends his favourite spring dish for you to try at home and we have even more recipes from the creative team at Gifford Circus and their unique restaurant Circus Sauce.

There’s all your favourite travel and gardening pages and new additions include our Hotel Hotlist and how you can bring luxe hotel interior inspo into your own home, as well as My Favourite Room where we get to catch up with various personalities and bring you into their most loved interior spaces.

It’s hard to believe we’re making our way towards Spring but with that in mind we are thinking about how to update our homes for this most welcome time of year, and of course the new trends it promises.

Obviously it’s not possible to totally replace your interiors at the drop of a hat, but one of the new trends we look at this issue is panelling and it is certainly one that doesn’t require massive investment or upheaval, but in terms of what it can do for your interior spaces the difference is notable.

Another easy way to update your interiors is with this season’s love of rattan and wicker furnishings and decorative accessories. From an accent armchair to a plant pot or bed frame, we highlight lots of options to suit every budget and interior style.
For those of you wanting to tackle your bathing space head on, then our bathroom feature offers lots of top tips and advice to planning the perfect bathroom and highlights some of the latest products and decorative tiles to ensure a stylish finish.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching we pick out some of the best locations to enjoy Afternoon Tea on Mothering Sunday and if you are wanting to travel further afield be sure to read up on all that Venice and the Maldives hold in store.

As always we take you inside three of our readers’ homes and one of our reader’s kitchens, plus we have tasty recipes for you to try, there are competitions to be won and lots of interior inspiration to help you make your house a home!

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.

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