In this issue

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!

In The Frame

As we spend more time in our homes, and in turn, make sure they are spaces that we enjoy spending time in, it’s never been more important to invest in our surroundings and pieces that bring us joy and this is what art can do. Here we highlight five female Irish artists whose work would certainly make a welcome addition in any home.

9 mins

Cool in the Country

With the right team in place, these homeowners have created a unique family home nestled in the Wexford countryside.

4 mins

Prepare To Be Turned On

As the days get shorter and the nights darker we focus on lighting up your living, kitchen and sleeping spaces with expert advice and stylish designs.

6 mins

SUSTAINABLE STYLE

This month we talk to Emmet Bosonnet, from Dublin, creator and founder of Kopper Kreation.

3 mins

A Slice of History

When experienced renovator Sue first stepped into this unique Georgian house that she would soon call home, the sense of history emanating from every room was almost tangible.

5 mins

Personal Touch

Making a space your own is all in the detail, which is exactly what Ediana and Kevin have achieved their Westmeath home.

3 mins

A Sleek Transformation

Mode German Kitchens not only designed the kitchen Sharon and George wanted for their Lisburn home, but also helped them to make the best use of the available space.

3 mins

Contemporary Cool

Timbercraft helped this couple create the perfect family-friendly kitchen in their Belfast home.

3 mins

An Extraordinary EXPERIENCE

Belfast’s newest staycation destination, The Harrison, is the perfect spot for those who like to spend their time in welcoming, yet stylish surroundings full of personality and character.

4 mins

A Decade Measured Out in Gardens

County Meath gardener James McConnell has enhanced Herberts’, his own garden outside Navan, in the decade since his RTÉ SuperGarden and Bloom wins in 2010. John Curran discusses the gardener’s long decade of creative achievement. Read on for a virtual garden visit.

7 mins

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Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine is a monthly magazine that covers all aspects of homes, interiors, and living in Ireland. It is published by IHIL Media and is available in print and digital formats.

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