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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.
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.
SUSTAINABLE STYLE
This month we talk to Emmet Bosonnet, from Dublin, creator and founder of Kopper Kreation.
Cool in the Country
With the right team in place, these homeowners have created a unique family home nestled in the Wexford countryside.
Personal Touch
Making a space your own is all in the detail, which is exactly what Ediana and Kevin have achieved their Westmeath home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GOOD FODDER
This month we catch up with Laura Bayley, the inspiration behind the unique County Down woodland café, Fodder.
The Luxury of Design
Kris Turnbull is a well-known name in the world of interior design and we recently popped along to his magnificent design studio on the Lisburn Road in Belfast to find out more.
Sociable Space
Wrights Design House creates a stunning sociable kitchen and entertainment space in this Belfast home.
The Perfect Project
When Geri and Cathal came across a derelict cottage in Limerick they knew they’d found their future home.
One of a Kind
The orientation and design of this stunning contemporary new build ensures the house takes full advantage of the site and capitalises on the fantastic views across Howth Bay and Lambay Island beyond.
Designer Q&A
Introducing Irish furniture designer and maker Ronan Lowry of Design Onion.
WILD YOUR GARDEN
We, as indviduals, can make a difference by connecting with the natural world around us, and to help us get started in our own gardens we feature an extract from Wild Your Garden: Create a sanctuary for nature by The Butterfly Brothers.
Dream Come True
Neptune by Global Village in Dublin provided a flawless turnkey service for this family’s downstairs living space.
A New Home For Your Old Kitchen
Did you know your old kitchen could benefit another family? We catch up with non–profit housing organisation Habitat for Humanity to find out more.
A Home of Their Own
Elaine and Kevin’s home in Omagh is a striking example of what can be achieved from a self-build.
Room to Improve
Homeowners Martin and Sarah discuss how their new kitchen renovation has made a massive improvement to their new home.
My favourite ROOM
This issue we catch up with Geri O’Toole from Geri Designs & Co, who works on interior architecture and design projects operating from her creative studio and showroom in the heart of Limerick City. Here Geri welcomes us into her home and gives us a closer look at her favourite room.
Living the Vintage Life
Interior designer Pearl Lowe gives us an insight into how she’s been spending her lockdown along with some tips on how to brighten up your home for summer.
Into The Blue
The ‘Blue House’ as it is fondly known by those in the area sits pride of place on the Dalkey coastline, let’s take a closer look inside this magnificent family home.
The Flower Lady
This issue we catch up with Laura-Ann Barr to find out more about her new business Little Buds.
Lynn Kenny
Designer Lynn Kenny from County Clare produces layered, textural and colourful pieces of art which draw inspiration from the natural world around her.
Picture Perfect
Photographer Evelyn McNamara’s innovative hut blends creative ideas with auction finds and pieces picked up from her travels, resulting in a unique and imaginative home.
How To Create Home Spaces That Work For You
More than ever our homes have to be our sanctuary and in order to maintain balance and harmony it helps to designate spaces for various activities…
A Modern Makeover
Mountfield Kitchens designed a modern kitchen that exceeds the expectations of these homeowners.
A Little Bit Of LUXURY
It’s time to add a luxurious finish to your home with the expert help of Porcellana Tile Studio.
Two Is Better Than One
Situated in Kilquiggan, County Wicklow, these adjoining cottages, knocked into one by the previous owner have been sympathetically restored.