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Wednesday 28 October 2020
Accents of gold and pastels add drama to this open plan space.
Here’s how to bring some picture-perfect plant life into your home, without (too much) hard work.
Love bold colour combos, like Joanne? Here’s how to steal her style.
Animation producer Susan has brought some of the creativity of her work through to her family home.
Louise Dockery takes a look at the 2020 trends that have already made their mark.
Silver Banks is a 45-minute drive to Dublin city, but you’ll find plenty of amenities within walking distance too.
Aga wanted an open-plan kitchen that was both spacious and cosy.
The helpful hook how-to you didn’t know you needed, from Laura de Barra.
Feeling green fingered yourself? Here’s how to steal Roisin’s style.
Katie and her fiancé spent three years designing and building their country home.
Shut the curtains, light the fire and bed in for the evening with these cosy pieces.
Orla warmed up the open-plan space with navy cabinets.
First up, step away from the dishwasher, says Laura de Barra.
Alannah went for browns, oranges and a ‘pop of Palm Springs pink’. Here’s how to steal her style.
Áine and her husband recently renovated the property, which has a ‘rich family legacy’.
Emily Westbrooks shares the products and design fixes that’ll have you feeling right at home all winter long.
Declan describes his style as ‘classic country cottage’.
Laura de Barra shares her tips for storing and maintaining your outdoor bits and pieces.
Monika loves ‘mixing timeless design from the past with modern influences.’
Keara and her husband started a six-month renovation project in 2017.
From fixing taps to hanging shelves, here’s our around-the-house cheat sheet.
A limited number of four-bed properties are available at Semple Woods.
Siobhan bought the dresser second-hand and painted it mustard.
Lisa wanted the room to be cosy – and suitable for her three-year-old.
The drive from Navan to Dublin city is just 45 minutes.
Laura de Barra is here to settle those dishwasher disputes forever.
A room-by-room refinishing is paying off in this bright and stylish home.
From cabinets to carpets, drawers to doors, we’ve sifted through IKEA’s latest to bring you these top picks.
Emma’s bedroom doubles as a studio for her YouTube videos.
Artist Paula McGurdy chose reclaimed gym boards in the downstairs areas of her house.
Chrissy re-purposed her daughter’s old changing table to create a coffee bar.
You don’t need to cover the whole place in bubble wrap, promises Emily Westbrooks.
Ready to turn over a new sheet? Laura de Barra shares her know-how.
(With a stylish sideboard that doubles as a storage unit for toys.)
Want a spotless finish every time? Follow Laura de Barra’s step by step guide.
Leah used her own artwork as a starting point for the space.
Emer’s Carlow home was a former hunting lodge.
A decent knife is essential, but a set of pricey wine glasses will only break your heart, says Ellen Quinn Banville.
Plus, Cork city is just a 15-minute drive away.
Isobel’s space is filled with carefully chosen artwork from a variety of sources.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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