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5 designers share the investment pieces they're glad they bought - and the ones they really regret
How to make a brand new living room feel like yours - without blowing your furniture budget
"My sons call it 'mammy's room'": Karen shares her beloved light-filled front room
Help! My plants keep dying - what am I doing wrong?
Light up: 6 striking ways to create a cosy glow with candles
'There's nothing better than sitting by the open fire': Inside this creative and colourful home in Westmeath
‘Paint the cabinets for a quick makeover’: How to refresh your kitchen - without fitting a new one
'My dad built our fireplace based on a design from Pinterest': Abigail shares her warm and welcoming living room
My kitchen cabinets are really dated - how can I spruce them up without replacing them?
Blending in: 6 stylish sideboards for storage that doesn't look like storage
'Even on the dullest day, the house is bright': Inside this unique split-level home in Carlow
12 design tips to help you love the space you hate - from the downstairs loo to the utility room
'The view through the sliding doors is my favourite': Aoife shares her cosy and light-filled kitchen extension
How do I make my bed like a grown-up - hospital corners and all?
Hey, good looking: 6 baby and toddler furniture pieces that are both practical and cute
'We get the morning and evening light': Inside this timber frame home in Co Galway
8 open-plan layout mistakes most people make - and the key to creating a space that works
'I love that it isn't your typical bathroom': Laura shares a space filled with cheerful salvage finds
I'm hosting a dinner party - how can I make the table look properly fancy?
Branching out: 6 super-stylish alternatives to a standard plastic plant pot
'Sitting on boxes for a week is one of my fondest memories': Inside this fixer-upper cottage near Cork city
'Use soft lighting to add cosiness': 5 design tips to make a dark living room work in your favour
9 items you should be cleaning but aren't - from the kitchen bin to the cutlery drawer
'I have a passion for revamping old furniture': Sarah shares her maximalist and art-filled dining space
What bulbs work best in each room - and how do I tell the difference?
6 curtains, blinds and shutters that look great and keep the light out
'Knocking down the walls made it feel bigger and brighter': Inside this open-plan bungalow in Limerick
Brand new home? 3 designer-approved tips for picking colours to suit every room
How to organise your wardrobe space like a pro (and finally fit everything in)
'We redecorated... then ripped it all out and started again': Inside this light-filled family home by the sea
6 garden accessories to brighten up your outdoor space all year round
How do I stop my kitchen bin getting stinky? Here's some advice from a home pro
'When the sun streams in, it's magical': Emma shares her Hamptons-inspired kitchen on a budget
To wood or not to wood: 3 useful questions to ask when deciding on flooring for your new place
'The light floods in through the French doors': Lorna shares her bright self-designed kitchen
If it's too warm for a duvet in summer, what can I put on the bed instead?
6 desks that will make working from home feel more productive
'I love the light-filled drawing room': Inside this manor house that a family restored from dereliction
5 outdoor accessories to transform your garden for €100 or less - as chosen by designers
'Open the kitchen cupboards to get an idea of storage': How to view a newly-built showhome like a pro