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One man's quest to get off the grid - and the holiday cottage he has to show for it
The cottage was originally built in 1820 and took five years to renovate.
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Jul 9th 2015, 6:12 PM
Environmentally friendly concrete makes for a striking modern extension
Concrete has never looked so good.
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Jun 25th 2015, 7:25 PM
See how Japanese inspiration transformed a 1950s Dublin house
The mix of the two influences makes for a striking extension to this Dublin home.
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Jun 18th 2015, 5:10 PM
Here's something you don't usually see - a renovation with an interesting 'twist'
A unique solution to a common (overlooking)problem.
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Jun 11th 2015, 5:25 PM
Linking the past to the present - with a glass box
A traditional Irish cottage gets a futuristic(ish) extension.
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Jun 4th 2015, 4:09 PM
A garage to park your boat in... sort of
See how a studio and a boatshed were added to this traditional country cottage.
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May 28th 2015, 5:13 PM
Designing to suit your budget - renovations that are tailored for more than the space
Keeping that budget down leads to an innovative renovation.
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May 22nd 2015, 12:02 AM
A teeny-tiny one bedroom is renovated to be absolutely massive
If you thought you were limited in space, see what happened with this one-bed dwelling.
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May 14th 2015, 5:24 PM
If you have a little space in the back garden, try this
We have the perfect ‘granny flat’ inspiration for you.
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May 7th 2015, 5:06 PM
Let the sunshine in - how to maximise the light in your renovation
Let there be light… and heat and low electricity bills.
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Apr 30th 2015, 3:45 PM
How would you like an 'extra' room with your renovation?
Is it indoors? Outdoors? Who can tell?
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Apr 23rd 2015, 4:36 PM
100-year-old house? Here are a few tips for an energy-efficient upgrade
It’s easier than you may think.
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Apr 16th 2015, 6:07 PM
Running out of space? Add an extra storey...
Creating space out of nowhere with an extra bedroom and extra storey – it’s magic.
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Apr 9th 2015, 6:20 PM
Making the fairytale come true for your family home
We spoke to David Leahy about fulfilling his dream of a home for the ages in his native Co Limerick.
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Mar 26th 2015, 11:54 AM
How to slip a house into a 2.3-metre wide corridor
This is an incredibly clever extension.
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Mar 19th 2015, 4:42 PM
How to wake up a tired old semi-d for modern family life
A rundown home in Shankill, Dublin finds it mojo (and some light and space).
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Mar 12th 2015, 2:18 PM
Mixing the modern with the historical is a perfect combination
This 19th century home didn’t need a pastiche of the past – so a renovating architect looked to its future.
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Mar 5th 2015, 6:29 PM
Studio of light an awe-inspiring surprise in red-bricked Ranelagh
There are some serious conversation-starters behind the door of the Dublin home architect Ciarán Coy designed for himself.
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Feb 26th 2015, 5:30 PM
How an amazing retrofit improved this Irish home's energy rating by 90%
This Dublin semi-d became the first certified ‘passive’ retrofit home here.
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Feb 19th 2015, 4:37 PM
A marriage of history and art under one roof in the Burren
This incredible classically-proportioned home commands its spot in a wild landscape – and provides refuge for its owners.
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Feb 12th 2015, 5:53 PM
A walk-in wardrobe? Yes, it's an achievable dream
Gotta love those Ikea Pax door/drawer combos.
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Feb 5th 2015, 5:17 PM
The shopping centre that houses unexpected apartments
You might find inspiration in how these small spaces can fulfill several functions.
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Jan 29th 2015, 3:32 PM
Space saver: How to make fitted storage work for your home
This compact cottage manages to be functional and beautiful all at once.
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Jan 22nd 2015, 5:14 PM
Good mews: from laneway garage to a gorgeous city pad
Mews properties are a typical feature of city living – and this clever design makes the absolute best of their limited floor area.
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Jan 15th 2015, 12:00 PM
Trying to work with an older extension - how one architect solved the problem
A Wexford couple wanted a bigger kitchen – they got a whole new feel to their home into the bargain.
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Dec 11th 2014, 11:53 AM
What's behind the magic door of this modest streetfront?
It was once a temporary jail, and was semi-derelict when snapped up – but now this 1790s house in Kerry is a real family bolthole.
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Dec 4th 2014, 4:14 PM
What kind of house does an architect build for his own family?
John McLaughlin created this beautiful garden house to bring light, peace and nature to everyday life.
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Nov 27th 2014, 4:14 PM
Renovation station: Shutters back on a warm extension for a protected house
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
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Nov 20th 2014, 10:53 AM
Renovation station: Reviving a 1950s terracotta-tiled beauty
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
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Nov 13th 2014, 3:47 PM
Renovation station: The creation of an access-all-areas family home
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
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Nov 6th 2014, 4:45 PM