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<p> It’s wit and function with the face ceramic mug by Stable Door Pottery; €26, Cork Craft & Design.</p>

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Revealed: Super seasonal shopping destinations on your doorstep

From Christmas markets to craft fairs, we've sourced some of the coolest Yule suppliers of unique and super sustainable gifts

<p>Chandelier fire in a modern fitting? This dynamic Dandelion Starburst nine-light piece sets modern materials on a rectangular canopy; Etta Avenue design, from €199.99, Wayfair.</p>

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Glass chandeliers are trending. Our top picks will add sparkle to your home

<p>The Bora Bora tiles' glossy, wave-like designs are influenced by the ocean. Suitable for both walls and floors, they are available in a matte or polished finish, from €47.95/sq m, City Tiles & Bathrooms. </p>

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Jennifer Sheahan: How to choose tiles for your home to fit your style and budget

Ditch red and green: The five runway-inspired Christmas looks taking over Irish homes

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Ditch red and green: The five runway-inspired Christmas looks taking over Irish homes

Home Q&A: What's the best way to deep-clean a fabric headboard?

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Home Q&A: What's the best way to deep-clean a fabric headboard?

Mattress Topper Being Laid On Top

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Sleep easy: Give your bed a makeover with a topper or mattress

Save or Splurge? Festive ware for tablescaping and entertaining

Save or Splurge? Festive ware for tablescaping and entertaining

And our two top picks can also be mixed with our regular dishes, win-win!

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: Tiny-home tricks and treats for a sustainable Halloween that's weird and wonderful

Jennifer Sheahan: Tiny-home tricks and treats for a sustainable Halloween that's weird and wonderful

'It’s tempting to buy a load of tat online and throw it out after the 31st, but that’s needlessly wasteful and there are far more fun and creative ways to decorate that don't fill the bin'

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

From Pearl Lowe's take on faded city glamour to scandi chic and biophilic brilliance, these are our top picks of the latest releases

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Switched on: How your lighting controls elevate your home's design

Switched on: How your lighting controls elevate your home's design

Don’t know your gangs from your ways? We cast light on choosing the ideal controls for your lighting

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Save or Splurge? Festive napkins you can use all year round

Save or Splurge? Festive napkins you can use all year round

Festve napkins tat earn their keep all year round

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Inside the family home of interior designer Sarah Louise Dunne

Inside the family home of interior designer Sarah Louise Dunne

Renovating her own Mount Merrion residence convinced the top designer to pursue the career of her dreams, she tells Eve Kelliher

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Architect Valerie Mulvin: 'Let's turn the lights back on in our towns'

Architect Valerie Mulvin: 'Let's turn the lights back on in our towns'

The award-winning architect tells Eve Kelliher why reviving Ireland's towns is essential

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Wish List: Seven super ideas for your home this month

Wish List: Seven super ideas for your home this month

Esther McCarthy sources an exciting interior design event in Cork and feasts her eyes on foodie fabulousness

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Meet six Irish artists with the perfect painting for your home

Meet six Irish artists with the perfect painting for your home

Buying pieces of work, at the right price point, by homegrown talent is the aim of the Artist in Residence experience at EZ Living Interiors

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

How to nab a bargain second-hand or vintage buy

How to nab a bargain second-hand or vintage buy

Kya deLongchamps shares advice on filling your basket at a second-hand swap, boot sale or auction

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

See inside Harrison Gardner's family home in Co Clare

See inside Harrison Gardner's family home in Co Clare

Eve Kelliher talks to the master eco-builder and presenter of RTÉ One's 'Build Your Own Home'

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Transformative Teal: Why this calming blue-green is the key to embracing bold, personalised colour

Transformative Teal: Why this calming blue-green is the key to embracing bold, personalised colour

Kya deLongchamps dives into one of the leading colours for 2026 roomscapes

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Scents and sensibility: An expert guide to choosing the perfect candle fragrance for every room

Scents and sensibility: An expert guide to choosing the perfect candle fragrance for every room

Three fragrance pros show Carol O'Callaghan how to alter the atmosphere in every room

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Home-swapping seemed like a smart way to save money and travel. Here's how we got on

Home-swapping seemed like a smart way to save money and travel. Here's how we got on

The sense that it felt more about community than commerce sealed the deal for Jennifer Sheahan when it came to choosing this type of holiday

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Wallpaper is having a moment. Kya deLongchamps shows how to work its wow factor

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Cork architect blends cottage charm with contemporary light in a stunning Kinsale renovation

Cork architect blends cottage charm with contemporary light in a stunning Kinsale renovation

Eve Kelliher discovers how an architect renovated and extended an end-of-terrace Kinsale property

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

See how Geri O'Toole linked a Cork cottage to its landscape with a clever use of light

See how Geri O'Toole linked a Cork cottage to its landscape with a clever use of light

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers how Limerick-based Geri O'Toole created the interior design for a West Cork cottage

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa

Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa

Buying a sofa can be an overwhelming and costly experience. We consult three top professionals to find out how to select the seating that suits your space

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Inside Out: Time for a snoop beyond other people's front doors

Inside Out: Time for a snoop beyond other people's front doors

Home Editor Eve Kelliher checks out three key events in Kerry, Cork and Dublin this autumn

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

The ultimate robot vacuum guide for Irish buyers

The ultimate robot vacuum guide for Irish buyers

Your guide to choosing robot cleaners and hybrids

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Jysk to open in Killarney on Thursday, creating 10 jobs

Jysk to open in Killarney on Thursday, creating 10 jobs

Located at the town's Deerpark, it will be the Danish home retail brand's second Kerry store

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers

Works by O’Neill, Warhol, Banksy, and Dali go on show in the Kingdom for the Art at the Falls exhibition, writes Des O'Sullivan

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home

Eve Kelliher checks out the latest in the world of design, from Helena Christensen's 'island' chair to Dulux's colours of the year

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Counter culture: The new choices in kitchen showrooms

Counter culture: The new choices in kitchen showrooms

Everything you need to know about the newest counter choice in most kitchen showrooms – porcelain

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Curated clutter: Why 'new maximalism' is replacing minimalist interiors

Curated clutter: Why 'new maximalism' is replacing minimalist interiors

What trending, elevated maximalism is all about

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

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