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<p>Jennifer Sheahan's hard-working spare room.</p>

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The spare room in my tiny house is my office, guest room, music studio and hobby space

Here's how I used clever design to make it function well and how you too can ensure your living space is all set for work, rest and play

<p>A very clever nod to a conventional canopy created with two rods, a little wire and a sheer panel. For a contemporary look, concentrate the drapery at the head end of the bed. Picture: iStock</p>

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Four-poster beds: A style to suit bedrooms throughout time

<p>The Boho Boutique and Wardley four-poster beds.</p>

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Save or Splurge: We try two four-poster beds for size

Cheap Irish Homes host Tadhg Casey: 'I grew up in North Kerry and had some great characters as bosses'

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Cheap Irish Homes host Tadhg Casey: 'I grew up in North Kerry and had some great characters as bosses'

Revealed: The best blinds to transform your windows and living space

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Revealed: The best blinds to transform your windows and living space

Augmented reality concept. Hand holding tablet with AR application used to simulate furniture products in custom architecture de

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Is AI virtual home-staging catfishing vulnerable property viewers?

How to use wallpaper to make a tiny home seem larger

How to use wallpaper to make a tiny home seem larger

We reveal interior designers' secrets to making the most of your rooms' dimensions

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

Inside the living space of the woman who shows homeowners how to choose artwork

Inside the living space of the woman who shows homeowners how to choose artwork

Buying art is far less intimidating than it looks, Jennifer Sheahan discovers when she consults Rachel Earley of Dado Curate

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Open Dishwasher Filled With Dirty Plates

Home Q&A: Should I put my dishwasher in the kitchen or utility room?

My kitchen is just a single galley. Should I put my dishwasher in the utility room?

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

10 top ways to switch your kitchen from bland to brilliant

10 top ways to switch your kitchen from bland to brilliant

Here are a few unexpected areas to put a polish on your kitchen's design, elevating it from the ordinary to the delicious and wholly unexpected

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Inside Out: Six super switch-ups for your home this season

Inside Out: Six super switch-ups for your home this season

Home Editor Eve Kelliher shares ideas to boost our lives as well as our living spaces, room by room

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

How to give timber kitchen cupboard doors a makeover in a weekend

How to give timber kitchen cupboard doors a makeover in a weekend

Kya deLongchamps shares a quick and easy way to give old cabinets a snazzy revamp

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Caucasian young woman working on computer from home office

How to create a study zone at home for students of all ages

All you need to know about choosing and setting up technology and establishing a quiet space for young people at every stage of their education journey

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Vogue Williams on her new rug collection and forever home: 'The coolest house I’ve ever seen'

Vogue Williams on her new rug collection and forever home: 'The coolest house I’ve ever seen'

Following the purchase of a new forever house, the podcaster has designed six new pieces she promises 'will transform your space'

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

See the Limerick living room that proves 'why thoughtful design matters'

See the Limerick living room that proves 'why thoughtful design matters'

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers how an interior designer and two artists created a welcoming haven in Limerick

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Get a glow-up: Here are the top lighting picks of 2026

Get a glow-up: Here are the top lighting picks of 2026

From fabulous floor lamps to chic chandeliers, here's how to switch up every room with the season’s sparkling trends

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Take five: Irish lampshade creatives you need to know about

Take five: Irish lampshade creatives you need to know about

From silk to linen and from vintage to voguish, you'll find shining ideas to switch up every home interior and to suit all budgets

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: DIY lighting changes that cost little but give your home a luxury feel

Jennifer Sheahan: DIY lighting changes that cost little but give your home a luxury feel

Of everything I changed in my 1890s cottage, the lighting is what I'm proudest of. It doesn't have to cost a lot to make every room feel more expensive than it is

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

'I manifested this house': Inside Aileen Hogan's revamped dream home

'I manifested this house': Inside Aileen Hogan's revamped dream home

Eve Kelliher discovers how the founder of Shabby.ie transformed every room and why she’s encouraging us to revamp our front doors

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

Revealed: Why August is the time to get crafty in Cork

Revealed: Why August is the time to get crafty in Cork

Home Editor Eve Kelliher previews Cork Craft Month — a fun, fascinating festival designed to fuel imaginations

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Our top three pink picks for home interior colour schemes

Our top three pink picks for home interior colour schemes

Deeper, earthier, more spice and less sugar. Here are just three grounded pinks to consider for testing

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Vibrant hand-painted colour wheel with a violet petunia

Home Q&A: How to find colours that work for your living space

Keep in mind that what looks great in your pal's house might not fly in yours. From aspect to fabrics, here are our top tips

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: What Ballymaloe taught me about designing a better kitchen

Jennifer Sheahan: What Ballymaloe taught me about designing a better kitchen

'While I’m not planning to rip my kitchen out and start again, there are certainly some things I picked up that will help me create a better workflow'

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Revealed: Ireland's must-see art exhibitions this summer

Revealed: Ireland's must-see art exhibitions this summer

Des O'Sullivan beats the heat by escaping into the vibrant venues showcasing the coolest art displays of the season

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Home improvement: The affordable luxury of vinyl flooring

Home improvement: The affordable luxury of vinyl flooring

Kya deLongchamps explores the highly economical talents of LVT

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Back to black bathroom decor: 'Let’s not run from the dark — but recognise its demands'

Back to black bathroom decor: 'Let’s not run from the dark — but recognise its demands'

Not even Martha Stewart can convince Kya deLongchamps that darker tapware and finishes are a fading trend

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

I upholstered my first chair with nothing more than a hammer and a pair of scissors

I upholstered my first chair with nothing more than a hammer and a pair of scissors

'That's when I realised upholstery wasn't nearly as intimidating as I'd imagined,' says Sara Harrison

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Look inside the Georgian townhouse with the art of sparking conversations

Look inside the Georgian townhouse with the art of sparking conversations

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers how interior architect Róisín Lafferty expanded her palette beyond her wildest dreams

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: Most people would rather repair an item than get rid of it and find a replacement

Jennifer Sheahan: Most people would rather repair an item than get rid of it and find a replacement

Repairing wood furniture and joinery is not complicated. In fact, in many cases, it is even possible to repair flat-packed goods

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Fashionable vintage styled living room

Home Q&A: What fixtures and fittings belong to the new owner when a property is sold?

Cork estate agent Johanna Murphy advises on what stays and what goes once the house keys have been exchanged

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Cork furniture maker Declan Ryan is crafting sustainable hardwood designs that tell a story

Cork furniture maker Declan Ryan is crafting sustainable hardwood designs that tell a story

The former biochemist swapped pharmaceuticals for fine woodworking, creating bespoke furniture rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship and organic design

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

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