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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Cork-born Aiveen Daly makes exquisitely upholstered furniture in her London studio, including the Chevron dining chairs which are made to order. Here they are finished in lilac satin, but are also available in metallic vinyl which looks and feels like satin but is cleanable and practical (price on application from

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How to make good chair choices

Planning and measuring up are essential when buying dining chairs, writes Carol O’Callaghan, who is currently on a mission to find the right ones for her new table.

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Design/life: Conor Kelly, Furniture Designer

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Design your life with Gráinne Weber, Architect

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Design/life: Eva Byrne, Architect, House Consultant & Interiorista

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Design/life: Eric Byrne - Designer, entrepreneur and stonemason

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Design/life: Niamh MacGowan, Printmaker, Interior Stylist & Home Consultant

London Design Festival will inspire your next interiors project

Products designed and made in Ireland are now coveted by international collectors, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Design/life: Ian Hart, builder

What’s your background?

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Design/life: Mary Neeson, Ceramic artist and designer

Mary Neeson’s style is minimalist – she likes simple design with clean lines.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

This season's trend for cheery colour can help pull a room together

Do you have a secret crush on colour? Well don’t be shy, here’s how to be bold and share the spotlight inside and out, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Sun, 03 Jul, 2016

Design and craft for the 21st Century at new exhibition

Sustainability, wellbeing and innovation are at the heart of a new design exhibition, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Sun, 03 Jul, 2016

Bring new life to your home interiors look for just €25 or less

Carol O’Callaghan recommends picking up a few bits and pieces to make the most of the downtime between the bigger, more demanding repair and renew projects that raise their heads at this time of year.

Sat, 21 May, 2016