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<p>A stunning bespoke pantry cupboard in gorgeous timber laminates from Noel Dempsey Kitchens (Dublin) curates a coffee lover's collection and offers oodles of extra storage. Pantries and built-in barista areas can be used for anything from working over a short desk to pastry-making.</p>

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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

<p>Una Burns, Novas, and James McNamara, interior designer, centre, and left, the living room at Novas, The Recovery Haven, and right, artwork by Carol Ahern. </p>

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

<p>Murano chandelier, Murano Classics, above left; New Wave Optic wall lamp, right; and the Kartell Kabuki, below left. </p>

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

Take five: Irish lampshade creatives you need to know about

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Take five: Irish lampshade creatives you need to know about

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

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

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

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

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

Wish List: Eight elevating summer buys for our living spaces

Wish List: Eight elevating summer buys for our living spaces

Mary Cate Smith spies a marvellous marble shelf, the ultimate tiny house, and art that puts her best holiday memories in the picture

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Girl helping mother cleaning dishes in the kitchen

Life Hack: How often should you wash your kitchen tea towel?

Are you accidentally spreading harmful bacteria all over your kitchen?

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

West coast vibes: See the spaces by the Irish designer making waves

West coast vibes: See the spaces by the Irish designer making waves

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers how James McNamara is inspired by everything from Californian interior design to his native Achill Island

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

How to keep your home cool in a heatwave this summer

How to keep your home cool in a heatwave this summer

As El Niño threatens to turn up the heat, Jennifer Sheahan shares advice on keeping your space cool without spending a fortune

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Artists lift the lid on Cork treasure trove at Fota House

Artists lift the lid on Cork treasure trove at Fota House

Containers, boxes, trunks and suitcases have opened up ideas for a summer display with a difference, writes Eve Kelliher

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Lewis Collection under the hammer at Sotheby's

Lewis Collection under the hammer at Sotheby's

Des O'Sullivan previews the most valuable single-owner collection ever to be auctioned in London

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Ireland’s favourite building: Public voting opens for RIAI 2026 architecture awards shortlist

Ireland’s favourite building: Public voting opens for RIAI 2026 architecture awards shortlist

Home Editor Eve Kelliher checks out the buildings and spaces in the running for the 2026 RIAI Public Choice Awards

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Inside the igloo-style cabins popping up everywhere from Tallinn to Tralee

Inside the igloo-style cabins popping up everywhere from Tallinn to Tralee

David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay were early Iglucraft owners. Home Editor Eve Kelliher finds out all about these curvaceous cabins

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Online sale features contrasting 1920s works by Irish artists Kernoff and Swanzy

Online sale features contrasting 1920s works by Irish artists Kernoff and Swanzy

Des O'Sullivan is fascinated by two very different works by Mary Swanzy and Harry Kernoff at Morgan O'Driscoll's Irish art online auction

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Three top picks: Small-space garden design at Bloom, luxe loungers and sweet treats

Three top picks: Small-space garden design at Bloom, luxe loungers and sweet treats

Home Editor Eve Kelliher sources a trio of ideas for inside and out this June bank holiday weekend

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Antiques: Rich pickings at two Cork city auctions

Antiques: Rich pickings at two Cork city auctions

Des O'Sullivan previews today's online auctions at Marshs and Woodwards

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Value at Irish art sales featuring Gerard Dillon, Jane O'Malley, Paul Henry and William Orpen

Value at Irish art sales featuring Gerard Dillon, Jane O'Malley, Paul Henry and William Orpen

Estimates from under under €1,000 to €200,000 at summer evening auctions in Dublin by Whyte's, deVeres and James Adam

Sat, 23 May, 2026

two engineers, a man and a woman in white helmets and green protective vests

Home Q&A: How to spot a rogue trader or cowboy builder

'There are two general types of bandits riding the plains in shiny vans, happy to rustle your wallet'

Thu, 21 May, 2026

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