Kya deLongchamps

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Kya deLongchamps

The Irish Examiner's expert on home and interiors.

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How to create a luxury hotel-style haven at home

Inspired by your staycation accommodation? Here we have some easy ideas to give your own rooms the luxe factor

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Here is how to show and sell your house to potential buyers

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home and gardens

How to choose the electric shower to suit your home

We power through the choice available and show you how to consider water pressure and select the perfect showerhead

Two garden dwarfs on vacation at sea

home and gardens

Wild times and world tours: On the trail of the garden gnome

happy family feeding colorful Catfish in tropical pond

home and gardens

How to create a pond or water feature in a garden of any size

How to choose the home office desk that fits your needs

home and gardens

How to choose the home office desk that fits your needs

Houseplants are trending. Here's how to work a vintage look

Houseplants are trending. Here's how to work a vintage look

Plant up some nostalgic styles throughout your home interiors with jardinières, pots and something called a Wardian

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

How to choose the best tumble dryer for your home and lifestyle

How to choose the best tumble dryer for your home and lifestyle

Let's go for a spin through the latest and greatest in tumble dryer technology

Mon, 11 Jan, 2021

We check out tile trends for projects and builds in 2021

We check out tile trends for projects and builds in 2021

There are thousands of choices in scale, colour, material and installation patterns and schemes when it comes to tiles

Sat, 31 Oct, 2020

How to clean cast iron and marble for the season to come

How to clean cast iron and marble for the season to come

Cast iron's strength, fire resistance and ability to radiate heat back to the room are key factors in old and new hearth design

Mon, 26 Oct, 2020

Living room setup around a fireplace on a brick wall

Winter is coming. Here's how to get your home ready for it

Our guide to the tasks you should complete in the house ahead of a season that will see us indoors even more than usual

Thu, 08 Oct, 2020

Lifebuoy floating on kitchen

What you need to do to guard your home against water leaks

Kya deLongchamps says a little discovery now could save you from the damage and distress of a water leak this winter

Mon, 28 Sep, 2020

Vintage view: George Nelson glamour

Vintage view: George Nelson glamour

Kya deLongchamps clocks some George Nelson glamour.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Vintage View: Star Wars collectibles

Vintage View: Star Wars collectibles

With the imminent release of the new Star Wars movie on December 18, Kya deLongchamps feels the Force telling her to collect.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

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