Sideboards, consoles and coffee tables may all have a wide variety of practical uses, but these pieces also offer a prime opportunity for creativity to indulge our inner stylist, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Global online retail spending continues to grow at an exponential rate, though some markets are lagging, writes Ruth Doris.

Carol O’Callaghan takes a trip around the shops to see what discounts are on offer to finish off a home interior project.

We’re a nation of optimists, at least when it comes to the weather and the possibility of summer being a scorcher, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

With most of Cork’s suburban retail parks now at or close to full occupancy, the arrival of UK homewares chain The Range as the anchor tenant at Eastgate Retail Park sees another c 60,000 sq ft taken up, and a new brand name enter the recovering Munster retail fray, with a product range spanning 65,000 items.

Two new furniture stores open this week in Cork, underlining economic recovery and increased consumer spend.

This year’s sales are proving to be one of the best ever, according to retailers.

A new survey paints a bright picture for the future of Ireland’s retail parks , suggesting a number of well-known multinationals are looking to expand through this avenue in the coming 12 months.

There are dozens of dead corners and shy pockets in which to store your stuff, says Kya de Longchamps

Rose Martin visits six exclusive apartments up for sale in Plaza scheme.