Whether you’ve just moved, considering an interiors revamp or a simple refresh for spring, there’s a new book which might help get your project off the ground, writes Carol O’Callaghan

The vogue for sideboards - traditional, vintage and edgy new designs - offers novel potential throughout the home for storage and the opportunity to channel our inner stylist, writes Carol O’Callaghan

From Ireland to America and fashion to homeswares, designer Helen James is developing interiors products for the high street with an emphasis on sustainability, beauty and function, writes Carol O’Callaghan

They’re still a fairly new phenomenon on the interiors scene, but the growing popularity of listening to podcasts has provided us with an easy-to-access source of ideas and advice, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Hiring professional designers to guide you through a home revamp can get you what you want, which doesn’t necessarily have to be what TV home improvement shows tell us, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Anyone thinking of vamping up their interiors this year should take a look at Instagram where certain looks and accessories are trending along with gorgeous pictures for inspiration, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Sorting out a new home or getting your existing space in order? Carol O'Callaghan has advice.

A top tip from Tracey is to pick out one key piece which makes a statement. It could be a sofa, or even a vase on a coffee table. Don’t have several key pieces.

It’s the tricky season of gift buying; how much to spend, and possibly overspending, but with a home interiors gift you can blend practicality with something lovely, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Carol O’Callaghan catches up with a Cork-based art curator who has launched a service making art buying easy and how to slot it into the interior design of your home.

For the interiors lover who can’t resist a New Year’s revamp or a simple freshening up, there are plenty of new books on the shelves to inspire, writes Carol O’Callaghan

Guidelines for picking a coffee table are simple and effective so you find the right shape, size and material to suit your space and purpose, as well as satisfying your inner interiors stylist, writes Carol O’Callaghan

Carol O’Callaghan continues her round-up of home interior shops in country towns and the outer reaches of our cities, finding more treasure troves which offer something new and a touch of exclusivity

A once-a-year opportunity comes up next weekend when buildings of architectural merit, that are not usually accessible by the public, open their doors, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

This season textiles trend large, full of colour and exotic pattern, and applied in new ways to make a personal design statement from the living room to the bedroom, writes Carol O’Callaghan

Comfort underfoot is essential for the colder days ahead, but with so much choice there’s also expert opinion on what to choose and how to go about it, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Carol O’Callaghan explores the approach of Marie Kondo to sorting out our homes after living outdoors for summer and before the season of hibernation and cosiness sets in.

As we progress through the second half of the year into colder, shorter days, there’s plenty of advice for interiors enthusiasts on what’s new for autumn and winter, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Making the right choice that will have lasting value when investing in a new set of dining chairs takes planning and consideration of both practical and aesthetic needs, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Carol O’Callaghan gets expert advice on DIY flower arranging using everything from a gift bouquet to garden offerings, and learns how they can be deployed to enhance the home interior.

An overstuffed linen cupboard is not only a waste of space but a difficult spot to negotiate around when matching bedlinen and guest towels are needed in a hurry, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Carol O’Callaghan previews Cork Craft Month, when exhibitions, workshops and retail opportunities

This year heralds the return of a much-maligned shade, pulled from the design doldrums and now paired with some unexpected complementary colours, materials and tone-on-tone activity, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Hiring a design professional might seem daunting, even excessive, but achieving the outcome of your dreams can be worth the investment and ensure costly mistakes are avoided, writes Carol O’Callaghan

It might seem super easy to accessorise with a scattering of cushions, but using multiples of the little beauties needs some thought and more than a few professional tips for success, writes Carol O’Callaghan

Tucked away in unexpected places are home interiors oases offering a bit of everything and, often, something unusual to spark a fresh idea or finish a project, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Getting familiar with the art scene and deciding who and what to buy can be challenging for a newcomer, but there’s plenty of information and hand-holding available, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Stuck for inspiration for an interiors project and don’t know where to start? Interior designers talk their favourite trends with Carol O’Callaghan and what’s likely to feature in the coming year

Retailers are awash with trending products for summer 2019, with plenty of options for all budgets and tastes to help revise an interior look, writes Carol O’Callaghan

As we become more environmentally conscious, retailers are appearing to make greater strides towards meeting customer expectations for sustainable products, while offering value for money, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Thinking about the long-term value of what we buy not only helps the environment but keeps essential skills in product making alive, and the micro economy thriving, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Salvage is no longer the preserve of rough and ready rag and bone yards, but a thriving aspect of modern interior design with built-in conservation and eco credentials, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Just a little thought is all it takes to make a big — and almost effortless — improvement in bathroom eco-friendliness without compromising personal hygiene and housecleaning, writes Carol O’Callaghan

Now we’re in full flow nesting season, it’s the perfect time to tidy up our domestic eyesores and put plans in place for future easy, stress-free maintenance, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Making the dining table the focus of gatherings this weekend is an opportunity to experiment with fresh new styling looks and to utilise tablewares in a variety of new ways, writes Carol O’Callaghan

Creativity and innovation, along with an eye for design and detail, plus getting the attention of the most discerning clients, has helped make an Irish success story abroad, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

As we approach summer holiday season and jet off to foreign climes, a suitcase packing strategy and including everyday comforts can make it a home from home, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Carol O’Callaghan reviews Penneys spring home collection. The Botanica range of accessories offers everything from faux plants to natural colourways.