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<p>Concentrate on the 'invisible' costs, like plumbing and heating, writes Jennifer Sheahan. File picture</p>

home and gardens

Home Q&A: How smart spending in a renovation saves you money

Plan wisely when renovating so you you're not doubling your outlay down the line, writes Jennifer Sheahan

<p>Home-from-home for Jennifer Sheahan's excursion around France and Spain. Pictures: Alan Landers</p>

home and gardens

After quitting my corporate job, my mini-campervan adventure comes to an end

<p>If you have an outdoor tap, sufficient pressure, and don’t mind cold water, then all you need to do is buy a shower head to attach to your outdoor water tap. File picture</p>

home and gardens

Jennifer Sheahan: How to install an outdoor shower in your garden

Jennifer Sheahan: Make your starter house a home — within budget

home and gardens

Jennifer Sheahan: Make your starter house a home — within budget

How to use pops of colour to transform your home

home and gardens

How to use pops of colour to transform your home

Jennifer Sheahan: How to brighten your home using skylights and sun tunnels

home and gardens

Jennifer Sheahan: How to brighten your home using skylights and sun tunnels

Jennifer Sheahan: The best way to cut clutter? Avoid buying it

Jennifer Sheahan: The best way to cut clutter? Avoid buying it

'I am here as your voice of reason to tell you not to buy a whole bunch of stuff you don’t need'

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Baked cookies for Christmas celebrations.

Jennifer Sheahan: How to make gingerbread, chocolate bark and stuffed meringues

The Home of the Year winner loves fast festive baking. Her she shares three of her favourite super-easy Christmas recipes

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

How to maximise a tiny house by learning from hotel interiors

How to maximise a tiny house by learning from hotel interiors

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shows how the hospitality sector has a lot to teach us about small-space living

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Making an entrance: Getting your front door just right

Making an entrance: Getting your front door just right

Your front door is the first and last thing you see in your home.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Here's the lowdown on floor plans

S Jennifer Sheahan: Here's the lowdown on floor plans

The Home of the Year winner shares ideas the on how to perfect your home's layout

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: How colour blocking transforms our homes

Jennifer Sheahan: How colour blocking transforms our homes

Colour blocking is effective in so many different ways when we're creating an interior design look for any room

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Create a mood board for your dream home

Jennifer Sheahan: Create a mood board for your dream home

The Home of the Year winner shares the 'road maps' she and her interior designer Caroline Maguire used in her renovated cottage

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

remote working in the car at the foot of mount Fuji

Tiny house on the move Q&A: I'd like a micro-camper conversion

Home columnist Jennifer Sheahan converted her micro-camper this summer. She consolidates and answers readers' questions

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

Interior living room. 3d illustration

S Jennifer Sheahan: How to use generative AI in home design

Almost every industry is being impacted by the evolution of generative AI and home and interior design is no different

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Undertones are key to perfect paint colours

S Jennifer Sheahan: Undertones are key to perfect paint colours

Before you grab a paintbrush, read the Home of the Year winner's guide to a palette that will make every room sing

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: How I maximise light in my home

S Jennifer Sheahan: How I maximise light in my home

Many Irish homes are built with small windows and without considering light maximisation, says Home of the Year winner

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Shelving, from storage to visual appeal

S Jennifer Sheahan: Shelving, from storage to visual appeal

When done right, shelving is functional as well as beautiful, writes the Home of the Year winner

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023

How to use mirrors to make the tiniest home look and feel huge

How to use mirrors to make the tiniest home look and feel huge

Jennifer Sheahan shares how she employed the magic of the old-fashioned looking glass to expand her small space

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: How I applied the seven principles of interior design to my own home

Jennifer Sheahan: How I applied the seven principles of interior design to my own home

Home of the Year winner shares how these principles worked as a decor reference in her renovated artisan's cottage

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Your hallway should make you smile every time you come home

Jennifer Sheahan: Your hallway should make you smile every time you come home

Hallways give a first impression, tie your living space together, and are fun to design, says the Home of the Year winner

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

Home interior

'Help! I broke it': Fast, easy fixes for every home DIY dilemma

Don't panic, don't tell anyone — and read Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan's tips. Now, practise your innocent face

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

View out of a self built camper van outside on reed grass over the sea, Brittany, France

Tiny house on the move: 'I wanted a daily car I could also use as a comfy campervan'

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan follows her dream and tries small-space living in a micro-camper on the open road

Sun, 25 Jun, 2023

Let it rain: Why we want to splash out on outdoor showers

S Let it rain: Why we want to splash out on outdoor showers

The Home of the Year winner loves her post-sea swim rinse so much she plans to install an outdoor shower in her garden

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: How to use interior design themes in your home

S Jennifer Sheahan: How to use interior design themes in your home

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan considers style cohesion through our living space

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Climate and surroundings help inform our home colour schemes

Jennifer Sheahan: Climate and surroundings help inform our home colour schemes

The Home of the Year winner advises we look to our natural surroundings when considering paint choices for our homes

Thu, 25 May, 2023

DIY and repair tricks that make your home feel good as new

S DIY and repair tricks that make your home feel good as new

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares easy fixes to refresh and renew spaces and restore that 'just-moved-in' vibe

Sun, 21 May, 2023

From air fryers to combi microwaves: Does your home really need an oven?

S From air fryers to combi microwaves: Does your home really need an oven?

Small home expert Jennifer Sheahan on why a full-sized regular oven is not always necessary

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Home Office Interior With Wooden Studying Desk, White Library And Potted Plant.

How to make your home a happier, more functional space

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shows how the principles of ergonomics can be applied to every room

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: How I turn my tiny-space bathroom into a spa

Jennifer Sheahan: How I turn my tiny-space bathroom into a spa

The Home of the Year winner shares her tried-and-tested ways of recreating a five-star relaxation zone at a budget price

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Woman At Home Starting Morning With Yoga Exercises In Bedroom

Home gyms in small spaces: How to fit exercise equipment into the tiniest of homes

We are more likely to exercise if the equipment we have fits in and looks good, says Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan

Thu, 20 Apr, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: These are the only three cleaning supplies you need

Jennifer Sheahan: These are the only three cleaning supplies you need

There are only three cleaning supplies you really need, according to the 2021 Home of the Year winner

Sat, 15 Apr, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: How to choose a contractor and go through the tender process

Jennifer Sheahan: How to choose a contractor and go through the tender process

Your contractor oversees your renovation. You need to trust they will deliver to a high standard, within your budget and on time

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Home interior background with green sofa, table and decor in living room

Jennifer Sheahan: Why green is the new grey in home decor

With the weekend that’s in it, the Home of the Year winner has shamrocks in her eyes

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Space-saving alternatives to the radiator

Jennifer Sheahan: Space-saving alternatives to the radiator

The Home of the Year winner looks at alternative options to the traditional rad that could cut costs as well as take up less room

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

Home of the Year 2021 winner shares design secrets: Here's how to have a house like Jen's

How to keep your home smelling fabulous — even when you share it with pets

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan offers fragrant advice on 'scent styling'

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Q&A: Can you recommend a moth repellent for my home?

Q&A: Can you recommend a moth repellent for my home?

'My home has been a victim of the dreaded moth. Can you recommend a good moth repellent?'

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: How to do a DIY revamp of your kitchen without breaking the bank

S Jennifer Sheahan: How to do a DIY revamp of your kitchen without breaking the bank

One of the most impactful ways we can revitalise our homes is to upgrade our kitchens, says the Home of the Year winner

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

How to pick low-maintenance plants, flowers and greenery

S How to pick low-maintenance plants, flowers and greenery

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan brings the outside in by introducing low-maintenance and artificial plants

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

Home of the Year winner shares secrets to revamping your rooms with pre-loved gems

Home of the Year winner shares secrets to revamping your rooms with pre-loved gems

Buying second-hand is the sustainable way to upgrade your interior decor, says Jennifer Sheahan

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023

Home of the Year winner shares her January decluttering secrets

Home of the Year winner shares her January decluttering secrets

'I go through my process of decluttering during the usually boring early January downtime,' says Jennifer Sheahan

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

Home: How to use wallpaper to transform any living space

Home: How to use wallpaper to transform any living space

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares her advice on colour, pattern and pasting

Fri, 02 Dec, 2022

Jennifer Sheahan: How to design perfect layouts for any space

Jennifer Sheahan: How to design perfect layouts for any space

The Home of the Year winner earned kudos for creative use of small spaces, but says it's easy to learn how to make decisions for all room sizes

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Jennifer Sheahan: The details that add 'wow' factor to a home

Jennifer Sheahan: The details that add 'wow' factor to a home

You can elevate your overall interior design by paying attention to the finishing touches, says the Home of the Year winner

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Jennifer Sheahan: Choosing fabrics for your home interiors

Jennifer Sheahan: Choosing fabrics for your home interiors

A room's sensory elements are as essential as its colours, says Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Baby seat saved my son in horror crash, says mother

Baby seat saved my son in horror crash, says mother

A mother has credited a special, anchor-fitting baby seat for saving her baby’s life in a horror car crash.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2013