Kya de Longchamps on how to secure the manor before that well deserved holiday. 

Kya de Longchamps finds that blinds can really enhance a living space and knows just the place to drop in to explore a stunning range. 

Kya de Longchamps explores some seductive Italian furniture by resonant design names, that was the height of fashion in the 1970s and which is now coming round again and is highly collectible.

Kya de Longchamps looks at how leather is formed and cured for your couch.

Kya de Longchamps looks at that first line of defence in home security — properly detailed windows and doors

Garda whistleblower arrested for taking part in Irish Water protest; Limerick gardaí find body of man stabbed in head; and 10 places to soak up the sun on your lunch break. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this lunchtime.

Kya de Longchamps explains why it really is a bright idea to give your home a creative lift with the dark gem that is Georgian mahogany.

Marrying practicality and style to get the most out of the bathroom, whatever its size, will make soaking up the effort all the sweeter, writes Kya de Longchamps.

Nautical is more than nice, says Kya de Longchamps who outlines how wave-washed blues and maritime-greens chime with summer’s freshness.

C’mon me old china.....Kya de Longchamps considers 1960s and 1970s household ware

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

Chandeliers are vulnerable once off the ceiling, and a short trip in a bouncing van to auction is often enough to produce glass cornflakes from an aged light fixture, says Kya de Longchamps.

Slabbing is cheap, charming, durable and practical and will suit any budget and any garden. Kya de Longchamps reports

From storage boxes to sheds, Kya de Longchamps lists the pros and cons of cheaper and more expensive options

Before you buy bed linen or dream about a designer kitchen, measure well, says Kya de Longchamps

Time to bring light to a northern exposure and ease to the east, says Kya de Longchamps

There are a number of worktop styles that can be an impressive and practical addition, says Kya de Longchamps

Stone can add a crisp edge to your lawns and borders, and you can choose from a wide array, says Kya de Longchamps

Garden furniture, whether canvas or cast-iron, should be durable, fashionable and affordable, says Kya de Longchamps

Storage furniture will always earn its keep, whatever its age. Kya de Longchamps looks at some sophisticated selections

Despite an afternoon spent cutting the grass, there can still be blemishes. That’s where a trimmer comes in — and there’s plenty to suit all needs, says Kya de Longchamps

Framed in storage cupboards are just one way of making effective use of loft space, Kya de Longchamps reports

Looking for some inexpensive objects to find a home this spring? Kya de Longchamps provides some answers

A bedroom is a precious area of domestic sanctuary, so it’s vital to get your storage right, says Kya De Longchamps