A renovation can be stressful, costly and scant on fun, but recruiting a design professional can reverse that and improve the outcome

Ashford and Yeats paintings on offer and could fetch up to €70,000

Forget cute blankies and doggie chaise longue and give pets more of what they naturally need

Busy Irish summer season to get off to a flying start today

Transparent tables and chairs make the smallest homes look enormous, says Home of the Year 2021 winner Jennifer Sheahan 

Native plants, rewilding designs, sustainability features and even a melting ice sculpture will be among the highlights

Why not get your four-legged friends to try out one of these three varieties for size? 

Mirrors are an interior designer’s secret weapon, and sometimes it’s easy for homeowners to forget just what an impact they can have

Here are eight sustainable goodies that make ideal guilt-free treats for you and your living space 

We contact the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to find out all you need to know to start your energy retrofit journey

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

The 'Home of the Year' 2021 winner shares interiors tweaks that turn the hybrid work style into an enjoyable experience 

We talk to interior designer Maura Mackey who shares easy ways we can use biophilia in our living spaces and workplaces 

Here are eight sustainable goodies that make ideal guilt-free treats for you and your living space 

We contact the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to find out all you need to know to start your energy retrofit journey

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

The 'Home of the Year' 2021 winner shares interiors tweaks that turn the hybrid work style into an enjoyable experience 

We talk to interior designer Maura Mackey who shares easy ways we can use biophilia in our living spaces and workplaces 

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

There are rich pickings out there in the global art world right now, says Des O'Sullivan

Here are five easy ways to add zing to neutrals for a relaxed refresh and timeless style

Turning trash to treasure? Upcycling revamps your furniture and earns you  sustainability credentials at the same time 

Whether you use it as an extra room or for storing cans of paint, here's how to look after the structure at the end of your garden 

Eve Kelliher talks to conservation architect Róisín Murphy who believes we need to reclaim our cities and towns for the people 

First impressions count for a lot, so it may be time to perk up your front garden this summer to boost your property's value 

There’s a wealth of other considerations including the size and shape of the container and which types of plants you’re intending to display in it

From Persian poetry to bells linking cottages to the fire station, the 'Home of the Year' 2021 winner is fascinated by her locality

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Check out the new trend for colourful, twisted and sometimes patterned dinner candles

It’s always been a destination for Irish fashion shoppers, but for interiors enthusiasts, London also offers shopping and ideas, and it’s just an hour’s flight away

Kya deLonghchamps has some hot hacks for saving energy and money 

Esther N McCarthy spots island artists, jungle wallpaper, and vegan cookies this week 

Monte Alverno: An Irish Private Collection will offer a collection of English and Irish furniture 

Secrets to make like a bandit at your first boot sale

Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens at Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, hosts the Rare & Special Plant Fair this Sunday, May 8

Popular culture is big business and in our global village, auction houses are cashing in on the big time

Sotheby’s sale recalls an important centenary celebration of Irish culture in Paris

The celestial surrounds of the abbey will be the perfect setting for nature's finest song this Saturday, May 7

Eve Kelliher talks to the world-leading interior designer who is grounded in nature but who also thrives on 'the energy of cities'

With the sun currently shining Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan gives some tips on how to make the most of your outdoor space

RIAI Simon Open Door consultations run from May 4 to May 14. Dermot finds them fun, useful and 'a bit like speed dating'

For a little garden therapy, parasols are proving a hot favourite this summer

Medieval history fans Liz and Gordon Jones from the US cross the Atlantic and travel back in time after buying an Irish castle 

Explorer Bear Grylls has said: 'My favourite moments? Where it's all going swimmingly, the sun's out and I've got a fire going and a nice snake on the barbecue'

Interiors Association president Jackie Carton shares the secrets to creating a living space that reflects its owner's personality

Petrina and Séamus Cox had a five-star lifestyle on the Arabian Peninsula, but never lost their desire for an Atlantic hideaway