Revealed: This is what Ireland's dream homes look like 

Check out the interiors and outdoor spaces that earned top ratings from Irish users of the global design platform Houzz 

A contemporary kitchen with mirrored splashback, in a Dublin home. Design by Courtney McDonnell Studio, Dublin. Picture: Paul Lehane

We all know how hard our homes have had to work and adapt over the past two years and this is reflected in the living spaces we now covet.

As for spare cash stashed away under the bed for renovations? By all accounts, that fabled loot has inched its way along the corridor to give kitchens and bathrooms a revamp and made a great escape outdoors to spruce up our gardens.