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

Jennifer Sheahan at her home in Rathmines, which won RTE's Home of the Year in 2021. Picture: Moya Nolan

In the world of interior design, there are generally seven principles that are widely agreed upon. 

Some designers have more, some less, and some slightly different, but most are a variation on these seven. Being familiar with these principles is helpful for viewing your home through a critical lens and reaching decisions about what you need to change.