Jennifer Sheahan: Cool design solutions for awkward spaces

From tiny porches to built-in wardrobes, the Home of the Year winner shares ideas for features we find in many Irish houses

Right, Built-in wardrobes are best to maximise space, according to Jennifer Sheahan, and left, Jennifer's hallway, where the chimney breast used to be. Pictures: Moya Nolan

There are lots of beautiful Irish homes out there, and many great architects and builders, but let’s leave all that aside for now and focus on the not-so-beautiful ones. It’s the millionth day of January and I feel like a rant, so indulge me.

I’m talking about some of the awkward features in Irish houses that can make designing your dream home a bit of a pain.