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<p>Homes in colder climates have the winter look nailed. File pictures</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to create a cosy winter escape at home

As temperatures drop, the Home of the Year winner is inspired by chic cold-climate decor, from Alpine huts to Scandi cabins

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

<p>Viva Magenta, the 2023 Pantone Colour of the Year, at Maison & Object this autumn.</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How Pantone Colour of the Year influences home interiors trends

Pantone's Colour of the Year choice has a major impact on the global design world and our living spaces

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

<p>Smart lighting; The living area in Jennifer Sheahan's home. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: The smart home devices worth the spend

The Home of the Year winner works in the technology sector. These are the smart items she rates in her own living space

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

<p>The multi-use kitchen peninsula in Jennifer Sheahan's Rathmines home. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

How to maximise a tiny house by learning from hotel interiors

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shows how the hospitality sector has a lot to teach us about small-space living

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: How to choose cosy winter bed linen

The clocks have gone back, the temperatures have gone down, it's time to hibernate, says the Home of the Year winner

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

<p>'One of the first things I chose was my front door knocker.'</p>

Making an entrance: Getting your front door just right

Your front door is the first and last thing you see in your home.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

<p>You can use a shed for almost anything but you need planning if you want to use it to live in or for keeping animals, so if you’re planning to use it as an extra bedroom or to store your livestock, then you need to apply for planning permission. File pictures</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: All you need to know about installing a garden shed

The Home of the Year winner would love a garden shed. Here, she shares everything you need to know about the process

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

<p>Jennifer Sheahan used a floor plan to find the right-sized dining table for her space. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

S Jennifer Sheahan: Here's the lowdown on floor plans

The Home of the Year winner shares ideas the on how to perfect your home's layout

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

<p>Mix patterns with blocks of colour, as Jennifer does in her hallway. Pictures: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to use pattern in your interior design

There's no need to fear pattern, according to the Home of the Year winner

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

<p>Designs by Bina Baitel at Maison et Objet.</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Inspiration for our homes from Maison et Objet

The Home of the Year winner visits Paris to check out the latest looks by the world's leading interior designers

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

<p>Jennifer with her dog Perry inside her micro-camper. "It’s the little things that make all the difference between having a disappointing trip and a great one." Pictures: Eddie O'Hare</p>

I turned my car into a tiny-house micro-camper. This is my advice

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan converted her car into a micro-camper this summer and hit Ireland's open roads

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

<p>Acoustic panels are surprisingly thin panels, usually made from foam or another porous material that absorbs sound. Picture: iStock</p>

Soundproof your home to dial down din from noisy neighbours

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares easy ways to enjoy some peace and quiet in even the busiest of living spaces

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

<p>If you have unused attic or under-eaves space, look to American-style A-frame homes like this triangle-shaped tiny house in Colorado, for inspiration. File pictures</p>

Space age: The best big ideas to make the most of tiny homes

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares the top space-maximising ideas from across the world

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

<p>Colour blocking is used to divide a single space into zones, effectively turning one room into many with the DFS Bellissima sofa. </p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How colour blocking transforms our homes

Colour blocking is effective in so many different ways when we're creating an interior design look for any room

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

<p>The mood board that designer Caroline Maguire created with Jennifer Sheahan for her kitchen/dining area.</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Create a mood board for your dream home

The Home of the Year winner shares the 'road maps' she and her interior designer Caroline Maguire used in her renovated cottage

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

<p>GenAI can help designers and homeowners to expand their horizons and work more efficiently, says Jennifer Sheahan. File picture</p>

S Jennifer Sheahan: How to use generative AI in home design

Almost every industry is being impacted by the evolution of generative AI and home and interior design is no different

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

<p>Just go for it is Jennifer Sheahan's advice for anyone considering a similar micro-camper or van conversion project. File picture</p>

Tiny house on the move Q&A: I'd like a micro-camper conversion

Home columnist Jennifer Sheahan converted her micro-camper this summer. She consolidates and answers readers' questions

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

<p>Subtle by Colourtrend has both brown and grey undertones, which works everywhere, says Jennifer. It's shown here in her living area. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

S Jennifer Sheahan: Undertones are key to perfect paint colours

Before you grab a paintbrush, read the Home of the Year winner's guide to a palette that will make every room sing

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

<p>Choose light-coloured paint and reflective surfaces, says Jennifer Sheahan. Pictures: Moya Nolan </p>

S Jennifer Sheahan: How I maximise light in my home

Many Irish homes are built with small windows and without considering light maximisation, says Home of the Year winner

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

<p>Jennifer Sheahan and Perry next to the bookshelves in the living area in Jennifer's Rathmines home. Pictures: Moya Nolan</p>

S Jennifer Sheahan: Shelving, from storage to visual appeal

When done right, shelving is functional as well as beautiful, writes the Home of the Year winner

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023