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<p>If you apply the principles of ergonomics in your interior design, your home will be a joy to live in, not just to look at. Picture: iStock</p>

How to make your home a happier, more functional space

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shows how the principles of ergonomics can be applied to every room

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Think outside the box to make the most of a spare room in your home

'Home of the Year 2021' winner Jennifer Sheahan shares her ideas

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

<p>Cheery yellows bring sunshine into Irish homes. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Climate and surroundings help inform our home colour schemes

The Home of the Year winner advises we look to our natural surroundings when considering paint choices for our homes

Thu, 25 May, 2023

<p>Jennifer likes to do her big clear-out in January rather than Spring. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Home of the Year winner shares her January decluttering secrets

'I go through my process of decluttering during the usually boring early January downtime,' says Jennifer Sheahan

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

<p>Vinegar and salt shines up copper pots, says Jennifer. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: These are the only three cleaning supplies you need

There are only three cleaning supplies you really need, according to the 2021 Home of the Year winner

Sat, 15 Apr, 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>There’s something about showering under an open sky that is exhilarating, freeing, and calming all at once. (I do shower in my swimsuit before anyone questions the source of my exhilaration.) </p>

S Let it rain: Why we want to splash out on outdoor showers

The Home of the Year winner loves her post-sea swim rinse so much she plans to install an outdoor shower in her garden

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

<p>Spending money on a sump pump has saved Jennifer from costly rain flooding damage during Storm Eowyn. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: These are the biggest home renovation mistakes to avoid

Save unnecessary expense and stress by learning from those who went (and spent) before you

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

<p>Baking items that don't make a mess is always a good idea: Think of recipes where all the ingredients can be mixed all in one bowl. File pictures</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to make gingerbread, chocolate bark and stuffed meringues

The Home of the Year winner loves fast festive baking. Her she shares three of her favourite super-easy Christmas recipes

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

<p> Jennifer Sheahan with her rescue dog Perry outside her house in Rathmines after renovation. Picture: Moya Nolan </p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to choose a contractor and go through the tender process

Your contractor oversees your renovation. You need to trust they will deliver to a high standard, within your budget and on time

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

<p>Jennifer Sheahan: "Constraints such as size can sometimes make life easier by reducing the number of decisions available for you to choose between." Picture: Joe McCallion</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: How to design perfect layouts for any space

The Home of the Year winner earned kudos for creative use of small spaces, but says it's easy to learn how to make decisions for all room sizes

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

<p> Jen Sheahan at her home in Rathmines. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: The details that add 'wow' factor to a home

You can elevate your overall interior design by paying attention to the finishing touches, says the Home of the Year winner

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

<p>Jennifer Sheahan: 'As people clear out their homes after Christmas, among the unwanted items they donate or sell might be the perfect new piece for your home.' Picture: Joe McCallion</p>

Home of the Year winner shares secrets to revamping your rooms with pre-loved gems

Buying second-hand is the sustainable way to upgrade your interior decor, says Jennifer Sheahan

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023

<p>No radiators mean more available wall space, says Jennifer Sheahan. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Space-saving alternatives to the radiator

The Home of the Year winner looks at alternative options to the traditional rad that could cut costs as well as take up less room

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

<p>You don't need massive amounts of space to do a home workout.</p>

Home gyms in small spaces: How to fit exercise equipment into the tiniest of homes

We are more likely to exercise if the equipment we have fits in and looks good, says Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan

Thu, 20 Apr, 2023

<p>Jennifer's living room: She chose couch fabric (microfibre velvet-effect) that can be sprayed with Scotchgard and easily wiped clean with a cloth.</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Choosing fabrics for your home interiors

A room's sensory elements are as essential as its colours, says Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

<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

<p>Dark green velvet couches experienced a surge of popularity in the past few years and I can’t ever see myself getting tired of them. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Why green is the new grey in home decor

With the weekend that’s in it, the Home of the Year winner has shamrocks in her eyes

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

<p>There is no need to throw out perfectly good kitchen cabinets just because you’re sick of them — a lick of paint is often all that’s needed to make you fall back in love with your kitchen. </p>

S Jennifer Sheahan: How to do a DIY revamp of your kitchen without breaking the bank

One of the most impactful ways we can revitalise our homes is to upgrade our kitchens, says the Home of the Year winner

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

<p>Dried flowers and cacti in Jennifer's living area. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

S How to pick low-maintenance plants, flowers and greenery

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan brings the outside in by introducing low-maintenance and artificial plants

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023