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<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

<p>Jennifer Sheahan's patio area with vertical planting and an array of mirrors. Pictures: Moya Nolan</p>

How to use mirrors to make the tiniest home look and feel huge

Jennifer Sheahan shares how she employed the magic of the old-fashioned looking glass to expand her small space

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

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

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

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

<p>Inside the hall door of Jennifer Sheahan's home in Rathmines. Pictures: Moya Nolan</p>

Jennifer Sheahan: Your hallway should make you smile every time you come home

Hallways give a first impression, tie your living space together, and are fun to design, says the Home of the Year winner

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

<p>When installing tiles, you should always keep a few spares; remember this when ordering them, says Jennifer Sheahan. Picture: iStock</p>

'Help! I broke it': Fast, easy fixes for every home DIY dilemma

Don't panic, don't tell anyone — and read Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan's tips. Now, practise your innocent face

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

<p>Jennifer Sheahan had dreamed for several years of heading off on her travels around Ireland in a campervan. Picture: iStock</p>

Tiny house on the move: 'I wanted a daily car I could also use as a comfy campervan'

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan follows her dream and tries small-space living in a micro-camper on the open road

Sun, 25 Jun, 2023

<p>The dining area with banquette seating in Jen Sheahan's Rathmines home. Built-in furniture makes best use of space, says Jennifer. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

S Flat-packed furniture with a built-in finish is the perfect combination for small spaces

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan is in favour of built-in furniture, especially for small homes

Thu, 15 Jun, 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

S Jennifer Sheahan: How to use interior design themes in your home

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan considers style cohesion through our living space

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023