Renovation – May 2021 – Issue 309

How To Renovate On A Budget Whether adding an extension, renovating a period home, knocking down walls and working within your existing footprint or revamping your interior décor, here eight experts offer you invaluable advice to ensure that costs don’t spiral out of control. [dropcap style=”square”]C[/dropcap]hoose and confirm everything right down to the choice of […]
Top Tips by Room – May 2021 – Issue 309

Room by Room Everything you need to consider when redesigning your living room, kitchen, bedroom or bathroom. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]o create your perfect living room you will inevitably have to do your research and work out exactly what you want. So firstly, ask yourself if you want it to be a social space for chatting with […]
Makeover – May 2021 – Issue 309

A Real-Life Makeover Interior designer Lana Dullaghan created a playful, elegant hallway and living room for her client, artist Caroline Duffy. Here we chat to them both about the brief, choices made and final verdict. [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap]rtist Caroline Duffy of Caroline Duffy Designs and interior designer Lana Dullaghan of Lana Dullaghan Designs met through an […]
Broken-Plan – May 2021 – Issue 309

Broken-Plan If recent events have taught us anything, it’s that we all need personal space in which to work and relax. Open-plan living has many advantages, but it doesn’t allow for that element of privacy. Enter the broken-plan layout, which retains the spaciousness of open-plan, but introduces an element of separation. [dropcap style=”square”]O[/dropcap]pen-plan means one […]
Cookery – May 2021 – Issue 309

Cooking with Beef This month Ireland’s top chefs and cooks serve up some tasty beef dishes for you to try at home. Here’s a small selection of the mouth watering recipes to whet your appetite. Roast Rib of Beef on the Bone with Yorkshire Puddings Slow Cooker Sticky Asian Beef Aged Rump of Beef, Slow […]
St. Tola Cheese – May 2021 – Issue 309

Say Cheese! This month we talk to Siobhan Ní Ghairbhith, passionate advocate of Irish food and owner of artisan cheesee brand, St. Tola. Read more in the May issue…
Staycation – May 2021 – Issue 309

Retreat To Nature We certainly know how important our outdoor spaces are and their benefits to our mood and health, so taking time out at the Pond Suites at Marlfield House in Wexford is a must! Read more in the May issue…
Gardening – May 2021 – Issue 309

Let’s Go Outside Decorating the exterior of your home not only weatherproofs and protects your home, it’s also the perfect opportunity to add design personality to the outdoor space, which is often left as an afterthought once the interior is completed. Read more in the May issue…
My Favourite Room

Content creator Lauren Speers shares her favourite room with us
How To Keep Your Renovation within Budget

Whether you’re adding an extension, renovating a period home, knocking down walls and working within your existing footprint or revamping your interior décor, here seven experts offer you invaluable advice to ensure that costs don’t spiral on any work you decide to undertake. Tanya McGeehan, Managing Director, MCG Investments “The more organised you are in […]
Top 6 material choices for 2021 homes

It’s all material…
Home of the Year Final

The Winner is Revealed!