December 2022 – Issue 328
Welcome [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]t’s Christmas – well at IHIL HQ it is! One of our annual Christmas traditions is to have the Christmas tree up to coincide with the launch of the December issue. What are your decorating traditions? We asked nine of Ireland’s leading interior designers to share theirs with us, along with any tips […]
County Down Home – December 2022 – Issue 328
Fabulously Festive Sara and Neil’s family home in Co. Down is a stylish example of maximalist décor at Christmas. [dropcap style=”square”]S[/dropcap]ara, her husband Neil and their two boys, six year-old Félix and three year-old Ralph relocated from London back to Northern Ireland three years ago. Originally from Co. Londonderry, the couple opted for a detached […]
Cork Home – December 2022 – Issue 328
Full Of Nostalgia At this time of year, Dave fills his home with sentimental pieces and gets creative with decorative touches that enhance his eclectic home interior. [dropcap style=”square”]D[/dropcap]ave’s home with it’s distinctive piano island is well know for its appearance on RTÉ Home of the Year back in 2021. A new build full of […]
Ballymena Home – December 2022 – Issue 328
A Candy Coloured Christmas Louise lovingly decorates her Ballymena home with pretty, vintage pieces that are seasonal, sentimental and stylish. [dropcap style=”square”]L[/dropcap]ouise loves French interiors and is obsessed with Ladurée. ‘I have been inspired by travels to France and their interior styling as well as my love for traditional, vintage pieces. I love everything about […]
Rathfarnham Home – December 2022 – Issue 328
Glad Tidings Full of comfort and joy, David and Carol’s home shines bright in the festive season. [dropcap style=”square”]C[/dropcap]hristmas in David and Carol’s Rathfarnham home is always magical. The banisters are embellished with foliage and the house is beautifully adorned with a host of decorations and flickering candles. ‘We bought this house in 1997, it […]
Belfast Home – December 2022 – Issue 328
A Timeless Tradition Jackie and Trevor’s Georgian new build in Belfast sparkles with festive décor every Christmas, giving it a warm, welcoming ambience throughout the festive season. [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap]rriving at the front door of Jackie and Trevor’s home, the doormat gives you a festive welcome into their home, along with a stylish door wreath. ‘I […]
Dublin Home – December 2022 – Issue 328
Past Meets Present Sympathetically updating their period home, Sarah and Ian have worked in contemporary elements, adding luxe, cool, unique touches particularly in the Christmas season. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]f space is in short supply it takes a good deal of creative vision to utilise it to it’s best advantage, and if your style is modernist and […]
Mantlepieces – December 2022 – Issue 328
Magical Mantles The Wild Butterfly and Sara Austin have created two showstopping installations to demonstrate how your fireplace can take centrestage this Christmas. From lush greenery to a bold pop of colour, these mantle ideas are designed to give you all the festive feels. [dropcap style=”square”]C[/dropcap]hristmas 2022 will see a move toward a more eco-friendly, […]
Tablescapes – December 2022 – Issue 328
All Set For Christmas Expert tips for creating a beautiful dining table to enjoy the most important meal of the year. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]ruffle Tablescapes founder Kate Fairlie advises building your tablescape in layers. ‘Once you’ve chosen a beautiful tablecloth or runner, you can build on your look by layering up from there. Construct each place […]
Lighting – December 2022 – Issue 328
In the Mood Set the scene for a magical season with atmospheric Christmas lighting. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]e are stepping softly into the most wonderful time of the year, knowing that for so many of us, a festive home is less about all things new and more about pieces past and present coming together with those designed […]
Artists – December 2022 – Issue 328
The Art of Gifting Finding the perfect gift can be very fulfilling and a carefully chosen work of art could be just the right thing. Here are 14 Irish artists to inspire your choices this Christmas. Read more in the December issue…
Cookery – December 2022 – Issue 328
A Twist on the Traditional Graham Herterich talks to us about his first cookbook and shares some of the recipes you might like to try this Christmas. [dropcap style=”square”]M[/dropcap]y passion is traditional Irish baking, and over the course of the last five years I’ve found the confidence to recreate many of these much loved classics,’ […]