Belfast Home – June 2023 – Issue 334
Time for Change Andrew and Alana’s home renovation journey includes a recently completed open-plan kitchen extension which truly reflects their preferred interior style. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hen they purchased this house in 2014, Andrew and Alana knew there was lots of work to be done to transform it into their dream family home. ‘We were moving from […]
Galway Home – June 2023 – Issue 334
A Labour of Love Renovating this 1920s townhouse in Galway was a labour of love for Lynne, Alan and their triplets. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hen Lynne and Alan bought their new home three years ago they knew it would need a lot of work to bring it up to date. However, as an interior designer and renovator, […]
Dingle Home – June 2023 – Issue 334
The Hare’s Corner Grainne Kavanagh, the owner of The Coach House an interiors and Irish design shop in Dingle, welcomes us into her home. [dropcap style=”square”]G[/dropcap]rainne Kavanagh runs an interiors and Irish design shop in Dingle called The Coach House. Her home was built in 1929 and she extensively renovated after she purchased it in […]
Reader’s Kitchen – June 2023 – Issue 334
Show Stopper A statement kitchen with plenty of design flair was the requirement for this Co. Louth home. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hen building their new home these owners wanted to create an open-plan space that would suit their needs now as well as for years to come. They began their search for a kitchen designer early on […]
Indoor Improvements – June 2023 – Issue 334
Space To Improve For help on making the more serious and costly home improvements, we invite three top Irish interior designers to give their advice on how to help you achieve the optimum results. Window Dressing – There are many options out there from shutters to electric blinds and this may have an effect on […]
Home Office – June 2023 – Issue 334
A Hardworking Home It seems that hybrid working is here to stay, so when addressing any home improvements, a home office solution is still a must-have and more than likely will be for years to come. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]hink Smart – If you don’t have the luxury of transforming a spare room into a dedicated office, […]
Outdoor Living – June 2023 – Issue 334
Improving Your Outdoor Living From sheltered patios, to outdoor kitchens, additional rooms and beautiful lawns, we highlight a number of key features that will make the most of your exterior spaces. [dropcap style=”square”]N[/dropcap]o matter what size of garden, patio or outdoor space you have, you want it to feel like an extension of your home […]
Bathroom Designers – June 2023 – Issue 334
New Design Talent Inspiration from Ireland’s best and brightest upcoming young interior designers for anyone planning a bathroom makeover. [dropcap style=”square”]S[/dropcap]onas Bathrooms and TU Dublin (Technological University Dublin) recently announced the winners of the Sonas Bathrooms 2023 Bathroom Design of the Year. Six student designs were highly commended and these are all looks that could […]
Cookery – June 2023 – Issue 334
Food To Enjoy Together [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he Gathered Table: A Taste of Home, features a collection of 55 recipes from across Ireland’s food world, with contributions from bakers and butchers, farmers and food champions, producers, shopkeepers and chefs. Each contributor has supplied their favourite recipe that takes them back to happy times and celebrates the relationship […]
Craftsperson – June 2023 – Issue 334
Passion For Wood For more than three decades Fred O’Mahony has been turning handcrafted, functional and artistic pieces by using sustainable Irish native hardwoods from renewable sources. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hat started off as a hobby for Fred O’Mahony quickly turned into a passion and then a thriving career. With more than 30 years’ experience as a […]
Travel Ireland – June 2023 – Issue 334
My Home: Portglenone, Co. Antrim Jill Stewart recommends all of the best places to go in and near her home town. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]ell us a bit about yourself I’m Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_ on Instagram). Baking and cooking influencer, recipe developer, lover of food and believer in moderation. How long have you lived in Portglenone? I’m […]
Gardening – June 2023 – Issue 334
Paradise Revisited This issue our gardening expert Conrad McCormick shares inspiration from the gardens he has visited on his travels to Marrakech. [dropcap style=”square”]M[/dropcap]arrakech, known as the ‘Red Rose City’ due to the earthy colour of its historic pink hued buildings, is an intense place, with bustling souks, where exotic spices piled high scent the […]