Marty O’Neill explores Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia is a country I knew very little about, shamefully. I was good at basic geography growing up, so I knew its flag, its location on the map, and a little more, but that’s where it ended. Until we discovered direct flights a few weeks ago from Sweden to Southeast Asia, which cut out the […]
Conrad McCormic Explores Life Under Glass
Our gardening expert, Conrad McCormick, discusses the advantages of greenhouses – and how to turn yours into a beautiful space you can enjoy all year round. Mention a greenhouse and most of us probably picture much the same thing. Seed trays, stacks of plastic pots, a bag of compost spilling somewhere and, by midsummer, tomato […]
October 2026 – Issue 374
[dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he September issue of Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living celebrates homes with character and creative craftsmanship. We visit a breathtaking coastal retreat perched above the Atlantic on Donegal’s Cruit Island, step inside Merchant’s House, a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse turned boutique guest house in Derry, and discover how a once-neglected cottage in Killala has […]
Connemara Home – October 2026 – Issue 374
A Hug in a Home This Connemara cottage may have been built in the 1990s, but it possesses the warmth and character of a much older Irish home. Designer Niamh McKenna embraced that sense of heritage, layering in contemporary comforts without losing that timeless appeal. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]t is easy to understand why the current owners […]
Small Footprint, Ingenious Design
Small Footprint, Ingenious Design Designer Lana Dullaghan has transformed this 1890s Portobello bungalow into a warm and beautifully practical city home, using earthy colour, Irish art and imaginative storage to bring old and new together. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hen Lana Dullaghan, the designer behind Lana Dullaghan Designs, became involved in this Portobello project, the compact period property […]
Omagh Home – October 2026 – Issue 374
Confidence in the Finer Finishes In Omagh, this beautifully renovated family home proves that, with the right finishes, maximalism doesn’t have to shout. Instead, it can speak quietly of craftsmanship and lasting style. [dropcap style=”square”]S[/dropcap]tepping inside this Omagh home, it’s immediately apparent that every decision has been made with intention. It’s not trend-driven but it’s […]
Home from Afar
Home from Afar When a family living abroad wanted a calm and elegant holiday home in Ireland, they turned to Emma Butler, founder of White Meadow Interiors, to create a fully finished retreat from a distance. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]his beautifully layered coastal home in Malahide was designed around its waterside setting and the practical realities of […]
Belfast Home – October 2026 – Issue 374
A New Chapter On a leafy street in Belfast’s BT9, designer Atelier Branco & Fairley has sensitively reimagined a period property balancing a light-filled modern extension with the character of the original home. [dropcap style=”square”]D[/dropcap]ating from the turn of the 20th century, this 14-room house sits within the Malone Conservation Area and carries influences from […]
Your most asked vintage furniture questions – answered by experts
Editorial by Kerah Reyes. There’s a reason old furniture keeps finding its way back into our homes: it has something most new things are desperately trying to fake. Character. A chipped table, a faded armchair, a slightly wonky cabinet; these are pieces that have lived a life before us, and somehow make a room feel […]
Big Mamma serves up the ultimate Italian cookbook with 150 of the best Italian pasta recipes
Following their 2024 title Big Mamma: Italian Recipes in 30 Minutes, the team behind Gloria Osteria turns its attention to one of Italy’s greatest culinary treasures: pasta. With 150 recipes spread across eight themed chapters, Big Mamma – Pasta celebrates the incredible variety, creativity and tradition behind Italy’s favourite staple. From fresh and dried pasta […]
We ask some of Ireland’s creatives what autumn means to them
Editorial by Claire Craig. To celebrate the changing of the seasons, we asked some creative voices from around Ireland to share what autumn means to them – from interiors and fashion to food, flowers and the rituals that make this time of year feel special. KHARA PRINGLE Khara Pringle is an award-winning Belfast-based commercial, […]
Conrad McCormick Shows us Gardening Ideas Inspired by Travel
I never return from a holiday with a tan, but I invariably come home with hundreds of photographs and ideas for things I want to change in the garden. For me, travelling can be a dangerous business. While everyone else is admiring the view, I’m peering over walls, photographing unfamiliar plants and wondering whether that […]