Conrad McCormick shares his advice for creating a tropical-inspired space
For some gardeners, there comes a point where the familiar starts to feel, well, a little too familiar. The neat lawn, the clipped box balls, the pastel cottage planting repeated from one front garden to the next, all the way down the street. Not that there is anything wrong with cottage-style gardens, of course; many […]
Travel – July 2026 – Issue 371
A Glasgow Getaway Marty O’Neill travels to Glasgow for a weekend of music, memories, and a tour around Scotland’s biggest city. [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap] random social media advert from six months ago about a concert took us to Glasgow recently. A city I’ve shamefully never spent time in, until now. And I realise at long last […]
Ciara Shine brings together recipes from her family kitchen, friends, and fellow seafood producers
Drawing on her roots in Killybegs, where she runs her family’s business, Shines Seafood, Ciara Shine combines traditional Irish food culture with fresh, modern inspiration. The book highlights the sustainability of seafood production in Ireland and explores the traditions that shaped her love of fish, including the long-standing Irish practice of eating more fish on […]
A thoughtful renovation of a restored North Cork farmhouse
Part restored 19th-century farmhouse, part contemporary countryside retreat, this award-winning boutique B&B in North Cork has quietly become one of Ireland’s most design-conscious rural stays. Owned and curated by Mitchelstown native Ciara O’Brien, Barnahown officially opened its doors in July 2024 following an ambitious restoration of a former farmhouse dating back to the 1880s. Once […]
Trend Alert: Big and Bold Colours!
Expressing yourself through bold colours in your home décor means turning your space into a visual reflection of your personality, and the trick to nailing this trend is confidence! However, on a practical level, the key to making bright, or even clashing colours work, is balance. If you don’t want to go all out at […]
Get the Outdoor Look
Editorial by Kerah Reyes. The perfect outdoor space is the one that works with you. Whether you want a garden to escape to or a backyard that constantly has the grill on for others, here are our design tips on how to achieve it. The perfect outdoor setup isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about how […]
Bathrooms – July 2026 – Issue 371
Make A Splash From colour to material finishes, here is what’s trending in contemporary bathroom design. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]e asked Ian Bissett, Contracts Manager at Ripples Bathrooms, about the latest bathroom trends and how homeowners can start implementing them into their schemes today. ‘Bathrooms are becoming much warmer and more personal in 2026,’ states Ian. ‘We’re […]
Waterford Home – July 2026 – Issue 371
A Gentle Restoration, Designed to Be Enjoyed In the Wicklow hills, The Granary at Munny Farm is a beautifully restored granite barn that has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind holiday retreat. [dropcap style=”square”]S[/dropcap]et along the well-known Wicklow Way near Shillelagh, The Granary is the kind of place that feels completely rooted in its surroundings. With […]
Dublin 6 Home – July 2026 – Issue 371
Confidence in Colour and Pattern In Kenilworth, this period home offered something rare for designer Sorcha Harman to work with. It had a wealth of original detail already in place, providing a strong foundation to layer in character through shape, colour and some striking accents. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]n many ways it was a clean slate, despite […]
Kerry Home – July 2026 – Issue 371
Built Differently This Tipperary showhome marks a shift in how new builds are done. A close collaboration between contractor and designer replaces standard templates with interiors that are considered and individual, offering a clear alternative to the usual one-note approach. [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap] five-bedroom new build by SMJ Construction is quietly challenging the idea that new […]
Clonakilty Home – July 2026 – Issue 371
A Return with Intent In Hillsborough, a detached two-storey home follows a sense of continuity. Originally designed by Beaufort Interiors in the 1980s, the property has now been reworked for a new chapter, with Managing Director Trevor Wilson leading the transformation. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]his project was actually a returning client,’ Trevor begins. Four decades ago, his […]
Castlerock Home – July 2026 – Issue 371
Sea View Styling At The Rock in Castlerock, Styled Property Staging’s Katie O’Kane used layered textures, soft coastal tones and understated styling to turn this seaside apartment into a calm, aspirational retreat centred around the views. [dropcap style=”square”]P[/dropcap]ositioned along the coastline in Castlerock, The Rock apartments combine contemporary apartment living with uninterrupted Atlantic views and […]