December 2023 – Issue 340

Merry Christmas from the team at Ireland’s Homes Interiors and Living Magazine [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]n this issue we have seven readers’ homes decorated for Christmas from right across Ireland. Also, we have lots of inspiration for seasonal styling and festive decor, gift ideas for the whole family and much, much more…
Travel Belfast – November 2023 – Issue 339

Booming Belfast This month Marty O’Neill explores Belfast’s burgeoning food scene and discovers why sometimes there’s just no place quite like home. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]’ve spent the last year showcasing my travel destinations, both abroad and in Ireland but I’ve never thought of shouting about my home city of Belfast. Until now that is! I’m actually […]
Cookery – November 2023 – Issue 339

Full Of Flavour Irish chef and TV host Mark Moriarty discusses his debut cookbook, Flavour and takes us through some of his favourite recipes from it. [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap]lready an award-winning chef and a popular TV host, Mark Moriarty can now claim the title of author with the release of his debut cookbook, Flavour. The Dublin-based […]
Denise O’Connor – November 2023 – Issue 339

Creating A Blissful Bedroom This month architect and interior design expert Denise O’Connor shares her advice on creating a dreamy bedroom space. [dropcap style=”square”]S[/dropcap]leep is one of the pillars of good health, but many people in Ireland grapple with sleep issues. According to the Irish Sleep Apnoea Trust, nearly 30% report they regularly get less […]
Interior Dilemma – November 2023 – Issue 339

Interior Dilemma Interiors Association member Gwen Kenny of Divine Design offers her expert advice. Q: I’m renovating a period home with large rooms and high ceilings. I want to create warmth and interest. What are my options? A: When you’re looking at wall treatments in a period home, the first step is to see if […]
Heating – November 2023 – Issue 339

All Fired Up Take the chill off with our selection of stylish home heating options. [dropcap style=”square”]Y[/dropcap]our choice of heating appliance will depend very much on the room and function required. Radiators are a must throughout most homes, providing an easy to regulate heat source as well as space to dry clothes and warm towels. […]
Reader’s Kitchen 2 – November 2023 – Issue 339

A Fresh Perspective After ten years in their Hillsborough home these owners were ready to modernise their kitchen space to make it better suited to busy family life. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hen Emma and William bought their home ten years ago they did so with the intention of renovating the kitchen at some point in the future. […]
Reader’s Kitchen 1 – November 2023 – Issue 339

A Grand Gourmet Design South of Dublin, in the urban village of Ranelagh, a kitchen fit for a chef has been stunningly created by Bushell Interiors. [dropcap style=”square”]M[/dropcap]ixing convenience with visually stunning materials and finishes, this kitchen represents a transformative journey for chef, Pauline, her partner, her pet dog and the guests they invite into […]
Carlow Home – November 2023 – Issue 339

Ruin Restoration Taking on the challenge of restoring a ruin whilst retaining its charm is exactly what Chrissie Beilenberg has achieved with this fabulous project. [dropcap style=”square”]S[/dropcap]ituated in the peaceful countryside of Co. Carlow The Bell House forms part of the cut granite courtyard of Lumcloone House. Purchased in 2007, the property dates from the […]
Lucan Home – November 2023 – Issue 339

A Tale Of Old And New Ashen & Cloud founder and creative director, Susan McGowan, has reimagined this Lucan cottage, west of Dublin, converting it into a stunning home that exudes both drama and simplicity. [dropcap style=”square”]B[/dropcap]lending old and new is at the heart of this home project in the suburban town of Lucan, west […]
Dublin Home – November 2023 – Issue 339

Nordic Simplicity With Edwardian Finesse Situated in Dublin, this aged Edwardian dwelling has been wonderfully revitalised. The outcome is a striking blend of clean lines, dramatic colour splashes, and distinctive features, resulting in a charming family home. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he homeowner, with an eye for contemporary aesthetics and a penchant for Nordic Minimalism, worked with interior […]
Magherafelt Home – November 2023 – Issue 339

Minimalist Class Katherine McCann’s home is an architectural and interior masterpiece nestled in the serene outskirts of Magherafelt. [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap]s an architect herself, Katherine envisioned a home that perfectly combined her love for mid-century design with the sleek and practical appeal of Scandinavian minimalism and the result is impressive. Collaborating with her engineer husband, they […]