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Dublin 6 bedsit transforms into a villa-style home

Before Studio 31 gave this Dublin 6 villa-style home a contemporary glow-up, even its fine-proportioned entrance hall had been turned into a bedroom.

Reimagining a semi as a luxurious apartment-like space for two

A renovation project where everyone is in perfect harmony, and the builder doesn’t fall out with the client? Fiction surely. Not so, say the Dublin 6 couple who turned a three-bedroom semi into a luxurious space for two.

Meet Ryan Beggs, the stair master whose star is in the ascendancy

Considered the spine of any building, a staircase sets the style tone for its look. Ryan Beggs of Co. Meath-based Bavari is a step ahead

Garden designer Alan Rudden's 6 simple tips to transform the outside of your house

Award-winning garden designer Alan Rudden has offered up some simple steps you can take to make your house more appealing to potential buyers. The good news is his recommendations are not going to break the bank, but are almost certainly likely to help you reach your asking price. Alan says to simply and quickly improve […]

A period property in pristine condition that overlooks Enniscorthy

This four-bedroom family home has a classic contemporary look and room for visiting clan members to come stay, but at a remove.

An unassuming cottage that is home to panoramic views of Sutton’s seascapes

An architect-designed house of 213 square metres, with sea views and a south-facing garden hidden behind its bijou façade in D13.

Four buildings on one site including walk-in condition home, hay barn and cottage

Break out the bunting. This homestead is a renovator’s dream. It has a cut stone stable, a hay barn, a derelict cottage, and additional lean-tos, all waiting to be upgraded.

Sophie Cooney's talent lies in adding a wow factor to the staircase, the artery of the home

How a yellow runner prompted a successful niche décor business for a former tech sector producer.

Who do high-end homeowners call to do their remodelling details?

Here’s a glimpse at some of the contacts in their little black books, listing some of the talented craftspeople and designers who add the final polish to their luxe looks.

Once a derelict house, this historic home has been renovated and comes to market for a great price

By George, this house has got it. A completely renovated period property in the centre of the heritage town Boyle that comes with an income-generating gate lodge.

Alena C is making a name for herself looking after the four f's of home interiors

Flooring, furniture, furnishings, and functionality, the four f’s that Alena C says turned a new house in Portlaoise into a showhouse-worthy home.

Fortress for sale on the Balcarrick shoreline: Could it become a residential home?

A landmark building on the shoreline at Balcarrick, one of north Dublin’s best stretches of beach, has oodles of potential. But you will need deep pockets to reimagine it.

New wave nautical: seaside design reimagined by Geri O'Toole

Vogue Williams and Rosanna Davison's favourite designer, Geri O'Toole, uses natural materials that feel good to touch, and there isn’t a nautical stripe in sight.

Turning up the heat in the kitchen using colour

From spicy reds to nut browns, herb-greens and blue agave splashbacks, it’s time to cook up new colour in your kitchen.

Brick by brick, this mid terrace house in Athy has been given a stylish stamp of approval

Constructed using local Athy brick, this three-bedroom house, seeking €275,000, epitomises the circular economy.

Psychologist Dr Clodagh Campbell explains how order is key to tackling clutter at home

Clutter is the bane of our lives. It makes our homes look messy, which in turn casts us in a bad light. How do we make our homes work harder for us?

Former Glory founder on the redeeming qualities of renovating an old property

A church conversion that came with a calling to preach a new gospel that tired old buildings are worth saving, helped a DJ find a new vocation.

Is virtual staging of a property the most cost-effective way to catch the eye?

In an online world, where the shop window is a small screen, this property in Deansgrange illustrates how to catch buyers' attention with virtual staging. Address: 24 Grange Terrace, Deansgrange Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 F6R6 Asking price: €695,000 Agent: DNG We all know that well-presented homes get more views on property portals. If the […]

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