Interior trendsetters

“Interior looks for the coming season are already reflecting grown-up sophisticated vibes and a fair amount of retrospection without quite replicating past trends — reminds me of how the 70s bell-bottomed jeans were reinvented from the late 1990s as the ‘neo’ bootleg.”

BER

Q: I’m hearing a lot of talk about BER ratings, and know there are grants available, but is it worth retrofitting my home if I’m planning on selling in a few years’ time? David Flannery, Heat Retrofit Advisor with Electric Ireland Superhomes, offers his expert advice.

Home renovation on a budget: the dos and the don’ts

‘Making your home renovation dreams come true can be a challenge, especially when your budget doesn’t quite align with your wishes’. Denise O’Connor, who is an architect and design consultant has listed some helpful tips on irishtimes.com to navigate this process and ensure you make the most of your budget.

Garden

Give your garden a lift this summer.....

Decorating a New Build

Q: I’m a first-time buyer about to move into my newly built home. I’m planning a phased approach to furnishing and decoration but I don’t know where to start. What do I prioritise? Interior designer Louise Johnston offers her expert advice.

Lighting

Choosing the right lights for your home isn't as easy as you might first think.

 

Downsizing

Q: I’m downsizing from a larger house to a smaller one but I don’t want to say goodbye to all my furniture and artwork. What can I bring with me?

 

Helena Cousins of Zinc Interior Design offers her expert advice.

French chicness

How to easily introduce a sense of French chicness with select furniture choices.

Decluttering

Q: My house is going on the market and I want to declutter it for viewings. Where do I start? Suzy Kell, decluttering coach, offers her expert advice.

Sow and grow in January: 10 jobs for the kitchen gardener.

Interior article

Low-effort, low-budget storage ideas to try this January.