A Dublin semi-detached renovation project was ideally suited to expats Edith and Hans Schroeder who went full native with a modern makeover. In this article we cover: Edith and Hans Schroeder moved to Ireland during the height of the Celtic Tiger years, one decade ago, and, as they never planned to be here permanently, they […] More
Showing signs of age after just 25 years, this self build home nestling in a Co Clare housing estate was the last place Niall and Sinead O’Connell expected to find their future holiday home. But the views and location were too good to pass up in an area where houses are hard to find… More
Strengthening bonds within a family often involves gatherings for special events, perhaps even a joint holiday or two. Brothers-in-law Ryan Livendale and Callum Scott cemented their relationship with a slightly more unconventional approach… In this article Ryan and Callum share how they tackled the semi-detached replacement house to live in side by side, including: House […] More
In their current form, shipping containers have been around since the 1950s. But they have only recently become a construction material – for commercial premises but also for garden sheds and even houses. In this article we cover: Shipping container homes is part of a global housing and architectural trend that spread to Ireland in […] More
This contemporary bungalow makeover in Co Antrim features floor to ceiling glazing, a new balcony and zinc finishes. In this article we cover: What happens when you love where you live but yearn for a different style of home? Janet and Stephen Montgomery of Co Antrim adopted a contemporary bungalow makeover. House size before: 203 sqm […] More
What was the first item you designed I was a child completely obsessed with Lego and Meccano, building everything from fire stations to houses. With new pieces available every year, birthday presents were never a problem for my parents! Although she didn’t realise it at the time, my mother’s enthusiasm for old buildings and houses in […] More
What it takes to build a tiny house on wheels, by a self-builder in Co Down who’s been through the process. In this article Michael Rauch describes his tiny house building project, including: My partner Alex and I dream of buying our own land to build an eco home, and the choice to live in […] More
How Stephen and Rachel Conway transformed a cold, draughty primary school into a warm and comfortable family home. In this article we cover: Many of us spent our school years shivering in a draughty school room or cuddling up to the nearest lukewarm radiator. Insulation and heating may not have been a priority in our […] More
Moving to another country can be an upheaval, and with housing style varying greatly from area to area, let alone from country to country, finding your bearings isn’t always easy. Especially when you’re looking for something reminiscent of your homeland to move into… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COSTS” opened=”true”] Bungalow size: 125 sqm Extension size: 126sqm Plot […] More
When Breda and Simon Cassidy decided to extend their Co Kildare home, they had a fair idea of what they wanted – a large bright space where the whole family could spend time together. In this article we cover: “We really needed an open plan kitchen, dining and living. Before the extension, we would have spent our […] More
The eaves is a term to describe the roof overhang on a house, including the bargeboards, fascias and soffits, all of which play an important role in keeping your home pest-free and dry. They’re also very important from an aesthetic point of view – having clean soffits and fascias make your home look much more […] More
It’s rare to come across a house that’s been lived in by the same family since the 19th Century, let alone have it retain its ‘cottage feel’… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COSTS” opened=”true”] Total cost: €310,000 House size: 2,250 sqft Site size: 2/3rd of an acre [/powerkit_collapsible] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC”] Build up: Extension walls 350mm thick concrete […] More
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