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    Queen of creative DIY on restyling her home the thrifty way

    Whether you call it thrifting, upcycling, repurposing or simply buying second-hand, finding and restoring pre-loved furniture and accessories has never been more popular – and Dublin’s Katrina Carroll is a veritable expert in all of it. With more than 28,000 people following her design adventures on Instagram, Katrina has cast her magic on numerous projects, […] More

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    Japandi Design – Tokyo meets Mayo

    Japandi is a globally growing interior design trend where Japanese design meets Scandinavian interiors, as self-builder Miyuki Katsu Maloney explains in the context of her new build project in Co Mayo. In this article we cover: Japan and Scandinavia are more than 8,000km apart from each other, yet their design principles are surprisingly similar in […] More

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    Bedroom design checklist

    As the average human spends about 25 years sleeping, or attempting to sleep, bedroom design is all about creating a relaxing, clutter-free environment, writes interior design expert Marion McGarry. Bedrooms are multifaceted spaces: they are for rest and sleep, but also are for storage and for dressing. Planning for all these functions, using the right […] More

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    2020 Award Winners

    The RIAI’s 2020 Awards crowned Culligan Architects and A2 Architects in the Living category. The Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland recognised a project in Co Dublin and another in Co Galway at this year’s awards, which were announced on their website today (20th October 2020). The two projects are listed below. In, On and […] More

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    Setting the stage for a successful sale

    Presenting your home to its full potential will help you achieve a quick and cost-effective sale. After all, you never get a second chance to make a first impression! Home staging is a marketing term that describes the presentation of a property for sale using a design style that will appeal to the widest buying […] More