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Amanda Kavanagh

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My Objects of Desire: Landscape designer and florist Mark Grehan on autumn greenery, design inspiration and shearling staples

The Connemara-native and owner of The Garden studio in Powerscourt Townhouse shares his favourite plants, possessions, and places

My Objects of Desire: Interior designer Tullio Orlandi on mid-century modern design, statement pieces and home fragrances

The Limerick creative finds comfort in the arts: whether its fashion, architecture, music or magazines

My Objects of Desire: Fine artist Petria Lenehan on antiques, artistic inspiration and her personal style

The Wicklow-based artist shares her thoughts on the people, places, and personal possessions that fuel her creative mind

Architects At Home: Turning a dated Rathmines flat into a light-filled residence

She’s known for her work on high-end projects, so it’s not surprising that Courtney McDonnell’s own apartment is refined and elegant with clever design choices at every turn

Irish architects’ design choices: How a mid-terrace Georgian house was brought back to life, room by room

In the third instalment of our Architects at Home series, a Georgian terrace in Phibsborough, Dublin retains its original footprint, but is reconfigured for modern living

Irish architects’ design choices: How a low-budget renovation filled a home with clever storage and colour

In the second part of our series on Irish architects’ design choices, a young Irish couple reconfigure their London flat to create a practical and playful home that works for how they live

Style council: How an ex-corpo house in Kimmage was upgraded to an A-rated home

Anyone can check out an architect’s website to see their work, but to really understand their approach, there’s no place better than their own home, writes Amanda Kavanagh, in the first of our new series on architects’ design choices

Dazzling decor ideas for 2022

Every year, particular textures and tones capture the imagination. 2022’s dominant mood is a celebratory one with colour and sparkle, and a renewed focus on the quality of materials