A group of committed dahlia growers around the country push the flowers to the limits of their performance – and here’s how you can plant the seeds for competition too

Interior designer Arlene McIntyre hasn’t wasted a crisis during Covid-19: after closing the doors of three showrooms in Dublin and one in London to the public a year ago, she’s now busier than ever

The Houzz community is made up of millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals around the world, with Houzz.ie dedicated to the Irish market

The interiors world is witnessing a shift towards more thoughtful purchasing of sustainable furniture. Here are some tips on how to go green with your home, simply and efficiently

Sometimes, a simple and cheap repair job is easier and more cost-effective than replacing a damaged table or a chipped furnishing, as Christina Torsney of Surface Renew explains

The interior designer tells us about moments of inspiration and the new Irish appetite for design

Three leading interior design entrepreneurs tell us about their motivations, aspirations and what advice they would give to those who want to blaze a similar trail

Ikea’s Spring Summer 2021 ‘transitions’ collection is big on home storage solutions, garden furniture and accessories

Design is the most dramatic way to change, improve and add value to a business, because people want an all-encompassing experience from the moment they step foot inside it

Sofa giant DFS has partnered with Channel 4’s Grand Designs to create a capsule collection of innovative and super comfy sofa ranges

Reimagining and redesigning our homes may seem daunting, but a professional interior designer or architect can help create the perfect space for any living requirements

Joe Whelan relishes his job as head gardener at Nymans, a National Trust property with an extensive collection of spring-flowering shrubs and trees from all over the world – and links to Birr Castle

Furniture company Roche Bobois’s range for spring/summer 2021 encourages us to rediscover the pleasure in our living spaces

Fear not: you can go bold and beautiful or subtle and gentle with patterning, as long as you follow a few simple tips

Looking for a cosy sofa to relax on while the gales blow outside? Check out DFS’s new collection of soft, organic pieces

Design expert Carol Anne Leyden explains how to make Pantone’s 2021 colours work in your space

Whether it needs a lick of paint or a complete transformation, decorating your home to suit your needs and tastes will change your life for the better

With people spending more time at home, many are taking a second look at their bathrooms and adding a bit of luxury

Topiary has a place in every garden whatever the style, contemporary or cottage and everything in between

Amanda Pollard of Houzz UK tells us that the ‘grounding tones of grey mixed with uplifting yellow are the ideal balanced colour combination for our homes after a year of uncertainty’