DFS has Grand Designs on sustainable comfort
Sofa giant DFS has partnered with Channel 4’s Grand Designs to create a capsule collection of innovative and super comfy sofa ranges
Interiors: Creating the blueprint for how to make best use of our homes
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
Meet the Dubliner in charge of an enchanting English jewel
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
Interiors: Designers come home for a creative new collection
Furniture company Roche Bobois’s range for spring/summer 2021 encourages us to rediscover the pleasure in our living spaces
Interiors: Pattern favours the brave
Fear not: you can go bold and beautiful or subtle and gentle with patterning, as long as you follow a few simple tips
Ahead of the curve: the best sofas on the market
Looking for a cosy sofa to relax on while the gales blow outside? Check out DFS’s new collection of soft, organic pieces
Interiors: Step into spring with a dash of colour
Design expert Carol Anne Leyden explains how to make Pantone’s 2021 colours work in your space
Interiors: Bring out your true colours at home
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
Interiors: Black is back for bathroom bliss
With people spending more time at home, many are taking a second look at their bathrooms and adding a bit of luxury
Steps to take when you want your garden to throw shapes
Topiary has a place in every garden whatever the style, contemporary or cottage and everything in between
Interiors: Compare and contrast to achieve the perfect balance
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’
Interiors: How our design firm found its true North
Nothing compares to going on site, but as long as design can be adaptable, so can our designers
Field of vision: the trends and names to watch in design in 2021
From the reclaiming of urban spaces for residential use, and the use of restorative neutrals to the rise of the small gallery, we ask some industry insiders just what to expect of architecture and design in 2021
Interiors: Designs for life
Interiors specialist Geri O’Toole talks to Brenda McCormick about falling in love with design and the importance of creating a home that reflects your personality
Raise a glass to the rise of the home bar
You can’t go to the pub to celebrate the festive season, but you can bring the pub to you
Keeping it regal: interiors trends for 2021
Planning a new-look home for the new year that’s fast approaching? Here are some upcoming trends to inspire you
Interior design: Furniture that’s made to treasure
An eclectic career ultimately led Alex Willcock to co-create Maker&Son, a sustainably-made luxury furniture range. It is a labour of love in the truest sense
Get a handle on candles this Christmas
Creatives such as Arlene McIntyre and Natasha Rocca Devine are bringing out their own bespoke candles in time for the festive season
Interiors: Make your home the star of the show for Christmas
Whether you prefer to dazzle with white lights or to have an explosion of colour on your tree, the decorations you choose will make your house shine
New lifestyle store has quickly become part of the furniture
Home interiors brand Oriana B is gearing up for a busy Christmas at its Irishtown showroom