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At the Museum of Literature, Ireland’s living literary heritage is preserved by design

The building is both a celebration of Joycean writings and a triadic ode to period architecture

Kitchen supplier Howdens to open six depots in Ireland

The FTSE-listed British trade-only supplier is expanding on the back of a lockdown-driven surge in business

Carol-Anne Leyden of CA Design on padel, ponies and connecting to the natural world through design

CA Design offers design classics inspired by and manufactured in the style of the original furniture designs, as well as original work from contemporary designers

Crimson tide: Set your interiors alight with the most daring colour

In art and design, the colour red need only be used in small doses to pack a powerful punch

Interiors: Bring some 1920s Downton Abbey glamour into your home

A statement sofa in a luxurious fabric is the key to recreating that Art Deco daring and elegance in an interior

Interiors: Making a statement – the furniture that will last a lifetime and beyond

Think of your furniture as an investment for both now and the future, so buy once and buy well

Percy Place project recognised for excellence in urban design

The Silver Medal for Housing, awarded by the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland, chose 55 Percy Place as a best-in-class exemplar of high-density, mixed-use development on a challenging urban, brownfield site

Ideal home show returns to RDS

The country’s largest residential design exhibition showcases the latest building, gardening and decor trends, ideas and expert advice

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

Interiors: A view of seaside sophistication from the Westons’ well-heeled Florida community

Award-winning American interior design photographer Jessica Glynn was invited by the late W Galen Weston and his wife Hilary to capture life at the Windsor Community in Florida. The result was the stunning coffee table book Beachside

Interiors: Bring spring into your home with a splash of quince

Neptune’s new uplifting shade of yellow is inspired by the fresh, zingy fruit

Designed to succeed: the women behind Ireland’s most stylish interiors

To celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday, we talked to six award-winning Irish interior designers and interior architects about their own style and the women who have inspired them

Interiors: Blue is the colour as Roche Bobois expands horizons

The interiors company’s luxurious new pieces create an air of softness which positively invites you to sit down and relax

Interiors: How the bathroom has become a space for wellbeing and relaxation

Bathroom renovations are high on many people’s agenda right now and Richard Sloan of Sonas Bathrooms has advice on how to get the most out of this key space in your home

Trees from above: meet the man breathing new life into garden design

Landscape architect Thijs Dolders is a firm believer that roof gardens add immeasurably to the liveability of cities

Closing the book on open-plan living

Two years of living and working at home have honed clients’ understanding of what kind of space they really need in their house

Spend on the stand-outs to maximise your selling price

There are plenty of simple but effective ways to make your home look more appealing to prospective buyers ahead of a potential sale

Keep your timber floor happy and it will last a lifetime

With a drive towards efficiency and sustainability, what’s more natural and durable than hardwood?

Ask the designer: How can I redecorate my home in a sustainable manner?

Good health and wellbeing start at home and can be greatly improved by designing a healthy home,

Ask the Designer: Finding the perfect look for the smallest room

Bathroom trends come and go, and sometimes come again – anyone remember avocado bath suites, for example? Here, we separate the duds from the suds