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January
January 2026
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The Irish startup designing distinctly stylish, yet affordable, contemporary furniture
Home of the Year finalist David O'Brien on his new build in the Cork countryside
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The Salvage Squad's Cathy Angelini talks home and design
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Last year
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Designer Helen James on creating an ideal home at Christmas
This musician handmakes one of a kind contemporary lamps and furniture from Wicklow
How style icons Chupi, James Kavanagh and Andrea Horan decorate their homes for Christmas
Ireland's best party planners on the secret to hosting a festive get together
Meet the husband and wife design team behind Co. Mayo's Superfolk home interiors
The Irish handmade pottery inspired by land and sea
Five irresistible festive decor trends to try this Christmas
This style influencer shares how to make your home sparkle this Christmas
His artisan ancestors are referenced in Ulysses, now Tom Kennedy designs luxury home decor
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House of Guinness: Tour the real life stately home behind the Netflix series
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Interior Designer Carla Benedetti on her beautifully restored cottage in Wicklow
Home of the Year's Hugh Wallace on the secret to his success
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This craftsman hand-built his own aviation-inspired home, now he's creating modular lodges
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The Big Hill House's Caoimhe McGinley on her stylish but practical home
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