Making the fairytale come true for your family home
We spoke to David Leahy about fulfilling his dream of a home for the ages in his native Co Limerick.
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We spoke to David Leahy about fulfilling his dream of a home for the ages in his native Co Limerick.
This is an incredibly clever extension.
A rundown home in Shankill, Dublin finds it mojo (and some light and space).
This 19th century home didn’t need a pastiche of the past – so a renovating architect looked to its future.
There are some serious conversation-starters behind the door of the Dublin home architect Ciarán Coy designed for himself.
This Dublin semi-d became the first certified ‘passive’ retrofit home here.
A trend for – very literally – mirroring the landscape surrounding a building is gaining international traction.
This incredible classically-proportioned home commands its spot in a wild landscape – and provides refuge for its owners.
Gotta love those Ikea Pax door/drawer combos.
You might find inspiration in how these small spaces can fulfill several functions.
Georgian mansion in Sunday’s Well has magnificent views of Cork city.
This compact cottage manages to be functional and beautiful all at once.
The extras have it: secret gardens, pleasure paths, swimming pool, tennis court, croquet lawn, stables – you certainly won’t be bored.
The designers believe it will be sustainable and not affected by hurricanes or earthquakes.
Mews properties are a typical feature of city living – and this clever design makes the absolute best of their limited floor area.
Some tips to help get you back to work as soon as possible.
Stunning curves, letting it all hang out – some of the features that makes these architectural gems shine.
A Wexford couple wanted a bigger kitchen – they got a whole new feel to their home into the bargain.
A lakeside location and an Aeolian harp inspires this meditative space in Japan.
It was once a temporary jail, and was semi-derelict when snapped up – but now this 1790s house in Kerry is a real family bolthole.
…Or would you prefer the Bond villain lair-type bunker in Sweden here?
John McLaughlin created this beautiful garden house to bring light, peace and nature to everyday life.
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
A fresh view on apartment living at the World Architecture Festival.
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Feast your eyes on these.
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Here is our pick of properties from €250k… up to €1 million.