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Tuesday 22 September 2020
Caroline Foran has bookmarked the 2020 design trends that’ll last – for spring and beyond.
Feels Like Home: Navan takes place on March 21 – and tickets are free.
Stephanie lives with her partner and their two cats, Wee Man and Wee Lady.
‘The room has definitely evolved over time.’
Shine on, you crazy… kitchen sink. Laura de Barra shares her wisdom on giving your metallic fittings a like-new sheen.
Ditch the floordrobe in favour of some more streamlined ideas.
Louise Dockery shares some safe bets for interior design that’ll outlive the trends.
Bring spring in with natural wood and quirky ceramics.
Rainfall, ice and wind can all wreak havoc on outdoor areas. Here’s how to bring them back to life.
‘The double doors really connect this space to the outdoors.’
Marian’s passion for interior design can be seen throughout her Westmeath home.
Caroline Foran shares some low-effort, high-impact ways to transform your space in the coming weeks.
Home-made curtains, a piano… and a telescope.
Curtains too short, too heavy or just plain ugly? Laura de Barra shares some tips for transforming them.
From hidden to decorative designs, get a handle on things.
Tanya shares their modern take on the Irish shed – and how it suits their family.
Simple, inspiring kitchen transformations from real Irish homes.
‘The bookcase was mahogany, and the paint really brought it into its own.’
Laura de Barra shares her essentials for those unexpected disasters.
From vibrant wallpaper to tiling, these changes would make a big difference in a small space.
Séana walks us through a day in the life behind her front door.
How to bring new life to your bedroom this year – and leave yourself plenty of change from a fifty.
‘I’ve since had the lampshade in this room made with fabric in that very pattern.’
Laura de Barra sheds her expertise on a very hairy problem.
From flowers to fun prints, make the most of a permanent feature.
Fáinche lives with her husband, two children and their dog in Co Wicklow.
Louise Dockery offers solutions to make your living room flow.
New show homes will be open to view on February 1 and 2, from 12-2pm.
‘I put the glass door in where there was originally a wall.’
Start by looking for the source, says home expert Grainne O’Reilly.
Does most of your dining happen at the kitchen table? Then you’ll need chairs that are up to the task.
When Gliosa Logan and her husband blended two families, they knew they’d need a house with lots of space.
From fresh paint to stick-on coverings, here are some quick flooring fixes.
‘The space is open-plan right through to the playroom.’
It’s not just about the windows – your curtains need some TLC too. Laura de Barra shares some tips.
Find a lamp that’s functional and stands out too.
Ramune Morrissey wanted a balance between tranquility and convenience.
From independent shops to furniture warehouses, mark these locations on your treasure map.
‘I don’t usually worry about stuff matching.’
Grainne O’Reilly on how to get floor coverings clean once and for all.
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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