One man's quest to get off the grid - and the holiday cottage he has to show for it
The cottage was originally built in 1820 and took five years to renovate.
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The cottage was originally built in 1820 and took five years to renovate.
Concrete has never looked so good.
The mix of the two influences makes for a striking extension to this Dublin home.
A unique solution to a common (overlooking)problem.
A traditional Irish cottage gets a futuristic(ish) extension.
See how a studio and a boatshed were added to this traditional country cottage.
Keeping that budget down leads to an innovative renovation.
If you thought you were limited in space, see what happened with this one-bed dwelling.
We have the perfect ‘granny flat’ inspiration for you.
Let there be light… and heat and low electricity bills.
Is it indoors? Outdoors? Who can tell?
It’s easier than you may think.
Creating space out of nowhere with an extra bedroom and extra storey – it’s magic.
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.
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.
This compact cottage manages to be functional and beautiful all at once.
Mews properties are a typical feature of city living – and this clever design makes the absolute best of their limited floor area.
A Wexford couple wanted a bigger kitchen – they got a whole new feel to their home into the bargain.
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.
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.