The Journal

FROM HOUSE TO HOME

I filled up all the bookshelves': Buyers share what made their new place feel like home

Putting your stamp on a new place might be easier than you think. We asked first-time buyers how they did it.

Smart thermostat, heat pump, fibre broadband: What home tech do you actually need in a new home?

Plus the tech questions to ask when house hunting.

YOUR HOME, YOUR SPACE

What makes a great kitchen? We spoke with 3 designers to find out

If you’re buying your first home, here’s what to look for in the heart of it.

Choose calming colours': How to create a bedroom where you’ll always feel relaxed

Interior architect and designer Aoife Tobin shares her expertise.

FINDING YOUR COMMUNITY

It's lively, it's vibrant': Locals on what they love about living in Kildare town

We spoke to residents and business owners about what drew them to the historic town – and how they’ve found it.

Everyone's so friendly and warm': What makes Trim a great place to live, according to residents

Locals share why the historic heritage town really stands out from the crowd.

‘There’s so much art and energy’: Why Newbridge is a great place to call home

Residents and business owners give us the inside scoop on living in Kildare’s second largest town.

HOMES FOR YOU

Space, scenery and design for modern living: New homes that offer it all in Co Kildare

Belin Woods is a 40-minute drive from Dublin city.