Do the dirty work first, spend on light and insulation and do your sums, is the advice from architect Declan O’Donnell and QS Patr(...)

Grey comes into its own as neutral shade while pink and blue are banished

Deep in the heart of Burgundy, the gastronomic capital of France, Lacanche is still making its cookers by hand

Ardilea Crescent offers prospective homeowners light, space and ample storage

This apartment on the ground-floor of a Victorian conversion is a perfect home for one

Steeplewood to comprise 26 homes, all four-bed A-rated, starting at €440,000

Redbrick on popular Ashfield Road is close to the main drag and has been staged for sale

Castlepark is a small infill development of six, three-storey, semi-detached homes

Terraced townhouse was rented out but has been refreshed for sale

A couple are selling two adjacent houses, one a design masterpiece, at €345,000 each

Pieces of me: Ciarán McCoy escapes the exacting world of architecture with his wild art

Five-bed house which now measures 180sq m has been added to over the years

Norabrook, 18-house development, launched in stages, with six new properties now ready

Quiet cul de sac where artist Robert Ballagh lived and painted a family portrait in 1977

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Ten new homes launching at Mount Anville development available for up to €985,000

Second phase of Odin’s Way development sees seven family homes come to market

Sizeable units built by Park Developments are bright and airy, with good ceiling heights

Mid-terrace 1940s three-bed a short walk from Windy Arbour Luas stop

Prices for one beds start from €375,000 rising to €560,000 for three beds

‘Smart home’ technology can save money and even cut down on household chores

An tÉalú in Stradbally has been completely refurbished, but retains its country charm

Ruth Griffin upgraded 11 Braemor Drive in 2014, and it has increased in value by 40%

Divided into two flats, 66 Frankfort Avenue could provide income for an owner-occupier

Light-filled dual aspect rooms augment this three-storey bungalow near Mt Anville

Built in the 1970s, the large Dublin 15 houses have enduring appeal

This tastefully upgraded, traditional family home is within kicking distance of the stadum

Bright and roomy semi-detached property for €1.4 million

The third and final phase brings 14 four-bed semi-detached houses to market

Upgraded three-bed, 1930s-built property overlooks park and is close to the strand

Latest phase of units on site where bankrupt developer Seán Dunne had planned 37-storey tower

The first phase of Clay Farm will comprise 163 houses and 262 apartments

Rising rents are penalising indie shopkeepers who add long-term value to their streets

First phase of 70 A-rated homes in Newcastle village

Attention to detail means the flow and layout in each house feels intuitive

First 10 of 28 houses completed in Co Dublin scheme where prices run to €990,000

Second phase of development includes wide range of homes from €440,000 to €895,000

Thirty new homes in south Dublin launch with prices from €445,000

From Dublin to Prague, Tel Aviv to Moscow, smart storage is the secret to living small

Four-bed semi on a cedar-lined cul-de-sac in an ideal location has plenty of positives

No 3 Thornhill Road has a gorgeous 26m garden and space to the side for an extension

Roseville, an elegant Victorian property with five bedrooms, would suit a young family

Four-bed detached property offers plenty of space for smart architectural design

Opening of Limerick shop brings to six outlets Scandi chain’s joint venture in Republic

A detached four-bed on Dolphin Ave comes with garage, side garden and extra workspace

Gerry Gannon to build 136 mainly three-bed units in the popular maritime village

Home for the holidays: Co Louth gem with mythic past and beautiful views has lots to offer

Two to see this weekend - a D12 semi with a huge garden and a revamped Killiney home

This 67.8 sq m two-bed Victorian – charming but chaotic – needs a complete overhaul

The tiny Donegal village on the Wild Atlantic Way is a haven for families and surfers

Croke Park practically in the back yard of this three-bed

This extended, modernised cottage in Artane has a designer heart

The three-bed 1860s house – for sale for €950,000 – is on a street that starred in 'Ulysses'

Golf and surfing ensure the Co Clare seaside town attracts visitors from all over the world

Join the Dublin 4 holiday home crowd in Sting’s one-time stomping ground

Ballydoole, a country house set on 20 acres near Limerick, dates from the late 1990s

Double-fronted house dating from about 1830 is up-to-date, with first-class fittings

In a time of renting and mobility, why not tend your plants in transportable vessels?

At home for the holidays

The florist who has been working on Kildare Village prefers dogs to things

A home for the holdidays with an easy commute to Dublin

Designer has moved into an apartment and filled it with his trademark exuberant colours

With rising bin charges becoming a reality, there are smart ways to minimise costs

Long Roche Developments have honed their skills flipping well-located houses

A summer series on holiday destinations

Carol-Anne Leyden’s Ranelagh house has colourful classics against neutral walls

13 three-storey, four-bed properties still for sale in Killart scheme near Cabinteely Park

House Proud: Colours so bright you need sunglasses

88 Lower Churchtown Road is a spacious and bright four-bed in need of upgrading

Number 46 Iona Road has been empty a decade, but has all period features intact

A summer series on holiday home destinations begins in the sunny southeast

House Proud: Colours so bright you need sunglasses

Extended villa-style redbrick with a light-filled sittingroom to the front

Set on 1.6 acres, this detached property has plenty of space for growing families

Top 1000: Companies are increasingly looking to forego hipster affectations in favour of a boutique hotel look

Globetrot around the world’s hottest holiday spots to find out

Extended cottage in south Dublin enclave offers contemporary twists on rustic living

House Proud: Stoneware, table linen and picnic blankets to make it cosy outside

Ideal family home in Mount Merrion for sale for €1.75million through Lisney

Best in class: Screen time

House Proud: From herring shaped cushions to shark shaped storage

Living room is square shaped with polished floorboards and a fine marble fireplace

Two three-bed refurbished houses on Bath Street for sale at €640,000 each

Best in Class: Tickled pink

Modest exterior of bungalow opens into a large family home

Four years and a major makeover later Dublin 6 home is for sale for €1.195m

The final phase of Airpark Square in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 is near completion

House Proud: From action cameras to barbecues, here are home comforts for dads

First phase of Corrybeg Way for sale comprises eight detached four-bed family homes

Home front: design, interiors, people

Kitchen makeovers are expensive so clue yourself into the lastest design trends

A modest-seeming bungalow, Lindisfarne has space for animals – and three new houses

Spacious four-bedroom semidetached house in cul-de-sac setting is ready to move into

Suburban shrub a supposed sex signal but experts say it’s simply gone out of style

It has a top-of-the-range Scavolini kitchen and open countryside views

They bought the house for ‘between €50,000 and €100,000’

Here are the gardening names who can help you achieve that natural look

Number 9 Edward Square is a five-bed just off Morehampton Road for €2.95m

Many housebuyers priced out of the Dublin market are coming here in search of value

Meath attracts buyers priced out of Dublin but stock and broadband remain issues