Best in Class: Sofa beds and other ways to accommodate additional guests for the festive season

US architect built 370sq m New Jersey home by welding shipping containers together

The homes have a formal sitting room to the front that can be closed off from the dining room to the rear by sliding doors

Every inch of space has been optimised in this small but perfectly formed artisan home

Best in class: As the weather cools off, it’s time to get into a nicely-styled comfort zone

Most things in the Dublin 8 home of flea market founder Sharon Greene have been found in charity shops or markets. She calls it sl(...)

‘Ballsbridge is the Knightsbridge of Dublin, and rents are at a premium’

22 Hollybank Avenue has been utterly reimagined since it was bought in 2010

Kelland Homes launches first six of its sizeable four- and five-bed properties

Hollybank Avenue Upper property has been extended to almost 1,162sq ft

A sunny stove, a pull out fridge, or a fashion friendly kettle will add some insta-appeal

Boutique scheme of houses and apartments has a sense of flow, and lots of light

Ground-floor apartment extending to 37sq m is chic inside thanks to architect’s makeover

One-bed flat above Thomas Street is in need of renovation work but has potential

Ruth Maria Murphy honed her photography skills on travel assignments. Now Ireland’s most beautiful homes are in her sights

Best in Class: Creative and functional drape, curtain and shutter options for your home

Range of house styles and apartments in small development at Glenamuck Road

Terraced villa has been refurbished and extended and comes with off-street parking

Two-bed boasts improved energy rating, modern kitchen and potential attic conversion

Best in Class: A guide to fireplaces that can transform your living space

Terraced town house about a minute’s walk from Camden quarter

Rockville, Glenamuck Road, will comprise 37 houses and 12 apartments

Walk-in-ready three-bedroom Victorian home on Frankfort Avenue in Rathgar

Four-bed townhouse’s interconnected spaces offer flexible options for a growing family

Home Front: Toys that will last the test of time and vegetable stew at Avoca

Best in class: Seven kitchen surface trends you might like to try

Nikki Walsh fell foul of Lady Gaga a few years back when she named her cooking business Lady Aga, but at least the Aga remains in (...)

Housebuyers are spoiled for choice with this scheme in a heritage-rich area of Co Meath

A bird’s-nest balcony and walls of glass make the most of fine sea views from this sleek three-bed

Ardilaun Court offers a mix of apartments, penthouses and houses in mature setting

Best in Class: Here are some clever ways to keep your books organised

When complete the Dodderbrook scheme will comprise a total of 500 units

Traditional style family-friendly houses near good transport links

In the early 2000s three journalists shared this Dublin 3 terraced home, which soon became a bijou broadcasting house

This fully modernised and extended house on Percy Lane is filled with natural light

The superstar talkshow host (and china designer) wears her heart on her sleeve (and her mugs)

Best in Class: Taking its cue from mid-century classics, furniture shows more legs this season

Home Front: Amanda Hilton Sawyer’s interior design; Róisín Lafferty’s parlour tricks

Forget the reindeer horns – here are this year’s on-trend party options

Get away from it all and eat, drink, be merry and stay over at one of these gorgeous venues around the country

With a bit of flair and imagination, companies can throw a memorable office party without spending a fortune

From gigs to golf to ‘Game of Thrones’, here are some novel ideas for a get-together your colleagues will love

Very special 159sq m property will appeal to classicists and fans of antique furniture

Mid-terrace early Victorian on Bessborough Parade has been upgraded and extended and has a courtyard surprise

Best in Class: One of the simplest ways to give your house a new feel is with paint

Castlefield Hall is a development of 16 well-built semi-detached family homes

Prices for four-bedroom homes in SeaGreen Gate development start at €480,000

Phase two of Castle Vernon scheme launching with prices from €935,000

Modern comforts and first-class appliances in boutique apartment block

Cottage appears to be tiny but extends downward – villa style – to a lower floor

Former council home has been completely renovated with a ‘broken-plan’ layout

Say goodbye to stark minimalism and hello to tactile warmth for the winter months

This A-rated four-bed detached new-build is minutes from Castle Park School

Inglenook Wood is a development on a two-acre site at Glenamuck Road in Carrickmines

Three friends lovingly shared and renovated this 130sq m house in Stoneybatter

Standard Edwardian terrace off Ranelagh main street with its own wine cellar

The light-filled property is in a small 1980s-built development of maisonette homes

Best in Class: Lights, mirrors, plants and bookshelves will give a new feel

One-bed units in Ardilaun Court are expected to start from between €380k-€420k

Country’s housebuilders launch hundreds of new apartments, houses

Rockville includes 37 houses and 12 apartments, starting from mid-€400k

Modern newbuilds are situated in what feels like a futuristic village with lots of green space

Forty of the Co Kildare development’s two-storey houses already sold

The humble kitchen sink gets an upgrade with these eight designs

The store’s new display matches new-season furniture with the capital’s cityscapes

This Griffith Avenue original is home to a couple with a background in vintage design

Auctions have fallen out of favour, but this lavish five-bed will test the appetite for the selling model when it goes under the h(...)

Dublin 8 redbrick reworked as a two bed has a lavish bathroom and an attic for guests

The Maldives, traditionally a couples retreat, is a captivating place to bring the kids

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Brush up your design and DIY skills this autumn by joining one of the many classes available

Architect-designed development of four homes finished to very high standard

Two smart cottages in Meath and west Cork to tempt city dwellers away from the rat race

Best in class: storage ideas that will make every room in the house sing

Mid-terrace on Gaelic Street in Dublin 3 has been completely modernised

Getting the house ready for another academic year takes a bit of planning

Home front: Wrap up in a luxurious alpaca blanket at Ballyfin, salad days in a coffee cup, Irish design goes to New York

Two-bedroom house in Smithfield runs parallel to St Mary of the Angels church

The villa, built in 2004, has a very smart mix of old and nw with sash windows and high ceilings

Harry and Lorna Fowler's ancestral home in Co Meath is brimming with horsey history but it's future could be as a location for mov(...)

Best in class: Barbecue cookers

Wallpaper panels, brass shelving, even a wall bed – clever ideas to divide and conquer

Mature settings, roomier floor space and great locations – older apartment schemes have lots going for them

This cottage off Brewery Road was part of development bullt by a a 19th century shipping merchant, that was redeveloped in the 198(...)

Seed of community gardening was sown in the back yard of this two-bed in Stoneybatter

The Houlihans turn tired suburban semis into cool open-plan homes

Best in class: Light up your outdoor world

Period bungalow needs a 21st century update

Located in a quiet cul de sac in Donnybrook is a five-bed terraced home in need of TLC

As Dublin City Council considers garden homes, firms that supply them are booming

New owner of architect-refurbed house can claim relief under the Living City Initiative

There's an effortless style to the way the French do decoration so let's celebrate Bastille Day with some of their coolest contemp(...)

The real deal: Coolmore Manor House comes with stabling for horses and guest apartments

Tastefully appointed brick and glass two-bed home located by the Dodder river for €1.1m

Keep the holiday feel going with these fresh seaside looks

Former council house was renovated to provide bright kitchen and better energy rating

These two tucked-away homes have been fully refurbished with very distinct designs

Slabs, cobbles, brick or concrete: Eight choices for flooring your outdoor space

The White Company's Chrissie Rucker built a multi-million pound business out of her love for crisp white sheets. Now she's opening(...)

The first phase has 58 apartments for sale off plans, which when complete will comprise 95 apartments and 14 townhouses