Karen Bolleboom left a banking job in London to open a seaside guesthouse in Co Down

From clutch-bag chic to portable disco lights, these devices let you bring the party home

Duo with bags of potential come to market and may appeal to those with a project in mind

When the owners of a rundown house in D11 looked to extend, they asked family to help

Upstairs there are four bedrooms, accessed via a waxed timber balustrade staircase leading up from the sitting room

Single-storey house makes the most of a large west-facing garden with a stylish verandah

This top-floor former bachelor pad offers light, space, and a Parisian feel

Cottage on Cormac Terrace has two bedrooms and plenty of charm

Detached Victorian house set on acre of grounds, complete with swimming pool, was owned by Brian Dennis of HB Dennis motors

The back wall is now entirely of glass and overlooks a north-facing garden laid out as a gravel, stepped space

The owners of this smart barn conversion asked their designer to furnish it with Irish designs

The livingroom could be a Berlin club, the kitchen a Moroccan riad

Best in Class: With St Patrick’s Day around the corner here’s how you can get in the festive spirit

The two-storey detached house has what looks like two wings to either side of the main house

Two-storey extension turned Annaville Park property into large four-bed family home

New traders: When the Cassidys couldn’t find furnishings they liked, they opened Pieces

Best in Class: Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with our talented homegrown designers

Patricia and Tom McDonagh opted for a bold renovation of their Portmarnock home

Renovated home situated in mature area that has attracted some big rugby names

St Marnock’s Bay 3 and 4-bed A-rated houses have cool and contemporary feel

23 Ashfield Park was in flats when sold for €430k in 2013 but is now restored to former glory

Pod houses in scenic locations are attracting landowners and venture capitalists

Best in Class: From lighting to more storage here’s how to upgrade your bathroom

Refurbished, extended house comprising three bedrooms is in walk-in condition

Dublin apartments from the 60s-80s are roomy and great locations

Ashwood Hall launches 10 semi-detached homes with customisable interiors

It took two generations of Campions to turn a ruined tower into a glorious get-away

Let your imagination run free, from storage to lounging and learning

Three-bed property on Fergus Road extending to 1,000sq ft offers plenty of light

One-bed artisan house with potential to extend

Architect Barry Kane chose a sleek black marble as the highlight of his own kitchen

Monochrome colour schemes and distressed metals and woods are returning

Whatever your kitchen type, from modular to natural, there’s a design to fit your recipe

Boutique D4 scheme Dunluce comprises 26 high-end large apartments and penthouses

Ballinahinch Wood at Ashford is a new development of 169 semi- and detached houses on the edge of the village

Fine period redbrick in Drumcondra is filled with soft, natural light and warm colours

Plus, candles inspired by Provençe, wordplay by Penneys and cabinets as artwork

Landscape designer Des Kingston and his wife have poured their collective talents into this Co Limerick church with spectacular re(...)

Best in Class: Fringes move centre stage in these romantic opulent interiors

Your bed is the starting point for a good night’s sleep but how do you know which one is best for you?

Detached mock-Georgian house extends to 3,552sq ft

This is its second phase of the scheme with 12 of the four-bed properties already sold

Price reflects gradual recovery in Cabinteely prices

The final 15 homes in Rokeby Park are upscale and roomy with a real touch of style

Sherlock Terrace home was doubled in size and makes use of a large nearby allotment

An upgraded two-bed has wooden flooring, original fireplaces, clever storage and all round good looks

Number 5 Tower View Cottages is close to the Botanic Gardens and Gravediggers pub

New Homes 2019: 8000 homes are due to be built in the coming years for Dublin's newest commuter hotspot

Commuter hotspots: Wicklow is just an hour from Dublin and has a thriving food scene

Best in class: curves from designers going with the flow

New Homes 2019: plenty of value and heritage in this commuter hotspot

Don’t get dazzled by first impressions, look out for hidden problems and sort the money

Properties beside Russian Embassy boast light-filled rooms, lofty ceiling heights and a blank canvas to complete the fit out

Every room of this architect-designed cottage frames majestic Co Galway scenery

New Homes 2019: This old market town is a thriving commuter hotspot

This two-storey redbrick flows with family life and has been finished to a high standard

New Traders: Grainne Wynne, The Beautiful South

Top-floor apartment at Asgard feels like you're hanging over the water's edge, and Bono's dad once lived downstairs

Best in Class: Spring is coming, but cold days and weeks still lie ahead

Returning to Co Kildare from Oz, Kevin and Lisa-Maria Duffy bought a bank to live in

Prices start from €450,000 for three-bed properties in Glenheron development

Nearly 50% price hike in three years on this end of terrace Beechwood Cottages property

Three designers showcase different treatments for new homes in Fingal

From strip lights to coffered effects, illuminate your home to best advantage

The US firm’s staff will prefer to be within 20 minutes of the office. Here are some options

Three-bed duplex has benefit of grand entrance with original front door and fanlight

Church designer gives Dublin 16 home a rear extension with a soaring roof

Go dark inside: an artist and a landscape designers solution when their house had very little natural light

Best in Class: From hall stands to boot rooms, here’s how to improve its storage

Black bin bags at the ready. This weekend is the time to tackle all household festive leftovers

String of refurbishments on Whitebarn Road suggests an area on the rise

Five-bedroom, pre-war, Stringer-built home with bay windows and a stone fireplace

Best in class: Pick up some fresh ideas from these cool hotel spaces

This modest house in Dublin 8 has been completely remodelled inside to accommodate an Aga kitchen and seating for everyone in owne(...)

As the decluttering queen starts a new series, Irish designers share tips for a tidy 2019

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Estate agents may be closed, but that needn’t deter expats hoping to return from gleaning property intelligence while they are hom(...)

With some prices reduced, agents say now might be a good time to put in a cheeky bid

We meet three expat foodies keen to reinterpret the traditional Christmas dinner this December

RTÉ invites you to tour the homes of some of our favourite celebrities

Best in Class: You eat with your eyes so put extra effort into the Christmas dinner table

From rainbow baubles to a draw-your-own tree, here’s some decorating inspiration

The tourists are gone; time for communities to hunker down for the long months ahead

For shops to survive, the public must feel they are getting service with a genuine smile

Best in Class: Keep things simple, natural and fresh with these eight decorating ideas

The homegrown candle business is on fire, with several brands going global

Tommy Tiernan, Foil, Arms & Hog and Jimmy Carr are performing this season

From drive-in movies in Galway to the most festive ballet of them all

December dates to feed your soul, including Moya Brennan and Anúna

Give the gift of live music – tickets to a gig make a great stocking-filler for musicheads

The top pantos in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway: famous faces and familiar yarns

Three-bed apartment in popular Harbour View scheme prime for buyers trading down

More than 8,000 items from Hugh Hefner’s Los Angeles home set for auction

Colourful KitchenAids, luxurious rugs and designer beds are quality buys

Best in Class: No space for a matching suite? Let the occasional chair take centre stage

Bright Beechwood Avenue home with three double bedrooms right beside the Luas line

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Avoid last-minute panic by following some smart advice to help you crack the countdown to December 25th

15 Butterfield Drive originally had four beds and offers great opportunity for renovation

The real selling point is the levels of privacy not offered by other houses in this small estate