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Home: Deck the halls with Scandi-style festive décor

We're making subtle statements this Christmas as we choose organic décor and natural textures. Think chic simplicity with a little sparkle

<p>Jennifer Sheahan and Perry. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Jennifer Sheahan: How to create a child- and pet-friendly home

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Garden Q&A: Do fig trees grow and bear fruit in Ireland?

A modern barn house with a mezzanine, large windows, and a lovely terrace with a garden - 3d render

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It's a wrap: External wall insulation for your home

Erica white perfection in spring. Kubota Garden, Seattle, WA, USA

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Garden Digest: Dates for your winter diary

Caoimhe McGinley's secrets to creating child-friendly festive decor and tablescapes

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Caoimhe McGinley's secrets to creating child-friendly festive decor and tablescapes

Vase designed by coronation chicken creator for auction in Bandon

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Vase designed by coronation chicken creator for auction in Bandon

On the treasure trail to Limerick, London, Cork and Geneva

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On the treasure trail to Limerick, London, Cork and Geneva

Read, see, make and do: This week's must-haves

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Read, see, make and do: This week's must-haves

Jennifer Sheahan: Make your starter house a home — within budget

Jennifer Sheahan: Make your starter house a home — within budget

'Owning a house offers the chance to create a space that truly feels like home. You can paint it whatever colour you want, or tear down walls'

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Revealed: Top tile choices to refresh our home interiors

Revealed: Top tile choices to refresh our home interiors

Considering a DIY splashback or plotting a floor or full bathroom or kitchen renovation? Here's your one-stop guide

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Blue Tit

Peter Dowdall: Winter berries are not just for the birds

As our feathered friends tuck into haws and holly berries, let's feast our eyes on the colourful display

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Close up of pink nerine bowdenii flowers against a green background

Peter Dowdall: Why I love nerines or Guernsey lilies

Native to South Africa, nerines were first cultivated in the 17th century and have since spread to gardens across the world

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Garden mushrooms

Garden Q&A: My lawn is covered in mushrooms

I love admiring the different toadstools and I would urge you not to see them as nasty

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Plumeria / Frangipani Flowers

Garden Notes: November events for your diary

Demonstrations, charity events and competitions

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Pillow Talk: We review five pillows on sale in Ireland

Pillow Talk: We review five pillows on sale in Ireland

Kya deLongchamps takes five varieties of pillows for a test ride. Were they good in bed?

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

What's cooking? Our hottest picks of hobs and stovetops

What's cooking? Our hottest picks of hobs and stovetops

We have this season's selection of hobs nailed. Turn up the heat on your menu, hosting kudos and decor with this must-read guide

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

Scandinavian interior, small cosy flat in white with some colors

Revealed: Secrets to how I made my first apartment a home

Jennifer Sheahan shares her cheatsheet so you can save time and money when moving in to your own living space

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Wish List: Eight fab finds for our lives and our living spaces

Wish List: Eight fab finds for our lives and our living spaces

Mary Cate Smith's luxe buys and duvet-day opportunities for ourselves and our pooch pals

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

How to use lighting to transform any room in your home

How to use lighting to transform any room in your home

Illuminating our rooms is practical but also transforms the look and feel of a space

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Save or Splurge: Champagne and wine baths or buckets

Save or Splurge: Champagne and wine baths or buckets

Champagne and wine baths or buckets are the new must-have this coming season for aspiring mixologists

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Wish List: Eight top buys for our homes, from curiosity cabinets to foraged fittings

Wish List: Eight top buys for our homes, from curiosity cabinets to foraged fittings

Mary Cate Smith is spellbound by a witches' brew of discoveries this Halloween

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Cosy & Connected

Power Play: Six ways to cut your electricity bill

As the nights draw in, we take a look at the latest in electricity chatter

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

Colours of happiness: How Catherine Ruane blends luxe with comfort

Colours of happiness: How Catherine Ruane blends luxe with comfort

Zingy colour scheme is what makes the home stand out.

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

NK Instagram | Front program Softlack - utility room

Kieran McCarthy: Can I swap my downstairs toilet with the utility room?

Our expert builder answers your queries

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

How to achieve dazzling dahlia displays

Garden Q&A: Should I lift my dahlias this winter?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

Hornbeam,berberis and golden privet hedges.

Whether for privacy, windbreak or wildlife habitat, take time to pick the right garden hedge

Far better to plant a slow-growing form as what may seem like a disadvantage initially can be become a distinct advantage when the hedge is mature.

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

A few good reads: The best new interiors books to pore over

A few good reads: The best new interiors books to pore over

For Christmas gifting and seasonal interiors inspiration, some new books offer plenty of ideas for cosying up our interiors and planning spring projects

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Catch up with some Irish Old Masters at this auction at Adams

Catch up with some Irish Old Masters at this auction at Adams

James Barry, Nathanial Hone and Nathanial Grogan are among the artists who feature in this fascinating auction of 84 lots.

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Halloween decor tips for small homes

Halloween decor tips for small homes

It's time to lean into the spirit of this holiday

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Don't wait around to bring the magic of a slow cooker home

Don't wait around to bring the magic of a slow cooker home

Rediscover the nostalgic joy of the counter-top slow cooker

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'

Garden Notes: October events for your diary

Demonstrations, talks and meetups

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

Beech Hedge

Garden Q&A: How can I get more life into my Beech hedge

Should I remove some of the beech trunks, or just plant next to them?

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

Borage flowers close up (Borago officinalis)

Gardens slowing down

Peter Dowdall on taking time to enjoy the garden that bit more

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Jennifer Sheahan: How to refresh dated decor

S Jennifer Sheahan: How to refresh dated decor

How to give your interior design look a revamp

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Trust the Processor: Putting three food processors through their paces

Trust the Processor: Putting three food processors through their paces

From bread to diced vegetables, Kya deLongchamps puts three food processors through their culinary paces

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Francis Brennan: 'People ask me if I get sad passing the hotel but I'm still nearby'

Francis Brennan: 'People ask me if I get sad passing the hotel but I'm still nearby'

Home Editor Eve Kelliher talks to the hotelier, author and designer about interiors, travel and happy spaces

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Rug Right: They can really tie a room together

S Rug Right: They can really tie a room together

Layering on a rug in any area of the house, it’s vital to be highly strategic.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Autumn decor: Tablescaping and doorscaping for stylish seasonal soirees

Autumn decor: Tablescaping and doorscaping for stylish seasonal soirees

With autumnal celebrations taking centre stage, a stylish refresh to complement a fall palette can really elevate your space.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Turn back time in your home through this Cork gem

Turn back time in your home through this Cork gem

Step into a Cork shop to find a treasure trove curated by Fernanda Silva that whisks her across decades of history

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Give your home a new look with a seasonal colour refresh

Give your home a new look with a seasonal colour refresh

Freshening up décor is an opportunity to try a new all-over colour scheme or a more restrained approach with accessories

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Explore your options for the best wood-burning stoves

S Explore your options for the best wood-burning stoves

As winter drawing near, many of us are stacking our split timber blocks and ordering pellets

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Cork artist's painting of Cardinal Wolsey up for auction

Cork artist's painting of Cardinal Wolsey up for auction

The James Adam Country House Collection offers everything from paintings to furniture in a Georgian setting

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Shane de Blacam: 'To become an architect you need to know how buildings evolved'

Shane de Blacam: 'To become an architect you need to know how buildings evolved'

Home Editor Eve Kelliher talks to architect Shane de Blacam

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Wish List: Eight ideas to kick off an outstanding October

Wish List: Eight ideas to kick off an outstanding October

Using tech for a good night’s sleep, upcycling old instruments into furniture, and homeware inspired by a Celtic goddess are some things to choose this week, writes Esther McCarthy

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Revealed: How wall beds transform any tiny home or small space

Revealed: How wall beds transform any tiny home or small space

Also known as Murphy beds, fold-up beds used to get a bad rap. No more. Now they are sleek space-savers

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Autumn ways

Peter Dowdall: Japanese maple is a small tree that makes a big impact

'When we grow Acer palmatum, we embrace a philosophy that celebrates nature’s beauty and the fleeting moments in life'

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Don't rip out your laminate kitchen, give it a ritzy revamp

Don't rip out your laminate kitchen, give it a ritzy revamp

If you have laminate that has dulled, scratched and fallen out of fashionable favour, here's how to give it a DIY makeover

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Pink clematis 'City of Lyon'

Garden Q&A: When and how should I prune clematis?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

Kerria japonica bush blooms in the garden

Garden Notes: October events for your diary

Demonstrations, talks and plant sales

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

Korean interior design ideas we'd like for our homes in Ireland

Korean interior design ideas we'd like for our homes in Ireland

And if there is one thing South Korea has that Ireland is sorely lacking, it is the electronic bidet, according to Jennifer Sheahan

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

London tunes up to celebrate the legacy of Rory Gallagher

London tunes up to celebrate the legacy of Rory Gallagher

Des O'Sullivan previews the auction of the blues rock guitarist's 1961 Fender Stratocaster and other treasures

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

Card table from collection of Sainsbury's scion at antique auction

Card table from collection of Sainsbury's scion at antique auction

The James Adam Country House Collections sale has much to offer, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

Bedrooms: Creative, affordable alternatives to headboards

Bedrooms: Creative, affordable alternatives to headboards

Kya deLongchamps offers creative, affordable alternatives to a costly headboard

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Home: How a seasonal wardrobe flip gives you more space

Home: How a seasonal wardrobe flip gives you more space

The seasonal storage solution for space-strapped homes is wardrobe flipping, writes Carol O’Callaghan

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024