This Victorian house renovation turned a damp and dated building into a stylishly smart home. In this article we cover: Nestled in a sought-after Belfast neighbourhood, the McClellands’ two-storey detached property lingered on the market for years, hampered by persistent damp issues that turned away potential buyers. However, where others saw a problematic house, Judith ..read more

11-12 January 2025 in UL Limerick. 85+ exhibitors, 30+ speakers, 2 theatres, 1-2-1 advice clinics and much much more. Favourite ..read more

This Edwardian renovation project saw a red brick terraced house being transformed from a dark space into a warm a bright home. In this article we cover Tom and Miriam bought their Drumcondra house in 2018, aware that it was a fixer upper. It had single glazed aluminium sash windows and an outdated kitchen housed ..read more

2-3 November 2024. 80+ exhibitors, 30+ speakers, 3 theatres, 1-2-1 advice clinics and much much more. Favourite ..read more

This traditional cottage renovation with brick extension in Co Armagh seamlessly blends old with new. In this article we cover: Driven by their vision for a distinctive home and captivated by a picturesque lough side setting, this is the story of how Mert and Deborah transformed an 1850s labourer’s cottage. When they first visited the ..read more

27-29 September 2024. 120+ exhibitors, 20+ speakers, 2 theatres, 1-2-1 advice clinics and much much more. Get FREE tickets today. The house Marie originally bought in 2016 was far from ideal for her needs. It was clear back then that it would need extensive renovation work, and she had a relatively modest plan to provide ..read more

Finalist for RTÉ Home of the Year 2024, this clever redesign breathed new life into a mud built cottage in Co Waterford. In this article we cover: Build costs, timeline and spec Material price increases and how much it added to the build State of the cottage and first steps Planning permission process including conditions Repairs to existing cottage Mid century monochrome design details Pros and cons of uPVC roofing Floor finishes – what they did and what would do differently Kitchen design Lighting design Colour choices, window choices Top tips for those undertaking a renovation and extensio ..read more

This internal redesign with small extension transformed this family home into a space that’s both functional and beautiful. In this article we cover: Cost breakdown Why the house wasn’t working for them Design process for new layout Changes made along the way Linking old with new Window choices How the project was managed Day to day on site Interior design Top tips for those thinking of a reno Garden design Biggest splurge Timeline, supplier list Floors plans before and after Specification and professional photographs By adding just 20sqm to their ground floor area, Stephen Arthur and Paula ..read more

Sonya Russell bought a dilapidated cottage and replaced it with a tailor-made home made for retirement, costing just £185k, all thanks to the help of her daughter Susan who’s an architect. In this article we cover: House hunting and how the design evolved Dealing with an existing planning application Demolition work Hiring a builder Choosing cost effective finishes Examples of swaps to save costs Heating and ventilation, window choices Kitchen and bathrooms Garden design Timeline and top tips Specifications and floor plans Supplier list and professional photographs How did the project come a ..read more

This Co Down home’s change in layout made all the difference to everyday living, thanks to an attic conversion and complete transformation of the ground floor plans. In this article we cover: How the project started, first steps Details of changes to ground floor plans and attic conversion How much it cost Securing planning permission for roof lights Hiring a quantity surveyor Tender process Top tips for a renovation Pandemic delays Day to day on site Legal issues: right of access Kitchen, bathroom and bedroom designs Window choices Heating and ventilation choices What they would do different ..read more