Crafting Elegance In Bangor, Co. Down, this exquisite family home bears the hallmark of meticulous craftsmanship, courtesy of Belfast’s esteemed Atelier Interior Design. Every corner of this home has been beautifully curated thanks to bespoke joinery and custom-crafted furnishings. A relaxed, timeless look to cater to family life made up the bulk of the brief in this Bangor four-bed new build, Victor Branco designer, and owner of Atelier Interior Design tells Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living. ‘Our clients gave us creative freedom for this project; their only brief was for an elegant, rel ..read more

Modern Country This beautifully restored mill in County Cork, now a stylish fusion of old and new, provides a tranquil haven in which to relax, unwind and enjoy. Situated just outside the idyllic coastal town of Kinsale, Co. Cork, stands a family legacy: a centuries-old mill house that has been lovingly transformed into a haven for the McGoff family. Meet Katie McGoff, a former family solicitor turned interior design enthusiast, and her husband Dave, who, alongside their five children, have breathed new life into this historic structure. Despite having always lived in the northwest of England ..read more

Embracing Tradition In Buncrana, overlooking Stragill Beach and Lough Swilly, this family home speaks in rich styles of a bygone era but with a transatlantic twist. Michelle and Frank lived in the USA for almost 10 years before they decided to return home with their growing family. Before they departed from their beloved Boston, they had purchased and flipped a home, selling it quickly. A passion for interiors was founded and when they came back to Donegal, they went in search of a property. The result is this imposing detached new build with envious views, five bedrooms, two living areas, and ..read more

Mid-Century Design This CS Kitchens renovation brings the warmth of mid-century modern design and pairs it with practical, family-friendly features resulting in an impressive conclusion. The homeowners of this unique design collaborated with Ollie McCarter from CS Kitchens to realise their vision. The inspiration for their new kitchen was deeply rooted in the allure of mid-century modern aesthetics. They emphasised the importance of creating a space that flowed well, describing the kitchen as the heartbeat of their home. Read more in the June issue… The post Reader’s Kitchen 1 – June 2024 – Is ..read more

Hosting in Style The proud homeowner of this stunning new kitchen in Co Laois shares the journey of transforming her culinary space into a dream haven with the expertise of Claire Shiels from Shiels and Co. The homeowner’s inspiration for her new kitchen came from a deep love for entertaining and cooking, making the kitchen the very heart of her home. She begins, ‘The result was not only for us as a family to enjoy but to share the space with extended family and friends and make memories that our children will have forever.’ Read more in the June issue… The post Reader’s Kitchen 2 – June 2024 ..read more

Spring Refresh Spring has officially sprung which means it’s time to start planning your transition from winter to spring décor. First and foremost, begin with a good spring clean, then look at introducing uplifting fabrics, bright paint colours, cheery cushions and eye catching flooring to bring the feeling of spring into your home. With the longer and brighter days of spring, sunshine and relaxation begin to play on our minds, and we find our thoughts turning to our dream destinations. But regardless of whether or not you’re planning a summer holiday this year, with some inspired injections ..read more

Al Fresco Kitchens As our outdoor spaces continue to become an extension of our interior we look at how to achieve the ultimate in outdoor cooking. The boundaries between indoor and outdoor have become increasingly blurred and nowhere is this more evident than with our kitchen and dining areas. Where al fresco cooking once involved a simple dusting off of the barbecue and wheeling it out at the first glimpse of sunshine, nowadays we’re on the lookout for ways to maximise and enjoy our space with more consistency. Whatever the weather. Even the average garden is now becoming a more functional a ..read more

Meeting The Brief Interior designer Michelle Burnett was responsible for adding the finishing touches to this Dublin new build. This was a new build contemporary home in the upmarket suburb of Foxrock, Co. Dublin. Split over three floors, the master bedroom suite covers the entire top floor and comes complete with a roof terrace which takes in the stunning views out towards Dublin Bay. The owners had purchased the property and made a good start on kitting it out with new sofas and beds, etc, however when the pandemic hit their furnishing endeavours stalled. When lockdown lifted and life began ..read more

Interior Dilemma Interiors Association member Aoife Tobin of Style so Simple offers her expert advice. Q: How can I include some colour whilst also retaining a fresh, relaxed feel? The first thing I always ask my clients is how they want to feel in a space and so many of them want to feel calm. You hear a lot about neutral spaces making people feel calmer, but it’s actually true! A neutral interior can be really helpful in creating a calming mood. It’s because the elements within the space are not competing with each other. For me, it’s because my head is chaotic, especially when I finish work ..read more

Welcome Welcome to the May issue of Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living which, as usual, is packed full of all the advice, news and inspiration you have come to expect from Ireland’s largest selling interiors magazine. We have four stunning readers’ homes for you to explore including a seafront property in Ballyholme, Bangor, which pays homage to its owners’ Scottish heritage; a design-led new build in Kildare and a chalet in Kilkenny that’s taking inspiration from its owner’s love of the great outdoors. There’s also a sleek modern new build in Limerick that’s packed full of colour and pers ..read more