#Developments
13/02/2018 | 4 mins read

Home Truths – What to look out for when buying a home

House hunting can be a very stressful time. There are a lot of factors to consider such as location, orientation and proximity to amenities like schools and public transport.

#Featured
28/01/2018 | 3 Mins read

Little black book   

Ireland can feel a bit restricted when it comes to sourcing homewares and accessories. There are more options than there were 5 years ago but the choice is still…

#Featured
22/01/2018 | 1 Min read

Come join our team

Optimise Design is in search of bright and dynamic professionals to come join our team. We are looking to fill a number of roles in the coming months. This…

#Featured
22/01/2018 | 3 Mins read

Why it’s so hard to move house

The housing market is stuck in a rut. House prices are rising on a daily basis and there is a shortage of properties coming to the market making it…

#Developments
17/01/2018 | 3 mins read

Storage – the key to a well functioning home

I often get asked for the one thing that would make the biggest difference to a home. I would have to say good storage. If you have adequate storage you will…

#Before and After
21/12/2017 | 3 Mins read

Why you should consider removing your Chimney

There are many things that can be daunting about a home renovation project and one of the biggest uncertainties that many people face is knowing what’s possible around the…

#Before and After
15/12/2017 | 3 Mins read

Bring Back the Starter Home

It used to be that a young couple would buy a place together, wait a few years until it had increased in value and then trade up to buy…

#Featured
8/12/2017 | 3 Mins read

5 Ways to Avoid Project Delays

Delays are common with home renovations, with so many moving parts and so much to consider, no matter how much effort you put into planning your project things can…

#Events
1/12/2017 | 3 Mins read

Stairs

Stairs are possibly the most frequently overlooked element of a home when planning a redesign. This is primarily because in most cases the stair location isn’t changing so the…

#Featured
27/11/2017 | 3 Mins read

Utility Space – your most important room

I visited a site recently where the rooms in the house were really starting to take shape and despite the wonderful extension and additional space created, the one room…

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