#Before and After
22/11/2017 | 3 Mins read

A Home Should Evolve

Social media has become ‘the’ source for inspiration for anyone doing a home renovation project. From creating ideabooks and connecting with design professionals and suppliers on Houzz, to curating moodboards on…

#Featured
15/11/2017 | 3 mins read

Practical planning

Don’t forget about the practical things when you’re planning the renovation of your home. There is so much to consider when you are planning a refurbishment that it can…

#Featured
1/11/2017 | 4 read

Cabin Fever

Having time off is wonderful but this time of year with the days being short and the particularly inclement weather the break might have left you feeling a little…

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25/10/2017 | 2 mins read

Flat Roofs

Flat roofs can strike fear in the hearts of many people but they have come a long way from the problematic, leak prone versions of the 1980s. Nowadays, a…

#Events
20/10/2017 | 2 mins read

Home Truths

Thanks to everyone who attended our 2nd Home Truths event in the Merrion Hotel last night. It was a really enjoyable evening with some great questions form the audience….

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17/10/2017 | 3 mins read

Wardrobes

You can never have enough storage and this is particularly true when it comes to storing clothes. The funny thing about it is that most wardrobes are pretty poorly…

#Before and After
16/10/2017 | 1 min read

Silver award for our Blog

I’m thrilled to have won silver at the V by Very blog awards 2017. I truly believe that great design can have a huge impact on the way that…

#Featured
9/10/2017 | 3 mins read

5 reasons why you should hire an architect

Involving an architect in your home renovation or extension project isn’t just a good idea it’s essential. OK, as an architect I would say that, but a well-designed home…

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5/10/2017 | 2min read

Man Cave

My husband loves vintage motorbikes and has 2, one which he’s restored to a point where he can use it and another which requires a love of vintage motorbikes…

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4/10/2017 | 3 mins read

Light and Space

Our plans for our homes have changed dramatically in recent times. In the last 6 months in particular I have noticed how people are finally accepting for one reason…

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