Design Inspiration

  Even if the sun doesn't always have his hat on, IKEA's Liz Johnston provides ideas to help you make the most of the inside and outside of your home this summer. Green fingered or not, we love our gardens. Whether you love to sunbathe,…

  There is a lot to consider before buying, but the right choice is worth a little time and planning. Think about what best suits your lifestyle and also reflects our taste. Do you want a calm space for reading, an entertainment space or both?…

  As many of us know all too well, after working all day indoors there's no where better but in the 'outdoor' room to relax. Unless you use your garden as nothing more than a convenient storage area, you are more likely to share the…

  It's time to emerge from our indoor cocoons and step out into the sun. Foreign hotspots are all well and good, but where better to enjoy the outdoors than right at home with none of the fuss that accompanies taking trips away. Enjoy a…

  With the recent sunny weather, we are all thinking about outside living and dining, having neighbours, friends and family around for barbecues, creating outdoor spaces to entertain our guests and providing kids with a great space to play in the garden. It only takes an hour…

  Outdoor living has become a reality for most people with a garden space in recent years, instead of a vague magazine aspiration some years ago.  We don't always get the ideal weather in Ireland, but when we do, we are out there making the…

  These days there is no question that we could all use more living space.  Whether you need a home office, a home gym or just a room to get away from the commotion in the house, an extra room would make all the difference.…

  Hit the Bottle Old milk bottles make great cheap n' cheerful vases. For graphic simplicity and feeling of order, double up and display in a neat row. Add some food colouring to the water to colour and repeat the same simple arrangement in each…