25 August 2026
The Dream Renovation Schedule for a Dublin Townhouse
5 points to follow to ensure that your Dublin renovation goes smoothly and to schedule
Journal
Notes on renovating an Irish holiday home
Practical articles on renovating an Irish holiday home from the US: costs, planning permission, materials, timelines and working with a designer remotely.
12 August 2026
Renovating old Irish houses
A wise author named Kenneth Grahame (Wind in the Willows) once famously said "After all, the best part of a holiday is perhaps not so much to be resting yourself, as to see all the other fellows busy working"
2 August 2026
5 tips for American clients looking to buy a holiday home in Ireland
Buying and renovating a holiday home along the Irish coast is a dream that many people hold and it is surprisingly easy to fulfil this dream if you start with some basic rules.
2 August 2026
Danish Design
1961 a group of Danish lecturers and designers examined Ireland’s design industry, which led to the establishment of the Kilkenny Design Centre in 1965. Once again the minimalist eye of Danish design has been cast over t
2 August 2026
Add real value to your home
Stop! Before you waste thousands on structural home improvements read this advice from the experts.
2 August 2026
Australian Embassy
Anna Anchor of Scott Tallon Walker Architects began work on the fit-out of the 7th floor of Fitzwilton House for the Australian Embassy the design brief was clear; no ‘Fosters’, just a high-quality finish to reflect the
Elsewhere
Reading and features
Architectural Digest
Usher’s Designer Nicole Fuller Shares the Secrets Behind His Art Collection
From the cross made of funeral flowers to the engravings in the barber shop, Usher’s collection tells the story of the superstar’s private life and passions By Jewel Wicker Photography by Frank Frances
Oprah daily
How Oprah Found a Home Decorating Style That Spoke to Her Heart
An interiors article all about how Oprah found her true interiors style after living in many houses that did not reflect her personal style.