Journal
Practical articles on renovating an Irish holiday home from the United States: costs, planning permission, materials, timelines and working with an Irish interior designer remotely.
12 August 2026
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
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
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
Stop! Before you waste thousands on structural home improvements read this advice from the experts.
2 August 2026
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
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