28 October 2026
Mistakes and Mishaps when choosing a house to buy
Choose carefully and follow these important tips!
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.
28 October 2026
What it really takes to turn a Kerry house into your Irish dream home
Read our recently published article in American publication IrishCentral
4 October 2026
Getting an online start
Every start-up should have a website, even if it's just to introduce the business and give basic contact details.But what does a basic website really need to do? And how much should a small new company budget for?
30 September 2026
How to Renovate an Irish Holiday Home While Living in America
Renovating a house in Ireland from the United States is very possible with the right structure. Here is how American owners manage it without flying over every month.
30 September 2026
Kerry Cottage Renovation Costs: What American Owners Should Budget For
Planning a Kerry cottage renovation from the US? What drives the cost, realistic timelines and planning rules, from an Irish designer with 20+ years of projects.
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
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.