In summer, when the garden is running at full tilt, what we need is  some architectural perennials to provide pizzazz, flair and presence

We check out three new must-reads that show how the weather, history and nostalgia inform Irish, French and US interiors 

Jennifer Sheahan shares advice on styling ledges and nooks to add pizzazz to rooms and homes of all shapes and sizes

Settle down for balmy evenings on the patio or vamp up seating indoors

Kya deLongchamps investigates why 250,000 heat pump-ready homes are still using fossil fuel boilers

Herbs have a long history of playing a valuable role in kitchen and medicine cabinets

Des O'Sullivan takes a look at the masterworks at Christie's and Sotheby's

Talks, demonstrations, day strips and more

Des O'Sullivan previews Woodward's auction in Cork

A Kerry homeowner seeks a sleek German kitchen. The solution? A journey to Cork to meet a Waterford designer.

Esther N McCarthy sources everything from an air fryer that's also an oven to the latest goodies for coffee lovers

Outside space is more important than ever so it's not surprising that plants for our plates are so popular

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

The secrets to making interiors pet-friendly

Eve Kelliher spies super-bright sofas, feels summer vibes and alights on electric art

This stunningly beautiful tree is breathtaking right now

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

The garden has been created like a series of rooms or different areas and like any good garden

From string sets to shed solutions, here are the super shelves we rate this season for gardens and outbuildings 

Library Collection sale at James Adam offers quality and diversity, writes Des O'Sullivan

Des O'Sullivan previews the Irish and oriental artefacts under the hammer in Durrow

Home Editor Eve Kelliher finds out what it's like to create sustainable artisan rugs

We want more al-fresco living after the recent bursts of sunshine. We get a steer from the experts

It’s best to tune into your child when taking on a project

There is a vibrant community of people in Ireland who grow flowers as a commercial venture, using sustainable, ecologically friendly practices.

A designer looks at taking the interiors dopamine-decor trend outdoors

Using wooden panelling and slats, paint and rugs to good effect

Interior designer Niamh O’Callaghan's goal was to brighten this South Dublin dwelling.

What's it like to throw a party for the Beckhams and Charlotte Tilbury? Eve Kelliher finds out

A complete set of Moore’s Dublin Edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica, totalling 19 volumes, illustrated with nearly 400 copper plates features at Fonsie Mealy’s timed online Spring Rare Book and Collector’s timed auction which runs until next ...

At a key time of year in a city busily preparing for the Olympic Games this is a huge boost for Irish art.

Vicki Faller shows Carol O’Callaghan around her home, Elibank House in Castlemartyr, County Cork

Need a hand for an epic shine? We have you covered with our choice of mechanised window washers

Think about how and when you need your stuff to hand

Home Editor Eve Kelliher talks to A-list interior designer Bryan O'Sullivan   

Navigating the plethora of pots, pans, casserole dishes, sheet trays, and more.

In the market for the hottest new products in the barbecue range? We get to grips with the grilling outdoor options

Spring events over the coming weeks

In the pink: There are many reasons to love cosmos 

Collectors will delight in an eclectic mix on at sales by Victor Mee and James Adam

Des O'Sullivan previews the Woodwards and Lynes and Lynes sales 

Adding value with every incremental improvement, even a modest BER bundled together with its Advisory Report may tempt rather than repel a potential buyer.

Fabric designers Emilie and Pierre Frey of Maison Pierre Frey don't do trends. This is reflected in their newly renovated Paris flat

Interior designers tell Lisa Salmon the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence to transform your living space.

Hugh Wallace: 'What they’ve done is used every little inch of space in an extraordinary way'

Eve Kelliher checks out the seven super spaces in the running for the coveted 2024 title