Designer’s choice

WITH A HANDFUL OF CLEVER IDEAS, KATIE AND NICK’S NEW KITCHEN IS PERFECT FOR FAMILY LIFE, WORK AND ENTERTAINING

Requiring a combination of patience, flair, practicality and know-how, decorating a home is a time-consuming endeavour. And when it comes to hard-working spaces used for specific tasks such as cooking

Renovating this Victorian property was a labour of love for Emer Gillespie, who’s created a space packed with clever touches

DISCOVER THE DESIGN ELEMENTS YOU SHOULD INVEST IN WHEN PLANNING A BATHROOM (AND THOSE YOU CAN BUDGET LESS FOR)

LOUISE AND PETER PROVE THAT BIG CHARACTER DOESN’T NEED A BIG BUDGET – JUST PLENTY OF RECLAIMED FINDS, CLEVER TWEAKS AND A LITTLE DIY KNOW-HOW

Our panel of design experts helps us decide between scrimp and splurge-worthy finishes, fixings and furniture