FEW EXPERIENCES STRESS-TEST RESILIENCE MORE THOROUGHLY THAN A PROPERTY RENOVATION. BUT WITH THE RIGHT HELP AND A BIT OF PLANNING, IT COULD MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SALE OR A PROPERTY LOSING VALUE, FINDS ARABELLA YOUENS

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

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

WANT TO ENLIST THE PROFESSIONALS TO RENOVATE YOUR HOME, BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN? SERENA FOKSCHANER TALKS TO EXPERTS FROM LEADING PRACTICES TO BREAK DOWN THE STAGES OF THIS HIGHLY SENSITIVE, BUT HUGELY REWARDING, UNDERTAKING

Enjoy a seasonal style refresh with light, uplifting looks that will elevate your decor

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