Doing Work to your Home: Planning & Regulatory Issues
30 September 2019 Whilst Space, Light and Storage are the Trinity of good house design, it is important to remember the planning and regulatory issues which apply when refurbishing or extending your home. The most 4 important issues are: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS What: Normally known as “Planning Permission.” Scope: The Planning and Development […]
Houzz Ideabook: How to Store Household Linen
From stolen corner to dedicated cupboard, giving linen a permanent home makes sense – and might be easier than you think! Find your inspiration in my blog post published on Houzz on 17 November 2017… How to Store Household Linen (However Little Space You Have)
Houzz Ideabook: Ideas for Brightening a Dark Kitchen
Are you replacing your existing kitchen units and re-thinking the whole room? Or are you simply upgrading your units? Here are my ideas to help you explore the various options, as published on Houzz on 26 September 2016… 10 Big Ideas for Brightening a Dark Kitchen
Houzz Ideabook: Finding the Perfect Living Room Arrangement.
Are you defeated by your Living Room? Do you feel that it all doesn’t quite “come together”?Here are my thoughts on how to tackle even the most difficult of rooms, published on Houzz on 6 September 2016… 9 Easy Steps to Finding the Perfect Living Room Furniture Arrangement
Houzz Ideabook: Ideas for Dark Living Rooms
Do you despair of your dark living room, especially as the days shorten and autumn succeeds summer? Here are my ideas for maximising light, published on Houzz, 21 August 2016… 10 Ideas for Brightening a Dark Living Room
Design by Numbers. What works best for your home. House + Design, June 2016.
An intimate knowledge of relevant measurements is the secret to a successful building project. Architect and house doctor Eva Byrne shares her knowledge of a vast array of dimensions, which are needed to produce homes and spaces that work brilliantly.
Ages & Stages: Designing your Home to meet your Family’s Needs.
Shakespeare identified seven stages in a man’s life, from cradle to grave. I believe that a family home goes through seven stages also, each of which brings their own needs and challenges. Whilst we cannot predict the future, it is always best, when buying a new home or undertaking work to your existing home, to be […]
Designing by Numbers – Make Every Centimetre Count!
The Importance of Numbers Your aim is to create a home that meets your needs like a glove: a snugly fitting glove is moulded to the exact dimensions of your hand. In the same way, knowledge of the important dimensions in each room around your home will help you create that snug fit between your […]
Thinking Big in Small Spaces – how to maximise your home.
Whatever the size of your home, you’ll want every centimetre to work as hard as possible. This is especially true when space is limited where it really is about thinking big in small spaces in order to maximise your home. I really enjoyed helping a client renovate a tiny apartment in Dublin earlier this year. […]
House 2016 – Top Ten Tips to get the most out of your visit.
Get out your diary and plan your visit to House 2016. Taking place next weekend from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 May 2016 at the RDS, this exceptional show should not be missed by anyone seeking inspiration and design ideas for their home. I myself will be among the wide range of architects, designers, craftsmen, home improvement specialists, […]
