HOME AS HAVEN
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much our homes shape how we feel. When a space feels chaotic, it’s hard not to carry that feeling with us. When it’s calm, bright, and feels right? Well, everything shifts. There’s something about a well-designed home that just feels different, like everything’s finally in its right place, including you.
That’s the energy we’re leaning into this issue: homes that support wellbeing, not just to-do lists. Like our South Dublin bungalow renovation, flooded with natural light, hints of greenery peeking through every window, and bursting with colour-soaked personality. We explore the shift towards therapeutic spaces, where bedroom beauty meets proper rest, bathrooms that double as spa sanctuaries, and when you can’t renovate with Biophilic design in mind, there are small updates, like grounding colours and leafy corners, that bring the outside in and the stress levels down.
Tiny tweaks, like adding a beautiful candle, can spark a major shift in how your home holds you.
With many of us spending more time than ever in our homes—working, resting, and recharging - interiors that prioritise comfort and calm aren’t indulgent; they’re essential. So, you have our permission to slow down and make your home the place where that happens best.
Every season is now a season for comfort, care, and soft landings. So, soak up everything this issue has to offer, and make home the easiest place to just be.
Inside this issue:
— A once-humble ‘70s South Dublin bungalow turned into an indoor-outdoor dream. Proof that a renovation done right changes everything.
— Step inside actor Asa Butterfield’s serene London retreat — Japandi vibes, biophilic calm, all thanks to Irish architects Ondine London.
— Five design pros share the styling moves that make your home work harder for your wellbeing. Small tweaks, big shifts.
— Spa bathrooms, but at home - how to do it right.
— Sleep better, live better - the ultimate bedroom reset, from soothing colours to smart layouts.
— And when you need a break? We’ve found the best Irish hideaways to recharge and escape the noise.
When did your home last feel like a haven? Think of this as your permission slip to slow down and make it happen.
It’s time. Make your home your soft landing.
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Sive
Editorial Director
