There’s more to eco-friendly living than recycling and bags for life. In fact, there’s plenty we can be doing it at home to live a greener existence! With sustainability trending in all aspects of living, we thought we’d share our eco-friendly home tips to help you make more environmentally-conscious choices about the way you live.

You’ll be pleased to know that you don’t need to trade in your luxuries to live more sustainably, it’s more about awareness on resource consumption and determination towards reducing unnecessary waste.

Motivating yourself to cook more at home can be such as chore. According to Joe, “… just under three in four (71%) of Irish people under the age of 34 admitted to having a takeaway at home at least once a week, with 50% of the same age group admitting to eating in a fast food restaurant at least once a week.”

Whether it’s down to pure laziness or feelings of being inspired and unmotivated, we’ve got an idea to help you fall in love with your kitchen!

Are you sleeping soundly? A sleep study by The Natural Sleep Company found that 56% of 1,800 Irish adults admitted to having a racing mind at bedtime while 27% mentioned discomfort as an influential factor to their sleeplessness.

Sleep can be disrupted due to feelings of stress, busy lifestyles or unsettling surroundings and unresolved sleep issues can have great effect on our health and performance during the day. To combat the issue of sleeplessness, we’ve put together a list of suggestions and interior design tips and tricks to get you feeling rested and revived!

Firsts things first, take a look at your bed? Is it cosy and inviting? If it isn’t a place of tranquillity, then you need to make some changes. Associate your bed with sleep to get the most out of your slumber zone!

Emphasising comfort with casual living, modern country homes are trending as the simple and organic cues of traditional farmhouse style blends effortlessly with contemporary qualities.

It’s no surprise that modern country homes are rising in popularity as rustic décor laces the homes of home and lifestyle bloggers. Characterised by rugged, natural beauty, modern country homes embrace nature-inspired textures, like wood, stone and plant life. There’s also plenty of organic warmth in these stunning interiors with a focus on earthy colour palettes throughout the home.

Fancy designing your own modern country style home? Well, we’re here to share all the secrets on the few key design elements to nailing this trend!

Hygge. There’s that buzzword again! Unless you’re an interior designer, student of a design degree or an avid blog reader of all things home and lifestyle, articles and inspiration posts can sometimes seem a bit confusing.

With mention of hygge in every other blog and 22,200 average monthly Google searches, these interior design related buzzwords have clearly sparked an interest! But what do they mean exactly? Well we’re here to help you understand the world of interior design with our buzzword guide!

In today’s economic climate, many choose to rent property before buying their first home. Renting offers an array of flexibility as tenancies start from as little as 6 months, making it easier to move if careers and relationships change. Despite the benefits of renting, there’s an element of hesitancy as you wonder whether it can truly feel like home.

Having spent many years living in rented accommodations, there’s quite a few tips I’ve discovered along the way to make a house or flat feel more homely. Homes are made when a personal touch is added, and this can be done with accessories, small furnishings and textiles.

Refurbishing the carpets, walls and furniture is usually out of the question but there’s plenty of small improvements to be made to your living space without breaking your tenancy agreement. Check with your landlord before making any structural changes to the property. The general rule is if it can be restored to the original design, there shouldn’t be an issue.

Small-space living can be a real challenge, especially when you own a lot of clothes, technology, sports or musical equipment. Whether you live by yourself in a one bedroom flat or share a 4 bedroom house with your family, there’s just never enough space to store all your belongings!

With busy lives and demanding schedules, it’s easy to fall behind on tasks; neglecting the organisation of your living space. Perhaps there’s a pyramid of clothes on the chair after a long working week and now there’s a shedload of washing. Or maybe it’s the shoes scattered in the hallway in your attempt to wind down from Wednesday’s exhausting gym session. Whatever it is, we’ve all done it and we know how stressful mess can make us feel!

Did you know that the appearance of clutter in small bedrooms can harm our mental well-being; affecting our mood and behaviour? Clutter has been scientifically proven to reduce productivity as it causes us to feel anxious, helpless, and overwhelmed.

Now that seems exaggerated but it’s true! That’s why we’re sharing our interior tips for making the most of your small living space so that you can live a stress-free, clutter-free life!

Over the years, your kitchen can start to look rather tired. The cupboards are dusty, there’s one drawer that never fully opens and the décor is looking outdated… face it, it’s in some serious need of TLC.

Refurbishing your kitchen doesn’t need to stretch your pocket as there’s plenty you can do with a smaller budget! Performing little tasks here and there can make the world of difference and we’re here to guide you through it.

Before acting, analyse what needs to be done and write down all the changes you wish to make. Dirty and untidy rooms can make us think that we need a complete renovation, but it’s often found that simple clear outs, cleaning and improvements can alter our perception of interiors.

With BBQ’s, sun lounging and cool refreshments on the horizon, it’s about time we all start preparing the garden for summer. Warmth and sunshine tend to creep up on us and when the hotter weather arrives, we often find ourselves in a frenzy to get the garden ready.

Preparing your outdoor space for summer seems daunting, and realistically it will require your time and effort. However, with our tried and tested DIY tips, you can get it sorted quickly and simply!