DERMOT'S TOP TIPS
LIGHT
Increase the amount of light in your home. Opt for mood lighting by dotting a couple of lamps around the space rather than one overpowering central light source.
MATERIALS
Use natural materials that will improve with age.
HEIGHT
Play with ceiling heights. An alcove with a low ceiling can function well as a cosy reading area.
FUNCTION
"Decommission" rooms that don't work or aren't used (like the "good room" that only gets an airing once a year). Think about how you live and what you need from a space.
OUTSIDE ROOM
Make the outdoors an extension of your home.
