In this week's episode I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Sarah Duggan. Sarah's home was featured on RTE Home of the Year 2022.

 

Sarah tells us all about their house search, how the time they spent looking at the market allowed them to figure out what they didn't want in a home as much as what they did want.  She tells us about how a chance viewing found them this 74sq m house in Portobello, Dublin.

 

They have made the most from this small space, while knowing that it probably wouldn't be their forever home, but it was their now home. This is a wonderful episode for anybody looking to get on the property ladder and anybody looking for inspiration of what to do if the space isn't exactly their first choice.

After purchasing the house they had to do a full renovation, rewiring, plumbing, insulation, the works with hard decisions along the way about extender or adapted the space they had.  

 

In this episode Sarah shares some valuable tips from her experience of undertaking this massive project, for you to learn from and take on board if this is something that you would consider

 

We also speak about the importance of using an architect on any renovations, but especially when space is limited, for them this has meant that every inch has been utilized.  Also working closely with other experts such as joiners has meant that they have cleverly created solutions in this small space. 

 

You can find Sarah on Instagram Sarah Duggan @portobellorenovation

 

Resources

1. EMMET DUGGAN - architect

2. Chartlon Construction

3. Ben Kerrigan / Kerwood Design (kitchens/joinery)

4. Clara Joinery

5. Dublin Mouldings

6. Antique Fireplace Restorations

7. Gaff Interiors (vintage and thrifted furniture)

8. CADesign.ie (midcentury replica furniture)

9. Made.com (mid-range contemporary furniture)

10. House and Home article