Articles by Louise O'Bryan

Do you love nothing more than an invigorating morning drench but can’t see a way of fitting a shower enclosure into your bathroom layout? Or maybe you want to ditch the bath altogether? Then a walk-in shower — which might have a low curb or be totally…

Barely have room to hang a towel in your bathroom? Don’t stress. We’ve identified common problem areas for small bathrooms and have come up with some techniques that will help increase the sense of space. Whether it’s with clever storage or space-enha…

Barely have room to hang a towel in your bathroom? Don’t stress. We’ve identified common problem areas for small bathrooms and have come up with some techniques that will help increase the sense of space. Whether it’s with clever storage or space-enha…

Originally a dark and closed-in bungalow, this detached property became an open, light-filled beach-style house thanks to a stunning addition and a complete interior overhaul. The owners, a family of five, bought the single-story 1980s bungalow a few …

Having lived in a New York City apartment for the past 20 years, this Australian couple were ready to return home, find a house with a backyard so they could re-establish their love for the barbecue, and put down roots with their two young children. B…

Having lived in a New York City apartment for the past 20 years, this Australian couple were ready to return home, find a house with a backyard so they could re-establish their love for the barbecue, and put down roots with their two young children. B…

Tucked along a busy residential street in Auckland, New Zealand, a chocolate box of a bungalow conceals a breathtaking secret. Not only is there a sculptural multilevel addition hidden at the rear, but what was once the front bedroom is now a garage w…

Tucked along a busy residential street in Auckland, New Zealand, a chocolate box of a bungalow conceals a breathtaking secret. Not only is there a sculptural multilevel addition hidden at the rear, but what was once the front bedroom is now a garage w…