My House Design/Build and Emphasis Design Studio took it from retro to refined
Published Jul 07, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read
The dining area is extra airy, thanks to 15-foot-wide nesting doors (by Pella) that open to the outdoor living space. The mid-century-feeling walnut chandelier is by Vancouver’s Propeller Studio. Photo by Janis Nicolay /PNGs
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At first, Donna Heine wasn’t a huge fan of the 1970s post-and-beam home that she and her husband Eric ended up buying and renovating in Fort Langley.
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Ever wanted to pack your bags, move to a remote island, and dive head-first into a home renovation project? Ireland’s making your dream a reality—well, sort of.
The Irish government recently revealed its Our Living Lands pledge, a 10-year national policy to revitalize the islands off their western coast. Per the initiative, Ireland will give individuals €84,000 (approximately $92,000) to refurbish vacant or run-down homes on 30 of the country’s islands. The goal, according to the Irish government is to strengthen the islands’ communities and increase their population.
For many, this seems like a great opportunity to spend time in Ireland—which, don’t get us wrong, it is. However, in this corner of the internet, we’re seeing it as an opportunity to live out our dreams as professional home renovators. (Do you hear that HGTV? We’re ready for our closeup!)
