Living in lockdown has changed the way we see our homes. Did you come to love it more, or find yourself grappling with a difficult relationship? Maybe you relished the time to reacquaint yourself, to spend time in the home you carefully planned and decorated but rarely had time to enjoy. Or maybe it was a tough twelve weeks spent eyeing up imperfections, with time on your hands but no professional help available to put things right.  There was plenty of time to plan some decoration, or larger scale design projects. As interiors businesses open up, now is the time to put creative plans into action. We hope you find some inspiration in THE GLOSS Interiors out Thursday June 18 with The Irish Times and on newsstands the following day …

Inside you’ll find a gorgeous mix of inspirational homes, including the smartly redecorated Belgian Residence in Dublin 4 and a new redesign at Glin Castle in Co Limerick. As well as design trends with up-to-the-minute inspiration and tips for spending summer outdoors at home, with breezy rattan furniture and accessories for evenings on the terrace. You’ll also find The Way We Really Live Now, a peek inside the homes of friends and contributors to THE GLOSS …

Be sure to pick up THE GLOSS Interiors on Thursday June 18 with The Irish Times or on newsstands nationwide from Friday 19. Tag us in your pictures on social media @theglossmag to show us how you are enjoying the new issue …