Discover the Most Unforgettable Homes That Will Leave You Speechless! 😲🏡

In the third act of this grand play called Home Of The Year, we find ourselves wandering through the tapestry of design, where characterful properties and striking interiors dance like shadows in the twilight. The trio of Hugh, Amanda, and Siobhán embark on a journey across the land, showcasing homes that inspire and perhaps even provoke a chuckle or two.

Our tale begins in the lush embrace of Wicklow, where Clive Restan resides in a relic of a bygone era—a former fisherman’s cottage that was more ruin than refuge when he stumbled upon it in 2021. Ah, but Clive, with dreams as big as the ocean, sought to conjure a New York-style loft, infused with the quaint charm of an Irish cottage. A task as daunting as herding cats, I tell you!

With the precision of a watchmaker, Clive set about restoring the stone and brick walls, turning back time as if he were a wizard of old. His home, an analogue sanctuary, was designed to appear as if it had simply grown from the earth, adorned with relics like rowing oars from the 1850s—because who doesn’t want a piece of history hanging on their wall?

Next, we journey to Carlow, where Gemma and Martin, with the audacity of pioneers, built their dream home from the ground up in 2023. And oh, the fun they had! Gemma, a design aficionado, infused her abode with the sleek, functional elegance of Scandinavian design—because why not bring a touch of IKEA to the Irish countryside?

Natural woods and neutral hues wrap the home in a cozy embrace, a testament to Gemma’s design prowess that is sure to dazzle the judges. Light and space were paramount, but let’s not forget the real MVPs of this home—their three young children, who likely see it as a playground rather than a design masterpiece.

Onward to Dublin, where Jenny Anne Corkery’s abode stands as a beacon of modernity and clever design. Nestled in South Dublin, she shares this new build with her husband and two children, having transformed a derelict garage into a family haven. Talk about a glow-up!

Jenny Anne’s two-bedroom infill home is a masterclass in maximizing space, each nook and cranny carefully considered—because in family life, every inch counts! Home of the Year graces our screens every Tuesday at 8:30 pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, a delightful rendezvous for design enthusiasts.

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