Episode 6
Jason Cooke & Katrina Farrelly Cooke, Wicklow
Jason and Katrina moved into this home in 2004. It had been a guest house in the 1920s and 30s and had charm and stature but lacked modern living space.
In 2021 they finally secured planning permission to undertake a once-in-a-lifetime renovation and retrofit on the property, while also doubling the footprint of the house with an extension. Their design intention was to seamlessly extend their home so that the late Edwardian, early Art Deco styling of the property could continue to shine throughout, while incorporating the space and family living needs of today.
The family describe their home as an homage to late Edwardian and early Art Deco styling, using bold colours, carefully curated furnishings and original artworks for their theme and they are proud of having completed a very sensitive restoration of an Edwardian period home.
Mary Phelan & Aiden Fitzpatrick, Dublin
Mary and Aiden live in this period home in Dublin. The couple purchased their home in 2005 and undertook extensive renovations, doing most of the work themselves over a 4-year period.
Mary says she brings the creative ideas which Aiden turns into reality. The couple always aspired to own and renovate an old house, and while this was a huge labour of love, 20 years on they still love everything about their home and what they’ve achieved.
Michael McKeown, Derry
Michael lives in Derry in this contemporary new build.
Michael is an architect and in 2020 began the four-year long process in building his home on family land. He designed and managed the build himself, and it was completed in 2024.
He decided on a contemporary design with eclectic inspiration from mid-century modern, Scandinavian and bohemian styles. He furnished his home with warm and cosy materials, dark colours and soft furnishings with pops of colour alongside contemporary elements.
Michael loves the various interesting spaces created in his home that are hidden within the simple external form.
Series Overview:
Get ready for another exciting season of Home of the Year, the popular RTÉ show that celebrates creativity, individuality, and clever design in homes across Ireland.
New Homes and a New Judge. In its 11th series, Home of the Year will feature 21 stunning homes in the counties of Carlow, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, and Wicklow. From reimagined semi-detached houses to architectural marvels and restored period homes, the series promises to inspire viewers with a diverse range of design styles.
Interior consultant Siobhan Lam, founder of April and the Bear, is joining the judging panel this year. She brings her passion for quirky design, fearless colour, and statement pieces to the table. She joins returning judges Hugh Wallace, architect and founding partner of Douglas Wallace Consultants, and award-winning architect Amanda Bone of Amanda Bone Architects.
Each week, the judges will visit three exceptional homes and score them out of 10 based on individuality, functionality, and clever design. The home with the highest combined score in each episode will advance to the grand final in April, where one lucky homeowner will be crowned the winner.
Tune in and Be Inspired; Home of the Year returns on Tuesday, February 18th at 8.30 pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, and airs every Tuesday for eight weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover Ireland’s most extraordinary homes and gain inspiration for your own living spaces.
Home of the Year is produced by ShinAwiL for RTÉ.
AIB sponsors Home of the Year.
The series airs on Tuesdays at 8.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
starting February 18th 2025.
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