The return of the RTÉ favourite shines a light on the talent of the late presenter and architect

Amanda, Hugh and Siobhan in 'Home of the Year'. Photo: RTÉ

Amanda, Hugh and Siobhan in ‘Home of the Year’. Photo: RTÉ

To see the 12th series of Home of the Year flutter on to our screens is sort of reassuring.

Television has its seasons – or used to – and the return of the RTÉ favourite is a constant in a churning world. Back to the reading nooks, the craft rooms and the standalone baths – and all the other things that no one you know has in their houses.