Series 12 of Home of the Year has returned to our screens, bringing viewers inside a fantastic mix of homes from across Ireland and showcasing the late Hugh Wallace’s final episodes.
Each week, the judges 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 of the series.
Click through the photo gallery above to take a peek inside the homes of episode three.
Marc and Christine, Wicklow
Marc and Christine live in this spectacular new build in Wicklow with their three children.
Christine and Marc love how they have created a sleek, modern home with homely, functional and fun elements that is a hub for all their friends and loved ones.
Having spent some time living abroad in Australia, the family took some influences from the architecture there to create a truly unique home. These included elements such as the large indoor/outdoor living area with multi-sliding doors, which they wanted so that they could utilise the space, embrace outdoor living and entertaining, and the many overhangs, which they wanted to ensure the house isn’t affected by extreme hot or cold weather conditions and to ensure it remains comfortable.
Tara, Down
Tara lives in a former gate lodge turned cosy cottage in County Down.
Prior to renovating, the building hadn’t been lived in for over 30 years, and the renovation process was extensive, as the cottage had no running water or electricity, and a ceiling on the verge of collapse.
The house was gutted entirely and has been transformed into a cosy cottage featuring a blend of traditional and fun elements.
Tara’s love for old homes inspired the decor of the gate lodge, creating a home that she says makes her genuinely happy to live in each day.
When it came to the decor, Tara has always loved old homes, so she wanted to ensure there is an element of traditional style in the house, while making sure the home has a big personality, so a mixture of classic and fun, which she feels happy to live in each day.
Kelly and Fiachra, Clare
Kelly and Fiachra built their dream home on family land in Co Clare in 2024.
The couple went for a U-shaped design, which makes the most of their breathtaking views and avoided using strong or bold colours inside. Instead, they went for an interior that is contemporary with a calm design to give a sense of peace and relaxation as soon as you walk through the front door.
Home of the Year airs Tuesdays at 7pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Click through the photo gallery above to see inside this week’s homes.