A house located just a stones throw away from where the Spice Girls filmed their hit music video ‘Stop’ has made it through to the final of Home of the Year.
On Tuesday night’s show, Home Of The Year judge Siobhan Lam used her golden key to automatically put through the beautiful two-toned brick Dublin home, which is located near Carnew Street in Stoneybatter in Dublin, where the girl band shot their memorable hit music video in 1998.
Judges Amanda Bone, Hugh Wallace and Siobhan visited Finbarr and Gareth’s Dublin home on tonight’s episode.
Home of the Year, Finbarr and Gareth. Pic: RTE
The couple live in a two-storey brick house in Dublin and have spent the last few years renovating the home in stages, with Finbarr taking lead on the design of the home.
Home of the Year, Home 1. Pic: Kelan Molloy
Together, with each others hard work and some handy YouTube tutorials, the couple crafted a relaxing and creative space that they feel is full of colour and personality, reflecting who they are and what they’re passionate about.
Speaking about their home, which scored 24 points, Siobhan used her special key to put the home through to the final.
Home of the Year, Home 1. Pic: Kelan Molloy
She said: ‘I’m going to use the golden key on this stunning home in Dublin. It’s full of personality and texture – just an eclectic mix of styles.’
Also through to the final is Laoise’s turret style home in Galway.
Home of the Year, Laoise. Pic: RTE
The house is a top-down property, featuring an upstairs kitchen and dining area, to make the most of the view, with the two bedrooms located downstairs.
It was not in a liveable condition when Laoise first moved in and so she carried out renovations, gutting the building, only leaving the internal doors and fireplace.
Home of the Year, Home 3. Pic: Kelan Molloy
After a deep retrofit, the house now has an open plan kitchen and dining area with new plumbing and wiring which makes the most of the space.
The interior style is classic and timeless, the rooms decorated with minimal pieces of furniture that Laoise believes will stand the test of time.
Scoring 26 points, Hugh said: ‘Beautiful arrangement between the bedroom downstairs and a great outside terrace. Upstairs for me, that was the most brilliant layout. There is a real sense of openness and space.’
Home of the Year, Home 3. Pic: Kelan Molloy
Also on the show was Erica and Liam’s Mayo home. The couple spent four years bringing their dream home to life, working steadily throughout the Covid period to complete their exquisite new-build bungalow in County Mayo.
Home of the Year, Home 2. Pic: Kelan Molloy
Georgian-inspired in design, the home features an elegant H-shaped layout, creating a serene outdoor courtyard that acts as a private extension of the living space- a refined retreat for the couple and their four children.
Home of the Year, Home 2. Pic: Kelan Molloy
Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the harmonious proportions to the careful selection of finishes, reflecting the couple’s eye for understated luxury.
Home of the Year, Home 2. Pic: RTE
All the main rooms are oriented toward the back garden, allowing the family to close the door on the outside world and focus fully on home life. Bathed in natural light, the interiors are bright, spacious and inviting, blending timeless elegance with contemporary comfort.
Erica and Liam describe their home as a bright, classic yet contemporary family sanctuary, a space where sophisticated design meets practical living, offering both style and tranquility for everyday family life.
They scored 25 points but it wasn’t enough to put them through to the final.
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Home of the Year, Home 3. Pic: Kelan Molloy
Home of the Year, Home 1. Pic: Kelan Molloy
Home of the Year, Home 1. Pic: Kelan Molloy
Home of the Year, Home 1. Pic: RTE
Home of the Year, Home 3. Pic: Kelan Molloy