TV: Cork house a contender in RTÉ show

A detached new-build property in Cork is among the contenders in the latest episode of Home Of The Year. 

It is one of three properties perused by the judges on RTÉ1 on Tuesday at 7pm.

Owners Kate and Ross live there with their three daughters, and the property boasts natural materials, neutral colours, and natural light with a modern and Scandi interior styling.

They have used a pallet of white and organic hues throughout the Cork property, and added natural materials like light woods and white walls to create a bright, airy atmosphere and to maximize light.

Will the judges, Hugh Wallace - who tragically died shortly after the series was filmed - Amanda Bone, and Siobhan Lam give it their top mark?

It is up against properties in Kerry and Dublin in the episode.

Built in 2023, Toni and Fionan’s home in Kerry is their pride and joy. They poured hours of work into creating a hub for their family and loved ones.

The build is open plan and free- flowing, featuring a warm, contemporary aesthetic with design details inspired by the couple’s time travelling and working together.

They say their house is everything they love encompassed in one, and recently started a homestead where they get eggs from their chickens and honey from their bees. The couple love that they have created such a wonderful and sustaining place for their son to grow up.

The other property was bought by Esther and Robyn in Dublin in 2019 after it had been empty for some time.

The couple set out its renovation in two stages. The first step was bringing the home back to its bones, removing old interior walls, plasterwork, windows and doors and ultimately earning an A2 BER rating, while the second phase saw the implementation of a two-storey steel-clad extension.

The design of the home is a beautiful blend between the traditional and contemporary, feeling comfortable but also opulent in places.

The couple were diligent with their decisions regarding the material and design elements in their home, and wanted to ensure it is timeless in that they will still love it in 30 years’ time.