Galway woman renovates family's 1960s home

Home of the Year is back on RTÉ One, spotlighting creative and unique houses across Ireland every Tuesday at 8:30 PM. The judges testing the homes this season are Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone, and newcomer Siobhan Lam. In the latest episode, viewers saw a variety of impressive homes. Highlights included an upside-down house in Donegal, a 1930s home in Dublin, and a family home in Galway that has seen generations of the same family. In Donegal, Michaela and Stephen live with their three children. They spent three years working with architect Des Ewing to build their dream, upside-down home. This design choice maximizes their coastal views and provides spacious living areas for their family. Roisin Collins and Matteo Bandiera live in a refurbished 1930s home in Dublin. They bought the house in 2020 and have gradually transformed it over the years. Roisin, an architect, designed the renovations, while Matteo handles DIY tasks. They focused on creating a warm and inviting space, combining mid-century furniture with Scandinavian design elements. Lorna Martyn's home in Galway has a rich family history, having belonged to her parents since the 1960s and her grandparents before them. After purchasing the house in 2019, Lorna worked with architects to modernize it while retaining its front façade. The renovations included new modern interiors and improved energy efficiency, raising its rating from BER E to A2. Lorna enjoys her open-plan space, ideal for hosting family and friends. Home of the Year continues to celebrate the art of home design with diverse offerings from across Ireland.