Kildare couple to appear in next episode of Home of the Year

Mike and Steve live in Co Kildare with their dog, Finley. In 2022, the couple purchased their new build home and had plans drawn up, as well as kitchen installers on speed dial, all while eagerly waiting for the sale to go through.

Since moving in, Mike and Steve have given the house a completely different look, from new light fittings, doors and panelling, whilst also having the front and back garden professionally landscaped and developed.

The home has changed so much that their neighbours asked if it was a different design to the rest of the new builds in the estate. Mike and Steve love how they have adapted their home to suit their lifestyle, with its modern and chic design creating a balance between everyday practicalities and a sense of luxury.

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Series 12 of Home of the Year was completed before Hugh Wallace’s death. Hugh had been a judge on the programme since its inception and will be remembered for his warmth and humour, and for consistently capturing the hearts of viewers.

Home of the Year will feature 21 stunning homes in the counties of Armagh, Clare, Cork, Down, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Kilkenny, Kerry, Mayo and Wicklow. From reimagined semi-detached houses to restored period homes to architectural new builds, the series promises to inspire viewers with a diverse range of design styles and creativity from across the country.

Award-winning architect Amanda Bone of DTA Architects returns for her sixth series as a judge, and award-winning interior consultant Siobhán Lam, founder of April and the Bear, for her second.