Sun, Sep 8, 2019
In Athgarvan Nessa and David bought a 1990s split level bungalow a few months ago but haven't yet moved in as they need to sell their current home to pay for the reconstruction of their new one. Dermot thinks that there are too may rooms and too many doors which makes the house confusing. Another problem is the back garden, which covers 600 square metres and has a 40 degree slope which rises higher than the house, blocking out all views of the sky, and to resolve this he calls on celebrity garden designer Diarmuid Gavin. What can Dermot do for his clients with a budget of 290,000 Euros.
Sun, Sep 15, 2019
Dermot heads to Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary, to meet retired bakery salesman Joe Kenny who has lived in his bachelor pad since 1980. He is about to get married to long term girlfriend Mary Hayes, but although they have been together since 1993 Mary lives in her own home. Joe's bachelor pad is a 3 bedroom, 2 storey house on a half acre site, with beautiful views of green fields. However before they marry Mary insists that the house needs to be dragged into the 21st century, and after a viewing Dermot can see exactly why Mary is insisting on a redesign. Joe thinks a budget of 100,000 to 150,000 Euros will be enough but Dermot disagrees. How much will it cost to create a dream home for their future.
Sun, Sep 22, 2019
Dermot Bannon heads to Rathfarnham, Dublin, where where Yvonne and Adrian Saunders and their daughter Lauren live in a detached 1930s two-bedroom pebble dashed property which in need of massive transformation. The house is deceptive; from the outside it looks a sizeable home, but inside it has a cramped interior and bizarre layout and decoratively it's a mix of different decades. Dermot thinks the pebble dash adds character but the Saunders' are not so sure and want it to go. The house comes with a sizeable front garden and Dermot thinks that's where the real potential for an extension lies, but, who will win the war of the pebble dash.
Sun, Sep 29, 2019
In Ashford, Co. Wicklow, Nigel and Frances Coffey live in a bungalow built in 1997 on land donated to them by Frances' father. The house is a typical period bungalow, built from a plan taken from a handbook. It was perfect for them 20 years ago, but with 5 children ranging in ages from 9 to 26 and with girlfriends, friends, a dog and family living near by, the house is just too cramped and they struggle for space. They want to redesign the property into their dream home and Dermot plans to give them the extra space they need with an internal revamp and a two storey extension, all on a budget is 450,000 Euros.
Sun, Oct 6, 2019
In 2012 pilot Tom and his wife Claudia bought a 1920s bungalow with panoramic views of Tramore Bay. Now back after living abroad for 8 years they have been living in the house with their three children for the past year but the house is now too small for a family of five and the layout is dark and cramped. The whole house needs enlarging and most of the property does not face the sea views. Dermot plans to redesign the interior and add extensions which will incorporate views of the incredible seafront.
Sun, Oct 13, 2019
Glenn Keating, Gustav van der Westhuizen and their son Noah moved to Drumcondra in 2017. Their Edwardian terraced three story house was originally built for ex-servicemen of the British Army, between 1897 and 1902. The house was later split into two self contained apartments and is filled with quirky styles alongside it's original features and separate heating systems. Because the house is so utterly disconnected and no longer works as a single residence Dermot needs to re-evaluate the layout to suit both Glenn and Gustav within their budget of 155,000 Euros, but hidden structural, roof and chimney problems are putting a strain on their budget.