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Gallery: Dermot Bannon transforms North Strand home on a budget

Click through the photo gallery to see all the before and after photos.

Dermot Bannon • 03 Feb

Odd couple Bannon & Benson's CF haven blends Scandi and stardust

Julian Benson and Dermot Bannon tell Claire O'Mahony how Tranquillity House happened.

Living • 28 Jan

Watch Dermot Bannon's Super Spaces on Wednesday 4 and 11 September at 9:35pm on RTÉ One.

Dermot Bannon: "Design is not about money"

In his new series, which starts on 4 September on RTÉ One, Bannon goes in hunt for the perfect spaces we largely take for granted: coffee trucks, outdoor squares and more.

Dermot Bannon • 04 Sep 24

Dermot Bannon: "Dereliction is kind of like a disease"

Speaking at RTÉ's sneak preview at its new crop of shows this season, the presenter reflected on how ideas about design have radically shifted in Ireland.

living • 23 Jan 24

Dermot Bannon on the "game changing" government grants for homes

Dermot Bannon on his top tip for revamping your home in January

With the newest season of the show, Dermot Bannon and his team have set out to become even more transparent - and one might argue hopeful - about how we can get the homes we want.

living • 05 Jan 24

Dermot Bannon on listening to social media and "reading the room"

Room to Improve returns for its 14th season on Sunday 8 January.

living • 06 Jan 23

Dermot Bannon on cosiness and Ireland's denial of its weather

Watch Dermot Bannon's Incredible Homes on Sunday at 9:30pm on RTÉ One.

living • 16 Oct 22

Dermot Bannon on sustainability: "Our days of wasting are over"

Despite being one of television's most recognisable faces and national treasure, Dermot Bannon doesn't take it for granted.

living • 26 Aug 22

Dermot Bannon: "I do like a nice bit of window."

Dermot Bannon is back with a new series of Room to Improve.

living • 26 Feb 22

Watch Room to Improve on Sundays at 9.30pm, on RTÉ One.

Dermot Bannon on sea swimming and the return of Room to Improve

Whether a glass bathtub is your thing or not, there's no denying that Room to Improve is part of Irish culture now.

living • 17 Feb 22

Dermot Bannon: "We've all learnt in the past year what's enough"

Dermot Bannon on outdoor facilities and communal living

The man who brought us glimpses into incredible (big) homes, and filled the nation with chic and expansive, open-plan designs has found himself looking to smaller builds. Much, much smaller, actually.

living • 05 Jun 21

Dermot Bannon: "Our houses will have to become far more flexible"

Our favourite dream-home guy, Dermot Bannon, is back with a new aspirational show. He spoke to Claire O'Mahony about life before, during and after lockdown.

living • 02 Nov 20

Dermot Bannon on sustainability: "It's where people start now"

Dermot Bannon on Covid, sustainability and Schitt's Creek

The show has always been about "escapism", whisking viewers away to far-flung countries and sharing with them Dermot's joy as he tiptoes around some of the most impressive houses built.

living • 20 Oct 20

What shouldn't you attempt on your own? "Probably most things!" Dermot laughs.

Dermot Bannon shares his home DIY tips

The country's most famous architect is stuck indoors like the rest of us, and is sharing his top tips on revamping your home.

Living • 30 Apr 20

Bannon on why this year was "one of the toughest" of his life

Dermot Bannon talks to Janice Butler of the RTÉ Guide about the highs and lows of a busy year.

living • 11 Jan 20

Sneak peek: Inside Dermot Bannon's swish sitting room

The celebrated architect spent a year building his dream house, and we have an exclusive sneak peek at his cool and cosy sitting room.

Interiors • 09 Jan 20

Before and After: Inside Dermot Bannon's scandi-chic home

The reveal we've all been waiting for - inside one of the most famous home renovations in the country.

Room to Improve • 13 Jan 20

How much do you bet there'll be a glass bathtub?

Dermot opens doors to his dream home in Room to Improve special

Can Ireland's most famous architect separate this head from his heart as he embarks on his most personal project yet – the family home of his dreams?

living • 03 Jan 20

Dermot butted heads with his determined clients.

Room to Improve: The best Tweets about the bath, bling and taps

With gold taps, a black glass bath and a price that came under budget - at first - this was an episode to remember!

living • 30 Sep 19

Dermot Bannon: "I was bullied at school, it didn't define me"

Donal O'Donoghue meets the country's most famous architect.

living • 15 Sep 19

Room to Improve: The best tweets so far

Room to Improve is back and better than ever.

living • 09 Sep 19

Dermot Bannon on brand new Room to Improve

Starting on Sunday 8th September at 9.30pm on RTÉ One, Dermot Bannon returns with more of his innovative and contemporary designs.

living • 06 Sep 19

Bannon says the Irish are "fixated" with looks over function

"We're very fixated on how something looks rather than how it works," says Dermot.

Dermot Bannon • 03 Mar 19

Dermot Bannon explores Sweden's incredible homes... and tubs

Dermot travels to Sweden where he discovers that rather than fighting against the darkness and the weather, Swedish design embraces them both and the results are enlightening.

Home • 25 Mar 19

What's the best room to renovate in a house? Dermot has his say

Ireland's best-known architect Dermot Bannon showcases some of the world's most amazing homes in his brand new series Dermot Bannon's Incredible Homes.

Home • 25 Mar 19