Click through the gallery above to see the before and after photos and designs* of Bobby and Ciara's home on My Bungalow Bliss.
Presented by Hugh Wallace, My Bungalow Bliss is a brand new four-part original series for RTÉ One that pairs four innovative architects with four first time bungalow homeowners, who are desperately seeking a solution to their dark, damp and dated homes.
Under the watchful eye of Hugh, our four celebrated architectural practices will redesign these humble bungalows and reimagine them into beautiful bespoke homes, fit for the way we want to live today.
My Bungalow Bliss: Wicklow
Young couple Bobby and Ciara have bought their derelict bungalow just off Lake Drive Road on the shores of the Poulaphouca reservoir in late 2019.
Having spent the majority of their money on buying the home in their dream location, self confessed 'design nerds' Bobby and Ciara have a tall order for their architects to deliver a home that meets their high design expectations, all on a modest budget.
Shane and Kathryn from Architectural Farm are on board as their architects. They are inspired by Scandinavian design practices having lived and worked in Denmark for many years, as well as drawing influence from traditional Irish building vernacular.
Suppliers used on this week's episode:
Architect: Architectural Farm
Main Contractor: Bespoke Build
Electrical: G.R. Electrical
Plumbing & Mechanical: James Jordan Boiler services
Blocklaying & Stonework: Bespoke Build
Structural Steel: Bespoke build
Painting & Decorating: Bespoke build
External windowns & doors: Aru Finest Joinery Ltd
Plastering: Bespoke build
Fitted Kitchen: Fearon Bros Ltd
Concrete Floor & Polishing: Stone seal
Demoltion & Groundworks: Bespoke builds
Tiling, Countertop & Scaffoling: Bespoke build
Waste Disposal: Thornton's Recycling
Suppliers: Clane Builders Providers Ltd
General Building Materials: Chadwicks
Concrete Blocks & Aggregates: Kilsaran
Ironmongery: Proline Hardware
Tiles: Project tiles
Roof Sheeting & Gutting: Bespoke build
Plant Hire: Bespoke build
Kitchen Tap: Fern Brothers
Front Door: Sheridan Joiners
Furnishings & Plants: Indigo & Cloth
Furniture: Pieces.ie
Nursery Furniture: Mamas and Papas
Outdoor Plants: Urban Plant Life
My Bungalow Bliss airs on Wednesdays at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.
*These drawings are published on a non-recourse basis for illustrative purposes only and are not intended as legal, design, or planning advice. Neither RTÉ, Animo Television, nor any of the participants in the series My Bungalow Bliss shall be liable for any use of these drawings by any third party.
We strongly recommended that you obtain appropriate professional advice and consult the 'Guide for Homeowners' published by the Health & Safety Authority prior to undertaking any construction, renovation, or refurbishment work on your home. The Guide is available to download here.
