Kildare home is finalist in Home of the Year show
Vivian and Philip McKendry standing outside their home in Kildare
A KILDARE couple have made it to the national finals of popular RTÉ TV show ‘Home of the Year’, which celebrates creativity, individuality and clever design in homes across Ireland.
The new series aired Tuesday 1 April on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 8.30pm with judges Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone and new judge Siobhan Lam.
Vivian and Philip McKendry live in County Kildare with their three dogs.
During the height of the Covid pandemic, the pair moved into a completely empty shell of a house with no kitchen, flooring, or even a functional bathroom.
After 8 long months their redesign began, with the couple having worked hard on design plans and the layout, completely changing the internal function of the house.
Vivian and Philip went for a contemporary mid-century style, creating a cohesive yet visually stimulating aesthetic throughout the house Although the build was time-consuming for the couple, it was all worth it, as they created the show stopping home they had always envisioned.
Next week, the Kildare finalists will be up against six other homeowners for the chance to be crowned this year’s winner.
Switch on your telly at 8.30pm on Tuesday, 8 April for the final verdit!
