Watch My Bungalow Bliss

50 years after her grandfather and grandmother picked a design out of the book, Ballina, Co Mayo, pharmacist Sarah is the new proud owner of her childhood bungalow. Sarah is someone who dreams of a light, open plan and sustainable home that takes full advantage of the mature gardens, with an indoor/outdoor space for her morning coffee.

Jonny, Claire and their two children are a family of Irish dancers from County Leitrim. Jonny and Claire met in the 90s as dancers in the original Riverdance line up, and after many years dancing for their living, the young family moved back to County Leitrim in 2013 to set up an Irish dancing school. The McMorrow family share their home with the dance school.

Young Dublin 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.

Niki and Davin have purchased a monster of a bungalow that is cold, dark and warren-like, having been extended carelessly multiple times over the decades by the previous owners. Davin and Niki love the minimalist aesthetic and want a bright, open plan home that is light, airy and with good air quality.