Home is no longer defined by a single style, trend or ideal—it’s a reflection of the lives unfolding within it. From spaces shaped by personality and creativity to homes built around family, comfort and connection, today’s living environments are evolving to meet the way we truly want to live. This month, The Home Channel explores the emotional and practical role our homes play in everyday life: places of reinvention, self-expression, gathering and growth. Whether it’s discovering fresh ideas, admiring remarkable transformations or finding inspiration in the stories behind the spaces, each show offers a thoughtful and uplifting look at modern living in all its forms.
Ireland’s Home of the Year
Over eight weeks, 21 homes bursting with style, personality, and character compete for the coveted title of Ireland’s Home of the Year. Each week, three properties open their doors to a panel of expert judges, who explore every detail before scoring them out of ten—armed with only the most basic facts about the homes and their owners.
Only one standout home from each episode will earn a place in the grand finale, where the ultimate winner will be crowned. Searching for functionality, individuality, and clever design are design legend Hugh Wallace, award-winning architect Amanda Bone, and new judge, acclaimed interior designer Sara Cosgrove. From bold transformations to beautifully lived-in spaces, this inspiring series celebrates the creativity and passion behind Ireland’s most remarkable homes.
Wednesday 20:30 / Saturdays 17:30
Sarah Benny’s New Life in the Country
On Sarah Benny’s New Life in the Country, Britain’s favourite property expert, Sarah Beeny, her husband Graham Swift and their four boys Billy, Charlie, Raffey and Laurie all quit their lives in London to start anew in the country. They bought a semi-derelict former dairy farm in Somerset where, with 220 acres of land available, they’re going to immerse themselves in everything rural life has to offer. In each episode we follow the build of one new room or area as we witness the transformation into a room or space that the family can be proud of.
The series kicks off with the transformation of a bare concrete shell into a traditional country house library. We then see them create a quirky guest bedroom, a cozy family room and use a Victorian Museum of Curiosities as the theme for their outlandish cloakroom. Outside they install a clocktower, renovate an old stone bridge and in the series finale build an impressive greenhouse.
Wednesdays 17:00 / Fridays 21:00
Donal’s Real Time Recipes
Join Donal Skehan for a new series Donal’s Real Time Recipes as he takes to the kitchen to make recipes designed with a busy life in mind. Time not on your side? No problem – this series has the solution!
From the moment you step into the kitchen to the moment you sit down with a home cooked meal, Donal will arm you with recipes for straight through cooking. No marinating, no oven, no messing – just fast cooking that will keep you on your feet and make your kitchen work for you. Think simple family favourites where the sauce cooks while the pasta is in the pot, char grilled chicken which sizzles as you prep a simple salad and airfryer tricks while you make magic in the kitchen. In each episode, Donal shares recipes, designed with this clever ethos in mind.
Real food. Real fast.
Thursdays 18:00 / Sundays 13:30
Love Your Home and Garden
And finally, find new ways to Love Your Home and Garden with Alan Titchmarsh. For decades, Alan has tackled some of the toughest backyards in the country to help people achieve their dream of a perfect garden. But in that time, he has recognised that for many people, a stand-alone garden is not enough. They dream of a stunning outdoor space, that works hand in hand with their home.
For the first time, Alan and his expert team create brand new indoor and outdoor spaces for some truly inspirational people. Top architects, builders and gardeners turn run-of-the-mill homes into jaw-dropping, life changing places to live, for people who truly deserve them.
Mondays 17:00 / Saturdays 16:00
For all the best in home interiors, DIY, property, food and health, tune in to The Home Channel on DStv Channel 176, and The Home Channel + on Openview Channel 113.
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