Dermot Bannon is back with another series of the ever-popular Room to Improve. The long-running RTE series follows the acclaimed architect as he tries to improve his clients’ living conditions by tackling ambitious renovation projects without spending excessive sums of money.
The show kicked off last week, featuring Karen Mulligan who transformed her family’s butcher shop in Charlestown, Co Mayo into a modern three-bedroom townhouse. The episode left some viewers in disbelief.
Tonight’s episode turns its focus to Katie and Jason Rehill, who want to renovate their family home in Palmerstown, west Dublin to have more space for their children and to stop the damp creeping up the walls.
Speaking about tonight’s episode, Dermot told Chic how the project included adapting the home to the family’s busy lifestyle, and it was a “kind of modern interpretation of the Irish house” and “kind of an examination, post-pandemic, of what the modern Irish family needs”.
Looking ahead, the Irish Mirror reports that Dermot is calling for homeowners to step forward with their own renovation dreams for the 2026 series. In a video posted to his Instagram, he said: “Hey. We are looking for projects for Room to Improve for the 2026 series. I can’t believe I’m actually saying that. Which is a year and bit away.
“So if you’ve got any kind of a project you think we’d be interested in, and you would like to take part in the show, I will put the link to apply below. Looking forward to hearing from you.”
Whether you have a crumbling cottage or a family home in need of a dramatic overhaul, this is the perfect chance to work with one of Ireland’s top architects – and have your journey documented on RTE.
To be part of Room to Improve 2026, visit cococontent.ie and follow the instructions.
A spokesperson said: “Room to Improve is a factual entertainment series broadcast on RTE One. Fronted by Architect Dermot Bannon, this home renovation series features a diverse mix of renovations, rescues and new builds. Dermot Bannon balances his role of designer with that of a diplomat, mediator and project manager as he fights his corner with feisty contractors and has his diplomacy skills tested by clients who know exactly what they want. Many diverse projects – one headstrong architect. Still – there’s always Room To Improve. If you’d like to apply for Room To Improve we accept both paper and online applications.”