Wales' Home of the Year

It’s the Grand Final! Judges Owain Wyn Evans, interior designer Mandy Watkins, and architectural designer Glen Thomas have scoured the country in search of Wales’ Home of the Year 2026.

It’s now down to the final five homes – the winners of each regional episode – to go head-to-head. But only one of them can be the winner of the prestigious title.

The judges have invited the five regional winners to join them at the grand Victorian Gothic mansion, Insole Court, in Cardiff. Here the judges will go through the homes one by one scoring them on architectural merit, distinctive design and original style, before whittling five down to three, and then – the hardest job of all – choosing the overall winner of Wales’ Home of the Year 2026.

Meanwhile, the finalists will get to meet the judges for the first time, meet one another, and cast their eyes over each other’s homes.

The five finalists are:

Queens in Flint is a 1930s semi-detached property, and home to Rachel and son Isaac, who have transformed this characterful property into a cosy and stylish family home, through clever upcycling and thrifty renovation.

Art Deco Villa in Penarth is home to Caitlin, Phil, sons Dylan and Oscar and their four cats. The homeowners spent months renovating this unique period property sympathetically to suit its era, whilst also adding their own style with a dramatic colour scheme and a sociable extension.

House on Stilts in Carmarthenshire. This unique 1960s house is home to Paula, Iain and their son Max, and is a reinforced, reimagined and lovingly extended elevated 2 bed home, set in stunning garden surroundings.

Catrefle in Conway, a detached Edwardian property. Since moving in seven years ago, Sharon and husband Richard have undertaken a full renovation of what was once a doctor's surgery. This labour of love has resulted in a stylish and comfortable family home.

Ty Hwyl, a semi-detached home in Abersystwyth. Homeowners Sera and Ian inherited the former council house from Ian’s grandfather and set about redesigning every corner of it with eclectic pieces, clever DIY solutions and joyful bursts of colour.

Ahead of the final, Architectural Designer and Wales’ Home of the Year judge Glen Thomas says: “The quality of homes we see every year on this show never fails to impress me, this year it’s been exceptional once again, it’s going to be a tough choice!”

Interior Designer Mandy Watkins adds: “We’ve discovered some amazing homes this year, spaces that have made me really excited to meet the people who’ve created these wonderful homes.”

Owain Wyn Evans sums it up with: “What a treat, delight and honour to have visited so many sensational homes from all across Wales, the variety this year was just gorgeous.”

In the end though, only one of them can be crowned Wales’ Home of the Year.

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