Room to Improve

In the north Dublin suburb of Harmonstown, architect Dermot Bannon assists homeowners Eimear and Adam Fox. He addresses the challenge of limited space within their mid‑terrace former corporation house, devising practical solutions to effectively make the most of the existing layout.

Harmonstown is a television programme presented as an episode‑long feature. It falls under the genre of a standard episode, offering viewers a glimpse into a specific home‑improvement scenario without extending into a series format. The show’s title, Harmonstown, signals its focus on a particular neighbourhood in Dublin, and the format is straightforward, concentrating on a single project rather than a broader narrative. The episode is set in the northern Dublin suburb of Harmonstown, where architect Dermot Bannon steps in to assist the homeowners, Eimear and Adam Fox. Their main challenge revolves around a lack of usable space within their mid‑terrace property, which was previously a corporation house. Bannon’s role is to evaluate the layout and devise a plan that addresses the spatial constraints the couple are facing. Throughout the programme, Bannon works directly with Eimear and Adam, analysing the existing structure and proposing alterations that could free up additional room. The focus remains on practical solutions tailored to a former corporation house that has been converted into a family home. By the end of the episode, viewers see how the issue of limited space is tackled, illustrating the process of adapting a mid‑terrace dwelling to better suit its occupants’ needs.