Buildings in Saltcoats, Helensburgh and Giffnock launch the latest run of episodes…
Scotland’s Home of the Year is back for a new series as the judges – interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones and Banjo Beale along with architect Danny Campbell – go in search of outstanding homes across the country.
They kick start the new series with three unique properties from the West, choosing between a colourful family flat in Saltcoats, a Victorian villa in Helensburgh and a 1930s sandstone bungalow in Giffnock.
First up is Seaside Conversion in Saltcoats, home to Tracey, Scott and their children Alfie, Blossom and Marley. Deceptively traditional from the outside, Seaside Conversion is an upper four-bed beachfront flat packed full of colour and creativity.
Next up is Victorian Villa in Helensburgh, a sandstone property which became home to Shereen, William and their family in 2017 after years of living abroad. This impressive seven-bedroomed Victorian home is full of items they’ve collected on their travels over the years, each with a story of someone they know or somewhere they’ve been. For bargain hunter Shereen, having a home with history is key.
The third and final contender in the West is Sandstone Bungalow in Giffnock, home to Pamela and Gordon, their son Caleb and Rosa the Irish Setter. The couple have blended old with new, retaining the beautiful original 1930s details whilst bringing Sandstone Bungalow up-to-date with a bright and modern kitchen, dining and living spaces.
Interior designer and judge, Anna Campbell Jones, has key criteria in mind when searching for her SHOTY winner: “It should be inspirational, atmospheric and accessible but have that most important ingredient…love.”
Isle of Mull based interior designer Banjo Beale adds: “It’s that combination of the best bits of your past, parts of your present and, most importantly, room to grow.” While architect, Danny Campbell has his own take on what makes the perfect pad: “What I’m looking for in a home is life, a liveable space framed by the energy and passion of the owners.”
Scoring them on architectural merit, distinctive design and personal style, Anna, Banjo and Danny judge must decide whether Seaside Conversion, Victorian Villa or Sandstone Bungalow should represent the West in the SHOTY grand final held at House for an Art Lover in Glasgow.
Scotland’s Home of the Year, BBC One Scotland, Monday, April 21st at 9 pm. Available across the UK on the iPlayer.
