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RTE star Hugh Wallace opens up on creating dream home with husband & reveals interior trends he's avoiding

RTE star Hugh Wallace has opened up on creating his dream home with his husband. The celebrity architect has become a household name due to his roles on Advertisement 2 Hugh and his husband are currently creating their dream home 2 The architect has shared their vision for the interiors Credit: RTE Press Office Issue Now, Hugh is embarking on his most personal project to date as he is creating his dream home with his husband Martin Corbett. The pair bought a derelict end-of-terrace house from the 1890s during lockdown, which has needed major renovations to bring it back to life. The Hugh admitted he's leaving the interior decisions to Martin, saying it's "much easier" to trust his husband's "great taste" and "eye for beautiful things". Advertisement READ MORE ON HUGH WALLACE He told "In terms of style, it will be crisp, modern, white, classic Italian furniture, and we have quite a collection of artwork. The colour in the house will be given by the artwork, as well as some items and statues. "I have one or two pieces of furniture from my Mum and Dad's house, they will travel with us." Hugh also revealed that there are certain interior trends he's not a fan of. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Live Blog He said: "I am delighted to say slat walling is gone, that's been binned. Grey is gone. Bifold doors are gone, they actually reduce your view because of all the elements along the side. Sliding doors, patio doors and French doors work better. "We are into linens, I fear the return of brown, and even worse, corduroy. Corduroy brown couches, my God. Orange swirls on carpets will be next. I am not a fan." RTE star confirms new season of fan fave show Hugh recently teased a The celebrity architect returned on air for the tenth season of Home of the Year in February 2025. Advertisement The new series of HOUSE THAT? The show aired its sixth and final episode of season 10 just two weeks ago on Tuesday, April 8. And it looks like Hugh wants to follow in Cheap Irish Homes' footsteps and take the show international. Hugh took to Advertisement He wrote: "Should we do a Home of the Year European edition?" Cheap European Homes The new series follows