Grand Designs in York: the Twitter verdict
So what did you think? As with all episodes of Grand Designs, there’s one key question for every viewer to answer at the end: would I like to live in that house?
Last night’s episode followed the story of Martin and Kae Walker of Poppleton as they constructed a eco-friendly self-built home for their family.
They were, in the words of the Channel 4 press blurb, “inspired by a giant farm shed”.
The programme aired on Channel 4 last night. For those who missed it, the episode will be shown again on Channel 4 at 8pm on Saturday (September 21) on Channel 4 – or you can watch it on 4OD here.
Here’s the verdict of that most restrained and thoughtful of critics, the Twittersphere…
The show begins
Grand designs is cracking me up tonight, there standing looking at cattle sheds saying they drew inspiration from them!!?? #notwise
— Sean McGuckin (@Mcguckinplumbin) September 18, 2013
A couple who have complete different ideas…that'll be easy then #GrandDesigns
— Sarah Stallard ♡ (@MrsStallard) September 18, 2013
Grand designs looks good this week. Will they still be together at the end?!
— Bottle Green Homes (@BottleGreenHome) September 18, 2013
Grand Designs is always good but this episode has got me on the edge of my seat #drama
— Gregory Campbell (@greggy_campbell) September 18, 2013
Oh no this is all gonna go wrong. Can just feel it. #granddesigns
— Tom Duncan (@Tom_Duncan) September 18, 2013
Oh look there's my old primary school #GrandDesigns
— Laura (@Lorapops) September 18, 2013
Grand designs on +1. So far it looks like an out-of-town Wickes.
— Swissss (@Swissss) September 18, 2013
Woooah that is a lot of scaffolding on Grand Designs! I sense one big house coming
— Hayley Ford (@Hayley__Ford) September 18, 2013
This lot are arty. Expect lots of cushions #granddesigns
— Alan Huddart (@alanhuddart) September 18, 2013
A truly stunning first half of grand designs! Blew me away! #LoveIt
— Randall Rutter (@Rutter_Lyf) September 18, 2013
Mothership
I never want to hear the phrase 'mother ship' again after tonight's #GrandDesigns
— Fi Baker (@Fi_MK) September 18, 2013
If I hear one more person say mothership I'm commissioning a pointless piece of art using borrowed money! #granddesigns
— Jason Lord-Castle (@JasonLordCastle) September 18, 2013
STOP SAYING 'MOTHERSHIP' #granddesigns
— Harvey (@3iPodsNoKids) September 18, 2013
The pool
Is there really any need for a outside swimming pool in York?! Really? #granddesigns
— jo metcalf (@_jospanna) September 18, 2013
Why build a swimming pool if budget is that tight? #granddesigns
— Grumpy Carl (@carlgale) September 18, 2013
Couldn't afford to clad their home, can afford a pool… Makes sense! Love grand designs!
— Lauren (@6__Lauren) September 18, 2013
Watching Grand Designs,why would you want an outdoor swimming pool in Yorkshire?For the ducks??Quackers,lol
— sean sweeney (@sweeneybull) September 18, 2013
The people
Has kev got skulls on his scarf? #GrandDesigns
— Natalie Murray (@natibert) September 18, 2013
Just seen Grand Designs, never thought Kevin would suffer from Celebrity Dentist Syndrome. Damn teeth that glow in the dark.
— Josephine Devizes (@jodevizes) September 18, 2013
hello really hot twin builders on grand designs, mmmm
— Nyota Uhura (@ladycumberbatch) September 18, 2013
By 'eck! They got Olympic medalists the Brownlee brothers working on site! #GrandDesigns
— Barney Allen (@BarneyAllen) September 18, 2013
wow my parents are violently criticising the people on grand designs calm down
— cat (@jaredpadahecky) September 18, 2013
Everyone on #GrandDesigns is half mad….
— Jane Spinthiras (@JaneKatherine63) September 18, 2013
is there some special fertility enhancer that goes along with being on grand designs? they always get pregnant!
— Jenny Hull (@_jennyhull) September 18, 2013
The wife on Grand Designs jus said she liked the kitchen coz she can cook, wash &serve with out moving from the same spot. Yay! #progress
— Sofia E3 (@SofiaEfree) September 18, 2013
Bit of a domestic on grand designs!!
— Nathan (@lobey_wan_) September 18, 2013
Not keen on the woman on Grand Designs this week. Bossy boots
— Nova (@easynova) September 18, 2013
The way Kae is telling off Martin while he stands there in that jumper is the best thing on #GrandDesigns ever! #ItsAFantasyUntilItsFinished
— Scott Brown (@followscottnow) September 18, 2013
I like the way Grand Designs is getting some domestic aggro in the mix these days, far more realistic
— Garthc68 (@Garthcc68) September 18, 2013
She's scaring me. #GrandDesigns #GDoh
— Matthew Quinton (@MatthewQuinton) September 18, 2013
This lady knows what she wants! Fair play to her #GrandDesigns
— Jemma Ware (@JemWare) September 18, 2013
That woman wears the trousers in that relationship #granddesigns
— Ben Cross (@benjcross) September 18, 2013
Gotta say I do like the spirit of the lady on #grandDesigns
— John Allsopp (@JAScarb) September 18, 2013
Tight landings are a middle class nightmare. I'm warming to her. #GrandDesigns #GDoh
— Matthew Quinton (@MatthewQuinton) September 18, 2013
Thank god for once there's a strong, determined woman on Grand Designs who wants what she wants and won't just bloody settle
— Cabot (@GabbyCabot) September 18, 2013
Whip under the bed omg #GrandDesigns
— 90s K¡D (@illogicalteen) September 18, 2013
love this couple on Grand Designs.
— Ceris Davies (@ceris83) September 18, 2013
The architect on tonight's #granddesigns appears to be wearing a jumper made out of South West Trains standard class moquette.
— Ben Strowger (@bgstrowger) September 18, 2013
Husband is Gareth Bale mixed with Michael Palin #granddesigns
— chris cooke (@Flatus74) September 18, 2013
So basically the message of tonight's #GrandDesigns is that anything can be achieved with #bacon? I approve of this
— David Bennett (@davidfuzzylime) September 18, 2013
The verdict
I want that house! #granddesigns
— Laura ♡ (@Laura_Eglen) September 18, 2013
Was looking forward to #GrandDesigns cos in #York but never been more underwhelmed by one of their projects. Dull and soulless. Shame.
— Richard Bridge (@richardbridge7) September 18, 2013
Blimey, a Grand Designs house that actually looks lived in and non sterile.
— Leila Foster (@LeilaLeila81) September 18, 2013
OMG – that house is ugleeeee #GrandDesigns
— Abigail Scott Paul (@AbigailSPaul) September 18, 2013
Decent little house though, I like the interior design and cladding. #GrandDesigns
— Jonathan H Howells (@jonnyhowells) September 18, 2013
Bit disappointed we didn't get to hear more about the eco features of kae and martin's house in #granddesigns
— Chris Thomas (@actlets) September 18, 2013
Scary lady but I loved that little door!! #GrandDesigns
— Elen Burgess (@elenburgess) September 18, 2013
The Narnia door!!! #GrandDesigns #GDoh
— Matthew Quinton (@MatthewQuinton) September 18, 2013
The most glorious house on grand designs!! One of the best I've seen on there.
— Luke Goddard (@THSluke) September 18, 2013
Love the house, love the kitchen, not too impressed by the bathroom. All in all a good. #GrandDesigns
— Mr Squeaky Clean (@Mr_S_Clean) September 18, 2013
Why do people have his n hers sinks?! You wouldn't have a his and hers loo! #GrandDesigns
— hmfjewels (@hmf_jewels) September 18, 2013
The duct taped flashing and broken roof slate were a nice touch on the last shot of #granddesigns tonight!
— James Walsh (@jameswalsh5) September 18, 2013
THE ROOF HAD A BROKEN TILE. #granddesigns
— Ed Newman (@ednewmy) September 18, 2013
Credit where credit is due that is a GAFF. #GrandDesigns
— LDC (@Lewis_de_Courcy) September 18, 2013
Such a good grand designs #beautiful
— robyn (@robyyynxxx) September 18, 2013
i need a rich architect husband to build me a dream house like on grand designs
— Inken Bushnell (@inkennn) September 18, 2013
Well I wouldn't thank you for the house #GrandDesigns
— Not a Spam Bot (@googlyeyecat) September 18, 2013
I want to live in that house. I want that kitchen wall. #GrandDesigns
— Lucy Broatch (@Brohatch) September 18, 2013
Why have this couple on Grand Designs got a painting of Darren from Hollyoaks in their dining room?
— The Angry Bookie (@angrybookie) September 18, 2013
Was that a massive painting of Chris Martin in the living room? #granddesigns
— AnneM (@cucumbersarnies) September 18, 2013
Best grand designs I've seen in a long time! Actually some good interiors for once rather than an empty space!
— Charlotte Adaway (@CharlotteAdaway) September 18, 2013
What a bizarre yet beautiful interior #GrandDesigns #GDoh
— Matthew Quinton (@MatthewQuinton) September 18, 2013
The woman on grand designs keeps calling it a barn, it looks more like a house on steroids!!
— Harry Poole (@Harry_J_Poole) September 18, 2013
This couple on Grand Designs have had to compromise on their kitchen spec. I for one will be thinking of them.
— News Manc (@NewsManc) September 18, 2013
This house on grand designs is mind blowing
— izzie (@isabellenddd) September 18, 2013
#GrandDesigns don't like it. Over designed but not particularly well designed! #myopinion #cowshed
— Peter Loosmore (@Loosmore) September 18, 2013
Tonight's Grand Designs was one of my favourites of recent times! A new barn on the outside – fabulous space & design on the inside!
— Gareth Rowbotham (@curesam) September 18, 2013
Wow, that kitchen is beautiful #GrandDesigns. A panopticon for parents. Oh why oh why can't I have that. Could REALLY do with one of those!
— Anna Fielding (@lovelychops) September 18, 2013
@Channel4 I absolutely love that house #Granddesigns
— Tina Bailey (@TinaWordsmith) September 18, 2013
No blind in the bathroom. Oh la la. #GrandDesigns #GDoh
— Matthew Quinton (@MatthewQuinton) September 18, 2013
First time ever on Grand Designs that I REALLY don't like the house at all
— gregp (@thatgregperson) September 18, 2013
That house on Grand Designs is mad
— Dan Behenna (@DaanFoShizzle) September 18, 2013
The couple on Grand Designs built an amazing house in 7 months. It took me 3 months to get one exterior wall rendered and painted!!!
— Simon Rose (@simonrosedj) September 18, 2013
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Hello Martin & Kae from Theo at Auckland New Zealand just seen your wonderful house on TV with Grand Designs , i am a designer and use sketchup , just wondering if you have a model available to share for a New Zealand home , i love the open feel i has, look forward to your reply, Merry Christmas from Auckland Regards Theo