After going public back in 2018, Love Island 2016 star Kady McDermott and her former TOWIE star boyfriend, Myles Barnett, took to Instagram to share the news of a HUGE step they had taken in their then eight-month relationship - they had bought a bungalow together.
At the time Kady posted a picture of Myles on Instagram with the caption "So this morning we picked up the keys to our house! @ourbungalowproject_ @myles_barnett love you ❤️🏠🔑."
This began a three year renovation project the couple documented on an Instagram page at the time called 'Our Bungalow Project', now titled McDermott's Manor. This name change likely came due to the fact Myles and Kady broke up in 2021. Better changing it to "McDermott's Manor' than "My Bungalow Project" (sob).
With the extensive renovations now completed you can visit this Instagram account to track the lengthy process of transforming this bungalow into a three floor, six bedroom house. And from seeing the final results we can say it was definitely worth the wait.
Join us as we take you on a tour of Zara's dream house. Pretend we're estate agents... and that you have enough money to buy what would likely be a pricey home if Kady ever puts it back on the market.
The floor-plan
The renovations have really come a long way from when Kady and Myles posted the floor-plan of the house on Instagram.
She captioned the post, "So here it is!🙊🙏🏻 the final design of the ground floor! This is everything we have dreamed of and I’m so excited to put this drawing to life!"
Well now Kady's dream has come a reality. Join us as we explore her beautiful renovated home.
Front room
Every house needs a nice front room, and Kady's really delivers on the coziness you'd expect with a chic, modern twist. Whilst the room looks a little bare in the photo she posted nearly a year ago on Instagram, we are sure she has since filled it with a lovely selection of books and ornaments. And check out that TV, it's mahoosive (although not quite as big as the cinema screen 👀).
What would a front room be without a nice comfy sofa? Well there are no concerns on that front as Kady purchased some lovely sofas that really compliment the interior design of the house.
Kitchen/ utility room
In keeping with the sleek design of her front room, Kady's kitchen and utility room really fits the modern, minimalist look of her renovated house. Whilst the photo she posted on Instagram looked a little bare, it was one of the first pictures she posted where you could really envision how it would look once completed... Just imagine what it looks like now.
Downstairs toilet
For her toilet Kady kept things simple, going for sleek tiles and a floor tiling pattern used throughout the house. We have to say it looks VERY tasteful.
Cinema room
As with any house Kady has all the essentials, such as a toilet, a utility room and... a cinema room? Yep, you heard us right: Kady McDermott has a cinema in her house (imagine). Fair enough, if you could have a cinema in your house why wouldn't you have one? I wonder how much a ticket would cost? Also is she somehow able to get the latest flicks or does she have to trek out to a Vue cinema like the rest of us? If she does we're sure she goes for one of those boujee VIP seats though.
The room also comes complete with led lights that spell out, "Yes NETFLIX, I'm still watching", and remote controlled blackout curtains. It is located in the house's attic.
Dog shower
Ok, this is getting silly now. Kady's house is made complete with a shower designed specially for her dog. Sadly he can't operate it for himself seeing as he's, you know... a dog. And dog's famously don't have opposable thumbs... or know what showers are. But regardless, this doggy shower makes for an adorable addition to the house.
The shower also comes with "woof" affectionately tiled into the floor. Now we sadly can't translate this message as none of us speak doggo, but we're sure Kady's pooch Coby appreciates it.
CHECK OUT which Love Island stars have welcomed babies?
Love Island babies - slider
1 of 18Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison
Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison appeared on the first series of Love Island in 2015.
2 of 18Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison
The couple were the first ever Love Island stars to become parents when they welcomed a baby girl called Vienna Morrison-Beech in May 2017.In 2018, Cally and Luis announced they'd split for good.
3 of 18Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey
Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey stole the hearts of the nation when they won the second series of Love Island in 2016.
4 of 18Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey
The couple went on to welcome a baby boy called Freddie into the world in December 2017, making them the first Love Island winners to have a child. In July 2020, Cara and Nathan welcomed their second child together, a baby girl called Delilah Delahoyde-Massey.
5 of 18Jess Shears and Dom Lever
Love Island pair Jess Shears and Dom Lever have stayed loved-up despite the odds after appearing on the show in 2017. They got married in May 2018, and announced via an adorable photo on Instagram that they'd welcomed their first child in October 2019. In December 2019, the pair revealed their baby is a boy, sharing a cute photo of his face for the first time.
6 of 18Emma-Jane Woodhams
Although her Love Island romance with Terry Walsh didn't work out, Love Island 2016 star Emma-Jane Woodhams went on to welcome a baby boy called Alfie with her boyfriend Jordan Bye in 2017. Just weeks after Alfie's birth, Emma-Jane revealed she'd split from Jordan.
7 of 18Tyla Carr
Although she couldn't find love in the villa, Love Island 2017 star Tyla Carr found happiness with a man called Ross. The couple welcomed a baby boy called Archie into the world in December 2018. However, she has since split with Ross.
8 of 18Jess Hayes
Jess Hayes won Love Island series one back in 2015, alongside Max Morley. However, the pair split up and Jess moved on. The reality star welcomed her first baby, a baby boy called Presley James Lawry on 27th June 2019.
9 of 18Hannah Elizabeth
2015 runner-up Hannah Elizabeth welcomed a baby boy in November, just days after announcing she'd split from her fiancé, YouTuber George Andreetti.Hannah announced the birth of her little boy, writing on her Instagram Story, "BEST DAY OF MY LIFE, I'm so in love and happy right now words cant describe."
.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
10 of 18Jack Fincham
2018 winner Jack Fincham became a dad in January 2020 to a beautiful baby girl called Blossom! After splitting from Dani Dyer in 2019, Jack had a brief romance with his friend Casey Ranger, with the pair revealing they are going to co-parent baby Blossom.
11 of 18Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt
On October 27th 2020, series three stars Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt announced they'd welcomed a baby girl called Nell Sophia Jewitt. Camilla wrote on Instagram, 'Nell Sophia Jewitt, 4:32am, 27th October, 6lb 5oz. There may be a thousand new photos on my camera roll, but none of them could ever do justice to the way you have lit up our lives ud83eudd70'. (sic)
12 of 18Malin Andersson
In 2019, Love Island 2016 star Malin Andersson gave birth to a baby girl called Consy, however, just days later, Malin confirmed the heartbreaking news that her daughter had sadly passed away.Malin, who welcomed her daughter seven weeks before her due date, took to her social media accounts to reveal the devastating news. Sharing a photo of Consy, the reality star wrote, 'Completely in love with you.. and my Mum just wanted you to be with her. Your time wasn't ready yet. Mummy loves you. I stayed with you each day.. you opened your eyes one last time for me and I saw those beautiful big brown eyes. I'm so sorry I couldn't do anymore. Go be with grandma Consy. My angel. Rest in peace CONSY GLORIA EMMA ANDERSSON-KEMP 23/12/18-22/01/19.' In August 2021, Malin confirmed she was pregnant again, sharing a cute tribute to Consy in the post.
13 of 18Dani Dyer
2018 winner Dani Dyer gave birth to a baby boy with her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence on Saturday 23rd January 2021, sharing some adorable photos of her baby boy on Instagram.
14 of 18Marcel Somerville and Rebecca Viera
2017 Islander Marcel Somerville become a dad for the first time in January 2020, when his fiancée Rebecca Viera gave birth to a baby boy called Roman on the 30th January!
15 of 18Theo Campbell
Love Island 2017 star Theo Campbell also become a dad for the first time in February 2021, to a healthy baby boy called Aries.
16 of 18Terry Walsh
Love Island 2016 Islander Terry Walsh became a dad for the first time in March 2021, when his Terry's fiancée Danielle Purdy gave birth to a baby girl called Talia Renè-Rose.
17 of 18Luis Morrison and Chloe Elizabeth
Luis become a dad for the second time in October 2021, when his girlfriend Chloe Elizabeth gave birth to a baby boy 11 weeks early. Despite revealing their son had undergone a few set backs, Chloe said: 'As you can imagine the past couple weeks have truly been the best but most difficult weeks I've ever had to face, it's so hard to speak to a Dr and then not able to tell you that your son is gonna be ok.'However, Romeo is absolutely thriving at not even 2 weeks, old, he's had a couple a set backs but he is an absolute trooper and we honestly couldn't be more proud of him. He's deffo on the right tracks and he will be home in no time, just need to fatten him up first.' (sic)
18 of 18Max Morley
Series one winner Max Morley revealed the news he'd become a dad for the first time on 2nd November 2021, confirming his son had been born eight weeks early.
Guest bedroom
We love the simplicity of Kady's bedroom. She posted a photo of the room with the caption "Simple and pretty 💖
"My home hasn’t got loads of colour if you haven’t guessed already haha, I just love black, white grey and nudes for interior but this pop of pink in the first guest bedroom with the matching pink tiles in the en-suite I literally looooove and think it brightens the room for my guests☺️"
And we have to say, the decision to keep things simple and go minimalist when it comes to colour really pays off as it means the colour Kady does use just stands out that bit more.
Garden
Kady's house all comes together when you step out of the kitchen and see her beautiful garden. Check out this incredible transformation video she posted on Instagram. It's such a drastic improvement on the original garden and we're sure she'll be able to make good use out of it when things get a bit warmer.
Look! More news!
Kady McDermott and Scott Thomas send fans wild with 'reunion'
Millie Court's latest Instagram photo has got everyone talking - here's why