Will Kirk, star of The Repair Shop, has revealed a candid look at life beyond the cameras, sharing the realities of family life and home renovation. Recently, Will, his wife Polly, and their two children relocated from London to a charming Victorian house in Surrey, embarking on the rewarding yet demanding journey of transforming their new home.
As a skilled furniture restorer, Will has been putting his woodworking expertise to practical use, tackling various renovation projects. However, he’s found that juggling renovation tasks with the everyday demands of family life leaves little room for downtime. Speaking to The People’s Friend magazine, Will said, “When I got home at night, I’m back doing laundry, changing nappies and bath time with the kids - the list of jobs from my wife is never ending, but I’m always happy to get back to the normality of life away from the cameras.”
Will expressed enthusiasm about shaping their new home into a cozy haven for his family while embracing new skills along the way. Beyond renovations, he’s nurturing a heartfelt goal: crafting handmade wooden toys for his children to enjoy in the future.
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Despite his expertise, Will admits that renovations haven’t always gone smoothly. In a revealing interview with House Beautiful, he recounted his biggest decorating mishap—sanding the floor without attaching the bag to the sander, which caused sawdust to fill the room. “I had my ear defenders on and was just looking at the lines on the floor, then suddenly the room got darker and darker,” he shared. “It was absolutely awful.”
The move to Surrey marks an exciting new chapter for Will and Polly, who married in 2021 after pandemic delays. The couple has since expanded their family, welcoming their first child in July 2022 and their second in October 2024.
Fans can catch Will Kirk and The Repair Shop team on BBC One, airing tonight at 8 pm, as they continue to share the art of restoration and the beauty of craftsmanship.