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Popular Remodeling Shows and Takeaways to Help With Your Remodel Project
There are some seriously addicting home improvement TV shows available to watch. You may be wondering if these shows can help you with your home remodel ideas. And the answer is YES. If you are thinking the time has come to improve your home with a Bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, or cabinet design upgrade, there are lessons that can be applied. That’s what we will explore in today’s post.
5 Most Popular Remodeling Shows
1. Fixer Upper – Hosted by Chip and Joanna Gaines, this show has become a cult phenomenon. In the show, they renovate homes in Waco, Texas, transforming fixer-uppers into dream homes.
2. Property Brothers – Hosted by twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, this show features the duo helping families purchase and renovate homes, combining real estate expertise with interior design.
3. This Old House – One of the original home improvement shows, “This Old House” has been around for decades. It focuses on restoring older homes with a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern updates.
4. Love It or List It – This show pits interior designer Hilary Farr against real estate agent David Visentin, as they compete to either renovate a family’s current home or find them a new one that better suits their needs.
5. Flip or Flop and Christina on the Coast – Hosted by Christina Haack (formerly El Moussa and formerly Hall), this show follows the couple as they buy distressed properties, renovate them, and then attempt to sell them for a profit.
What to Take Away To Help Plan For Your Remodel
Inspiration for Design and Style: Watching remodel shows can give you ideas for different styles – whether Chip and Joanana’s take on farmhouse chic or Christina’s take on modern transitional. You can see what resonates – shiplap walls, open shelving, or cozy spaces.
Creative Use of Space: In these shows, they often tackle challenging spaces, turning them into functional and beautiful areas. You might get ideas for how to reimagine your own space, even if it’s an unusual layout.
Balancing Budget with Vision: These shows give a rough sense of budgets and timelines and the trade-offs homeowners make when deciding which projects to focus on. Costs can vary from state to state and the producers may cover construction and material costs, so these budgets may not be very accurate but give you a rough sense.
Before-and-After Transformations: The show frequently features dramatic before-and-after shots, giving you a clear picture of what’s possible with the right planning and execution. It will give you a picture of why you are remodeling your home.
Technical Expertise: If you’re considering a remodel that involves significant structural work or historical restoration, “This Old House” provides in-depth knowledge on complex renovation tasks.
Long-Term Durability: Good designers will focus on craftsmanship and selecting quality materials that will stand the test of time. Watching these shows will give you insights into some of these decisions.
Making Tough Decisions: Should you renovate your current home or move to a new one? Watching these shows can help you think about whether your current space can be adapted to meet your needs, or if it’s time to look for a new home.
Prioritizing Renovations: These shows often highlight how to prioritize renovations based on functionality and resale value, which can help guide your own decisions on what projects are most important to optimize the space.
Maximizing Resale Value: If you’re remodeling to increase resale value, these shows have tips on how to add the most value to your home.
Dealing with Surprises: On the show, homeowners often deal with unexpected challenges during renovations – from foundation issues to water damage and termites. This can prepare you for the reality that not everything always goes perfectly to plan—and how these issues can be resolved.
Things you can do to start planning for your remodel
Create an Inspiration Board: As you watch these shows, take note of designs that resonate with you. Creating an inspiration board can help you consolidate ideas and clarify your vision for the remodel. Is there a countertop stone you love, a color of cabinets, or a layout of a space? Save a picture to serve as inspiration. Some clients love to print images and make a book or poster, while others prefer to save a board on Pinterest.
Understand Costs: Pay attention to the allocation of budget discussions on these shows. They can give you a rough idea of where to spend on different projects. For example, on a $250,000 budget, what percentage do you want to allocate toward the kitchen, bathrooms, living room, etc.
Get Professional Advice: While these shows provide great ideas, every remodel is unique. That’s what State Restoration is here for. We guide you through the process and help you plan your remodel. We walk you through each step, help design the space, select the materials, secure permits, and bring your new space to life.
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