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Post by Bearcata on Feb 24, 2024 5:05:07 GMT
Renovation Aloha - this wasn't bad. Home prices are insane like California, but the views are stunning (at least that first home was). The couple doing the flipping is likeable enough and it was nice to see some color used for a change. I'll keep watching. When the designer first suggested using that olive green and burnt orange as a mid century touch I thought she was crazy and UGH those colors were UGLY. Then I saw they were square tiles, just the worst. Hate that square stacked tiles are making a comeback, they were ugly back in the day and are ugly now.
The Reveal. OK, the tile looked OK in both kitchen backsplashes. Not much was used and with all the white the pop of color was OK. Never thought I would say that.
The color in the bathrooms was OK too and they did limit the amount they used.
Still can't believe that was a "designer tile".
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Post by Bearcata on Feb 24, 2024 5:06:47 GMT
Renovation Aloha - this wasn't bad. Home prices are insane like California, but the views are stunning (at least that first home was). The couple doing the flipping is likeable enough and it was nice to see some color used for a change. I'll keep watching. I thought they did a pretty good job with what they had to work with. I can't believe the prices in Hawaii. I personally would have torn the house down and built a new one. I wonder with having to import building materials that it is just easier to use the frame of the house instead of starting brand new?
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Post by nennie on Feb 24, 2024 13:48:22 GMT
I thought they did a pretty good job with what they had to work with. I can't believe the prices in Hawaii. I personally would have torn the house down and built a new one. I wonder with having to import building materials that it is just easier to use the frame of the house instead of starting brand new? That is probably the reason. Just didn't seem like there was much good wood to work with. I can't believe that house set so long with out someone buying it. It turned out good.
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Post by waywyrd on Feb 24, 2024 15:07:26 GMT
They did say that house was the second one built in the neighborhood and had some history, so they really didn't want to tear it down.
I generally hate those square tiles too, but those weren't that bad!
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Post by Bearcata on Feb 27, 2024 18:57:02 GMT
They had the final for Battle on the Mountain and the two guys won. You know the ones with the sleeping loft you need a bucket to poop in to use. Supposedly the real estate folks said they increased the value by 41%.
What I find funny for as much as HGTV promotes these home improvements shows most of my neighbors don't really improve their homes and they sell fine. The only thing that really increases the value is a finished basement and maybe a deck.
Yes it helps to sell a home faster if the house is clean but I am amazed how many homes sell just fine without new light fixtures or updated bathrooms or kitchens. It's nice to have but not really needed. I really do wish some of these home owners would clean their carpets.
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Post by waywyrd on Feb 27, 2024 20:38:32 GMT
I'm glad Battle on the Mountain is over, I had enough of the whining from that one team and mediocre workmanship/design everywhere. That one lady needs to never grout tile again. And the fake snow at the end was silly.
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Post by Bearcata on Feb 28, 2024 1:19:29 GMT
I'm glad Battle on the Mountain is over, I had enough of the whining from that one team and mediocre workmanship/design everywhere. That one lady needs to never grout tile again. And the fake snow at the end was silly. So are you going to watch the REAL Rock the Block? That airs in March?
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Post by Kao on Feb 28, 2024 17:39:49 GMT
I watched the second episode of Renovation Aloha and really enjoyed it because they had their hands full. That house was absolutely TRASHED. Everything that could be wrong with a house it had; overgrown foliage, walls coming down, indoor space not utilized correctly (what they thought was initially 1800 sq feet was actually around 2200 after they tore down some walls and used the space more effectively), rat droppings, dead and live roaches (and their eggs) all over the bedrooms, BEES (!), garbage in all of the rooms, you name it. They took that wreck and made it into something STUNNING. I was really amazed at the reveal; these guys have a real eye for design, are humble, and work well together. The house turned out so well that the appraiser who saw it told them to go over their original estimate and price it at 2.2 million. And even at that price it flew off the market.
Definitely worth the watch; I'll be watching future episodes.
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Post by waywyrd on Feb 28, 2024 23:51:35 GMT
I'm glad Battle on the Mountain is over, I had enough of the whining from that one team and mediocre workmanship/design everywhere. That one lady needs to never grout tile again. And the fake snow at the end was silly. So are you going to watch the REAL Rock the Block? That airs in March? I am.
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Post by waywyrd on Feb 28, 2024 23:55:23 GMT
Renovation Aloha - another hot mess of a house with a stunning view. I love to see someone take what most people would consider a tear-down and make something beautiful out of it (like Good Bones used to do). Loved that balcony, I'd spend a lot of time out there.
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Post by nennie on Feb 29, 2024 3:04:26 GMT
I am liking Renovation Aloha so far. What they do with those dilapidated houses is amazing. The ocean view was amazing. I could sit on the balcony and look at that view all day.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 2, 2024 1:43:43 GMT
Married to Real Estate - enjoying this series, a lot. I like how Mike and Egypt built up their companies and merged them into one big office. The brand name is Indigo Road. www.indigoroadrealty.com/Egypt tend to have a modern esthetic and some of the rooms have a very dark moody felt to them, balanced out with a lot of white. This last house was a fixer upper at 1.35 million and the budget ran over a bit to $280,000 for the front door (giant glass pivot door) living room, dining room, and kitchen. A wow moment.
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Post by nennie on Mar 2, 2024 13:44:51 GMT
I like their work but I thought the black for the dining room was to much. I didn't understand the big long sink either. To me it was wasted space. What I wonder is the people buy these houses and so much reno has to be done but yet a lot of the rooms never get touched. I think I would scale back on certain things so I could do a whole house remodel. Maybe they do work in those rooms and we don't see it.
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Post by Kao on Mar 2, 2024 14:31:44 GMT
I like their work but I thought the black for the dining room was to much. I didn't understand the big long sink either. To me it was wasted space. What I wonder is the people buy these houses and so much reno has to be done but yet a lot of the rooms never get touched. I think I would scale back on certain things so I could do a whole house remodel. Maybe they do work in those rooms and we don't see it.I'm thinking that's what happens in some cases because I remember a Property Brothers episode where the clients bought a house that was literally stripped down to the studs that the previous owners were going to reno but decided to sell. During the reno scenes and the reveal they only featured the living room, dining room, and kitchen even though it was obvious from their initial walk through that the entire home was renovated.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 2, 2024 16:54:27 GMT
I like their work but I thought the black for the dining room was to much. I didn't understand the big long sink either. To me it was wasted space. What I wonder is the people buy these houses and so much reno has to be done but yet a lot of the rooms never get touched. I think I would scale back on certain things so I could do a whole house remodel. Maybe they do work in those rooms and we don't see it.I'm thinking that's what happens in some cases because I remember a Property Brothers episode where the clients bought a house that was literally stripped down to the studs that the previous owners were going to reno but decided to sell. During the reno scenes and the reveal they only featured the living room, dining room, and kitchen even though it was obvious from their initial walk through that the entire home was renovated. In the original scope of work Egypt did propose renovating main living spaces and the master bedroom and bathroom, but it would add time to the renovation. She did suggest that they could do the renovations in phases and that is what the couple agreed to. So the scope of work was all the main living area of the home.
But you are correct that in many of these homes they don't show all the work when they do a entire home reno.
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Post by waywyrd on Mar 6, 2024 1:16:43 GMT
Rock the Block - oh, I really don't like those boxy style buildings like they gave them to work with. But I do like that room placement is pretty much wide open. I liked Bryan and Sarah's kitchen the best, I just don't care about a formal dining room (mine goes unused except for occasional crafts on the table). Page's was nice too, that was my second favorite. The grocery lift was neat, but I agree that it would have been better in the pantry. Keith and Evan's was a bit bland in color to me and maybe a bit closed in. I won't go into Keith and his art. Didn't like the twins' at all. I'm probably in the minority, but I don't give a rip about wine cellars/walls.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 6, 2024 4:17:06 GMT
Rock the Block - oh, I really don't like those boxy style buildings like they gave them to work with. But I do like that room placement is pretty much wide open. I liked Bryan and Sarah's kitchen the best, I just don't care about a formal dining room (mine goes unused except for occasional crafts on the table). Page's was nice too, that was my second favorite. The grocery lift was neat, but I agree that it would have been better in the pantry. Keith and Evan's was a bit bland in color to me and maybe a bit closed in. I won't go into Keith and his art. Didn't like the twins' at all. I'm probably in the minority, but I don't give a rip about wine cellars/walls. I understand a wine fridge and maybe a wine cellar but it depends if this home is a permanent home or a rental. If it is a rental the guests can get their own wine I am not providing it.
But I agree about not giving a rip about wine cellars/walls.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 6, 2024 5:30:09 GMT
Rock the Block Redemption - Season 5 - Episode 1 The Kitchen - 04 March 2024
The season is called "Redemption" because these are all returning teams. I personally don't care.
The base price of these homes is 1.4 million. Who are these people that can afford that? So I already don't care.
Who I thought should have won?
1. Sarah and Bryan 2. Keith and Evan & Paige and Mitch 4. The Twins
Sarah+Bryan and Paige+Mitch were smart to install and elevator/grocery lift. Think elder parents, think carrying kids up the stairs, carrying groceries up the stairs.
S&B luv'ed their curved table around the island.
Agree with the judges that P&M should have put the grocery lift in the pantry. Liked their accordion frame window and serving counters.
Agree with the judges about reaching over the stovetop to get spices when most kitchens have the spice alcoves on the sides.
K&E upped their game. Looked impressive. The vibe felt older statesmen not drunk party.
The Twins are noisy and loud and bitter and bad sports and don't take criticism well. Someone please hit them in the heads with a 2x4.
The Yappies - shouldn't their island be longer?
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Post by Kao on Mar 6, 2024 14:27:15 GMT
Rock the Block Redemption:I liked the changes they made this season. While a 1.4 million base price still gets an eye-roll, the fact that it's Florida lakefront property makes it a little more understandable, plus it's still cheaper than those McMansions last year. The fact that they're essentially 2 attached townhomes with a completely open downstairs that they had to customize made them more appealing, as the fact that two teams were assigned to each group of townhomes and had tackle the back of the house design together showed off their compromise skills. While the kitchens tended to be some sort of variant of beige or brown (only the twins and Page and Mitch used any color....where was the color?) everyone's usage of texture and surprise elements in the home made each design successful in different ways. S&B: That elevator was expensive, but a great idea considering the amount of retirees that flock to Florida. Loved the curved wall with the faux wood look from wallpaper and the lil table around the island. Loved those weird white lights in the kitchen. While their color palette is not my thing, I can't deny it looked sophisticated and chic without being over the top (a mistake a lot of designers from last year made). An older, more established couple would love this home. P&M: That modern dumbwaiter was a genius touch; I didn't mind that it wasn't in the pantry. Loved the pop of color with that gorgeous green tile in the pantry. Loved that wall of windows so you could easily see the beautiful view outside. The fact that they used darker woods for the kitchen cabinets was a plus, as were the Bali-influenced lights, and I loved the curved and textured on one side island. While I understand why you shouldn't have a spice rack above your stove, personally I wouldn't mind. K&E: Keith and Evan have really upped their game and showed what they can do with a bigger budget. Their kitchen was lovely, and the mushroom colored cabinets gave contrast--at least it wasn't all white. I was excited for the Onyx backlit countertop idea and was sad that they couldn't do it due to price constraints. I liked the fact that while they sectioned off the spaces, the wide archways made the rooms open and airy, and I loved the arches. I was with Egypt when she humped that stove because it was gorgeous and I wanted it, lol, and the pops of gold here and there made it look lush. While I don't always agree with Keith's art, the wall piece and statue looked strangely at home in a modern beachside house? I really liked them, along with the wooden ceiling beams in the kitchen. I agreed with Egypt that the corner in the dining room had a few too many elements in it, as the statue and side table were enough. Twins: I agree with Bearcata that the twins can be somewhat abrasive; everyone else was giving off mellow vibes while the twins were giving...something else. With that said, I enjoyed their kitchen. They were the only team to use color besides Paige and Mitch (the island base, plants, and oven hood) and it was very much appreciated. Loved the sliding glass doors showcasing the view outside. While I'm not a huge fan of open shelving it looked great here, and they made sure to add a lot of cabinet space as well. They went with darker woods for the cabinets and with the light treatments it reminded me of a island holiday. While the other designs were more sophisticated, the Twin's kitchen looked more livable, like you could actually imagine a family using the space.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 6, 2024 17:15:44 GMT
Rock the Block Redemption:I liked the changes they made this season. While a 1.4 million base price still gets an eye-roll, the fact that it's Florida lakefront property makes it a little more understandable, plus it's still cheaper than those McMansions last year. The fact that they're essentially 2 attached townhomes with a completely open downstairs that they had to customize made them more appealing, as the fact that two teams were assigned to each group of townhomes and had tackle the back of the house design together showed off their compromise skills. While the kitchens tended to be some sort of variant of beige or brown (only the twins and Page and Mitch used any color....where was the color?) everyone's usage of texture and surprise elements in the home made each design successful in different ways. S&B: That elevator was expensive, but a great idea considering the amount of retirees that flock to Florida. Loved the curved wall with the faux wood look from wallpaper and the lil table around the island. Loved those weird white lights in the kitchen. While their color palette is not my thing, I can't deny it looked sophisticated and chic without being over the top (a mistake a lot of designers from last year made). An older, more established couple would love this home. P&M: That modern dumbwaiter was a genius touch; I didn't mind that it wasn't in the pantry. Loved the pop of color with that gorgeous green tile in the pantry. Loved that wall of windows so you could easily see the beautiful view outside. The fact that they used darker woods for the kitchen cabinets was a plus, as were the Bali-influenced lights, and I loved the curved and textured on one side island. While I understand why you shouldn't have a spice rack above your stove, personally I wouldn't mind. K&E: Keith and Evan have really upped their game and showed what they can do with a bigger budget. Their kitchen was lovely, and the mushroom colored cabinets gave contrast--at least it wasn't all white. I was excited for the Onyx backlit countertop idea and was sad that they couldn't do it due to price constraints. I liked the fact that while they sectioned off the spaces, the wide archways made the rooms open and airy, and I loved the arches. I was with Egypt when she humped that stove because it was gorgeous and I wanted it, lol, and the pops of gold here and there made it look lush. While I don't always agree with Keith's art, the wall piece and statue looked strangely at home in a modern beachside house? I really liked them, along with the wooden ceiling beams in the kitchen. I agreed with Egypt that the corner in the dining room had a few too many elements in it, as the statue and side table were enough. Twins: I agree with Bearcata that the twins can be somewhat abrasive; everyone else was giving off mellow vibes while the twins were giving...something else. With that said, I enjoyed their kitchen. They were the only team to use color besides Paige and Mitch (the island base, plants, and oven hood) and it was very much appreciated. Loved the sliding glass doors showcasing the view outside. While I'm not a huge fan of open shelving it looked great here, and they made sure to add a lot of cabinet space as well. They went with darker woods for the cabinets and with the light treatments it reminded me of a island holiday. While the other designs were more sophisticated, the Twin's kitchen looked more livable, like you could actually imagine a family using the space. The elevator was $30,000 and the grocery lift was $14,000 so it made more sense to put in an elevator.
In a townhouse especially one on a beachfront like that you have to walk up at least one flight of stairs in case of future flooding problems so any kind of mechanism to carry people, children, groceries upstairs is a huge benefit.
In the Rocky Mountain Rock the Block, Sarah & Bryan's home was listed for the highest price via Realtor and Zillow so while the show has it parameters, in real life the "real" realtors and the buying public have different preferences.
The Twins - I did like the pop of color on the front of the island but I felt their overall design was not as elevated as the others.
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Post by nennie on Mar 6, 2024 20:56:10 GMT
Rock the Block Redemption:I liked the changes they made this season. While a 1.4 million base price still gets an eye-roll, the fact that it's Florida lakefront property makes it a little more understandable, plus it's still cheaper than those McMansions last year. The fact that they're essentially 2 attached townhomes with a completely open downstairs that they had to customize made them more appealing, as the fact that two teams were assigned to each group of townhomes and had tackle the back of the house design together showed off their compromise skills. While the kitchens tended to be some sort of variant of beige or brown (only the twins and Page and Mitch used any color....where was the color?) everyone's usage of texture and surprise elements in the home made each design successful in different ways. S&B: That elevator was expensive, but a great idea considering the amount of retirees that flock to Florida. Loved the curved wall with the faux wood look from wallpaper and the lil table around the island. Loved those weird white lights in the kitchen. While their color palette is not my thing, I can't deny it looked sophisticated and chic without being over the top (a mistake a lot of designers from last year made). An older, more established couple would love this home. P&M: That modern dumbwaiter was a genius touch; I didn't mind that it wasn't in the pantry. Loved the pop of color with that gorgeous green tile in the pantry. Loved that wall of windows so you could easily see the beautiful view outside. The fact that they used darker woods for the kitchen cabinets was a plus, as were the Bali-influenced lights, and I loved the curved and textured on one side island. While I understand why you shouldn't have a spice rack above your stove, personally I wouldn't mind. K&E: Keith and Evan have really upped their game and showed what they can do with a bigger budget. Their kitchen was lovely, and the mushroom colored cabinets gave contrast--at least it wasn't all white. I was excited for the Onyx backlit countertop idea and was sad that they couldn't do it due to price constraints. I liked the fact that while they sectioned off the spaces, the wide archways made the rooms open and airy, and I loved the arches. I was with Egypt when she humped that stove because it was gorgeous and I wanted it, lol, and the pops of gold here and there made it look lush. While I don't always agree with Keith's art, the wall piece and statue looked strangely at home in a modern beachside house? I really liked them, along with the wooden ceiling beams in the kitchen. I agreed with Egypt that the corner in the dining room had a few too many elements in it, as the statue and side table were enough. Twins: I agree with Bearcata that the twins can be somewhat abrasive; everyone else was giving off mellow vibes while the twins were giving...something else. With that said, I enjoyed their kitchen. They were the only team to use color besides Paige and Mitch (the island base, plants, and oven hood) and it was very much appreciated. Loved the sliding glass doors showcasing the view outside. While I'm not a huge fan of open shelving it looked great here, and they made sure to add a lot of cabinet space as well. They went with darker woods for the cabinets and with the light treatments it reminded me of a island holiday. While the other designs were more sophisticated, the Twin's kitchen looked more livable, like you could actually imagine a family using the space. Those twins are arrogant and have a self imposed importance. They do good work but are such a turn off.
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Post by nicksmom on Mar 7, 2024 13:21:08 GMT
Rock the Block:
Not sure why they were so hard on Brian and Sarah about the dining room thing. All the tables really tables off the kitchen…lol
Paige’s dining table was so small when he was standing at the end I thought wow. I did like the folding window but again was thinking bugs, plus you can’t really put anything in that counter or you can’t open the window. The little elevator should have had a roller door therefore put in the other room. All I kept thing was I’m going to run into those doors when taking stuff out.
Twins: it looked like a kitchen that needed redone and old to me. All those plants and dusty open shelves. I’m with others who is going to have so much wine and in their kitchen.
The guys: they are the only ones that left the room with the great veiw for later? Living room maybe , they had there kitchen at the other end . Wait now that I think of it Brian and Sarah did too ? I don’t remember any windows in the room. Any way the guys room was very muted which is fine compared to last time. I thought there light over the table was too big.
Brian and Sarah: I thought I would like it but didn’t. The cupboards were to modern for me . The space above the back wall looked like it was missing something it was too white. The table looked like it was shoved in a corner if the island was the other way and away from the wall I would have really liked it. Loved all the storage behind the wall too wished they showed the whole thing. I thought the elevator was a great idea too . Groceries, suitcases from the top floor. On the con side maintenance.
I really have to rewatch to catch everything they go to fast…lol
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Post by Kao on Mar 7, 2024 14:26:14 GMT
The elevator was $30,000 and the grocery lift was $14,000 so it made more sense to put in an elevator.
In a townhouse especially one on a beachfront like that you have to walk up at least one flight of stairs in case of future flooding problems so any kind of mechanism to carry people, children, groceries upstairs is a huge benefit.
In the Rocky Mountain Rock the Block, Sarah & Bryan's home was listed for the highest price via Realtor and Zillow so while the show has it parameters, in real life the "real" realtors and the buying public have different preferences.
The Twins - I did like the pop of color on the front of the island but I felt their overall design was not as elevated as the others.
I guess they played the "What will pay off more" game and went with the elevator. On the one hand, they only have 250k total to reno an entire house that's basically drywall, and 30k is not an insignificant sum. That 30k also comes into play before anything else in the kitchen--sinks, cabinets, appliances, furnishings, etc. I can't remember what they spent on their whole kitchen, but I think it was somewhere around 75-85k in total? On the other hand, it makes that house more appealing for retirees, the disabled, people with certain mobility issues, as well as bringing in groceries. When you see it that way, it makes a lot of sense to splurge on the elevator and cut corners elsewhere by sourcing cheaper materials, etc for the rest of the house.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 7, 2024 20:44:18 GMT
Rock the Block: Not sure why they were so hard on Brian and Sarah about the dining room thing. All the tables really tables off the kitchen…lol Paige’s dining table was so small when he was standing at the end I thought wow. I did like the folding window but again was thinking bugs, plus you can’t really put anything in that counter or you can’t open the window. The little elevator should have had a roller door therefore put in the other room. All I kept thing was I’m going to run into those doors when taking stuff out. Twins: it looked like a kitchen that needed redone and old to me. All those plants and dusty open shelves. I’m with others who is going to have so much wine and in their kitchen. The guys: they are the only ones that left the room with the great veiw for later? Living room maybe , they had there kitchen at the other end . Wait now that I think of it Brian and Sarah did too ? I don’t remember any windows in the room. Any way the guys room was very muted which is fine compared to last time. I thought there light over the table was too big. Brian and Sarah: I thought I would like it but didn’t. The cupboards were to modern for me . The space above the back wall looked like it was missing something it was too white. The table looked like it was shoved in a corner if the island was the other way and away from the wall I would have really liked it. Loved all the storage behind the wall too wished they showed the whole thing. I thought the elevator was a great idea too . Groceries, suitcases from the top floor. On the con side maintenance. I really have to rewatch to catch everything they go to fast…lol If they can afford that house they can afford the maintenance.
When I had done house tours that larger homes (more expensive) do sometime have elevators. Elevators vs those chair stair mechanisms.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 8, 2024 19:13:51 GMT
Married to Real Estate - Season 3 Episode 11 - Midcentury Modern Makeover - March 7, 2024. Bought the house for $200,000 could have been closer to $400,000.
Budget was $150,000 could go up to $250,000 ended up at $210,000.
They got that concrete patio for $4000? Really? I was quoted $5000 for a short concrete sidewalk from my driveway to my front door. Sometimes I wonder about the prices they use.
Loved how customized the home ended up looking. A bit dark for my taste but it was for a male homeowner.
Loved, the dark quartz counters and backsplash with the white veining.
Loved that Egypt did those hidden slat door covers so you could not see the doors into the master bedroom or guest bedroom.
Nice to see the homeowner also got his driveway and patio done.
Those wide accordion doors are so worth the $30,000.
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Post by Kao on Mar 8, 2024 23:00:39 GMT
Home Town:
The last two episodes were cute, as one had a relative helping out the great aunt who raised her, and the other had a family honoring their parents who had passed away.
Season 7, Episode 12 "Tickled Pink." This was a great episode about helping those who have helped you, and compromising on different design styles. An aunt and her great niece are looking for their mutual dream home, but they don't agree on anything. The great niece was raised by her great aunt, and wanted to return the favor by looking after the great aunt now that's she's elderly and needs assistance. They bought a home and the remodel budget was for around $120k, but Erin and Ben had their hands full as both the grat aunt and the neice had contrasting design styles. The great aunt made her living by desiging and creating doll clothes, while the neice was more partial to plants. In addition, the aunt loved pink, while the neice was more parrtial to green. Erin and Ben made a partition on the house so both of them could have separate living areas as well as common areas, and I was very pleased that Erin chose a soft ombre pink as opposed to the loud hot pink the aunt wanted. For the niece's area there were lots of plants on a custom shelving unit that Ben created in a soft green. The kitchen had celery cabinets that both of them agreed on, accented by cream walls, and the living room was cozy and bright. Overall, it was a smaller reno that was very successful.
Season 7 Episode 13 "Follow Your Goosebumps." A family inherited a home from their parents (who had recently passed away). They currently live in the home next door, so they need to decide which one they'll keep and reno, and after a hard decision they decided on their parent's house as it was bigger and had great bones, including a huge common room with beams and a big area for a kitchen. In addition, their aunt (who was an artist who created a lot of work that Erin has used in various projects over the years) had also recently passed away, and they wanted a house that would honor everyone. One of the nicer touches was the father liked to throw pottery, and he had creatd a lot of tiles that they ended up using in the kitchen that was rally nice, and they dotted the living room with a lot of the aunt's art. Most of the budget went to the exterior, where they created a proper porch and a screened in back area with whitewashed brick. The end result was a lovely home that the whole family could treasure for years to come.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 12, 2024 6:54:14 GMT
Rock the Block Redemption - Season 5 Episode 2 - Living Room Redemption - 11 March 2024
S&B - continue the curved walls, full wall of windows and knock out WOW ceiling treatment. With the kitchen from last week it is stunning. Powder room - black toilet - not a fan, didn't love the black and white wall paper, I don't think I was that down on the guest bedroom and bathroom. Were the judges too picky?
P&M - The living room was an extension of the kitchen. The secret tambor door was fun, was the office/bedroom with the elevator bed ($14,000+) a bit much? Did I like the pomegranate red tile backsplash in the guest bathroom? It would look better with a mirror on it. I really don't like tile that is so uneven it pops off the wall.
K&E - was stunning on par with S&B - that 5 star hotel experience. Their fireplace had exquisite proportions. They added two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Yes one was small but it could be for a kid. Sometimes the judges just bitch. I did not like the tile - again hate that Moroccoan hand made look. They used in both bathrooms, as the tub surround and on the floor. Yes they needed to break it up a bit. Keith can be a very messy tiler, but did a decent job here.
Twins - just not on the same level as the other three teams. I don't think they even mentioned the master bathroom layout until the reveal. Did not like the dark wood on the dark wallpaper. Luv'ed the little round stand alone tub. I want that. Do agree with the judges with the color in the living room. They were using this rust brown color on some of the sofas and that is North West Coast vibe not a FLorida vibe. Hated the furniture placement. Lets just jam the sofas and chairs together. The guest bathroom. Didn't mind the pink tile in the shower and outside it. The pink toilet and pink sink???? At least it was not Barbie Pink.
S&B and K&E won $2000 each. First tie. Kinda sour grapes. Paige was bitter and the Twins worst.
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Post by nicksmom on Mar 12, 2024 12:01:06 GMT
Rock the Block:
Is it me or does the working on the rooms go too fast now. To many rooms done for one show. Heck barely saw some of them.
Brian and Sarah: they won for that veiw and wall of windows. Everyone else mad the fireplace vocal point. Ceiling was cool but I just think of dust . Last week I said I wished I saw more of there panty now I know why it was only those 2 rows cabinets there not a whole wall. So your guests have to go thru your pantry to go to the washroom. Didn’t mind the bedroom. It was pretty muted it needed colour. Not a fan of the wallpaper and black in washroom. Oh forgot about there floating mirror , pretty flowy curtains and large window in that bathroom. Really liked the whole look with kitchen now.
The Guys: I liked there rooms. That office room was small but ok. I draw a blank right now on there other rooms. Liked the other rooms. Like the whole feel of there space . Glad the fireplace wasn’t boxy. The blue curtains in kitchen and living room were really nice.
Twins: I just don’t like their stuff. More green and the pink bathroom. I wouldn’t have minded the shower maybe pink but everything no. The bedroom with the wallpaper , maybe I wouldn’t have minded it but all I saw was those weird beds that looked like camp beds. The other bathroom more green , too much going on in there. That closet didn’t need a washer and dryer.
P&M : The bed is cool . But did it make the ceiling low under it . Maybe the colour of the room made it look small. Laundry room was nice but agree needed more cabinets going up. Didn’t like the tiles on the floor in the bathroom. . Did she have anything on the windows in the bathroom they focused on the floor. I went back and watched they had now window treatments in any room.
I don’t think they should have ties…lol at least they didn’t have to split the money they both got $2,000.
Again I will have to watch again to see if I missed something.
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Post by Bearcata on Mar 12, 2024 14:33:41 GMT
Rock the Block: Is it me or does the working on the rooms go too fast now. To many rooms done for one show. Heck barely saw some of them. Brian and Sarah: they won for that veiw and wall of windows. Everyone else mad the fireplace vocal point. Ceiling was cool but I just think of dust . Last week I said I wished I saw more of there panty now I know why it was only those 2 rows cabinets there not a whole wall. So your guests have to go thru your pantry to go to the washroom. Didn’t mind the bedroom. It was pretty muted it needed colour. Not a fan of the wallpaper and black in washroom. Oh forgot about there floating mirror , pretty flowy curtains and large window in that bathroom. Really liked the whole look with kitchen now. The Guys: I liked there rooms. That office room was small but ok. I draw a blank right now on there other rooms. Liked the other rooms. Like the whole feel of there space . Glad the fireplace wasn’t boxy. The blue curtains in kitchen and living room were really nice. Twins: I just don’t like their stuff. More green and the pink bathroom. I wouldn’t have minded the shower maybe pink but everything no. The bedroom with the wallpaper , maybe I wouldn’t have minded it but all I saw was those weird beds that looked like camp beds. The other bathroom more green , too much going on in there. That closet didn’t need a washer and dryer. P&M : The bed is cool . But did it make the ceiling low under it . Maybe the colour of the room made it look small. Laundry room was nice but agree needed more cabinets going up. Didn’t like the tiles on the floor in the bathroom. . Did she have anything on the windows in the bathroom they focused on the floor. I went back and watched they had now window treatments in any room. I don’t think they should have ties…lol at least they didn’t have to split the money they both got $2,000. Again I will have to watch again to see if I missed something. I have noticed that on this and other shows. I want the reveal of all the rooms not a drive by.
Regarding the spare bedrooms. They are bedrooms. Places for a person to sleep. Not even the primary bedroom. Not everything needs to be a WOW moment.
Overall B&S and The Guys hands down have the best kitchen + living + dining areas.
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Post by Kao on Mar 12, 2024 20:35:34 GMT
Rock the Block:
Looking at this objectively, there was lots of good this week from everyone, and I can understand why they selected the people who won. Very tough week to judge.
S&B: loved the continuation of the curved wall into the living room, and the wall of sliders to show off the lovely view in the living room. I have never heard of using vellum on the ceiling, but it looked cute and added detail, and when it was lit it really looked lovely. The wall that had that L-shaped window showing off the greenery outside with the light wood accent on the wall was gorgeous, and my favorite feature in the whole space. Unfortunately, the bedroom was giving “Holiday Inn” and you don’t want that in a 5-star space. With the exception of that wild black and white bathroom, their space was like Zzzzz. It’s very conservative, beige, and upscale, and while there’s definitely a market for that it’s not a space I would want to live in.
P&M: Loved the Moroccan style tile in the bathroom. Using the bonus area as flex space with a transforming bed instead of another bedroom was another good choice, and I liked the fact that they painted the walls that lovely indigo blue. The secret door leading to the flex space was fun. Loved the pop of color with the rust colored chairs in the seating area, and the rust color was continued with the tile in the hall bathroom. I enjoyed their ensuite bathroom; it was colorful, fun, and loved the crazy tile on the floor and the curved mirrors above the vanity.
K&E: It was a good idea to stage that smaller bedroom as an office/flex space. It was also a good idea to add beams in the living room instead of just having a flat ceiling, and the sliders showing off the view. The fireplace looked very organic and would be great for more chilly evenings. With that said, there was a lot of white and cream in that living room, and while I prefer more colors than beige in a bathroom it really looked good. The bigger bedroom was all peaches and cream but overall was a good usage of space with the bonus of having two ensuites.
Twins: I applaud them for using color, but that wallpaper in the guest bedroom was overpowering and a mess, and what was going on with that weird wallpaper on the ceiling in the hallway? Pink can be very Art Deco and Miami, but it’s a softer shade than what they used for the sink in the bathroom. Brown and pink can look lovely together, but it has to be the right shades of brown and pink, and this was not it, plus they had some peach tile in there as well? I’m confused. Loved the wooden ceiling in the living room, and the floors were great too. The ensuite bath was much nicer than the pink one; loved the printed wallpaper with the green tile and the round tub was seriously cute and looked deep enough for a long soak.
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