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Post by waywyrd on Jul 8, 2020 15:36:19 GMT
I actually would have liked a darker green. But you're right, the homeowners probably had a say in a lot of the remodel/colors. As long as they're happy!
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 8, 2020 23:19:23 GMT
Good Bones - Season 5 Episode 5 - DIY Reno Rescue - July 7, 2020 I liked that this was Mina and Karen working with clients, it was a change. The scope of work did not include the entire house. These ladies must work with some really good architects as they made a significant change to the space inside by adding a two story addition in place of the front and back porch to basically give the couple a brand new master suite (brand new bathroom). The work covered a new kitchen, master suite, and refresh the staircase. When the couple initially stated their budget was $75,000 and I heard Mina say that she wanted a two story addition on the front and back of the house I was like "How is that going to happen"? Good thing the couple's budget was more like $75,000 to $100,000 and ended up being $114,000. However I think for the update to the outside and inside it only added value to the home. I luv'ed the exterior of the home. It was in keeping with the history of the house and I liked the dark on dark paint. It looked dark teal and kinda olive green on my TV screen. I do like that the ladies added a new front porch, more modern door, and changed up the siding using board and batten on the second story addition. Liked what they did with the master bedroom and these ladies always do fabulous bathrooms. I did like that they kept with the black faucet, shower head, and black grid shower door theme. They were going for a historical industrial look. I really appreciated that the ladies always manage to find skilled craftsmen like Iron Timbers (www.irontimbers.com) who did the stair railing, the metal and live edge shelves in the kitchen and the new table and the kitty steps. I liked the stair railings. It was a funky look that suited the owners. I liked the kitchen. I have said it before I am not a fan of green but it was a nice pop of color. and over all the kitchen looked great. Nice use of materials. While I liked the idea of a fireplace and it was a nice surprise by the husband it was an eyesore and took up so much space in the living room I would have nixed it. If the owners are spending over a $100,000 on a house remodel/renovation there is no way they don't have any input on what they want. The designers must talk to the clients and have an understanding of what they want, why style they like, what colors. There is no way the owners did not approve the green cabinets or the stair railing. I like how Karen made a pet niche for the animals. Overall a very satisfactory episode. Season 5 houses: www.2chicksandahammer.com/copy-of-season-4
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 10, 2020 21:16:56 GMT
I love watching Boise Boys, theres something fresh and different about it. Also love to watch Love or List It, and House Hunters with comedians watching and making hilarious comments on the house hunters with their ridiculous wants and needs! Totally enjoy the Boise Boys. They have a great mid century modern vibe to many of their builds as well as respecting the character of the Victorians they do. They style does tend to read masculine but they are the Boise Boys. I sincerely hope to see more of them. I like their industrial style.
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Post by Kao on Jul 10, 2020 21:52:38 GMT
I love watching Boise Boys, theres something fresh and different about it. Also love to watch Love or List It, and House Hunters with comedians watching and making hilarious comments on the house hunters with their ridiculous wants and needs! Totally enjoy the Boise Boys. They have a great mid century modern vibe to many of their builds as well as respecting the character of the Victorians they do. They style does tend to read masculine but they are the Boise Boys. I sincerely hope to see more of them. I like their industrial style. HGTV is trying to change some of the "flip" shows since they have so many and the Boise Boys show has a new formula now; instead of doing flips they are going to focus on homeowners who want their properties renovated in the Boise area. They started shooting earlier this year but Corona put a stop to filming. I'm not sure if they are shooting now.
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 10, 2020 23:45:40 GMT
Totally enjoy the Boise Boys. They have a great mid century modern vibe to many of their builds as well as respecting the character of the Victorians they do. They style does tend to read masculine but they are the Boise Boys. I sincerely hope to see more of them. I like their industrial style. HGTV is trying to change some of the "flip" shows since they have so many and the Boise Boys show has a new formula now; instead of doing flips they are going to focus on homeowners who want their properties renovated in the Boise area. They started shooting earlier this year but Corona put a stop to filming. I'm not sure if they are shooting now. I liked their show because of the quality of their work, how they played off each other, and how their staged their properties. I mean Fixer Upper and Home Town are renovation shows. The flipper shows are mostly Tarek and Christina and their spin offs and how many of them are their left?
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Post by Kao on Jul 11, 2020 1:14:50 GMT
There's Lindsey and her husband in California (I think?), Bargain Mansions, Good Bones, and the flipping shows in different states. For a while there were a lot of them and people were complaining to HGTV about having more variety. I'm sure the guys are going to do wonderful work since most of the homeowners going on the show know their aesthetic and want something similar.
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 11, 2020 5:41:10 GMT
There's Lindsey and her husband in California (I think?), Bargain Mansions, Good Bones, and the flipping shows in different states. For a while there were a lot of them and people were complaining to HGTV about having more variety. I'm sure the guys are going to do wonderful work since most of the homeowners going on the show know their aesthetic and want something similar. I luv the Dessert Flippers and Good Bones. I consider Good Bones more of a renovation show as those dear ladies make very little profit off their builds unlike other shows. In regards to flipping shows and lack of variety, I think that boat has sailed it's been what over 10 years since any of the staging and makeover shows have been on the air. Unfortunate but true. I liked that one with the lady who had the color wheel. I also wish they would air the Sarah Richardson shows here in the US and not only in Canada.
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Post by Kao on Jul 11, 2020 21:24:46 GMT
They are bringing Color Splash with David Bromstead back! They can't really shoot more My Lottery Dream House shows in the present climate. CS was a VERY popular show so he's reviewing old episodes with what he knows now.
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Post by Arielflies on Jul 12, 2020 2:27:32 GMT
I caught the end of Friday's show - so there are more compilations?
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Post by Kao on Jul 13, 2020 1:23:21 GMT
There are two so far, one with the color green and the one they showed last night. I believe more are coming.
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Post by waywyrd on Jul 14, 2020 14:01:13 GMT
Home Town - I wish they had chosen the cabin style house out in the country, I liked that better than the city loft. But I could tell the wife was going to get her way. The loft was small but turned out nice - I especially liked what they did with the fireplace and outdoor/roof area.
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Post by Kao on Jul 14, 2020 15:19:11 GMT
Home Town - I wish they had chosen the cabin style house out in the country, I liked that better than the city loft. But I could tell the wife was going to get her way. The loft was small but turned out nice - I especially liked what they did with the fireplace and outdoor/roof area. I loved the city loft but it was more of a "soft loft" than a more traditional one (a soft loft is a space with non-traditional housing origins that might have some characteristics of a traditional loft but lacks the open space, windows, exposed brick, etc and looks more like a traditional house/condo). I found the lack of windows extremely distressing as the front of the loft was extremely dark. I wish they had used some of their budget to create some more windows in the front of the space but I'm assuming that wasn't allowed. I'm very glad they opted for putting 3 doors in the back because they brought in some much needed light. I'm also glad they left the ceilings as is because I adore tin ceilings. The overall redesign was fantastic, especially the kitchen, living room with the fireplace, the bookcases in the sitting room in the front of the house, and the outdoor space. The bathroom was great too but who wants to bathe in front of windows, and why were the majority of the windows in that place in the bathroom?
Overall, the space was really, really nice.
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Post by waywyrd on Jul 15, 2020 23:58:32 GMT
Good Bones - was that the worst house they've bought or what? A burned out hoarder mess...but it did look like there were some cool things buried in all the crap. I didn't see one thing I didn't like when they were done. Tile in the kitchen was especially pretty, paint colors and flooring were all nice and the bathroom was beautiful as always. I think they said they made $48K after the sale? Not terrible.
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Post by nennie on Jul 16, 2020 1:09:43 GMT
I saw some neat things in the house I would have taken. I really don't like a fireplace mantle without a fireplace insert. To me there is no use but taking up wall space.
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 16, 2020 1:48:28 GMT
I saw some neat things in the house I would have taken. I really don't like a fireplace mantle without a fireplace insert. To me there is no use but taking up wall space. I though they were going to use in the office/bedroom and just clean it up. I would have been OK if it was a non working fireplace. While I liked the mantel, it was a beautiful architectural piece I do agree and didn't like it in the dining room.
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 16, 2020 1:58:03 GMT
Good Bones Season 5 Episode 6 - (Updated) Victorian in Old Southside - July 14, 2020
Wow, that house was a mess. I am always amazed at the treasures Karen finds. OK some of it no, like the white fish, but the vanity and fireplace mantle yes. I wonder if she saves all the china, cleans it up and donates it?
I luv'ed the kitchen backsplash these ladies know how to pick tile and make it look good. I was pleasantly surprised to see them use the big hexagon tile to tile the shower walls. Looked good though. I do wish they would make more profit for all the work they put in to their projects. I occasionally go on Zillow or Realtor and check out the houses in the area and there are so many flippers that all they do is update the finishes in a house and that is it. They don't take out walls to create a better flow or to accommodate current living and they just look icky. I have said it before and will say it again the ladies know how to put together kitchens and bathrooms.
I did like how the ladies stated they in the beginning of the episode how they can't find bargains in Fountain Square or Bates Hendricks any more and have moved on to Old Southside.
Also liked how Mina mentioned they have a couple of projects all running as the same time and that the contractor they used didn't do a good job of framing and it had to be redone and had not known about fire codes and being careful about reframing windows so they can be grandfathered in. Mmmmm.... wonder if they will continue to use him.
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Post by Kao on Jul 16, 2020 13:48:38 GMT
Good Bones Season 5 Episode 6 - (Updated) Victorian in Old Southside - July 14, 2020 Wow, that house was a mess. I am always amazed at the treasures Karen finds. OK some of it no, like the white fish, but the vanity and fireplace mantle yes. I wonder if she saves all the china, cleans it up and donates it? I luv'ed the kitchen backsplash these ladies know how to pick tile and make it look good. I was pleasantly surprised to see them use the big hexagon tile to tile the shower walls. Looked good though. I do wish they would make more profit for all the work they put in to their projects. I occasionally go on Zillow or Realtor and check out the houses in the area and there are so many flippers that all they do is update the finishes in a house and that is it. They don't take out walls to create a better flow or to accommodate current living and they just look icky. I have said it before and will say it again the ladies know how to put together kitchens and bathrooms. I did like how the ladies stated they in the beginning of the episode how they can't find bargains in Fountain Square or Bates Hendricks any more and have moved on to Old Southside. Also liked how Mina mentioned they have a couple of projects all running as the same time and that the contractor they used didn't do a good job of framing and it had to be redone and had not known about fire codes and being careful about reframing windows so they can be grandfathered in. Mmmmm.... wonder if they will continue to use him. If they were smart they would learn from Alison from Windy City Rehab and not use him again because that was one of many things that got her in trouble.
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Post by justmythoughts on Jul 16, 2020 21:45:54 GMT
Another show that I like is Unsellable Houses. Lyndsey and Leslie are a hoot to watch. (And I am envious of their VW busses.) I have seen most of the episodes, and granted, much of the design elements are repeated. But they are doing these home to SELL, so they need some extra "pop". Wonderful how they get the house owners more money than expected, and they make a profit to boot. (Does the sun EVER come out in the Seattle area?)
On past posts, we have discussed "over decorating". I am seeing that on a lot of these homes. Getting tough to see the actual STYLE of the house. Personally, I have had enough of blankets casually thrown across a bed or chair, and succulents sitting atop a pile of old, never-read books. Even though Tamara on Bargain Mansions does some great architectural rehabs, I have decided that her decorating would do better in a hotel or resort. I can take neon walls and way-out-there wallpaper for a LIMITED period of time.
New subject: Restored I love seeing what Brett Waterman does with these homes. The Spanish Revival and early 1900s Craftsmen are my favorite works of his. And even though history is most important to him, he restores these homes while making them livable and useful for today. He figures how to enlarge closets, and make kitchens feel open, even though usually, they are not. Love his work. Being from Southern California (I happily left 15 years ago) I do know many of the beautiful neighborhoods he is working in. His work takes time, and is expensive, but the end result is exquisite. Oh.... he always does nice landscaping too...
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Post by nennie on Jul 17, 2020 14:35:31 GMT
Another show that I like is Unsellable Houses. Lyndsey and Leslie are a hoot to watch. (And I am envious of their VW busses.) I have seen most of the episodes, and granted, much of the design elements are repeated. But they are doing these home to SELL, so they need some extra "pop". Wonderful how they get the house owners more money than expected, and they make a profit to boot. (Does the sun EVER come out in the Seattle area?)
On past posts, we have discussed "over decorating". I am seeing that on a lot of these homes. Getting tough to see the actual STYLE of the house. Personally, I have had enough of blankets casually thrown across a bed or chair, and succulents sitting atop a pile of old, never-read books. Even though Tamara on Bargain Mansions does some great architectural rehabs, I have decided that her decorating would do better in a hotel or resort. I can take neon walls and way-out-there wallpaper for a LIMITED period of time.
New subject: Restored I love seeing what Brett Waterman does with these homes. The Spanish Revival and early 1900s Craftsmen are my favorite works of his. And even though history is most important to him, he restores these homes while making them livable and useful for today. He figures how to enlarge closets, and make kitchens feel open, even though usually, they are not. Love his work. Being from Southern California (I happily left 15 years ago) I do know many of the beautiful neighborhoods he is working in. His work takes time, and is expensive, but the end result is exquisite. Oh.... he always does nice landscaping too... Seattle is a very pricey area to live in. Personally I am not of fan of Lyndsey and Leslie. I do like the VW buses. I agree a lot of over decorating. Tamara is the worst and I am not a fan of wallpaper. She does a great job though on the remodel. I have never seen Restored.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Jul 19, 2020 9:49:07 GMT
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Post by Kao on Jul 19, 2020 16:46:28 GMT
Watched the latest Good Bones and nope. Are the houses they buy foreclosures or evictions where they don't allow people to get their things or what? Because they seem to buy a lot of houses that have possessions still inside. The house looked beautiful when they finished. I feel very glad when they lovingly restore these old houses and find hidden jewels inside like the sliding doors. It's like the house was sad because it had been unloved for a very long time, and then suddenly someone buys it and spruces it up and pays attention to it and makes it lovely, and now the house is happy again.
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Post by amber on Jul 20, 2020 1:14:24 GMT
Watched the latest Good Bones and nope. Are the houses they buy foreclosures or evictions where they don't allow people to get their things or what? Because they seem to buy a lot of houses that have possessions still inside. The house looked beautiful when they finished. I feel very glad when they lovingly restore these old houses and find hidden jewels inside like the sliding doors. It's like the house was sad because it had been unloved for a very long time, and then suddenly someone buys it and spruces it up and pays attention to it and makes it lovely, and now the house is happy again. When we see the really filthy homes with a lot of abandoned stuff then my best guess would be drug addict and/or squatters.
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 20, 2020 1:54:15 GMT
Watched the latest Good Bones and nope. Are the houses they buy foreclosures or evictions where they don't allow people to get their things or what? Because they seem to buy a lot of houses that have possessions still inside. The house looked beautiful when they finished. I feel very glad when they lovingly restore these old houses and find hidden jewels inside like the sliding doors. It's like the house was sad because it had been unloved for a very long time, and then suddenly someone buys it and spruces it up and pays attention to it and makes it lovely, and now the house is happy again. Many houses have been abandoned for years and have had squatters, kids partying, drug addicts, and animals. Many of their early houses which they bought for only several thousand dollars had been scheduled to be demolished by the city.
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Post by Kao on Jul 20, 2020 17:07:35 GMT
I understand that but in that last house there was a lot of good stuff in the rubble that squatters would not have brought to the house; fine china, fascinators and collectibles. I feel very badly for the person who had to leave all of that behind.
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Post by Arielflies on Jul 21, 2020 0:51:37 GMT
I found HGTV Classics on HGTV GO (roku connection) and am binging all seasons of David Bromstad's Color Splash. He was such a baby face when this started. I loved the seasons in the San Francisco bay area.
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Post by nennie on Jul 21, 2020 1:18:49 GMT
David is a fabulous painter. I would love one of his creations.
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Post by waywyrd on Jul 21, 2020 14:08:12 GMT
I understand that but in that last house there was a lot of good stuff in the rubble that squatters would not have brought to the house; fine china, fascinators and collectibles. I feel very badly for the person who had to leave all of that behind. Maybe an older person who passed lived there before the squatters wrecked it? I bought an estate sale house once that had boxes full of really cool Japanese tea cups, vintage Pyrex and melamine dishes, family pictures and diaries and mementos...I got ahold of the kids and they didn't want a single thing. I'll have to watch some of the old Color Splash episodes, I loved that show.
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Post by Kao on Jul 21, 2020 17:01:49 GMT
I understand that but in that last house there was a lot of good stuff in the rubble that squatters would not have brought to the house; fine china, fascinators and collectibles. I feel very badly for the person who had to leave all of that behind. Maybe an older person who passed lived there before the squatters wrecked it? I bought an estate sale house once that had boxes full of really cool Japanese tea cups, vintage Pyrex and melamine dishes, family pictures and diaries and mementos...I got ahold of the kids and they didn't want a single thing. I'll have to watch some of the old Color Splash episodes, I loved that show. Oh my gosh, do you still have these? Are you interested in selling them?
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Post by waywyrd on Jul 21, 2020 17:51:33 GMT
I actually use a lot of them, some of those Pyrex dishes are my favorites. Always hand washed and babied. When I redo my kitchen I want to display the tea cups somehow, so I don't want to sell them just yet...
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Post by Kao on Jul 22, 2020 3:45:19 GMT
Too bad for me because that sounds like a wonderful find!
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