Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott have plenty of tips to help homeowners who need to refresh their homes and breathe new life into tired furniture and outdated spaces.
As HGTV reports, Jonathan and Drew Scott want to help homeowners avoid renovation mistakes. In their new HGTV series Don’t Hate Your House With the Property Brothers, the real estate experts tackle home reno challenges for frustrated families. Of course, it’s not the first time they’ve come to the rescue: In Celebrity IOU and Backed by the Bros, Jonathan and Drew are there fixing up homes and offering advice. It’s what they do best.
Here are some of the Bros best tips:
1. Embrace the Quirks You Love
It’s okay to preserve the funkiest parts of your home. These homeowners loved their home’s midcentury modern fireplace so much, they decided to preserve it instead of replacing it. Jonathan and Drew obliged, and styled the living room to match the fireplace while bringing in modern touches like open shelving and recessed lighting.
2. Don’t Replace What Can Be Reused
Prior to renovation on Don’t Hate Your House, these cabinets were stained a honey color, giving the kitchen major 90s vibes — but the millwork was in excellent shape, so the bros opted to sand and paint the existing cabinets, which saved a significant amount of money. Now, the new cream-colored cabinets set a traditional-chic tone for the entire space.
3. Get Creative in Small Spaces
Overcome a small footprint by letting some furniture and spaces pull double duty. In this kitchen, Drew and Jonathan created an island with a built-in bench, which serves as one half of the dining room seating. The coolest thing about the bench, however, is its hidden storage compartment: The seat lifts up to reveal ample space for spare plates, table clothes and more.
4. Set Aside Cozy Spots In Your Open Concept Space
When working with a big open living space, designating specific spots for eating, lounging and cooking is key for cohesion and comfort. Here, Jonathan and Drew used a patterned rug to define the perimeter of the living room section of the main floor. A cream-colored sofa, fluffy pillows and decorative throws amp up the cozy ambiance.
5. Apply a Fresh Coat of Paint
Sometimes paint is all a space needs! Drew and Jonathan repainted this tired armoir desk serene blue to complement the home’s design scheme, completely changing the feel of the room. And the cream-colored inside of the armoir pulls double duty for the work-from-home homeowner: “A lighter color will actually help with video calls because it will reflect the light,” Drew Scott said.
6. Refresh Your Furniture
Just because you’re redecorating your home doesn’t mean everything must go. Jonathan and Drew used the existing sofa in this new living room design. Midcentury modern chairs, matching green poufs, a textured pendant, creamy pillows and throws bring fresh life to the space. Yellow plaid curtains hung over the sliding glass door adds a bright pattern.
7. Try Wallpaper
It’s a fact: The bros often use wallpaper in their designs. Which is great, because wallpaper comes in endless colors (including softer shades for neutral lovers), textures and prints at a variety of price points. It’s a great option if you want to add more oomph than paint can provide. These days, wallpaper is easiser than ever to install with the advent of peel-and-stick options.
8. Keep Continuity In Mind
Remodeling a home or choosing a new color and design scheme for an entire home can be daunting, especially when it comes to creating a cohesive look. But Jonathan and Drew have a trick: They’ll often use the same cabinets and countertops in a powder room as they do in the kitchen — a subtle, yet effective touch.
9. Go for Glass Shower Doors in a Small Bathroom
Jonathan and Drew made this cozy bathroom feel more spacious by installing a glass shower doors. The clear glass also allows the light blue herringbone wall tile in the shower to shine throughout the room.
10. Don’t Ignore the Outdoors
Depending on the local climate, a porch or patio can add several hundred square feet of dining and living space to a house. These homeowners from Don’t Hate Your House chose to install a door connect their patio to their living space. It also doubles as a large window, allowing more natural light to flood the home.
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