The 1955 Mid-Century California Ranch
20 February 2025Brett opens up the floor plan of a 1950s mid-century ranch and makes the space more livable for a family of four while staying true to the original style.
Brett restores a classic Spanish Colonial Revival that hasn't been touched in years; his challenge is to make the kitchen and bath more functional while staying true to the home's 1920s character.
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Brett opens up the floor plan of a 1950s mid-century ranch and makes the space more livable for a family of four while staying true to the original style.
Brett's clients purchase their first home together, a 1923 Mediterranean Revival, and they want to restore it after years of small updates by the former homeowners; during demolition, Brett discovers the house is suffering from severe termite damage.
Brett restores a classic Spanish Colonial Revival that hasn't been touched in years; his challenge is to make the kitchen and bath more functional while staying true to the home's 1920s character.
Brett takes on a bright pink Arts and Crafts home with American Colonial elements; he uncovers lots of hidden features while returning the house to its 1922 roots.
Preservationist Brett Waterman restores a Victorian farmhouse with an odd floor plan; major foundation issues complicate the project, but the happy homeowners end up with a beautiful and functional house they could never have imagined.
Brett restores an expansive 1929 English Tudor home in order to bring back its charm and some original details that were lost during previous renovations; he also must create an updated kitchen that will cater to all the homeowners' modern day needs.
Brett restores an 1898 Dutch Colonial that contains some internationally-themed rooms, and creates a new space to honor the homeowner's heritage; he also discovers a connection to the home's Hollywood past, while adding a new chapter to its history.
After restoring the exterior of their 1900 Victorian cottage, a couple calls upon Brett to tackle its interior; this includes an award-winning kitchen that the homeowners desperately want to update, but with a vintage twist.
After waiting 30 years to restore their home, a husband and wife have enlisted Brett to bring their 1908 Arts & Crafts bungalow back to its former glory; aside from its neglected exterior that needs attention, they also want an entirely new kitchen.
After purchasing what they believed to be a 1903 American Foursquare home, a young couple enlists Brett to restore and update it; along the way, he uncovers clues that lead him to think that their home might not be what they thought it was.
Brett restores a Queen Anne Victorian, where he uncovers the home's history and forgotten charm; aside from addressing the homeowner's desire to create new spaces, he also focuses on bringing interior and exterior vintage details back to life.
Brett is called upon to restore a historically significant 1906 Arts and Crafts home; he brings it back to its original glory by reintroducing the closed-in fireplaces, reinstating the floor plan and replacing the 1980s kitchen.
The owner of the first house Brett tackled has purchased a Victorian home and needs help again; the project includes bringing back original exterior elements and colors as well as a complete restoration of the living room, mudroom and kitchen.
The owners want to pass a landmark home along to their daughters but they want to bring back any Victorian style that has been lost, re-imagine the small kitchen and add modern conveniences; Brett needs to determine the original color scheme.
After attempting to restore their Craftsman bungalow on their own, a couple needs Brett's help to finish the job; Brett's challenge is to create functional spaces that stay true to the style.
In a unique neighborhood of 1920s-era English cottages, homeowners want Brett to bring their home back to its original splendor before they move in.
Brett tackles a historic Victorian home built by Andrew McNally of Rand McNally publishing fame; to retain the home's grandeur, Brett relocates the kitchen and entryway; he tackles the main bedroom and bath, which have lost their original style.
Brett is challenged to give the owners of a 1954 midcentury modern California ranch the updated functionality they need while convincing them to keep and embrace most of the home's original features.
Brett restores a 1913 Craftsman bungalow for a young couple with a baby on the way; he must find a way to bring back the natural wood in the house while making it bright and welcoming.
A 1912 Transitional Victorian house is a hybrid of styles, combining Victorian flourish with arts and crafts simplicity; Brett manages to restore the home, blend two architectural styles and find space for a new bedroom for the owners' daughter.
A cottage that's right out of a fairy tale, but needs some magic; enhancing the architectural style; a new kitchen and breakfast nook.
A large 1926 Tudor Revival home needs a lot of work before the new homeowners move in; the cramped kitchen was remodeled in the 1980's so the style doesn't match the rest of this 1926 house.
While the previous owners kept the house in good condition, the home still needs more usable space and more light for new homeowners with a baby on the way.
Brett restores a 1918 Dutch Colonial home in Upland, Calif.; it is the family's dream to finally see the house restored to its original glory; Brett quickly learns this house is a time capsule full of discoveries.
A woman and her mother call on Brett to restore a 1927 Arts and Crafts house that's lost some character over the years; while restoring the exterior, kitchen and living room, Brett discovers a masterpiece hidden under all the added layers.
Brett is horrified when a fire chief and his wife ask him to gut and restore their 1940s California ranch; Brett shows them they can have a kitchen with all the modern conveniences while keeping the original cabinets and butler's pantry.
Brett convinces a son and his mother to restore their beautiful 1901 shingle-style Victorian instead of selling it; the house suffers from a 1970s wood panel renovation, but Brett is determined to restore it back to its original glory.
A couple seeks Brett's help restoring their 1900 Victorian farmhouse in time for their wedding; they're hoping Brett can design a rustic kitchen, update the laundry area and add light to the interior rooms that were closed off by past modifications.
Brett helps an engaged couple restore their 1901 neoclassical-Victorian home, including a new kitchen and bathroom; Brett removes additions to create a spacious kitchen, adding original elements to make this the home of the happy couple's dreams.
Brett helps a young family restore their home, which has been in the family for generations, to its architectural glory while simultaneously creating modern functionality.
Homeowners Steven and Gina call in preservationist Brett Waterman to restore their recent purchase, a French Normandy-style cottage, which was neglected for 30 years; Brett tackles the home's leaky roof, rotten windows and missing floorboards.
Brett's clients purchase their first home together, a 1923 Mediterranean Revival, and they want to restore it after years of small updates by the former homeowners; during demolition, Brett discovers the house is suffering from severe termite damage.
Brett is called upon to restore a historically significant 1906 Arts and Crafts home; he brings it back to its original glory by reintroducing the closed-in fireplaces, reinstating the floor plan and replacing the 1980s kitchen.
Brett opens up the floor plan of a 1950s mid-century ranch and makes the space more livable for a family of four while staying true to the original style.
Brett strips away strange remodels and restores the beauty and functionality to a 1890s Victorian.
Brett restores a Craftsman bungalow for a woman who started the project with her late husband; the homeowner is overwhelmed when she sees the house finally returned to its original beauty.
Brett restores a 1947 postmodern ranch back to its post-World War II style for a military veteran and his wife; however, he has to make some tough decisions when the homeowners want to get rid of the original kitchen tile.
Brett takes on a bright pink Arts and Crafts home with American Colonial elements; he uncovers lots of hidden features while returning the house to its 1922 roots.
Brett restores a classic Spanish Colonial Revival that hasn't been touched in years; his challenge is to make the kitchen and bath more functional while staying true to the home's 1920s character.
Brett restores a classic Spanish Colonial Revival that hasn't been touched in years; his challenge is to make the kitchen and bath more functional while staying true to the home's 1920s character.
Brett restores a 1913 Craftsman bungalow for a young couple with a baby on the way; he must find a way to bring back the natural wood in the house while making it bright and welcoming.
Brett renovates a Spanish colonial revival; its original woodwork has been covered over with layers of paint; the team engages in painstaking work and hits some serious snags, but the result is a home that takes the owner's breath away.
Preservationist Brett Waterman restores a Victorian farmhouse with an odd floor plan; major foundation issues complicate the project, but the happy homeowners end up with a beautiful and functional house they could never have imagined.
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Brett helps a young family restore their home, which has been in the family for generations, to its architectural glory while simultaneously creating modern functionality.
A couple seeks Brett's help restoring their 1900 Victorian farmhouse in time for their wedding; they're hoping Brett can design a rustic kitchen, update the laundry area and add light to the interior rooms that were closed off by past modifications.
Brett renovates a Spanish colonial revival; its original woodwork has been covered over with layers of paint; the team engages in painstaking work and hits some serious snags, but the result is a home that takes the owner's breath away.
Brett restores a 1947 postmodern ranch back to its post-World War II style for a military veteran and his wife; however, he has to make some tough decisions when the homeowners want to get rid of the original kitchen tile.
Brett restores a classic Spanish Colonial Revival that hasn't been touched in years; his challenge is to make the kitchen and bath more functional while staying true to the home's 1920s character.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.
No episode description is available yet.
The owner of the first house Brett tackled has purchased a Victorian home and needs help again; the project includes bringing back original exterior elements and colors as well as a complete restoration of the living room, mudroom and kitchen.
Brett restores an 1898 Dutch Colonial that contains some internationally-themed rooms, and creates a new space to honor the homeowner's heritage; he also discovers a connection to the home's Hollywood past, while adding a new chapter to its history.
After waiting 30 years to restore their home, a husband and wife have enlisted Brett to bring their 1908 Arts & Crafts bungalow back to its former glory; aside from its neglected exterior that needs attention, they also want an entirely new kitchen.
Brett restores a Queen Anne Victorian, where he uncovers the home's history and forgotten charm; aside from addressing the homeowner's desire to create new spaces, he also focuses on bringing interior and exterior vintage details back to life.
Brett tackles a historic Victorian home built by Andrew McNally of Rand McNally publishing fame; to retain the home's grandeur, Brett relocates the kitchen and entryway; he tackles the main bedroom and bath, which have lost their original style.
The owners want to pass a landmark home along to their daughters, but they want to bring back any Victorian style that has been lost, re-imagine the small kitchen and add modern conveniences; Brett needs to determine the original color scheme.
While the previous owners kept the house in good condition, the home still needs more usable space and more light for new homeowners with a baby on the way.
In a unique neighborhood of 1920s-era English cottages, homeowners want Brett to bring their home back to its original splendor before they move in.
After purchasing what they believed to be a 1903 American Foursquare home, a young couple enlists Brett to restore and update it; along the way, he uncovers clues that lead him to think that their home might not be what they thought it was.
Brett is challenged to give the owners of a 1954 midcentury modern California ranch the updated functionality they need while convincing them to keep and embrace most of the home's original features.
Brett restores an expansive 1929 English Tudor home in order to bring back its charm and some original details that were lost during previous renovations; he also must create an updated kitchen that will cater to all the homeowners' modern day needs.
Brett restores a 1918 Dutch Colonial home in Upland, Calif.; it is the family's dream to finally see the house restored to its original glory; Brett quickly learns this house is a time capsule full of discoveries.