The Best of Celebrity IOU
HGTV By Emily Fazio and Rebecca R. Norris
We owe you some stunning home renovations. Luckily, Celebrity IOU is filled with 'em. Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott team up with A-list celebs to renovate the homes of the people they love most - and HGTV captures the renovations, sentimental tears and all. Ahead: the best before-and-after makeovers from Season 4 and Season 5.
Zach Braff's Family Room Renovation
Zach Braff is normally the funny man on camera, but behind the scenes, he's just a big softie - especially when it comes to his assistant and best friend, Mark. After seeing Mark stress over a new home purchase, Zach wanted to do something to help. Instead of a typical housewarming present, he teamed up with Jonathan and Drew to take Mark's family room and kitchen renovations off his hands.
Before: Mark's Family Room - When Zach showed Jonathan and Drew around Mark's new home, they were taken aback by the shoddy craftsmanship. With tile floors, wires in the grout and far too many outlets and blank electrical plates, the family room needed not only an aesthetic lift but a functional one, too.
After: A Cozy, Cohesive Family Room - Mark loved the space his new home offered for family gatherings. What he didn't love, however, was how disconnected each room felt - so Jonathan and Drew focused on function and flow. They ripped up the mismatched flooring between the kitchen and family room and installed engineered oak hardwood in warm tones throughout the main floor. They also added seating to ensure Mark and his family could comfortably sit down for meals, homework and entertainment together.
Though Spanish-style and built in the 1930s, the home felt sterile - so, Jonathan and Drew added Spanish Mission architectural details back into the space. The new living area boasts arched doorways (instant charm!) as well as a more open feel overall.
The initial flow of Mark's kitchen was more like Ms. Pac-Man than anything conducive for cooking. Jonathan and Drew addressed this by removing the original peninsula and opting for a slimmer, standalone island. They went with oak lower cabinets, soft white upper and two pantries for plenty of food storage. For a smooth prep space and an undeniable wow factor, the bros installed calacatta-inspired porcelain countertops and a matching backsplash. |
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