Ep 10. Major House Renovations
- October 1, 2011
- 21 min
Bang For Your Buck is a popular home renovation TV show that features three different families who are renovating their homes. In season 4 episode 10, titled Major House Renovations, viewers get to see how three families completely transform their homes and give themselves more space to move around. Hosted by Johnathan Pierce and designed by local designers, each family's renovation project is rated based on the quality and cost-effectiveness of the renovation—a high score means they got the most bang for their bucks.
The first family is the Doubelts, who live in a 1980's traditional ranch-style home. They wanted to keep the bones of the house and bring it up-to-date with modern living standards. The Doubelts' renovation project involves a complete interior update that opens the floor plan, creates more functional living areas to entertain, and redoes the master suite entirely. They also added a new home office for their business needs. The family had a budget of $150,000 for the renovation, and the designers brought in a fresh contemporary design with high-end finishes and fixtures.
The second family, the Richards, live in a traditional two-story house that was desperately in need of space. With their two children growing up and grandparents coming to visit more frequently, the Richards' had to find more space to spread out. Their solution was to add an extension to the back of the house, creating a multi-functional living room, dining room, and kitchen. They also added a guest suite for their visitors. The Richards family had a budget of $200,000 for the renovation, and they went all out to create a wow-factor design. The designers had to find creative ways to merge the original style of the house with the new extension, and the result was a unique, modern classic look.
The third family on the episode was the Sennets, who had big dreams for their renovation project. They live in a 1940's vintage bungalow and had a limited budget of $100,000. However, the family did not want to compromise on their design dreams, so the designers had to think outside of the box. The Sennets' renovation project involves a complete interior and exterior update that increases the square footage of the home. They turned their tiny kitchen into an open-plan kitchen and dining area, added a brand new master suite, and updated the kids' bedrooms to a more modern farmhouse style. The exterior of the home got a facelift with new siding and some creative landscaping.
Throughout the episode, viewers get to see Johnathon Pierce and local designers take viewers through the entire renovation process for each family. The teams highlight what materials are being used, how they balance budget with design, and what problems they face during the renovation. The designers' unique visions bring each family's dream to life, and viewers get to see the final results in action.
As the show progresses, each family's home is judged on a set of criteria, including design vision, efficiency, functionality, and budget adherence. Judges give a score out of 10 for each of these criteria, with 10 being the highest score possible. The family with the highest overall score at the end of the show is awarded a prize.
Overall, Bang For Your Buck season 4 episode 10 shows viewers how homeowners can transform their homes with a limited budget. It's an inspiring show that demonstrates how, with the right design vision and execution, homeowners can give themselves the most bang for their buck and create the home of their dreams.