Ep 11. Physicians Seek Farmhouse

In Fixer Upper season 1 episode 11, titled "Physicians Seek Farmhouse," Chip and Joanna Gaines work their magic on a farmhouse for a couple of physicians who are relocating to Waco, Texas. The couple, named Casey and Catrina, are both doctors who have decided to leave their busy schedules in Houston behind and move to a more peaceful setting where they can focus on starting a family.

The doctors are looking for a farmhouse with four bedrooms, a large kitchen, and plenty of storage space. They also want the house to have a guest suite for their friends and family to stay in when they come to visit. Casey and Catrina are willing to put in some work to fix up the house, so Chip and Joanna have free reign to get creative.

When Chip and Joanna first visit the house, they immediately notice that it needs some major updates. The exterior is dated and the interior is dark and cramped. However, with some major renovations, the couple believes they can turn the house into exactly what Casey and Catrina are looking for.

The first step is to create a more open floor plan, which involves tearing down several walls and changing the layout of the first floor. Joanna also wants to add a centralized kitchen island that will serve as the focal point of the entire first floor.

The couple also wants to create a master suite on the first floor, which means turning one of the existing bedrooms into a large, luxurious space. Joanna takes inspiration from Casey and Catrina's love of vintage features and adds shiplap walls, exposed wood beams, and plenty of industrial style lighting.

One of the biggest challenges in the renovation is creating a guest suite that will be separate from the rest of the house. Chip and Joanna come up with the idea of turning the garage into a suite, which will give guests their own private space while still being close to the main house.

Throughout the renovation, Casey and Catrina are heavily involved in the process. They work alongside Chip and Joanna to select the perfect finishes and make design decisions. As the project comes together, the couple is amazed at how beautiful and functional the house has become.

The final reveal of the house is a true showstopper. The exterior has been transformed with new siding, paint, and landscaping. Inside, the house is light and airy, with open spaces and plenty of natural light. The master suite is a dream come true for Casey and Catrina, and the guest suite is perfect for their out-of-town visitors.

Overall, Fixer Upper season 1 episode 11 is a heartwarming episode that shows just how much of a difference a renovation can make to a family's home. With Chip and Joanna's expertise and Casey and Catrina's willingness to work hard, this farmhouse becomes the perfect place for a new family to put down roots.