Ep 3. Small Town Search for Space

In this episode of Fixer Upper season 3, entitled Small Town Search for Space, hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines help a couple, Stacey and Curtis, who recently got married and are looking to start their life together in a new home. The couple currently lives in a small house in the country, and they love their community but feel cramped in their current living space. They want to upgrade to a bigger house with more room to move around that is also still situated in their small town.

As always, Chip and Joanna start by getting to know the couple and their style preferences. Stacey likes traditional style with light colors and a cozy feel, while Curtis prefers a more modern and industrial look. Chip and Joanna note that this will be a bit of a challenge, but they are excited to take it on.

The first house they tour is a ranch-style home that has been on the market for several years. While the house has a great layout, it needs a lot of work, including new flooring and a new kitchen. In addition, the exterior of the house needs some updating, as well as the bathrooms. The couple likes the idea of customizing the space to their preferences but are concerned about the amount of work and budget it will take to get the house up to par.

The next house they tour is a French-country-style home with a lot of character and charm. The house has high ceilings and lots of natural light, but the downside is that it's a bit far away from the town square and not as close to the community as the couple was hoping for. The couple also expressed concern about the size of the backyard and the potential upkeep it would require.

Next up is a newly built house in a subdivision that has a more modern vibe. This house has a great open layout and a lot of potential for customization. The couple likes the idea of a brand-new home that requires less updating, but they aren't sure if the style really fits their personality. The house is also a bit of a drive from the town square, which is important to them.

The fourth and final house they tour is a mid-century modern-style home that has great potential but needs a lot of work. The house has gone through several renovations over the years, and the couple likes the potential that comes with buying a house with so much history and character. However, the house requires a lot of updating, including fixing the foundation, replacing the roof, and completely gutting the kitchen and bathrooms.

After touring all four houses, the couple decides to go with the ranch-style home that needs a lot of updating. While it's not perfect, Chip and Joanna are excited to take on the challenge of customizing the space to the couple's preferences. They start by gutting the kitchen and bathrooms, as well as updating the exterior of the house. As always, they incorporate their signature rustic, farmhouse style into the design, but they also manage to incorporate both Stacey and Curtis' preferences through unique design elements.

Overall, this episode showcases the challenges of finding the perfect home while staying within budget and still getting what you want. It also highlights the importance of finding a house that fits your lifestyle and community preferences. After all, it's not just about the house itself, but the life you want to build within it.