Ep 2. Happy to Bring Color to Chaos

The show Happy to Be Home with the Benkos follows the journey of a family as they help homeowners transform their living spaces into places of comfort and joy. In season 1 episode 2, titled Happy to Bring Color to Chaos, the Benkos visit the cramped apartment of a busy mother of three, who has been struggling to maintain her home while juggling her many responsibilities.

Upon arrival, the Benkos are greeted by a small, cluttered apartment with drab walls and outdated decor. The mother is clearly stressed and overwhelmed, and is grateful for any help she can get. The first step in the transformation is to declutter the space, which involves sorting through piled up boxes and rearranging furniture to maximise space.

With the apartment now organised, the Benkos turn their attention to bringing life and colour to the space. They take measurements and provide the mother with a range of paint colours to choose from. Since the family loves the outdoors, they decide to go with a bright, bold green for the feature wall, which creates a stunning backdrop for the rest of the updated decor.

One of the Benkos' key strengths is finding affordable and creative solutions to design challenges. In this case, they turn to a local artist to hand paint a mural on the once-drab hallway, giving the space a unique and personalised touch. They also add indoor plants to liven up the space and provide a natural element.

One of the biggest design challenges in the apartment is the lack of natural light. However, the Benkos use clever lighting and mirror placement to brighten up the apartment, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They also customise the children’s bedroom to make the space more playful and inspiring, with personalised decor and plenty of storage.

Throughout the episode, the stress and chaos in the mother's life begins to ease as her apartment is transformed into a comfortable and cheerful home. The Benkos also provide tips and tricks on how to maintain the new space, making it easier for the busy mother to stay on top of things.

By the end of Happy to Bring Color to Chaos, the once cluttered and outdated apartment has been transformed into a bright and welcoming home. The family is overjoyed with the transformation, and the mother expresses her gratitude for the Benkos' help in creating a space where her children can thrive.