Ep 2. Bachelor Bleak to Wedded Chic

Home Made Simple Season 17 Episode 2 titled "Bachelor Bleak to Wedded Chic" is all about providing an affordable and creative home transformation solutions to a couple who are about to get married. In this episode, the crew arrives at a couple's apartment, which is in dire need of a makeover to accommodate their upcoming nuptials.

The show introduces the couple, who are shown to have a love for art, music, and cooking. The couple has been living together in the same apartment for quite some time and has not been able to renovate due to financial limitations. The Home Made Simple crew aims to deliver an affordable and unique renovation, which will transform their apartment from bachelor bland to newlywed chic.

The couple struggles with a few challenges, including cluttered shelves, a mismatched living space, a dreary bedroom, and a bare-bones kitchen. The crew helps them to identify the problem, collaborate, and create a plan to make the apartment more conducive to their lifestyle.

The crew initially tackles the living room, which is cluttered, and the couple has little idea of how to arrange the space. The Home Made Simple crew starts by de-cluttering the space by using creative storage solutions and functional furniture. For instance, they repurpose storage trunks and add cloth liners to hide unsightly items. To tie it together, they introduce a few vintage pieces of furniture and add greenery to the space.

Next, the crew tackles the kitchen. The couple loves cooking, so the crew focuses on creating a more functional space for them to enjoy that passion. They begin by transforming an empty wall into a storage station by refashioning an old bookcase into a funky storage unit. They also add new pot racks and open shelving. As a surprise, the crew installs a magnetic chalkboard (for recipe keeping), and a concrete counter overlay, which was done in-house, to give the kitchen a polished look.

Finally, they round it off with the bedroom. The couple admits to having it in mind for some time to transform the room but has never known where to start. The crew delivers an unexpected solution by giving it a Boho-chic vibe to match the couple's personalities. They incorporate layers upon layers on the bed, add breezy fabrics, and add crafting an accent wall lit by fairy lights.

The show includes tips on decorating on a budget, how to repurpose items that might have otherwise ended up in the donation bin, and how to work around a limited space. The episode is a delightful reminder that even small changes can make a massive impact on a home's overall atmosphere, and a little creativity goes a long way in transforming a bleak bachelor pad into a chic and stylish love nest. The Home Made Simple team ends the day with a fabulous transformation that the couple never expected in a single day of work.