Ep 13. Renewed Ocean Views
- TVG
- June 22, 2021
- 60 min
In Unsellable Houses season 2 episode 13, titled "Renewed Ocean Views," twin sisters Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis are tasked with helping a couple sell their outdated home in the Pacific Northwest with stunning ocean views. The home's prime location and breathtaking view should have made it an easy sell, but the interior of the home felt cramped, dated, and lacked any character.
The couple had put in a lot of effort into updating the home but didn't understand how to modernize it with the times while still keeping up with the current trends in the real estate market. Lyndsay and Leslie take over, figuring out how to make the couple's home both functional and beautiful while reflecting the stunning views outside.
The episodes start with the sisters assessing the architectural and interior design problems that hurt the couple from selling the house. They discover the layout of the living room and the dining room is not conducive to modern living and the galley kitchen is too cramped. Furthermore, the color scheme of the spaces is too dark and outdated, making the home feel smaller than it is.
Lyndsay and Leslie know that the most crucial areas in the home to renovate are the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The living room renovation earns an open concept and a modern mid-century feel. They widen the walls and allow for more natural light to flood into the home by adding windows that provide better nature views. Similarly, the dining room gets an open layout and a more straightforward design that allows for more light to fill the space. The kitchen sees a significant change in its design, layout, and functionality, from being cramped and too closed off, to being more spacious and has an excellent view.
The sisters know that while updating the home, they must consider different family sizes and how people use their spaces today. They strategically make changes to areas in the home that have less traffic such as the guest bedroom and the landing without any reconstruction work to save the budget.
Lastly, Lyndsay and Leslie conclude the episode with the final and by far the most tasking renovation - the master bedroom. The couple's master suite, located on the upper floor, was an eyesore with old canary-yellow walls and a rickety built-in wardrobe. They give the bedroom a haven like feel with neutral paints, new lighting fixtures, and add sliding doors to give access to the home's lower deck.
Throughout the episode, viewers will get an insight into the renovation styles that Lyndsay and Leslie use in their designs to create more space and maintain a more fluid flow. Their work delivers a modern, sleek, and minimalist look that fits the couple's lifestyle and is of the present time.
In summary, Unsellable Houses season 2 episode 13 takes viewers through an insightful journey of the modern-day redesign. They get to see the different techniques used to make outdated homes more functional and appealing to potential buyers while not breaking the budget. The renovations transform the outdated home into a modern living space that reflects the breathtaking views outside and meets current market demands.