A force to be reckoned with, the Property Brothers have spent their careers turning less than desirable rooms into functional and stylish spaces. Since 2011 the twins have made hundreds of dreams a reality and helped countless homeowners to sell tricky properties and renovate their new ones, as well as going head to head in their series Brother Vs. Brother. Take a look at our all-time favourite makeovers from Drew and Jonathan...
In season 12 of Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew took on this mid-century modern house that was hiding a toxic secret. Owners Dereck and Christina had a remodelling budget of $200,000 (£152k). But disaster struck! The Scott brothers uncovered heaps of asbestos in the house, that would cost $20,000 (£15k) alone to remove, so the project was up in the air.
There were also a number of structural problems with the property that would cost a further $19,000 (£14.4k) to fix. With its drab decor and dark rooms, the interior also needed a complete overhaul. The unusual layout featured an open-plan main living room with a staircase down to the basement taking over one corner; a design fault that the brothers were determined to make into a feature.
The new space is practically unrecognisable from its previous dark and dingy design. Drew and Jonathan decided to keep the geometric room divider that sits between the front door and the living room. The huge fireplace that took up most of the room before was moved to the other side of the living room and changed for a modern electric fireplace.
The kitchen has been opened up to make it an easy space to use and been fitted with new floor-to-ceiling cabinets that make the most of the small space – far from a kitchen design blunder. The wooden railings for the staircase that leads down to the basement were replaced with tempered glass sheets that only enhance the clean lines of the new design.
This empty room featured in season 13 of Property Brothers when Mark and Katie decided to move from their basement home into this 100-year-old house. Even though the original herringbone flooring was discoloured and worn, the home still had huge potential.
The small kitchen was lacking natural light and, with its old wooden cabinets and tired tiled flooring, the beige colour scheme needed a huge uplift.
The new design for the living room has completely changed the look and feel of the home. The back wall has been replaced with a sliding door that leads outside to the garden and it has extended the room by several feet. Mark and Katie wanted a cactus-filled, vibrant home that allowed for seamless living.
The new kitchen has been knocked through so it's open-plan with the living space, which only makes the home feel bigger. With navy blue cabinets, gold hardware and a wooden centre island, the kitchen looks glamorous and inviting. The new cupboards give lots more storage space and functional countertops for eating and food prep.
Still looking for more? Check out these fixer-upper houses in every state you should buy in 2020
Las Vegas natives, Lauren and Jeremy were on the hunt for a new family home in Season 14 of Property Brothers. They settled on this ranch-style home, but with its dated tiled kitchen countertops and drab monochrome colour scheme, it was in desperate need of an uplift.
The home had a number of original features, including stained glass windows. Unusually, Lauren and Jeremy didn't want them in the new design, so they put them up for sale on eBay, eventually making $450 (£340) that they could put towards the renovation. The living room, even though spacious had an imposing fireplace, however, the ceiling beams showed potential.
The brand new kitchen, which is ideal for entertaining friends and family, is really something to behold with its pantry and new dining area. After borrowing space from the original eat-in kitchen, the oversized pantry has an extra sink, two wine fridges and plenty of shelving. Keeping things neutral and modern, they accessorised white cabinets with black hardware, quartz countertops and pendant lights.
The biggest part of the project was knocking down all the walls to make the home successful for open-plan living as well as levelling out the floors to make everything accessible. Rather than getting rid of the fireplace in the living room, Jonathan and Drew decided to upcycle it by filling the stones and then painting it for a fresh look.
During season 10, the brothers remodelled this home in Pound Ridge, New York. Home to Suzanne and Kevin Vining and their two teenage daughters, the split-level home was in need of a major revamp. The living room had potential and was flooded with natural light, but the outdated fireplace, magnolia walls and imposing rug made the space feel drab. It's a renovation that needs to be seen to be believed!
The original kitchen was cramped, closed off, and filled with old-fashioned shelves and appliances. Too small for the family to use comfortably, the brothers looked at making it open-plan. Take a look and see the finished results...
The living room was transformed from a dated space, into a modern living room with industrial touches. The light-coloured furniture has left the space feeling light and bright, while the new stone fireplace adds a focal point. The room also has rustic touches including the mantel and faux cow-hide chairs.
By knocking down the wall between the kitchen and dining room the brothers created a functional space for the family of four. The white-quartz countertops brighten up the room, while the reclaimed wooden cabinets have been painted to look brand new. The Scott Brothers also pulled one of their signature moves and created an informal eating spot in the kitchen, choosing cool, industrial bar stools along the island.
Jessica and Nathan had been living in a small condo and were ready to escape to a country home. After finding their dream home, they called on the Property Brothers to help with their fixer-upper. The living room showed potential with stylish white brick walls and was flooded with light, however, the outdated fireplace belonged in a time warp home.
The dining room, with its huge window and vaulted ceiling, had the potential to be the ideal space for entertaining. However, the bare space needed warming up with a fresh lick of paint and a big dose of personality.
The living room was transformed with hints of warm wood, chic furniture and elegant blue accents. The new floor-to-ceiling fireplace is made of rich, multi-toned wood and provides the perfect focal point. Accessories like the vintage chest and Mid-century glass coffee table add a stylish blend of old and new to the space.
The dining room was turned into a country-style haven. Featuring a large wooden farm table and whitewashed dining chairs, the twins added another cosy spot by including a shallow window seat. The modern country look is completed with honey-coloured ceiling beams and a lick of grey paint.
As part of their first season of Property Brothers: Forever Home, where the duo help homeowners finalise their dream residences, they met Kate and Gavin who had purchased their mid-century modern home 10 years ago. Now a multi-generational space, they were in desperate need of a granny annexe and change of layout.
Just like the spare bedroom, the original kitchen was small and had an unusual layout that wasn't user-friendly. With a small eat-in table that only had one seat, the room wasn't fit for a family! But it did have a few good points, including the cabinet and surface space as well as a picture window that brought in plenty of light.
The new granny annexe is as good as new after an amazing makeover. What used to be the home office is now a light and bright multifunctional space. The carpet was replaced with a patterned design, more storage options were added and the room's light fixtures and furniture were updated to create a newer, modern space.
The old, small eating space in the kitchen was replaced with a bold, green centre island. The already spacious room now has even more storage and a concrete mosaic splashback that adds some texture amongst the white Shaker-inspired cabinets and quartz countertops.
Moving onto season two of Property Brothers: Forever Home, the duo met Amy and Kate, a couple who had been living in their vintage home for nine years. Still enjoying the urban neighbourhood which was perfect for their twin sons, the couple decided to improve and not move. First on the list? The drab hallway; it was closed off from the rest of the house and featured dark wood which only added to its old-fashioned look.
The house needed a major update throughout so the brothers worked on the hallway, living room, dining room and kitchen. With its old carved cabinet, double French doors and brown walls, the dining room seriously needed brightening up.
The hallway doesn't scrimp on style and was transformed with freshly painted woodwork, a fresh runner and new parquet flooring. The entrance to the living room has been widened to create a double doorway and Drew and Jonathan added storage solutions including a chest, where the family used to hang coats.
Amy and Kate love hosting, so this new dining room design is ideal with its large table which expands to make room for any extra guests. The dining bench not only makes for a fun seating option but also provides tons of extra storage underneath.
During season seven of Property Brothers: Buying & Selling, Drew and Jonathan helped Chris and Lisa to update their rustic cabin in order to sell it at a good price. The open-plan space was full of exposed wood that left the interior feeling cramped and dark.
The kitchen was compiled from a number of antique cabinets and a stove that had been put together for a mismatched country look, so the Property Brothers had a tough task on their hands with this renovation.
The new design looks more like a cosy home than a run-down cabin. A lot of the wooden features were painted white, which was a cheap and effective way to brighten up the main living space without taking away its original character. The fake stone fireplace in the living room was replaced with a modern, black version that stands out against the new white walls.
The brothers replaced all the kitchen cabinets for a matching set that still kept its country charm, with fresh white countertops and a centre island with an oven. However, they decided to keep some of the original features including the wooden ceiling beams.
When the brothers met Rosanne in season eight of Property Brothers: Buying & Selling, she was looking to put her home on the market after her partner sadly passed away. The house needed a makeover to make it attractive to potential buyers, turning it from a cramped, single-storey home into a warm and friendly space.
The inspiration for the makeover was to design a home that was modern but comfortable with luxe finishes. Before its redesign, the small dining space was decked out with dark red walls and old-fashioned, mismatched wooden furniture.
You'd think swapping light colours for darker ones would make a space seem smaller, but in this room, it's had the opposite effect. The dark curtains and marble fireplace work perfectly with the accent chairs and neutral textiles dotted around the room.
The renovation involved removing a wall to adjust the location of the kitchen to create the ultimate entertaining area. The black cabinets tie in with the new living room design and the wooden bar stools add a touch of industrial style.
In 2016, the brothers headed to The Big Easy for their special Brothers Take New Orleans. They competed to renovate and restore historic shotgun-style homes in just four weeks. The living rooms were the first projects and this was Drew's home before work began. It already featured a quad-sided fireplace but was an extreme fixer-upper.
Jonathan's empty space also had a functioning fireplace, but on a smaller scale. The interior walls had been ripped out but the wall framing had been left in place, meaning that the opportunities were endless. Let's see the transformations...
Drew transformed his space beyond recognition, choosing to make the fireplace the focal point with its reclaimed mantel and white-washed bricks. He chose to panel the walls to add a high-end feel and with a neutral grey colour palette, the splashes of blue brighten up the space.
Jonathan went for a different style with dark accents and rich jewel tones. He found that the room originally had pocket doors, so restored them to separate the living room and kitchen. The brass bar cart sets off the final design alongside the pop of red in the cabinet. In true fixer-upper style, he chose to add tin ceiling tiles and painted them white to draw the eye upwards and add an antique feel.
You'd think the brothers would be exhausted after all these amazing renovations, but they plan to keep going. Until 2022 they plan to film more episodes of Property Brothers: Forever Home and start a new season of Brother Vs. Brother. They also have a brand new series out, which aired in April 2020, called Celebrity IOU, which features huge stars such as Brad Pitt surprising their friends and family members with home makeovers.