20 Best Home Improvement Shows That'll Inspire Your Next Renovation
They're also just really fun to watch!
Let's face it, we all have that area in our home that could use a little sprucing up. For some, it may be as simple as organizing their pantry or adding some new kitchen decor, but others may want to overhaul their bathroom entirely. Heck—some might even decide that they want to experiment with something creative like a DIY coffee station or a home library! All this to say, everyone has that one project they've been putting off. If you're looking for some more inspiration to finally get started with things, look no further than these home improvement shows!
The friendly hosts and genius tips will inspire you to finally tackle that DIY project you've been daydreaming about for months. Many of the series on this list are HGTV classics like Flip or Flop and Good Bones. But there are plenty of other shows out there making a name for themselves. Tidying Up with Marie Kondo took social media by storm when it first aired on Netflix in 2019. Even if you aren't ready to demo a wall or refurbish furniture on your own, these home renovation shows are still wildly entertaining and, honestly, downright soothing, too. Take a look at the list below, and then tell us which one is your favorite in the comments!
Flipping Out
There's flipping homes, and then there's Jeff Lewis' way of flipping homes. His personality definitely takes some getting used to, but that's kind of what makes him the best in the Southern California region! Watch as he manages to please some outrageous clients and keep his design firm running smoothly.
Farmhouse Fixer
The beauty of New England farmhouses goes unmatched. If anyone knows this to be true, it's Jonathan Knight. So, when he's assigned the task of restoring old farmhouse homes, he makes sure to keep their true essence alive (historic features and all), while still revamping and modernizing them.
Stay Here
Even the most unassuming short term rentals have the opportunity to become something extravagant. If you don't believe that, then just watch as Genevieve Gorder and Peter Lorimer team up to make big deals out of small nothings.
Grand Designs
There are a bunch of stories, movies, and shows about the process of building homes, but Grand Designs focuses more on the people who built them! This one will inspire you to look into the name behind the next cool building or home that you see.
Tiny House Nation
Tiny homes aren't for everyone, but there are those who dream of nothing else! John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin help families prepare for this next tiny (but ultimately huge) chapter of their lives.
Good Bones
This mother-daughter duo has taken the world of home renovation by storm with their super popular HGTV show. Their ability to remodel rundown homes into jaw-dropping works of art is unmatched.
Maine Cabin Masters
This show brings a whole new meaning to the phrase cabin fever! It follows a handy group as they travel around Maine to revamp old and abandoned cabins.
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
Marie Kondo just might be the queen of organization. Watch her as she helps homeowners reclaim their spaces through the art of tidying up!
Tiny House Big Living
This show had millions of viewers everywhere daydreaming of downsizing their homes. Who knows, you too might be swayed.
Amazing Interiors
What do you think it takes to create an extraordinary home? Hint: It's not loads of money. These homeowners have proved that all you need is an eye for design and the motivation to make it happen! Their homes are full of surprises.
Home Town
Home Town stars Erin and Ben Napier have done more than just transform houses—they've transformed their whole town of Laurel, Mississippi. Fans watch this show as much for the adorable marital moments between Erin and Ben as they do for the historic home makeovers.
Fixer Upper
This hit HGTV home makeover show made stars out of Chip and Joanna Gaines—and made shiplap lovers out of us all. Fixer Upper focuses on the design and transformation of homes in the Waco, Texas area while highlighting the power couple's built-to-last love.
Property Brothers
When it comes to transforming fixer uppers into forever homes, few are as skilled and savvy as twins Drew and Jonathan Scott. The Property Brothers are on a mission to help couples find, buy, and transform houses into the homes of their dreams—and they do it all on a strict timeline and budget.
Trading Spaces
How much do you trust your neighbors? If you're guest starring on Trading Spaces, the answer better be a lot! In this unique home improvement show, two sets of neighbors redecorate a room in each-others home with only a $2,000 budget 🤯. Trading Spaces originally aired from 2000 to 2008 but returned in 2018 for a reboot. Lucky us!
Restored by the Fords
The Property Brothers aren't the only siblings in the home renovation game! Brother-sister duo Leanne and Steve Ford specialize in transforming quirky spaces with unusual layouts into cool and contemporary homes. With Leanne's interior design expertise and Steve's experience as a carpenter and licensed contractor, there's no stopping this dream team.
Love It or List It
On this long-running show, homeowners get to choose between keeping their newly renovated home, or selling it and moving to a brand-new pad. Come for the makeovers and stay for the hilarious banter between co-hosts Hilary Farr and David Visentin.
Celebrity I.O.U.
The Property Brothers are back! In their latest HGTV series, Drew and Jonathan Scott help celebrities like Brad Pitt and Melissa McCarthy surprise their loved ones with amazing home renovations.
This Old House
It's the show that started it all! This groundbreaking home improvement series premiered in 1979 with Bob Vila as host. It's been through a lot of changes since then, but the Emmy-winning PBS hit still stands out as one of the most trusted and beloved home renovation shows ever made.
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop follows real estate agents (and former husband and wife) Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack as they buy, renovate, and sell properties in sunny Southern California. Even after the couple split, they decided to keep doing the show together—it's that special!
Dream Home Makeover
This Netflix hit follows interior designer Shea McGee as she and her husband help real families turn their houses into dream homes. Their design taste can't be beat, but it's the sweet moments with the McGees that make it one of the best.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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