Any HGTV shows good for inspiration?

[Anonymous]

The work that most of those contractors do isn't great. And the stupid fake "surprise" issues are annoying.

[Anonymous]

I think this is a Canadian show but I watched a few episodes (not the whole thing, which would be torture, but the "reveal" at the end) from Critical Listing on Amazon and I am 90% sure that the whole show is satire but if it is it is done so well because I am just not sure. They do such terrible things to the houses. Genuinely stupid and bad looking. It's kind of worth watching just to remember that sometimes it's bad.

[Anonymous]

EyeCandyOP wrote:On HGTV:
Windy City Rehab - great design, doesn't gloss over the bumps along the way, always tells you the real timeline.
One of a Kind - interesting design, sometimes quirky. The star was a blogger, then a designer. Her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoriedstyle
Dear Genevieve - older show, but available On Demand or through the app. Genevieve is an amazing designer. She's excellent.
Restored by the Fords - more modern, but I find it inspiring
Best House on the Block - set in our area! On Demand or via the app. I think it's usually on the DIY Network, which is odd because it fits the HGTV format well.

Youtube channels that might be interesting:
House & Home - Canadian shelter magazine that churns out videos.
Sarah Richardson - Canadian designer that mixes high and low a lot. You'll see her use Ikea and vinyl planks along with expensive fabrics.
Studio McGee - lots of content, a very consistent style that sort of reminds me of the average instagram influencer's style.
Quintessence - house tours with designers and so informative. Huge variety, from castles to cottages.
Open House NBC - New York based real estate show that is on NBC New York. They publish all their shows on youtube, too. Always expensive, sometimes over-the-top.
Three Birds Renovation - Australian design/build team. They have a very specific style, but they're fun to watch.
Building a Better South - a design/build firm out of Kentucky. GORGEOUS homes.
Paula McDonald - Design/build firm in Manhattan. Amazing inspiration for small spaces, especially kitchens and baths. She always shows how she overcomes weird building features.
Architectural Digest - not the most accessible, but interesting house tours!
House Beautiful - content isn't super consistent, but the recent series with designers talking about their rooms in a show house was great!

This list is AMAZING (of course from the Eye Candy OP). I would also add NYMag's channel for home tours with Wendy Goodman. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtmzdzCeRsyEgdpuu52awPQkfWZpK-geU

[Anonymous]

I find a lot of the HGTV shows annoying.

I did like this show; it’s Canadian and on prime:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1463323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0

I also the original queer eye did a pretty good job with the home design aspects reflecting the personalities of the families. I like bobby Burke but a lot of his stuff looks the same.

A lot of the magazines and design blogs can be pretty, but most often they are trying to sell you something. I think good design starts with function. Even art has a function—to inspire, to be beautiful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find a lot of the HGTV shows annoying.

I did like this show; it’s Canadian and on prime:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1463323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0

I also the original queer eye did a pretty good job with the home design aspects reflecting the personalities of the families. I like bobby Burke but a lot of his stuff looks the same.

A lot of the magazines and design blogs can be pretty, but most often they are trying to sell you something. I think good design starts with function. Even art has a function—to inspire, to be beautiful.

I did, too! Did you ever watch "Get a Room" with Carson and Thom? It had a very short run last year or the year before. I loved, loved, loved that show! I wish it would come back on! Not only were the guys a hoot and a half but they really talked about their designs, what they were doing and why.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find a lot of the HGTV shows annoying.

I did like this show; it’s Canadian and on prime:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1463323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0

I also the original queer eye did a pretty good job with the home design aspects reflecting the personalities of the families. I like bobby Burke but a lot of his stuff looks the same.

A lot of the magazines and design blogs can be pretty, but most often they are trying to sell you something. I think good design starts with function. Even art has a function—to inspire, to be beautiful.

I did, too! Did you ever watch "Get a Room" with Carson and Thom? It had a very short run last year or the year before. I loved, loved, loved that show! I wish it would come back on! Not only were the guys a hoot and a half but they really talked about their designs, what they were doing and why.

I did like that show, also because the budgets seemed reasonable. HGTV often just gives the material budget.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find a lot of the HGTV shows annoying.

I did like this show; it’s Canadian and on prime:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1463323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0

I also the original queer eye did a pretty good job with the home design aspects reflecting the personalities of the families. I like bobby Burke but a lot of his stuff looks the same.

A lot of the magazines and design blogs can be pretty, but most often they are trying to sell you something. I think good design starts with function. Even art has a function—to inspire, to be beautiful.

I did, too! Did you ever watch "Get a Room" with Carson and Thom? It had a very short run last year or the year before. I loved, loved, loved that show! I wish it would come back on! Not only were the guys a hoot and a half but they really talked about their designs, what they were doing and why.

I missed that. I will search on YouTube.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find a lot of the HGTV shows annoying.

I did like this show; it’s Canadian and on prime:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1463323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0

I also the original queer eye did a pretty good job with the home design aspects reflecting the personalities of the families. I like bobby Burke but a lot of his stuff looks the same.

A lot of the magazines and design blogs can be pretty, but most often they are trying to sell you something. I think good design starts with function. Even art has a function—to inspire, to be beautiful.

I did, too! Did you ever watch "Get a Room" with Carson and Thom? It had a very short run last year or the year before. I loved, loved, loved that show! I wish it would come back on! Not only were the guys a hoot and a half but they really talked about their designs, what they were doing and why.

Oh my gosh, I love them. It's been a while since I've literally laughed out loud while watching a show. I try to tweet at Bravo now and then to ask for a second season.

They did a live instagram together and it was so cute. It's so nice to think that they met as "nobodies" and have stayed friends (along with the others from Queer Eye) over the years.

Thom was live on IG with Genevieve today, too! They were cute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of the home decorating magazines posted above have robust sites with a lot of material that is accessible even for people who aren't subscribers. You might want to start a Pinterest page and start collecting pictures of things you like. Don't be too discriminate. Just keep putting photos in. Pretty soon you'll be able to find common elements. As your tastes change or evolve you'll hopefully start to understand more about what you like and don't like.

But don't just look at the photos. Take some time to read a few of the articles because they help you understand why something works. Like on a thread that was started here recently by someone (not me) about the Southern Living house. Ignore the posts that are just off (there isn't a drop of chintz in sight) and focus on the posts about what worked or didn't for some people. For example, I liked the house and appreciated the design even though I disagreed with some of the design choices. What I found helpful was that some posters pointed out the "thread" or common elements that you could see throughout the rooms. It should have been obvious to me but it wasn't and I liked that people explained it. That thread concept helped the rooms in the house feel harmonious even though they were different. My understanding now is that house the designer used color, texture and pattern in each contiguous room to help build a pathway through the house. I can see it now that it is pointed out.

Have fun! I am now going into the kitchen to watch some HGTV and Food Network (I go back and forth) while I have a mini shredding party and contemplate what I'm going to do about the mess that is the mudroom.

Op here. Thank you for this very thoughtful and well explained response. I think your advice will help me because as of yet I'm not quite sure why I like what I do and how all the elements will fit together. Thanks again!

[Anonymous]

Grand Designs on Netflix

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find a lot of the HGTV shows annoying.

I did like this show; it’s Canadian and on prime:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1463323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0

I also the original queer eye did a pretty good job with the home design aspects reflecting the personalities of the families. I like bobby Burke but a lot of his stuff looks the same.

A lot of the magazines and design blogs can be pretty, but most often they are trying to sell you something. I think good design starts with function. Even art has a function—to inspire, to be beautiful.

I did, too! Did you ever watch "Get a Room" with Carson and Thom? It had a very short run last year or the year before. I loved, loved, loved that show! I wish it would come back on! Not only were the guys a hoot and a half but they really talked about their designs, what they were doing and why.

Oh my gosh, I love them. It's been a while since I've literally laughed out loud while watching a show. I try to tweet at Bravo now and then to ask for a second season.

They did a live instagram together and it was so cute. It's so nice to think that they met as "nobodies" and have stayed friends (along with the others from Queer Eye) over the years.

Thom was live on IG with Genevieve today, too! They were cute.

You're so right. The first time I watched the show I kept looking around like the laugh police were going to bust in and carry me away. The thing is that they were hilarious while also being bang on about their design choices. I liked that they were always on a budget with the exception of one house where it seemed like anything goes! Good idea about tweeting Bravo to pull them back up for another season! I will look for the Instagram sessions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Home Town is the new Chip and Joanna. We really like that show.

Why? Her voice is grating, there stuff is mediocre at best. Her water colors are annoying. She needs a bottle of Bailey's to go with those watercolors, the way she says it I am convinced she is Old Greggs daughter.

Just do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find a lot of the HGTV shows annoying.

I did like this show; it’s Canadian and on prime:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1463323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0

I also the original queer eye did a pretty good job with the home design aspects reflecting the personalities of the families. I like bobby Burke but a lot of his stuff looks the same.

A lot of the magazines and design blogs can be pretty, but most often they are trying to sell you something. I think good design starts with function. Even art has a function—to inspire, to be beautiful.

I did, too! Did you ever watch "Get a Room" with Carson and Thom? It had a very short run last year or the year before. I loved, loved, loved that show! I wish it would come back on! Not only were the guys a hoot and a half but they really talked about their designs, what they were doing and why.

Oh my gosh, I love them. It's been a while since I've literally laughed out loud while watching a show. I try to tweet at Bravo now and then to ask for a second season.

They did a live instagram together and it was so cute. It's so nice to think that they met as "nobodies" and have stayed friends (along with the others from Queer Eye) over the years.

Thom was live on IG with Genevieve today, too! They were cute.

You're so right. The first time I watched the show I kept looking around like the laugh police were going to bust in and carry me away. The thing is that they were hilarious while also being bang on about their design choices. I liked that they were always on a budget with the exception of one house where it seemed like anything goes! Good idea about tweeting Bravo to pull them back up for another season! I will look for the Instagram sessions.

Carson always cracked me up. I could only find the sneak peaks and intros to the show though.

[Anonymous]

Houzz is also a good website to check out for before and afters and design inspiration. I use it a lot when I'm trying to decide on a particular renovation decision or design - as you can search by paint color, floor brand/color, etc. Take it all with a grain of salt, but if you look at enough "Cloud White" kitchens, for example, you'll get a decent idea of what it might look like in your house. And, sometimes you see terrible renovations or design features that you don't like, which is also good to start to cultivate so you know your personal preferences and don't get overly influenced or railroaded by a designer or contractor down the road.

[Anonymous]

Op here, thanks for the Houzz tip!