Looking for his next Buyers Bootcamp success story, Scott McGillivray has invested in a basic bungalow. Giving himself four weeks to complete the project, Scott injects some much-needed style into this single-family home.
![Home Improvement Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow living room couch looking out large windows](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-living-room-couch.jpg)
Home Improvement
Teaming up with first-time mother-son house flippers Deborah and Shane, Scott has to take out a number of their “improvements” before building it back up into the calm, serene home shown here.
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![Two for One Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow living room fireplace and dining set](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-living-room.jpg)
Two for One
Without a formal dining room, Scott decided to install a built-in dining banquette in the living room, turning it into a multi-use entertaining space. (He also reupholstered the dining-set chairs himself to save money.)
Read more: 10 Signs a Fixer Upper Isn’t Worth Saving, According to Scott McGillivray
![In the Navy Now Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow renovated kitchen with new grey-stained floors and navy-blue cabinets](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-kitchen.jpg)
In the Navy Now
After completely gutting the kitchen and stealing more square footage from two underused closets, Scott was able to design a functioning, modern kitchen complete with stainless-steel appliances and chic, navy-blue cabinets.
![Room for Two Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow guest room with two twin beds with grey tweed headboards](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-bedroom.jpg)
Room for Two
Since the fully renovated house now has three full bedrooms (rather than the original two), this one – featuring chic, grey-tweed headboards and blue, graphic-printed bedlinen – could be used as a sophisticated children’s bedroom or guestroom.
![Touch of Class Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow blue basement living room with grey couches, chairs and a large TV](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-basement-living-room.jpg)
Touch of Class
One of the main reasons why Scott elected to invest in this property versus his other option was that it already had a finished basement – it was just missing that distinctive McGillivray design flare. The wood-panelled walls, custom roller blind and comfy microfibre couch covered in tonal, printed pillows are classic Scott.
![Recessed Redo Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow basement office with wraparound desk, laptop, wooden desk chair and a hanging white rattan chair](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-office.jpg)
Recessed Redo
A built-in desk wraps around two walls, providing plenty of space for spreadsheets, homework stations and work projects, while a new set of recessed pot lights keeps this underground level bright and cheery.
![Half Bathed Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow basement bathroom with white wood panel walls and raw wood vanity](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/7-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-bathroom.jpg)
Half Bathed
What was once a disgusting, practically unusable half bath is now a luxurious, fully functioning full bathroom complete with a brand-new tub shower and rustic, custom-built vanity.
![Barn Raiser Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow basement bathroom barn wood vanity, white sink, round mirror and two metallic wall sconces](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/8-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-bathroom-mirror.jpg)
Barn Raiser
Salvaging some choice pieces of vintage barn boards, Scott crafted this bespoke vanity specifically for this space, giving it that timeless appeal of country craftsmanship and tradition.
![Nap Time Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow basement bedroom with white wood panel siding, a red door and a bed covered in red, blue and white pillows](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/9-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-bedroom.jpg)
Nap Time
This once-pokey bedroom gets a major makeover with new white, wood-panel siding, which add light and texture to the space, and a convertible day bed piled high with red ikat and blue denim pillows.
![Time Well Spent Buyers Bootcamp detached bungalow exterior with white window frames, pretty landscaping and leaves of an overhanging tree](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/10-buyers-bootcamp-dated-bungalow-exterior.jpg)
Time Well Spent
When Shane and Deborah bought this house four years ago, they paid $200K. While the appraised value has gone up, it was only after Scott invested $78K into the four-week renovations that they were able to sell it for $435K, making a gross profit of $57K.
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