Property Brothers
The Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever Home
February 20, 2018
Tennessee natives Karen and Rick were looking for a Nashville home that would comfortably host their large extended family. Jonathan and Drew took on the challenge and gave these doting grandparents a house dedicated to family time, proving it's never too late to find your perfect forever home.
Property Brothers
The Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever Home
February 20, 2018
Tennessee natives Karen and Rick were looking for a Nashville home that would comfortably host their large extended family. Jonathan and Drew took on the challenge and gave these doting grandparents a house dedicated to family time, proving it's never too late to find your perfect forever home.
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Coming Up Tulips
1/20Coming Up Tulips
1/20Much to their surprise, Karen and Rick sold their Nashville home the first day it was on the market, forcing them to rely on the hospitality of Karen’s mother while Jonathan and Drew searched for their forever home.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeComing Up Tulips
PHOTO 1 of 20READ LESS -Much to their surprise, Karen and Rick sold their Nashville home the first day it was on the market, forcing them to rely on the hospitality of Karen’s mother while Jonathan and Drew searched for their forever home. -
Entertainment Tonight
2/20Entertainment Tonight
2/20After Karen’s elderly mother spent months hosting family get-togethers, these Property Brothers clients want to take pressure off and take over the entertaining in their new home.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeEntertainment Tonight
PHOTO 2 of 20READ LESS -After Karen’s elderly mother spent months hosting family get-togethers, these Property Brothers clients want to take pressure off and take over the entertaining in their new home. -
Between Two Worlds
3/20Between Two Worlds
3/20Since Karen’s a city girl and Rick is a country boy, their split the difference with this close-to-town home that came with over an acre of land, perfect for keeping farm animals…and grandsons busy.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeBetween Two Worlds
PHOTO 3 of 20READ LESS -Since Karen’s a city girl and Rick is a country boy, their split the difference with this close-to-town home that came with over an acre of land, perfect for keeping farm animals…and grandsons busy. -
Fun House
4/20Fun House
4/20When Jonathan and Drew got their hands on this property for US $540,000, the ceilings were all different heights and a few of the walls where completely mirrored.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeFun House
PHOTO 4 of 20READ LESS -When Jonathan and Drew got their hands on this property for US $540,000, the ceilings were all different heights and a few of the walls where completely mirrored. -
Vision Quest
5/20Vision Quest
5/20Karen owns a decor shop in Nashville so had a very clear picture of what she wanted her dream home to feel like — French country charm with rustic floors and space for entertaining, but not too big it becomes a burden.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeVision Quest
PHOTO 5 of 20READ LESS -Karen owns a decor shop in Nashville so had a very clear picture of what she wanted her dream home to feel like — French country charm with rustic floors and space for entertaining, but not too big it becomes a burden. -
C'est Magnifique
6/20C'est Magnifique
6/20With its wide-plank flooring, white quartz countertops and multiple eating areas, Karen’s new French-inspired kitchen is formidable — and ticks off a lot of must-have boxes.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeC'est Magnifique
PHOTO 6 of 20READ LESS -With its wide-plank flooring, white quartz countertops and multiple eating areas, Karen’s new French-inspired kitchen is formidable — and ticks off a lot of must-have boxes. -
Crisp New Cupboards
7/20Crisp New Cupboards
7/20At first Jonathan was planning of refurbishing the original cabinets to save the clients some coinage, but Karen really wanted new white shaker cabinets and more budget was brokered to make it happen.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeCrisp New Cupboards
PHOTO 7 of 20READ LESS -At first Jonathan was planning of refurbishing the original cabinets to save the clients some coinage, but Karen really wanted new white shaker cabinets and more budget was brokered to make it happen. -
Eat In
8/20Eat In
8/20Having a workable kitchen with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the company of her grandkids was a must for Karen and was fully realized in Jonathan’s renovations plans.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeEat In
PHOTO 8 of 20READ LESS -Having a workable kitchen with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the company of her grandkids was a must for Karen and was fully realized in Jonathan’s renovations plans. -
Colour Coordinated
9/20Colour Coordinated
9/20Pulling a bright turquoise glass tile for the herringbone backsplash was a bold design move but one that paid off when this brand-new kitchen was finally ready to receive its new owners — they were thrilled.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeColour Coordinated
PHOTO 9 of 20READ LESS -Pulling a bright turquoise glass tile for the herringbone backsplash was a bold design move but one that paid off when this brand-new kitchen was finally ready to receive its new owners — they were thrilled. -
Vape Stop
10/20Vape Stop
10/20Creating a top-notch gathering place wasn’t easy for this old home — Jonathan had to add a vapour barrier underneath the entire floor and layer on another half-inch plywood to the tune of US $4,200.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeVape Stop
PHOTO 10 of 20READ LESS -Creating a top-notch gathering place wasn’t easy for this old home — Jonathan had to add a vapour barrier underneath the entire floor and layer on another half-inch plywood to the tune of US $4,200. -
Go Go Gadget Beam
11/20Go Go Gadget Beam
11/20Since the original ceiling came in at varying levels, Jonathan got his crew to open up the ceiling right to the roof of the house and engineered a beam to span the width of the living room.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeGo Go Gadget Beam
PHOTO 11 of 20READ LESS -Since the original ceiling came in at varying levels, Jonathan got his crew to open up the ceiling right to the roof of the house and engineered a beam to span the width of the living room. -
Country Living
12/20Country Living
12/20Jonathan turned to Karen’s décor store for decorating inspiration, discovering her love of blues, greens and handcrafted pieces that packed serious country charm.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeCountry Living
PHOTO 12 of 20READ LESS -Jonathan turned to Karen’s décor store for decorating inspiration, discovering her love of blues, greens and handcrafted pieces that packed serious country charm. -
Dreams Coming True
13/20Dreams Coming True
13/20When Karen saw the progress of the Property Brothers’ renovation of the house, she exclaimed: “It’s better that I could have imagined that it could have looked like.”Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeDreams Coming True
PHOTO 13 of 20READ LESS -When Karen saw the progress of the Property Brothers’ renovation of the house, she exclaimed: “It’s better that I could have imagined that it could have looked like.” -
Family Matters
14/20Family Matters
14/20Black and white photo portraits of Karen and Rick’s four grandsons — Jacob, Mason, Cohen and Logan — highlight what’s truly important to this family-orientated couple.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeFamily Matters
PHOTO 14 of 20READ LESS -Black and white photo portraits of Karen and Rick’s four grandsons — Jacob, Mason, Cohen and Logan — highlight what’s truly important to this family-orientated couple. -
Low Maintenance
15/20Low Maintenance
15/20Karen and Rick wanted spaces for entertaining that were large enough to hold their expansive extended family but weren’t too big that they’d be a hassle to keep clean.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeLow Maintenance
PHOTO 15 of 20READ LESS -Karen and Rick wanted spaces for entertaining that were large enough to hold their expansive extended family but weren’t too big that they’d be a hassle to keep clean. -
Quick Clean Up
16/20Quick Clean Up
16/20Deciding on engineered hardwood throughout gave this semi-retired couple the rustic look they were hoping for with the easy-care they needed.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeQuick Clean Up
PHOTO 16 of 20READ LESS -Deciding on engineered hardwood throughout gave this semi-retired couple the rustic look they were hoping for with the easy-care they needed. -
A Desk of One's Own
17/20A Desk of One's Own
17/20A small writing desk provides the perfect spot to tackle correspondence and also display beloved antiques and objets d’art.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeA Desk of One's Own
PHOTO 17 of 20READ LESS -A small writing desk provides the perfect spot to tackle correspondence and also display beloved antiques and objets d’art. -
Theatre Geeks
18/20Theatre Geeks
18/20When Karen and Rick asked for a ground-floor rec room for their grandkids, they didn’t know how far Jonathan and Drew would go to create the perfect play room for the kids (and adults).Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeTheatre Geeks
PHOTO 18 of 20READ LESS -When Karen and Rick asked for a ground-floor rec room for their grandkids, they didn’t know how far Jonathan and Drew would go to create the perfect play room for the kids (and adults). -
Window Tax
19/20Window Tax
19/20The original family room was jokingly called the “goldfish bowl” due to its plethora of sunlight-refracting glass doors. To tone down the glare, Jonathan removed half of the doors and installed new windows in their place.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeWindow Tax
PHOTO 19 of 20READ LESS -The original family room was jokingly called the “goldfish bowl” due to its plethora of sunlight-refracting glass doors. To tone down the glare, Jonathan removed half of the doors and installed new windows in their place. -
Home Coming
20/20Home Coming
20/20With a renovation budget of US$220,000 and a construction timeline of 8 weeks, the Property Brothers gave these busy grandparents a comfortable, country-chic place for the entire family to gather and enjoy each other’s’ company.Property BrothersThe Property Brothers Help Grandparents Finally Find Their Forever HomeHome Coming
PHOTO 20 of 20READ LESS -With a renovation budget of US$220,000 and a construction timeline of 8 weeks, the Property Brothers gave these busy grandparents a comfortable, country-chic place for the entire family to gather and enjoy each other’s’ company.
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