Jump to a section
Actress, producer, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Kate Hudson wanted to show her love and appreciation for Melissa, her future mother-in-law and grandmother to her daughter. Melissa is a retired educator of 30 years who raised three boys as a single mom. Kate describes Melissa as selfless and says she has sacrificed so much for her family.
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive commission for purchases made through these links. Price at time of publish date may change.
After Melissa recently recovered from two broken ankles, Kate wanted to give her a safe and special outdoor oasis where she could garden and spend time with the grandkids. We helped bring Kate’s vision for Melissa’s backyard to life, creating a low-maintenance retreat complete with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, an updated casita that serves as an art space, raised garden beds, and a bocce ball court.
Before & After
Resource Guide
CIOUS03E10 Kate Hudson
Click below to see all of the items featured in this episode!
| wdt_ID | Room | Product Type | Product STYLE | Product | Company STYLE | Company | Product Code/Sku |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Throughout | CORE Landscape Products | CORE Gravel™ Foundations | CORE Gravel™ Foundations | CORE Gravel Foundations | CORE Gravel Foundations | 50-35HD(R)-Recycled plastic |
| 2 | Throughout | Landscaping Plants | Assortment of plants | Assortment of plants | The Standard Design Group | The Standard Design Group | Landscaping plants and veggies in raised beds |
| 3 | Throughout | Vegetables & Herbs | Assortment of vegetables & herbs plants for raised garden beds | Assortment of vegetables & herbs plants for raised garden beds | The Standard Design Group | The Standard Design Group | N/A |
| 4 | Exterior of House / Deck | Decking | Distinction Collection | Distinction Collection | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 5 | Exterior of House / Deck | Railing | Fairway Railing Collection – A310 Aluminum Railing with Horizontal Cable Infill | Fairway Railing Collection – A310 Aluminum Railing with Horizontal Cable Infill | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Matte White |
| 6 | Exterior of House / Deck | Fasteners | Color Match Composite Deck Screws | Color Match Composite Deck Screws | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 7 | Exterior of House / Deck | Fasteners | Pro Plug Hidden Fastener System | Pro Plug Hidden Fastener System | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 8 | Exterior of House / Deck | Fasteners | EverClip Hidden Fastener System | EverClip Hidden Fastener System | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 9 | Exterior of House / Deck | Deck Skirting | Composite Deck Skirting/Fascia | Composite Deck Skirting/Fascia | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 10 | Exterior of House / Deck | Deck Sconces | Milton LED 23 inch Antique Bronze Outdoor Wall Lantern | Milton LED 23 inch Antique Bronze Outdoor Wall Lantern | Visual Comfort | Visual Comfort | OL15105ANBZ-L1 |
| 11 | Exterior of House / Deck | Kitchen and Bedroom Entry Doors - Hardware | Hanover Key in Lever, Disc Rosette Style | Hanover Key in Lever, Disc Rosette Style | Emtek | Emtek | US15 Satin Nickel |
| 12 | Exterior of House / Deck | Kitchen and Bedroom Entry Doors - Hardware | Modern Deadbolt Single Cylinder | Modern Deadbolt Single Cylinder | Emtek | Emtek | US15 Satin Nickel |
| 13 | Exterior of House / Deck | Lounge Chairs | Ravelo Outdoor Lounge Chair | Ravelo Outdoor Lounge Chair | Living Spaces | Living Spaces | 243953 |
| 14 | Casita | Deck | Fairway Railing Collection - A210 Aluminum Railing with Horizontal Cable Infill, Matte White | Fairway Railing Collection - A210 Aluminum Railing with Horizontal Cable Infill, Matte White | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 15 | Casita | Fasteners | Color Match Composite Deck Screws | Color Match Composite Deck Screws | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 16 | Casita | Fasteners | Pro Plug Hidden Fastener System | Pro Plug Hidden Fastener System | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 17 | Casita | Fasteners | EverClip Hidden Fastener System | EverClip Hidden Fastener System | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Envision Outdoor Living Products | Rustic Walnut |
| 18 | Casita | Flooring | Korlock Canadian Urban Oak 5.86"x 23.46" x 6.5MM, laid in a Herringbone pattern | Korlock Canadian Urban Oak 5.86"x 23.46" x 6.5MM, laid in a Herringbone pattern | Karndean | Karndean | RKP8116 |
| 19 | Casita | French Door Exterior - Hardware | Helios Key in Lever, Modern Rectangular Rosette Style | Helios Key in Lever, Modern Rectangular Rosette Style | Emtek | Emtek | 5123HNLHUS19 Flat Black |
| 20 | Casita | French Door Exterior - Hardware | Modern Deadbolt Single Cylinder | Modern Deadbolt Single Cylinder | Emtek | Emtek | US19 Flat Black |
| 21 | Casita | Window Coverings | Drew & Jonathan Flat Roman Shade in Eagan Dune, Cordless Control, Standard Headrail, Privacy Lining, No Banding | Drew & Jonathan Flat Roman Shade in Eagan Dune, Cordless Control, Standard Headrail, Privacy Lining, No Banding | Smith and Noble | Smith and Noble | N/A |
| 22 | Casita | Artwork 1 | Urban garden MIN-TAN-DNA, White wood canvas frame | Urban garden MIN-TAN-DNA, White wood canvas frame | Minted | Minted | 30" x 40" |
| 23 | Casita | Artwork 2 | Urban garden MIN-P1L-DNA, White wood canvas frame | Urban garden MIN-P1L-DNA, White wood canvas frame | Minted | Minted | 30" x 40" |
| 24 | Casita | Baseboard Trim | Base No. 55E1 11/16" x 5 1/2" x 16' | Base No. 55E1 11/16" x 5 1/2" x 16' | Woodgrain | Woodgrain | Part No. 10010986 |
| 25 | Casita | Casing | Case No. 1x4 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 16' | Case No. 1x4 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 16' | Woodgrain | Woodgrain | Part No. 10033191 Primed MDF |
| 26 | Casita | Walls, Base, Case, Doors, & Ceiling - Paint | Swiss Coffee | Swiss Coffee | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore | OC-45 |
| 27 | Casita | Exterior Doors & Trim - Paint | Tricorn Black | Tricorn Black | Sherwin Williams | Sherwin Williams | SW6285 |
| 28 | Outdoor Kitchen | Outdoor Kitchen Structure | Custom Structure | Custom Structure | Summerset Custom Islands | Summerset Custom Islands | N/A |
| 29 | Outdoor Kitchen | Grill | TRL 38" Built-In Grill | TRL 38" Built-In Grill | Summerset Grills | Summerset Grills | TRL38 |
| 30 | Outdoor Kitchen | Refrigerator | 15" 3.2C Outdoor Rated Refrigerator | 15" 3.2C Outdoor Rated Refrigerator | Summerset Grills | Summerset Grills | SSRFR-15S |
| 31 | Outdoor Kitchen | Storage | 36" 2-Drawer & Access Door Combo Storage | 36" 2-Drawer & Access Door Combo Storage | Summerset Grills | Summerset Grills | SSDC2-36 |
| 32 | Outdoor Kitchen | Outdoor Kitchen Counterop - Manufacturer | Fusion Collection - Benton | Fusion Collection - Benton | Neolith | Neolith | Silk finish |
| 33 | Outdoor Kitchen | Outdoor Kitchen Countertop - Distributor | Fusion Collection - Benton | Fusion Collection - Benton | Marble Express | Marble Express | Silk finish |
| 34 | Outdoor Living | Fireplace | Kaela Bay LED Outdoor Linear Gas Fireplace | Kaela Bay LED Outdoor Linear Gas Fireplace | Firegear | Firegear | OPF-LECO-LED |
| 35 | Outdoor Living | Fireplace Surround | Custom Stucco Fireplace Surround | Custom Stucco Fireplace Surround | Firegear | Firegear | N/A |
| 36 | Outdoor Living | Sofas | Ravelo 80" Outdoor Sofa | Ravelo 80" Outdoor Sofa | Living Spaces | Living Spaces | 243946 |
| 37 | Outdoor Living | Lounge Chairs | Ravelo Outdoor Lounge Chair | Ravelo Outdoor Lounge Chair | Living Spaces | Living Spaces | 243953 |
| 38 | Garden / Bocce Court | Raised Planter Beds | Elevated Raised Bed, 2' x 8'' | Elevated Raised Bed, 2' x 8'' | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8610947 |
| 39 | Garden / Bocce Court | Garden - Accessories | Garden hods, Large | Garden hods, Large | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 39-761 |
| 40 | Garden / Bocce Court | Garden - Accessories | Garden hods, Small | Garden hods, Small | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8609772 |
| 41 | Garden / Bocce Court | Garden - Accessories | Chicken Wire Cloche with Extension | Chicken Wire Cloche with Extension | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8600116 |
| 42 | Garden / Bocce Court | Garden - Accessories | Galvanized Flower Caddy | Galvanized Flower Caddy | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8597387 |
| 43 | Garden / Bocce Court | Garden - Accessories | Garden Works Mid Cuff™ Gloves | Garden Works Mid Cuff™ Gloves | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8609447 |
| 44 | Garden / Bocce Court | Garden - Tools | Galvanized Garden Tool Storage | Galvanized Garden Tool Storage | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8610811 |
| 45 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Martha Stewart MTS-CNVBG Heavy-Duty Canvas Garden Bag | Martha Stewart MTS-CNVBG Heavy-Duty Canvas Garden Bag | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8610536 |
| 46 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Esschert Waxed Canvas Roll Up Pouch | Esschert Waxed Canvas Roll Up Pouch | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8610177 |
| 47 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Esschert Waxed Canvas Roll Up Pouch | Esschert Waxed Canvas Roll Up Pouch | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8610177 |
| 48 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Gardener's Lifetime Cape Cod Weeder, Right-Handed | Gardener's Lifetime Cape Cod Weeder, Right-Handed | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8586974 |
| 49 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Gardener's Lifetime Raised Bed Trowel | Gardener's Lifetime Raised Bed Trowel | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8588014 |
| 50 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Gardener's Lifetime Raised Bed Cultivator | Gardener's Lifetime Raised Bed Cultivator | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8587960 |
| 51 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Gardener's Lifetime Potting Trowel | Gardener's Lifetime Potting Trowel | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8592762 |
| 52 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Gardener's Lifetime Hand Rock 'n' Root Trowel | Gardener's Lifetime Hand Rock 'n' Root Trowel | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8608886 |
| 53 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Gardener’s Lifetime 5-Tine T-Grip Raised Bed Cultivator | Gardener’s Lifetime 5-Tine T-Grip Raised Bed Cultivator | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8600306 |
| 54 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Gardener's Lifetime Mini Shovel | Gardener's Lifetime Mini Shovel | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8608890 |
| 55 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Ultimate Coco Garden Broom | Ultimate Coco Garden Broom | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8610601 |
| 56 | Garden / Bocce Court | Gardening - Tools | Timeless Galvanized Watering Can | Timeless Galvanized Watering Can | Gardener's Supply Co. | Gardener's Supply Co. | 8595675 |
| 57 | Garden / Bocce Court | Side Table | Concrete Round Etched Top Outdoor Accent Table | Concrete Round Etched Top Outdoor Accent Table | Living Spaces | Living Spaces | #267992 |
Design Highlights
Morning Retreat
Melissa has always dreamed of having an outdoor deck attached to her bedroom. We extended her patio across the entire back of the house and replaced her bedroom window with beautiful French doors. Every morning she can now wake up, step outside, and enjoy the view.
Making a Masterpiece
The shed was a special place for Melissa to escape and paint. While it was already cozy, we freshened it up by installing some luxury vinyl and giving it a fresh coat of paint so that it would feel more like a private, personal art studio.
Gardens and Games
Melissa’s other passion is gardening, so bringing in raised beds that would be easier on her ankles was our next step. However, once Kate told us about the Bocce court that used to be here, we decided we also needed to bring that back and turn the space into one she can appreciate, whether alone or with the entire family.
More Inspiration
Visit HGTV for information on upcoming episodes, and be sure to check out our previous Celebrity IOU recaps.
