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Actor and singer Darren Criss credits his manager and friend, Ricky, for helping him get to where he is today. With Jonathan and Drew’s help, they turn his detached garage into a five-star flex space, complete with a spa-like bathroom and outdoor kitchen.

Shop the Look

Check out the decor, furniture, and more seen in this episode–and get it for yourself!

CIOU S2E9

Click below to see all of the items featured in this episode!

wdt_ID	Room	Product Type	style	Product	Company	Product Code/Sku
1	Exterior Space	Custom Bifold Door	All Weather Architectural Aluminum Series 9100 Custom BiFold Door	All Weather Architectural Aluminum Series 9100 Custom BiFold Door	All Weather Architectural Aluminum	9100 3L
2	Exterior Space	Custom Swing Door	All Weather Architectural Aluminum Series 7000 Custom Swing Door	All Weather Architectural Aluminum Series 7000 Custom Swing Door	All Weather Architectural Aluminum	71126
3	Exterior Space	Custom Casement Window	All Weather Architectural Aluminum Series 5000 Custom Casement Window	All Weather Architectural Aluminum Series 5000 Custom Casement Window	All Weather Architectural Aluminum	50235
4	Exterior Space	Custom Hot Tub - Spa	M7 Custom Hot Tub \| Timber exterior and Solitude interior	M7 Custom Hot Tub \| Timber exterior and Solitude interior	Bullfrog Spas	N/A
5	Exterior Space	Custom Hot Tub - Shopping & Delivery	California Hot Tubs Santa Monica, CA	California Hot Tubs Santa Monica, CA	California Hot Tubs, Inc.	N/A
6	Exterior Space	Outdoor Wall Lanterns	Pohl Medium Two Light Outdoor Wall Lantern \| Collection: Sea Gull Lighting \| Finish: Black	Pohl Medium Two Light Outdoor Wall Lantern \| Collection: Sea Gull Lighting \| Finish: Black	Generation Lighting	8731701-12
7	Exterior Space	Pavers	Kronos Stone Collection Porcelain Pavers - Moonstone	Kronos Stone Collection Porcelain Pavers - Moonstone	ARTO Brick	N/A
8	Exterior Space	Fencing	TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection	TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection	TimberTech	N/A
9	Exterior Space	Custom Steps - Deck	TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection	TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection	TimberTech	N/A
10	Exterior Space	Fence Install	Custom Fence Install	Custom Fence Install	EverFence	N/A

Before & After

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

KITCHENETTE? MORE LIKE KITCHEN-EXTRA

Ricky got a kick out of seeing these cabinet doors open out and then slide in to the housing for a space-saving display, but that’s just one of the many cool features this kitchenette brings to the redesigned garage. A mini-fridge, sink and microwave and more all reside in this compact space, giving Ricky a full assortment of options when he’s working late and needs to grab something quick.

GRILL AND CHILL

Ricky’s backyard was a total DIY job, and it showed: he’s a busy guy with a family, and he hadn’t been able to add the finishing touches to make it functional for everyone. We started fresh and made sure he could enjoy the space with an outdoor grill and refrigerator, so he could stay out in the beautiful Southern California weather for every dinner, from start to finish.

SHOWERED WITH LOVE

The bathroom transformation really makes the place function as a stand-alone unit, with a brass shower and fixtures that made Ricky jealous, compared to what was in the house! A pocket door neatly tucks in the doorframe, and the continued metallics and wood accents prefectly flow from the rest of the space.