Warren and Tricia’s Dysfunctional Layout Gets a Much-Needed Makeover

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On this episode of Don’t Hate Your House, Warren and Tricia are hoping Drew and Jonathan can help them rethink their layout so they can finally feel comfortable. Warren and Tricia love hosting, and when they first bought their newly renovated home, they had big dreams of having their whole family over for dinner parties, birthdays, and holidays. But soon after moving in, they quickly realized that the layout left them with a dysfunctional space that made for a cramped, awkward flow that just didn’t work.

The front door smacks into the dining room table, the galley kitchen is so narrow they can’t open their dishwasher and oven at the same time, and two little ones running around makes them scared for safety reasons. Between mold damage, a gas valve problem, faulty wiring, and more, the flippers that handled this reno the first time around left Warren and Tricia with a myriad of problems that they’re left to solve. Luckily, the Bros are bringing a bounty of knowledge and solutions for their dysfunctional space, and they plan on turning it into their dream home.

Before and Afters

A Total Kitchen Restructuring

Warren and Tricia’s main pain point was their kitchen and dining area. A galley kitchen and a cramped dining space made for a troublesome combination when hosting, and the flow from room to room felt awkward.

Drew and Jonathan reworked the layout to make far better use of the space, relocating the front door and reallocating the space for a more open, functional kitchen layout.

Dining Room Revamp

They swapped the kitchen and dining spaces to better accommodate their hosting and everyday needs, and made their narrow galley kitchen into a chic and cozy dining nook.

With a built-in banquette, beautiful pendant lighting, and plenty of storage space, this dysfunctional-kitchen-turned-dining-room is now exactly what the family had in mind for comfy weeknight dinners together.

Streamlined Living Space

After fixing up the mold and moisture issue near the bay windows, the Bros got to work rethinking the layout of the living area for improved organization, storage, and functionality.

They swapped the position of the couch and TV to make better use of the natural light and window placement, which helped open up the space and create a more comfortable atmosphere that looks as good as it functions.

Organized Pet Station

This little nook near the kitchen was never a fully fleshed-out idea. The corner was pretty unused before, with a spot for the kitties’ litter box and a trash can, and not much else.

So, Drew and Jonathan thought it’d be a good idea to make use of the space and give it a facelift with a hidden area for the cats, a nice wine fridge, and a proper coffee station.  

Backyard Made for Relaxing

Finally, Warren got his most-wanted wish: a backyard space made for grilling, hosting, and relaxing together as a family. A custom window into the kitchen opens fully for an indoor-outdoor flow that connects the spaces seamlessly, while an outdoor dining area is perfect for meals on the patio.

What was once a completely unusable area is now one of their favorites—and Warren and Tricia finally have the home of their dreams.

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