Shaun White Gifts a Gold Medal Reno to His Childhood Best Friend Chase

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He might have multiple gold medals for his snowboarding skills, but this week, Shaun White is going for his best win yet on Celebrity IOU. He’s teaming up with Drew and Jonathan to surprise his childhood best friend Chase with a home reno that he and his family have been dreaming of since the day they moved into the home.

Shaun and Chase have known each other since elementary school. “He’s been the person I call in the midst of all the craziness and after the Olympics, he’s the one that kind of anchors me to home,” Shaun says. Chase and his wife Kara just had their second baby, Lily, and along with their son Phoenix, the household has grown quite a bit since they first moved in! Shaun wants to surprise them with a kitchen and living room renovation that will help them feel comfortable and cared for as they continue raising their family. Right now, it’s cramped and outdated, and the layout isn’t conducive to their needs.

When Chase and Kara first bought the house, of course, they had to compromise on a couple things. So, in order to be so close to the beach, they had to give up some square footage. They planned to renovate the kitchen for better use of the space—but over the years as they grew their family and all the unexpected twists and turns that come up, they haven’t had a chance to start. That’s why Shaun wants to team up with the Bros. He knows how much it’ll mean to their family, and they deserve it.

Before & Afters

More Storage and Upgraded Appliances

Goodbye, cramped kitchen and hello, open space! After knocking down the awkward wall separating the kitchen and living room, the layout immediately felt so much bigger. They were able to take cabinetry and closed storage all across the wall and rearrange the appliance placement for more sensible functionality. They added in a banquette, perfect for early mornings and homework time, and were able to add in better lighting for cooking, too.

Better Layout, Better Flow

Knocking down that wall also gave them plenty of room to reimagine the living room layout. Originally, the sofa was way too far from the TV, and it made the room appear awkward. By fixing the TV and media console against the wall opposite the sliding glass doors, they were able to carve out a place dedicated to entertainment while making better use of the space.

Plenty of Space for Living

Now, there’s plenty of room for lounging, reading, playing, and watching TV while also creating a nice flow from the back doors into the living and kitchen areas. The media station perfectly displays photos and family memorabilia, while a closed storage console discretely hides any cords, controllers, and other TV tech gear.

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