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The Great Outdoor Finale

By Megan Stein | October 14, 2020 | Brother Vs. Brother Season 7, Episode 6

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Drew and Jonathan’s Los Angeles competition is almost complete, with only their outdoor spaces left to renovate. Their flipping expertise is put to the test when the houses go on the market and offers start coming in. In the end, one brother sells for the most profit, celebrates victory and donates his winnings to Turn Up! Fight Hunger.

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wdt_ID	Room	Product Type	STYLE	Product	Company	product_link	Product Code/Sku
1	Drew's Outdoor Space	Exterior Doors and Windows	Custom Windows and Doors	Custom Windows and Doors	Weathershield		Black
2	Drew's Outdoor Space	Sauna	Custom Sauna	Custom Sauna	Finnleo		N/A
3	Drew's Outdoor Space	Tile - Exterior	Durango Travertine 16" x 24"	Durango Travertine 16" x 24"	Emser Tile		Brushed/Tumbed In cream
4	Drew's Outdoor Space	Tile - Exterior	Durango Travertine 24" x 24"	Durango Travertine 24" x 24"	Emser Tile		Brushed/Tumbed In cream
5	Drew's Outdoor Space	Tile - Exterior	Durango Travertine - Stair Tread	Durango Travertine - Stair Tread	Emser Tile		Brushed/Tumbed In cream
6	Drew's Outdoor Space	Hardscape	XTRA Travertine Beige 24x24	XTRA Travertine Beige 24x24	Emser Tile		B11XTRATRB2424
7	Drew's Outdoor Space	Glass Railing	N/A	N/A	Contractor's Wardrobe		N/A
8	Drew's Outdoor Space	Landscape Contractor	N/A	N/A	California Coast Contracting		N/A
9	Drew's Outdoor Space	Turf	N/A	N/A	Artificial Glass Wholesales		N/A
10	Drew's Outdoor Space	Plants	N/A	N/A	Ricardo's Nursery		N/A

Drew’s Corner Chateau

OK, so even though I lost the individual challenge round, I know what this house needs to secure top dollar in this neighborhood. Luckily, I have a few classic features, like an arched entryway and iron balconies, that simply cannot be replicated.

Drew’s Before & After

Overgrown two-story white house with black trim, obscured by dense vegetation

Renovated two-story white house with black trim, arched entryway, and fenced front yard

Aged double garage with dark brown doors, cracked driveway, and minimal landscaping

Modern white garage with two black doors, a pink-tiled driveway, and surrounding green lawn next to a large house

Modern room interior with glossy white cabinets, black refrigerator, and checkered flooring

Weathered two-story house exterior with overgrown weeds, peeling paint, and wooden framed glass doors

Modern wooden sauna with glass door and windows, featuring a hanging bucket inside

Drew’s Design Highlights

TUSCAN TRIUMPH

I have a huge backyard to work with, so I’m betting our buyer is going to want to spend a lot of time out here. We’ll draw them out with a full pizza oven and grill so they can enjoy outdoor dinners all year long.

SUNNY DAYS AHEAD

We’re in Southern California, so why not harness the power of the sun to keep costs down and improve the efficiency of our home? These are the value-adds that buyers here are looking for: a home that reflects a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

DON’T LET ‘EM SEE YOU SWEAT

Like I said, my house is all about health and wellness, and my buyer is going to want to stay healthy inside and out (especially after that pizza). I’m using every inch of the backyard to my advantage by putting together a secluded outdoor wellness area, complete with this amazing sauna.

More Inspiration

Outdoor patio with fire table, beige seating, and dining area by a white house with black windows

Outdoor bench with beige cushions, flanked by large potted cacti and a wicker basket

Outdoor dining area with wooden table and chairs, built-in grill, and white pizza oven

Outdoor dining table with wooden chairs, table setting, flowers, and fireplace.

Close-up of outdoor dining table with a vase of white flowers and a plate of bread and sliced meat

White outdoor fireplace with wood storage and pizza oven

Outdoor kitchen with stainless steel grill, under-counter refrigerators, and a white pizza oven

Outdoor kitchen counter with vegetables, herbs, and a halved red onion.

Garden with gravel ground cover, white planters, green shrubs, and a row of white flowers

Modern white house with black trim, outdoor dining area, and landscaped patio

Team Drew

Art Director: Breeze Giannasio
Construction Lead: Chris Cox, California Coast Contracting
Landscape Architect: Stephanie Shermoen, Terrain Integration
Construction Lead: Hart Hempelmann, Paragon Fine Remodeling
Stylist: Erik Kenneth Staalberg

Jonathan’s House Next Door

Curb appeal is always critical to getting a major offer on a home, but I can’t count on just the front yard to sell this house. I’m going where no man—or at least, the other brother—will go on this challenge: I’m putting in a pool.

Jonathan’s Before & After

Renovated two-story house with white exterior, red front door, and landscaped front yard

Weathered front door with a brass knocker and flanked by narrow windows, surrounded by greenery

Patio dining area with tiled floor, wooden table, woven chairs, and chandelier

Overgrown yard with dense trees, flowering vines, and a small weathered structure

Aging two-story house with overgrown landscaping and worn exterior

Renovated Mediterranean-style courtyard with tiled flooring, arched glass doors, and outdoor seating

Backyard with dry patchy grass, palm trees, and overgrown bushes

Tiled patio with built-in sunken seating beside a rectangular pool and lounge chairs

Jonathan’s Design Highlights

TILE STYLE

Throughout this challenge, I’ve used tile to emphasize my modern Spanish theme, and the outside is no exception. Pairing an intricate pattern with natural tones in the outdoor dining furniture creates just the updated rustic balance I’m looking for.

EVERYTHING’S GOING SWIMMINGLY

I don’t think I can accurately count how many times Drew’s heart stopped beating as we slipped this shipping container pool right past his house into our backyard. (I don’t know what he was worried about; we easily had an inch to spare.) I carried our tile into the seating area, which perfectly frames the pool’s glass wall. Buyers will be seeing blue, and I’ll be seeing green.

PRIVACY, PLEASE

I did have to remember that this backyard design is going right next to Drew’s backyard, so I provided a little bit of privacy for both sides with this cabana-style outdoor seating area. Now Drew can see all the fun his neighbors will be having, and they can, well, continue to have fun without him (I’m sure they’ll invite Linda).

More Inspiration

Modern backyard with artificial grass, outdoor kitchen island, and covered dining area

Sunken patio seating area with patterned tile accents, striped pillows, and view of lounge chairs

An outdoor kitchen and bar area with a white countertop, a blue tiled backsplash, and a wooden slat fence

Two wooden armchairs with white cushions and a small table on a patio

Outdoor balcony with tiled flooring, wooden seating with cushions, black-framed windows, and a terracotta roof

Tiled patio with built-in sunken seating next to a raised rectangular pool and lounge chairs

Rustic outdoor dining set with rattan chairs, wood table, and matching bench

Covered outdoor dining area with patterned tile floor, rattan chairs, wood table, bench seating, and potted plants

Team Jonathan

Art Director: Jolene Kraus, Park Studio L.A.
Landscape Architect: Stephanie Shermoen, Terrain Integration
Landscape Contractor: Nick Vega, Vega Landscape
Construction Lead: Donnie Biggs
Stylist: Erik Kenneth Staalberg