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In houses up and down the country,
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couples are locked
in design deadlocks...
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Fantastic boot room,
utility room, dog room.
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I don't know whether
we need a boot room,
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I don't whether we use the shed.
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...desperate to create
their dream homes,
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but unable to agree on anything.
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I think it will be
a little bit mish mash.
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Mish mash? Probably going to
get in trouble for saying that.
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But just what do you need to do
to turn a project into a home?
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To help couples resolve
their differences
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and find the perfect way forwards,
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we're going to immerse them in their
own designs as they walk around them
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on our virtual reality stage.
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Shall we take a look?
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Oh, wow.
whoa!
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Oh, wow.
Oh, my God.
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Will they still love their ideas,
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and what will they make
of their partners' plans?
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I don't like the colours at all.
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I'd rather go for something
more traditional.
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Then award-winning property expert
Kunle Barker and |
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will take their best bits
and create our own dream scheme.
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It bought a little tear to my eye.
Yeah, really, really lovely.
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Kunle can tailor-make
design solutions to make the most
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of every space.
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Oh, wow. That's clever.
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And I will create interiors
to inspire them...
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Oh, my God! It's amazing.
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...which our couples can switch and
change until they're 100% happy.
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So I thought maybe a heritage
green could be, you know,
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a nice compromise for you both.
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Or a navy, perhaps.
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And back in the real world,
all they have to do is build it.
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We will show you things
that you wouldn't imagine possible
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to make your home look fantastic
and work for all the family.
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Welcome to Project Home.
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The only thing today's couple
has managed to agree on
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is buying a family home here
on Kent's beautiful south coast.
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But since they moved in
two years ago,
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Scott and Caroline have been
paralysed with indecision
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on how to make the home their own.
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To extend or not extend,
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to boldly decorate where
no decoration has gone before.
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Or just to play it safe
and give the home a lick of paint.
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We are going to go and see them now,
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and settle this argument
once and for all.
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Scott is a graphic designer
and part-time yoga teacher
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who loves a curry,
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and Caroline is an NHS administrator
who loves Christmas.
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Like all couples,
they don't always see eye-to-eye.
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We've been happily married
for nine years,
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agree on where to go on holiday,
what to eat for dinner.
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The only thig we just can't agree on
is the house.
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I just don't think we've got
enough space without extending.
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No, I think the area's quite big
as it is,
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we can make the space work
with the amount of room we've got.
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But it's not just the layout
that's dividing them.
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It's also their taste.
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Sleek, modern,
contemporary, functional.
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Exposed brick. I really like black
and white and the monochrome look.
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It's just a bit, like,
bachelor pad-y.
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My style is a little bit warmer.
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I like heritage colours,
herringbone floor,
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wallpaper, more traditional,
in keeping with the house.
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But I'm a bit concerned
it's going to be a bit like
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going round your nan's house.
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Well, we do live in
an Edwardian house,
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that's why we bought an old house.
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We don't live in Edwardian times,
though, do we?
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We just can't make a decision.
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I've got ideas, Scott's got ideas,
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and we've just completely
lost the plot now.
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The house in question is
a four-bed Edwardian terrace
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with big back garden
and bags of potential.
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Hiya. Nice to meet you.
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And you.
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I'm desperate for a nosey.
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Let's do it.
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This is the typical terraced house.
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The living room is at the front,
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the dining room is at the back
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and squashed in between is
the real problem area, the kitchen.
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Let's start with you, Caroline.
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I can sense your mood.
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What is it that you hate
about this kitchen?
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It's completely separate from
the rest of the house,
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it's not a sociable area,
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it's just not somewhere I want to
spend any time,
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but it's actually the place
I spend most of my time.
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We play a lot of board games,
don't we, on a Friday night?
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So I'm in here cooking,
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they start the board game, I'm kind
of in and out, in and out,
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and it just doesn't work.
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So you need an area where
you can cook and play Monopoly?
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At the same time.
Yes, basically.
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That's the brief, a Cluedo kitchen.
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I like that. A Cluedo kitchen.
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How annoying does this room get?
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I'm a typical man when I cook.
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I will use every single pan,
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so I need space to accommodate
my man cooking.
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Yeah, you need that.
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How serious are you
about changing this?
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I was going to move.
Oh, so pretty serious.
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Yes.
Quite serious.
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That's not all Caroline
and Scott hate.
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Off this cramped kitchen
is a corridor,
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leading to the only downstairs WC.
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But their biggest bone of contention
is what's happening at the back.
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I would like to extend at the back,
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only just to come out enough
to put the dining area,
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and put a pitched roof on.
Mm-hm. Mm-hm.
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I just think it would make
it brighter,
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it would give a better connection
with the garden.
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But Scott, you're not feeling
the extension?
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No, it's just, like, a lot of money
just to put a dining room in
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when we've got loads of space
in there already.
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I like the original footprint of
the house,
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so I'd quite like to utilise
the bay,
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maybe some different glazing
in there,
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maybe an additional window
just to the right there,
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maybe a picture window,
something like that.
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Interestingly, you both
have identified the problem,
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but you've got different solutions.
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Yes. Well, let's go inside
and take a seat, shall we?
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It's a good old room, this, guys.
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It's lovely.
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It's so nice.
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So we are in your dining room
right now.
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Is this where the kitchen
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Yes, the kitchen will be moved
to here,
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and the wall behind us will be
knocked through
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into the utility room
and downstairs toilet.
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That's a great idea,
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because you've got these two
quite generous spaces, actually.
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Mm. And if you put them together
by getting rid of that wall,
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I think that'll make a lot of sense.
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We just don't need an extension.
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You know, I was feeling
quite positive then,
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because there was one thing
we agreed on,
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but now you've brought it back to
the extension.
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So a big project. What's the budget?
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£70,000.
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Big budget. Big old budget,
but what's that got to cover?
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Everything.
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The hall, the kitchen,
the whole of the ground floor.
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We've asked them both to show us
their project homes,
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starting with Caroline.
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Let's do it.
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This is going to be good, isn't it?
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Oh, wow.
Oh, wow.
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That's brilliant. Whoa.
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Oh, wow.
Oh, my God.
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That's insane.
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The wall's gone. I've been waiting
two years for that.
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Goodbye, wall.
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If only it was actually that quick
to get rid of the wall.
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Oh, wow.
Light!
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Oh, love those windows there.
Yeah.
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Looks so much lighter as well,
isn't it?
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Yeah, it does, straight away.
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They work really well, don't they?
Yeah. Just lighten up the space.
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It's unbelievable.
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Wow, it feels like a totally
different room, doesn't it?
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Yeah, it's amazing.
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"Get rid of the table"
might be my new catchphrase.
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How did you do that?
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I'm very magical with tables,
just get rid of them.
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How do you feel looking at the
kitchen now that that wall's gone?
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It's amazing how much bigger
it feels just taking out that wall
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with that, like, corridor space,
it's really opened it up.
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Decor, maybe not my cup of tea,
if I'm honest.
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It looks a little bit
too country bumpkin.
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But the wall going...
The wall going. ..we agree on.
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OK, that's one thing they agree on.
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One thing they've agreed on,
brilliant.
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Now just every other detail.
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OK, so, Caroline,
what is your vision over here?
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This is where I'd like
the extension,
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so nice big doors leading out to
the garden, dining table and chairs.
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Oh, wow.
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That has made a big difference
straight away, hasn't it?
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It's the light, I think, isn't it?
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How are we going to use
this space, Caroline?
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I'd like the dining table and chairs
so that we could sit and play games
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and eat all together there.
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OK, let's see it.
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There's the table.
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Aww!
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KIDS: Hi, Mum!
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Bless 'em.
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So is this the Cluedo kitchen
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Yeah, we're getting pretty close.
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How does it feels seeing the kids
in this environment?
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Lovely. It's brought a little tear
to my eye.
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Yeah, really, really lovely.
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So Caroline, I really want to see
the island, so shall we take a look?
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Yeah.
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Oh, wow, there we go.
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That's lovely, isn't it?
Love that type of sink.
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Oh! We like the island.
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And Scott?
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Well, I love an island,
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I don't think it's big enough.
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It's not got prep room, has it?
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And the lights, as well.
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I just think you're kind of
lighting up all your washing up.
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I don't really see the point.
Oh, yeah, you are.
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You don't want to be just
highlighting, look, a dirty pan.
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Apart from all of that, he loves it.
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I think I'd like it bigger.
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Bigger island, smaller sink?
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I'm wondering if the sink
shouldn't be on the island.
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Oh! Let's take a look at your plans
for this wall, Caroline.
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Wow.
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Everything hidden away.
Yeah. Like so.
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Oh, wow, that is brilliant.
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I love storage.
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There's a lot of storage. Wow.
There's a lot of storage.
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Shall we see your dream hallway?
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Yes, I'd love to.
Let's have a look.
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And let's see how your old hallway
could become your new hallway.
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Wow.
Oh, wow.
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Caroline, talk to me
about this bit under the stairs.
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I think more storage,
shelving and some seating.
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I think you've got
the aesthetic right,
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but I'm not sure about the function.
OK.
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If I was sitting under the stairs,
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I think I'd think I was in trouble
or something. Yeah.
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So, Caroline, talk me through
how you wanted this hall to feel,
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cos it's definitely got personality.
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I think I just fancied
being a bit braver in the hall,
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making it a bit more
like it would have been originally.
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Let's go and have a look at the room
you hated the most,
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the old kitchen.
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Caroline has divided this room
in two,
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to squeeze in a downstairs loo
with traditional fittings
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and bold wallpaper.
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The rest of the space is a pretty
and practical utility room,
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with a door to the outside
for muddy kids and dogs,
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a door opening onto the new kitchen,
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and plenty of room
for the washer and dryer.
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It's a big room
to just put the washing on.
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Mm. I think we're going to have to
think about that.
246
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Yeah. Is there a better way
to use the space?
247
00:10:44,363 --> 00:10:47,778
So I think we've got a pretty
clear idea of what's going on
248
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in Caroline's head,
249
00:10:50,163 --> 00:10:54,498
but now it's time to see
Scott's project home.
250
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Right. Let's do it.
251
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Let's have a look.
252
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Oh, here we go.
253
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OK, so, look, no extension,
but that's no surprise.
254
00:11:05,243 --> 00:11:07,138
Why did you keep the bay window?
255
00:11:07,163 --> 00:11:09,738
I just really like the original
footprint of the house,
256
00:11:09,763 --> 00:11:13,018
and kind of how your eye gets drawn
through the house as you come in
257
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through the hall
and you can see the garden.
258
00:11:15,923 --> 00:11:18,258
Caroline, how do you feel
about this?
259
00:11:18,283 --> 00:11:19,938
Not as light and bright
as my extension.
260
00:11:19,963 --> 00:11:22,298
So it's all right
but not as good as your extension?
261
00:11:22,323 --> 00:11:24,098
No, I like it. OK.
I could live with it.
262
00:11:24,123 --> 00:11:25,898
All right, that's not a no.
263
00:11:25,923 --> 00:11:27,898
What's going to happen over here?
264
00:11:27,923 --> 00:11:30,218
So we're going to take the wall out
on this side. OK.
265
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Yay, my wall's gone.
266
00:11:32,003 --> 00:11:34,298
And then picture window,
267
00:11:34,323 --> 00:11:37,178
so more of a contemporary
type window.
268
00:11:37,203 --> 00:11:40,898
So letting some more light in,
so we've got a view of the garden.
269
00:11:40,923 --> 00:11:45,338
Let's take a look at what's going to
be happening on this wall.
270
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I've gone for some very dark
black units. Oh, yeah!
271
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Black worktops, so that black is
kind of tying in with the
272
00:11:52,203 --> 00:11:56,578
picture window. Very sleek,
kind of minimal look,
273
00:11:56,603 --> 00:11:59,778
nice tall units this side,
got this feature round one.
274
00:11:59,803 --> 00:12:02,618
I love the form of that unit.
It's very contemporary.
275
00:12:02,643 --> 00:12:06,498
Caroline, could you imagine waking
up of a morning to this kitchen?
276
00:12:08,163 --> 00:12:09,898
I think black's a little too much.
277
00:12:09,923 --> 00:12:11,298
It's quite full-on. Yeah.
278
00:12:11,323 --> 00:12:13,218
OK, I'm scared to say this,
279
00:12:13,243 --> 00:12:16,178
but let's have a look at
this exposed brick wall.
280
00:12:16,203 --> 00:12:18,978
Wow, it's so different in here.
281
00:12:19,003 --> 00:12:21,578
And is that your old dining table?
282
00:12:21,603 --> 00:12:24,938
It is, yeah. I do love that table,
and I think it goes really well
283
00:12:24,963 --> 00:12:27,298
with the sort of
industrial look chairs.
284
00:12:27,323 --> 00:12:29,938
Well, let's talk about
your island plans. OK.
285
00:12:32,843 --> 00:12:34,778
Oh! I like this, Scott.
286
00:12:34,803 --> 00:12:36,018
Amazing, isn't it?
287
00:12:36,043 --> 00:12:37,338
This is big, isn't it?
288
00:12:37,363 --> 00:12:40,898
Much bigger than Caroline's island,
and much more functional.
289
00:12:40,923 --> 00:12:43,658
I can imagine you cooking up a storm
here, Scott. Yeah.
290
00:12:43,683 --> 00:12:45,218
It just makes so much more sense.
291
00:12:45,243 --> 00:12:47,578
How do you feel about it, Caroline?
Do you like the size?
292
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It's a good size. Yeah, it's a much
better size, much more practical.
293
00:12:50,523 --> 00:12:52,218
I think he might have won
on that one.
294
00:12:52,243 --> 00:12:53,738
I do actually prefer... Yeah.
295
00:12:53,763 --> 00:12:55,698
Oh, yes! What about the worktop?
296
00:12:55,723 --> 00:12:59,098
I think it's a bit too chunky,
a bit too industrial.
297
00:12:59,123 --> 00:13:01,978
I wanted to ask you about
the big copper splash back
298
00:13:02,003 --> 00:13:04,018
that Scott has gone for.
299
00:13:04,043 --> 00:13:06,058
I like it, but I don't think
it suits our home.
300
00:13:06,083 --> 00:13:08,538
OK. So we thought we could try
a few different things. OK.
301
00:13:08,563 --> 00:13:11,658
What about, like, a black marble?
302
00:13:11,683 --> 00:13:13,658
Softens it a little bit.
303
00:13:13,683 --> 00:13:14,938
Still too dark.
304
00:13:14,963 --> 00:13:16,738
Still too dark?
305
00:13:16,763 --> 00:13:18,618
Maybe a white marble.
306
00:13:18,643 --> 00:13:19,778
Yeah, I prefer that.
307
00:13:19,803 --> 00:13:20,938
Yeah, you like that?
308
00:13:20,963 --> 00:13:23,538
It makes the sink stand out more,
doesn't it? Absolutely, yeah.
309
00:13:23,563 --> 00:13:26,898
It does. Well, let's go back
to Scott's beloved copper.
310
00:13:26,923 --> 00:13:30,378
So, Caroline,
you had your sink in the island.
311
00:13:30,403 --> 00:13:32,738
Scott's put it over there -
what do you think?
312
00:13:32,763 --> 00:13:34,778
I just think it's a bit squished in
there, and no view.
313
00:13:34,803 --> 00:13:37,098
I think there's something we can
probably do about that,
314
00:13:37,123 --> 00:13:38,578
so if we just move it for you.
315
00:13:38,603 --> 00:13:41,098
How's that?
Oh, wow, that's clever.
316
00:13:41,123 --> 00:13:44,618
Yeah, much better.
Still not loving the layout.
317
00:13:44,643 --> 00:13:48,018
Even though you've got a view
this time? Mm...
318
00:13:48,043 --> 00:13:49,658
No.
No. OK.
319
00:13:49,683 --> 00:13:51,938
And how about these pendant lights?
320
00:13:51,963 --> 00:13:53,538
No, they're not really for me.
321
00:13:53,563 --> 00:13:55,858
They're a bit too much like
working in a factory.
322
00:13:55,883 --> 00:13:57,538
Yeah, a little bit factory.
323
00:13:57,563 --> 00:13:59,858
Could you imagine having
big family parties
324
00:13:59,883 --> 00:14:02,178
and get-togethers in this kitchen?
325
00:14:02,203 --> 00:14:04,018
I'm not sure if
there's enough seating,
326
00:14:04,043 --> 00:14:06,818
and where's my Christmas tree
going to go?
327
00:14:06,843 --> 00:14:08,418
It's a big question in any build -
328
00:14:08,443 --> 00:14:10,218
where is the Christmas tree
going to go?
329
00:14:10,243 --> 00:14:13,418
Well, let's go take a look a,
Scott's vision for the hall.
330
00:14:13,443 --> 00:14:15,898
And hopefully you're a fan
of that, Caroline.
331
00:14:18,163 --> 00:14:21,178
Here is your current hall,
332
00:14:21,203 --> 00:14:25,498
and this is Scott's plan
for your new hall.
333
00:14:27,123 --> 00:14:29,498
Very brave.
334
00:14:29,523 --> 00:14:31,818
Scott, if you were
to be a superhero,
335
00:14:31,843 --> 00:14:33,378
you would be Mr Monochrome.
336
00:14:33,403 --> 00:14:37,018
Caroline, how do we feel
about this sort of sea of grey?
337
00:14:37,043 --> 00:14:38,298
I'm not a great lover of grey.
338
00:14:38,323 --> 00:14:40,338
And hey, look, we've got your
favourite lights.
339
00:14:40,363 --> 00:14:42,698
They're just boring,
they're just not doing anything.
340
00:14:42,723 --> 00:14:45,418
I like the fact that you've got
this loo under the stairs here,
341
00:14:45,443 --> 00:14:47,778
but I think that will be
a bit tight.
342
00:14:47,803 --> 00:14:52,138
Well, shall we go see what Scott
has done with the old kitchen?
343
00:14:52,163 --> 00:14:53,618
Let's have a look.
344
00:14:55,683 --> 00:14:58,618
Scott, what was your vision
when you designed this?
345
00:14:58,643 --> 00:15:02,098
I work from home occasionally,
so there's a nice office desk,
346
00:15:02,123 --> 00:15:05,258
somewhere for the kids to do their
homework, bit of a chill out area.
347
00:15:05,283 --> 00:15:06,778
Caroline, what do you think?
348
00:15:06,803 --> 00:15:09,138
Just a bit of a waste of space.
It wouldn't get used.
349
00:15:09,163 --> 00:15:11,098
The kids wouldn't sit there
and do their homework.
350
00:15:11,123 --> 00:15:15,618
No, it is a fab room, but it feels
just like a room for you, Scott.
351
00:15:15,643 --> 00:15:17,378
Like, sort of, your office.
352
00:15:17,403 --> 00:15:20,778
And also, you wanted this room to be
a utility room, Caroline.
353
00:15:20,803 --> 00:15:22,458
I think it needs to be.
NEEDS to be.
354
00:15:22,483 --> 00:15:25,378
So, you're going to need
the washer and dryer in here.
355
00:15:25,403 --> 00:15:27,938
So, hello, there we go.
356
00:15:27,963 --> 00:15:29,458
Mm. Maybe not.
357
00:15:29,483 --> 00:15:32,818
Maybe not. It kind of start
ruining the aesthetic a little bit,
358
00:15:32,843 --> 00:15:37,338
you know, the utility room
slash chic New York office.
359
00:15:39,203 --> 00:15:42,498
Turning this space into something
that works for them both
360
00:15:42,523 --> 00:15:45,218
is going to be virtually impossible,
361
00:15:45,243 --> 00:15:48,058
so let's hope Kunle and I
can crack the layout
362
00:15:48,083 --> 00:15:50,738
and create the perfect project home.
363
00:16:00,043 --> 00:16:03,378
In Kent, Caroline and Scott
have spent the last two years
364
00:16:03,403 --> 00:16:06,338
in design deadlock over their home.
365
00:16:06,363 --> 00:16:08,978
We're going round in circles,
we just can't make a decision.
366
00:16:09,003 --> 00:16:12,338
Caroline's showed us her
project home scheme,
367
00:16:12,363 --> 00:16:16,378
traditional shaker kitchen
and heritage colours.
368
00:16:16,403 --> 00:16:19,618
Meanwhile, Scott revealed himself
as a modern monochrome man.
369
00:16:21,563 --> 00:16:25,458
But their biggest beef is that Scott
wants to keep and update
370
00:16:25,483 --> 00:16:29,818
the bay window, while Caroline
wants to completely knock it down
371
00:16:29,843 --> 00:16:31,378
and build an extension.
372
00:16:31,403 --> 00:16:34,058
Kunle, what are you thinking?
373
00:16:34,083 --> 00:16:37,658
Well, an extension is off the cards
cos it's just not in the budget,
374
00:16:37,683 --> 00:16:42,058
but I think there is somewhere else
we could steal some space from -
375
00:16:42,083 --> 00:16:45,458
the old kitchen locked in
the middle of the house.
376
00:16:45,483 --> 00:16:47,218
And I've got another idea -
377
00:16:47,243 --> 00:16:51,058
bi-fold doors are a brilliant way
of connecting to the garden.
378
00:16:51,083 --> 00:16:56,138
They make the room seem bigger,
and let tonnes of light flood in.
379
00:16:56,163 --> 00:16:58,618
Nick, what are you thinking?
380
00:16:58,643 --> 00:17:02,098
Caroline is a big fan
of the shaker kitchen.
381
00:17:02,123 --> 00:17:04,418
They're timeless and elegant.
382
00:17:04,443 --> 00:17:08,778
Now, to get Scott on board, maybe
we go down the monochrome route,
383
00:17:08,803 --> 00:17:10,098
like this.
384
00:17:10,123 --> 00:17:13,818
And when it comes to handles,
I do think brass adds class.
385
00:17:13,843 --> 00:17:17,138
Edwardians hallways were
quite grand affairs,
386
00:17:17,163 --> 00:17:20,978
and I want to reinstate a dado rail
and some patterned tiles,
387
00:17:21,003 --> 00:17:25,618
but maybe in monochrome
to keep Scott happy.
388
00:17:25,643 --> 00:17:28,338
And top of my list,
very important, this -
389
00:17:28,363 --> 00:17:31,658
I think I've found somewhere
for Caroline's Christmas tree.
390
00:17:31,683 --> 00:17:36,018
Time to see if Caroline and Scott
are happy with our project home.
391
00:17:39,603 --> 00:17:42,218
It's been a bit of a challenge
to find a plan
392
00:17:42,243 --> 00:17:45,858
that ticks both your boxes,
but hopefully, we've done it.
393
00:17:45,883 --> 00:17:48,178
I think we've done it.
I hope we've done it.
394
00:17:48,203 --> 00:17:50,098
OK, let's see it.
395
00:17:52,803 --> 00:17:55,578
Goodbye, bay window.
396
00:17:55,603 --> 00:17:57,818
Hello, bi-folding door.
397
00:18:00,163 --> 00:18:01,898
The light is amazing.
398
00:18:01,923 --> 00:18:05,458
I love it. It's kind of just, like,
framed the garden.
399
00:18:05,483 --> 00:18:07,298
It's unbelievable.
It's awesome, yeah.
400
00:18:07,323 --> 00:18:09,618
I love it. It makes a big, big,
difference, doesn't it?
401
00:18:09,643 --> 00:18:11,218
Yeah, the view is amazing.
402
00:18:11,243 --> 00:18:14,338
What I'm going to do now is
I'm going to show you what the light
403
00:18:14,363 --> 00:18:17,458
looks like as it changes from,
like, breakfast to lunchtime.
404
00:18:17,483 --> 00:18:20,538
So we're going to start off with
what it looks in the morning
405
00:18:20,563 --> 00:18:23,298
when you're tucking into
your cereal.
406
00:18:26,683 --> 00:18:29,178
Oh, wow, unbelievable. Yeah.
407
00:18:29,203 --> 00:18:30,978
It's amazing, isn't it?
408
00:18:31,003 --> 00:18:32,338
And now we're about lunchtime,
409
00:18:32,363 --> 00:18:34,018
this is what it's
going to look like.
410
00:18:34,043 --> 00:18:36,418
Oh, wow. Look at the light.
411
00:18:36,443 --> 00:18:39,378
I absolutely love the light,
I love the doors and what we're
412
00:18:39,403 --> 00:18:43,778
achieving. My only concern is that
I've lost my extension and the bay.
413
00:18:43,803 --> 00:18:47,138
I said to keep the extension.
She loves the extension.
414
00:18:47,163 --> 00:18:50,498
You know what?
OK, I've got a game changer.
415
00:18:50,523 --> 00:18:51,898
So let's look behind us.
416
00:18:51,923 --> 00:18:55,738
What I've done is I'm going to push
this wall back to increase the space
417
00:18:55,763 --> 00:18:57,458
here without an extension.
418
00:18:57,483 --> 00:18:59,058
Oh, wow.
Nice.
419
00:18:59,083 --> 00:19:00,458
Oh, wow.
That's amazing.
420
00:19:00,483 --> 00:19:04,178
So behind that wall was the kitchen
that had all that unused space,
421
00:19:04,203 --> 00:19:07,098
and I've stolen some of that,
and that's going to increase
422
00:19:07,123 --> 00:19:10,458
the footprint of this kitchen
by about the same as the extension.
423
00:19:10,483 --> 00:19:13,138
We'd never thought that, did we?
Yeah. So shall we see the kitchen?
424
00:19:13,163 --> 00:19:14,418
Yeah.
Yeah.
425
00:19:14,443 --> 00:19:15,978
Oh, wow.
What do you think?
426
00:19:16,003 --> 00:19:17,778
That's amazing.
There's enough room there
427
00:19:17,803 --> 00:19:20,258
for the units to actually
sit completely flat back.
428
00:19:20,283 --> 00:19:23,658
Exactly. You've got the kitchen
that you wanted. Yeah. It's amazing.
429
00:19:23,683 --> 00:19:25,018
Great idea, Kunle.
430
00:19:25,043 --> 00:19:27,418
Let's take a look at this wall here.
431
00:19:28,883 --> 00:19:31,498
There's some storage.
Yep, nice.
432
00:19:31,523 --> 00:19:33,098
Is that storage underneath as well?
433
00:19:33,123 --> 00:19:34,378
Storage underneath.
Oh, yeah.
434
00:19:34,403 --> 00:19:35,498
Scott, what do you think?
435
00:19:35,523 --> 00:19:36,938
Yeah, I love it. It really works.
436
00:19:36,963 --> 00:19:39,938
You also wanted a great place
for dinners as well,
437
00:19:39,963 --> 00:19:44,338
so we thought the table could work
with the bench seating.
438
00:19:44,363 --> 00:19:46,098
Yeah, really practical,
really practical.
439
00:19:46,123 --> 00:19:48,658
So I feel like you're happy
with that, we've nailed that part.
440
00:19:48,683 --> 00:19:49,938
Yeah, it's nice, yeah.
441
00:19:49,963 --> 00:19:51,658
OK, let's take a look at the island.
442
00:19:55,123 --> 00:19:57,458
Oh, yeah.
Much better than the first option.
443
00:19:57,483 --> 00:19:59,458
I thought we could get some colour
in now.
444
00:19:59,483 --> 00:20:03,138
Not that much colour, because I am
channeling monochrome man Scott,
445
00:20:03,163 --> 00:20:05,578
so we've gone for like a charcoal.
446
00:20:05,603 --> 00:20:07,298
Amazing. Absolutely spot on.
447
00:20:07,323 --> 00:20:09,618
I don't know how Caroline
will feel about it,
448
00:20:09,643 --> 00:20:12,058
so I thought maybe a navy, perhaps.
449
00:20:12,083 --> 00:20:15,338
Yeah, I like it with the brass
handles, the navy. Looks good.
450
00:20:15,363 --> 00:20:17,698
And then finally, we don't really
know what colour this is,
451
00:20:17,723 --> 00:20:18,818
but we like it.
452
00:20:18,843 --> 00:20:21,778
We don't know it's a beige
or a biscuit or a fawn or whatever.
453
00:20:21,803 --> 00:20:24,138
I know that Scott you'll be going
down the charcoal route,
454
00:20:24,163 --> 00:20:25,218
but Caroline?
455
00:20:25,243 --> 00:20:27,578
Funnily enough,
I think I like the charcoal best.
456
00:20:27,603 --> 00:20:28,618
You like the charcoal?!
Good.
457
00:20:28,643 --> 00:20:30,498
Yeah, I think we're agreed on that,
aren't we?
458
00:20:30,523 --> 00:20:32,298
This is a good thing,
we have an agreement.
459
00:20:32,323 --> 00:20:35,098
Well, let's get it back
to charcoal, then.
460
00:20:35,123 --> 00:20:39,498
We have gone for a dove grey
on the island.
461
00:20:39,523 --> 00:20:41,538
Yeah, love it.
And then the lights.
462
00:20:41,563 --> 00:20:44,258
So we've managed to find these,
smoked glass.
463
00:20:44,283 --> 00:20:46,618
Oh, they're beautiful.
They're good, aren't they?
464
00:20:46,643 --> 00:20:49,738
Which are really great, because they
manage to be industrial but elegant.
465
00:20:49,763 --> 00:20:51,698
Yeah. They just match in perfectly,
don't they?
466
00:20:51,723 --> 00:20:54,698
It's how we like to pitch ourselves,
industrial but elegant.
467
00:20:54,723 --> 00:20:57,018
We do.
I mean, I'm elegant.
468
00:20:57,043 --> 00:20:58,858
Yeah, and I'm industrial.
469
00:20:58,883 --> 00:21:02,178
And then, Scott, congratulations,
you've won the battle of the island,
470
00:21:02,203 --> 00:21:04,578
the sink is safely out of the way
over here.
471
00:21:04,603 --> 00:21:07,298
We have the induction hob
right in the centre of the kitchen.
472
00:21:07,323 --> 00:21:08,418
I do like it there.
473
00:21:08,443 --> 00:21:10,138
You like it? I love that here.
474
00:21:10,163 --> 00:21:12,618
The only thing I think we need to
discuss a little bit more
475
00:21:12,643 --> 00:21:13,778
is that wall.
476
00:21:13,803 --> 00:21:16,778
Now, Caroline, you love wallpaper,
Scott not so much,
477
00:21:16,803 --> 00:21:21,178
I feel like a feature wall could be
the perfect thing for you two.
478
00:21:21,203 --> 00:21:23,498
A bit of wallpaper,
but not everywhere.
479
00:21:23,523 --> 00:21:26,538
Scott, how do we feel about this?
480
00:21:27,763 --> 00:21:28,978
It's quite full-on.
481
00:21:29,003 --> 00:21:30,258
I quite like that, actually.
482
00:21:30,283 --> 00:21:31,778
Wow, that was an easy conversion.
483
00:21:31,803 --> 00:21:34,098
I'm surprised, actually.
Wasn't expecting that.
484
00:21:34,123 --> 00:21:35,738
Let's have a look at the next one.
485
00:21:35,763 --> 00:21:37,018
Not quite so keen on that one.
486
00:21:37,043 --> 00:21:38,258
Too blue and green.
487
00:21:38,283 --> 00:21:41,018
Quite dark, isn't it?
That is dark, that one.
488
00:21:41,043 --> 00:21:45,538
Or we've gone for this,
which is like a pine.
489
00:21:45,563 --> 00:21:46,778
Oh, yeah, quite like that.
490
00:21:46,803 --> 00:21:48,138
Yeah, I prefer that one.
491
00:21:48,163 --> 00:21:50,498
I thought now we could go and take a
look at your hall
492
00:21:50,523 --> 00:21:53,218
and see what Kunle and I
have done in there. Yeah.
493
00:21:53,243 --> 00:21:54,978
Have a look.
494
00:21:55,003 --> 00:21:58,258
Colour-wise, we've gone for, like,
a heritage green on the woodwork
495
00:21:58,283 --> 00:22:02,658
and up the stairs, with sort of
an accent green on the walls.
496
00:22:02,683 --> 00:22:05,058
Floor wise, this is
a real compromise, I feel,
497
00:22:05,083 --> 00:22:07,338
between the two of you.
498
00:22:07,363 --> 00:22:09,098
It's monochrome, there's a pattern,
499
00:22:09,123 --> 00:22:12,338
but it's not a crazy pattern,
it's quite traditional.
500
00:22:12,363 --> 00:22:15,418
Yeah, so we've got an area now for
Scott for you to put your yoga gear.
501
00:22:15,443 --> 00:22:16,578
Caroline...
502
00:22:16,603 --> 00:22:17,938
I've spotted the wine already.
503
00:22:17,963 --> 00:22:20,378
...for the wine, I was actually
going to say your aerobic gear.
504
00:22:20,403 --> 00:22:21,818
But, yeah, your wine.
505
00:22:21,843 --> 00:22:26,178
OK, let's go see the room that you
hated the most, your old kitchen.
506
00:22:26,203 --> 00:22:28,578
This is a win for Caroline,
507
00:22:28,603 --> 00:22:31,538
a WC and practical utility room,
508
00:22:31,563 --> 00:22:35,138
but hopefully with some touches
that will appeal to Scott.
509
00:22:37,083 --> 00:22:39,458
Kunle stole some space
for the kitchen,
510
00:22:39,483 --> 00:22:42,178
but there's still plenty of room
to do the laundry,
511
00:22:42,203 --> 00:22:44,618
and for coats and muddy boots.
512
00:22:44,643 --> 00:22:48,138
I've gone all out on the wallpaper
in the loo,
513
00:22:48,163 --> 00:22:53,578
and teamed it with traditional
panelling in a rich dark blue.
514
00:22:53,603 --> 00:22:56,738
OK, there's one last thing
that we want to show you,
515
00:22:56,763 --> 00:22:59,378
which I think you're going to like,
I hope you're going to like,
516
00:22:59,403 --> 00:23:01,778
so take a look out there,
517
00:23:01,803 --> 00:23:06,058
as we transform to winter.
518
00:23:07,283 --> 00:23:08,818
Oh, it's snowing.
519
00:23:08,843 --> 00:23:09,858
It's so cosy!
520
00:23:11,043 --> 00:23:12,898
I know, Caroline,
one of your big concerns was
521
00:23:12,923 --> 00:23:15,218
where are we going to
put the Christmas tree?
522
00:23:16,723 --> 00:23:19,018
Oh-ho-ho!
We're going to put it there.
523
00:23:19,043 --> 00:23:21,618
Oh, my God, it's amazing.
524
00:23:21,643 --> 00:23:24,178
We are a Christmas family,
aren't we? We love Christmas.
525
00:23:24,203 --> 00:23:26,138
I needed a Christmas tree
in this room,
526
00:23:26,163 --> 00:23:27,818
and you found the perfect location.
527
00:23:27,843 --> 00:23:28,938
Good spot for it.
528
00:23:30,243 --> 00:23:33,138
I think Kunle and I have done
all right with our scheme. Yeah.
529
00:23:33,163 --> 00:23:36,538
There's a few things that you
guys still need to decide on.
530
00:23:36,563 --> 00:23:38,178
How do you think we got on?
531
00:23:38,203 --> 00:23:40,538
Amazing. Such a good job.
Unbelievable.
532
00:23:40,563 --> 00:23:44,058
I couldn't have imagined
all the stuff you came up with.
533
00:23:44,083 --> 00:23:46,058
Made a perfect plan.
Yeah, it's awesome.
534
00:23:46,083 --> 00:23:48,058
But the big question is budget.
535
00:23:48,083 --> 00:23:52,058
Now, how much do you think
our scheme came in at?
536
00:23:53,643 --> 00:23:55,458
What would you guess?
537
00:23:55,483 --> 00:23:57,938
I would say a lot more.
It looks expensive.
538
00:23:57,963 --> 00:23:59,378
I reckon 80.
539
00:23:59,403 --> 00:24:04,258
I think slightly more cos it looks
expensive, the fittings, everything.
540
00:24:04,283 --> 00:24:09,818
Actually, our scheme came in
£5,000 under budget.
541
00:24:09,843 --> 00:24:11,138
No! Yeah, absolutely.
542
00:24:11,163 --> 00:24:14,938
It did. Do you want to see what we
did with the extra cash? Yeah.
543
00:24:14,963 --> 00:24:18,018
Well, turn around.
We have one last surprise for you.
544
00:24:27,283 --> 00:24:28,618
Here you go.
545
00:24:28,643 --> 00:24:33,058
That £5,000 has bought you this.
546
00:24:33,083 --> 00:24:35,378
Wow.
Oh, my God.
547
00:24:35,403 --> 00:24:36,498
Doesn't it look amazing?
548
00:24:36,523 --> 00:24:38,258
Oh, wow.
It's like the outside in, isn't it?
549
00:24:38,283 --> 00:24:39,658
Oh, my God, that's unbelievable.
550
00:24:39,683 --> 00:24:41,218
It feels like part of the kitchen,
551
00:24:41,243 --> 00:24:43,698
feels like the kitchen has kind of
just extended out there.
552
00:24:43,723 --> 00:24:46,298
Kunle is the genius that came up
with this.
553
00:24:46,323 --> 00:24:48,898
Well, look, I've got to admit,
it's a really simple trick.
554
00:24:48,923 --> 00:24:52,138
So we're just raising up the floor
level of that part of the garden.
555
00:24:52,163 --> 00:24:54,098
It just makes it part of this room.
556
00:24:54,123 --> 00:24:56,698
And screening off the shed
and washing line
557
00:24:56,723 --> 00:25:00,458
makes it a more sophisticated area
for entertaining.
558
00:25:00,483 --> 00:25:03,018
What difference do you think
this space is going to make
559
00:25:03,043 --> 00:25:04,058
to your family life?
560
00:25:04,083 --> 00:25:05,378
Just a game changer, isn't it?
561
00:25:05,403 --> 00:25:07,178
It's going to be life-changing
for us. Yeah.
562
00:25:07,203 --> 00:25:08,498
Are you happy with our vision?
563
00:25:08,523 --> 00:25:10,858
Yeah, it's amazing. Thank you, guys.
Thank you so much.
564
00:25:10,883 --> 00:25:12,378
We just couldn't have done it,
could we?
565
00:25:12,403 --> 00:25:13,778
Now all you've got to do
is build it,
566
00:25:13,803 --> 00:25:15,618
so you need to crack on with it.
567
00:25:15,643 --> 00:25:17,098
Guys, thank you so much.
568
00:25:17,123 --> 00:25:18,858
See you later.
We'll see you at yours.
569
00:25:18,883 --> 00:25:20,018
I think they're happy.
570
00:25:20,043 --> 00:25:21,818
I think that's great.
I think we cracked it.
571
00:25:21,843 --> 00:25:22,978
I think we did it!
High five.
572
00:25:23,003 --> 00:25:27,378
Let's do it Now all we need to do
is turn that dream into a reality,
573
00:25:27,403 --> 00:25:29,738
and then get round to theirs
for a drink.
574
00:25:29,763 --> 00:25:32,858
And it looks like we won't be
waiting too long for that drink,
575
00:25:32,883 --> 00:25:36,538
because a few weeks later,
their project is kicking off.
576
00:25:41,163 --> 00:25:44,618
Remember the wall I wanted
to push back to steal some space
577
00:25:44,643 --> 00:25:46,218
for the new kitchen?
578
00:25:46,243 --> 00:25:47,698
It's coming down.
579
00:25:49,203 --> 00:25:52,738
Today, we're taking the back wall
down, which was Kunle's idea.
580
00:25:52,763 --> 00:25:55,378
Quite excited to see
how it opens the space up.
581
00:25:55,403 --> 00:25:57,098
Seeing the space at this size,
582
00:25:57,123 --> 00:26:01,058
I think definitely right not
to extend. It looks massive.
583
00:26:01,083 --> 00:26:03,938
Already we've added just under
three square metres
584
00:26:03,963 --> 00:26:06,258
to the size of this room.
585
00:26:06,283 --> 00:26:09,058
A great start,
and things can only get bigger.
586
00:26:10,563 --> 00:26:14,338
Next to go is that wall
between the new kitchen-diner
587
00:26:14,363 --> 00:26:18,218
and the corridor that served
as utility room and WC.
588
00:26:25,123 --> 00:26:28,418
They've waited two years
to smash it out, but in the end,
589
00:26:28,443 --> 00:26:30,698
it only takes two hours.
590
00:26:30,723 --> 00:26:32,018
Just seeing the wall go down...
591
00:26:32,043 --> 00:26:35,378
It's normal for you guys, isn't it?
Cos you do this all the time. But...
592
00:26:35,403 --> 00:26:36,778
Really good.
593
00:26:36,803 --> 00:26:40,458
That's added another
seven and a half square metres.
594
00:26:40,483 --> 00:26:43,298
Next on the agenda, the bay window.
595
00:26:44,603 --> 00:26:47,178
I've got mixed emotions,
because I really do love the bay,
596
00:26:47,203 --> 00:26:49,138
and it was one of the reasons
we bought the house,
597
00:26:49,163 --> 00:26:52,858
but I think now is the time
to let it go.
598
00:26:55,563 --> 00:26:58,538
And as it turns out, they wouldn't
have been able to keep the bay
599
00:26:58,563 --> 00:27:00,418
anyway.
600
00:27:00,443 --> 00:27:01,818
It's completely rotten.
601
00:27:01,843 --> 00:27:03,378
Is it?
602
00:27:03,403 --> 00:27:05,858
So it would all have to
be replaced anyway?
603
00:27:05,883 --> 00:27:08,138
Oh, good, that's made me feel
a bit better.
604
00:27:10,403 --> 00:27:12,938
Oh, my God. I can't believe it!
605
00:27:15,963 --> 00:27:20,338
Once the roof and the wooden frame
are down,
606
00:27:20,363 --> 00:27:22,618
it's time to move onto
the brickwork...
607
00:27:25,443 --> 00:27:28,338
...salvaging everything possible.
608
00:27:28,363 --> 00:27:30,778
The main thing is that
Caroline's happy with it as well.
609
00:27:30,803 --> 00:27:32,458
You know, I just want her to see it
610
00:27:32,483 --> 00:27:36,138
and think, "Actually, I'm not
disappointed we didn't extend.”
611
00:27:36,163 --> 00:27:39,138
I just want her to feel happy
that we're going to have
612
00:27:39,163 --> 00:27:40,778
a good enough space for the family.
613
00:27:44,523 --> 00:27:46,138
We don't want half a project,
614
00:27:46,163 --> 00:27:48,498
it's got to be a finished project
for us,
615
00:27:48,523 --> 00:27:51,538
so we've really got
to watch our budget.
616
00:27:51,563 --> 00:27:54,778
And that means saving money
by living on site.
617
00:27:54,803 --> 00:27:58,498
We've tried to make it more fun
by setting up a tent in the garden.
618
00:27:58,523 --> 00:28:01,138
The kids are loving it.
They think it's great fun.
619
00:28:01,163 --> 00:28:04,698
Let's hope they still think it's fun
when it starts getting cold,
620
00:28:04,723 --> 00:28:09,418
cos there is a long way to go before
this project home is finished.
621
00:28:16,523 --> 00:28:20,418
It may look like a harmonious
four-bed Edwardian home
622
00:28:20,443 --> 00:28:24,178
on the outside, but inside,
the battle lines are drawn.
623
00:28:24,203 --> 00:28:27,978
Scott and Caroline could not agree
on what to do.
624
00:28:28,003 --> 00:28:29,938
We built a virtual reality stage
625
00:28:29,963 --> 00:28:34,338
so they could show us their
individual project homes.
626
00:28:34,363 --> 00:28:38,098
Caroline had her heart
set on a traditional kitchen,
627
00:28:38,123 --> 00:28:42,418
a spacious laundry room,
and an extension into the garden.
628
00:28:43,803 --> 00:28:47,778
Scott wanted a raw, industrial vibe,
629
00:28:47,803 --> 00:28:50,378
copper splash back,
630
00:28:50,403 --> 00:28:54,138
a monochrome palette,
and instead of an extension,
631
00:28:54,163 --> 00:28:58,058
he went for smart new doors
in the bay window.
632
00:28:58,083 --> 00:29:00,778
Nick and I designed our own project,
633
00:29:00,803 --> 00:29:04,458
incorporating their ideas
along with a few of our own,
634
00:29:04,483 --> 00:29:07,218
and invited them to try it out.
635
00:29:07,243 --> 00:29:09,778
I couldn't have imagined
all the stuff you came up with.
636
00:29:09,803 --> 00:29:10,978
And it's just...
637
00:29:11,003 --> 00:29:13,258
Made a perfect plan.
Yeah, it's awesome.
638
00:29:15,563 --> 00:29:19,258
And in the real world,
things have been cracking on.
639
00:29:19,283 --> 00:29:22,298
The new opening for the bi-folds
has connected this room
640
00:29:22,323 --> 00:29:26,898
to the garden, although it's not
a great view at the moment.
641
00:29:26,923 --> 00:29:30,378
The two windows, which were
once hidden in the corridor,
642
00:29:30,403 --> 00:29:32,818
are now the same size.
643
00:29:32,843 --> 00:29:36,258
The new wall has made
the kitchen-diner bigger,
644
00:29:36,283 --> 00:29:38,618
and on the other side,
in the utility room,
645
00:29:38,643 --> 00:29:40,978
the builders have started
plastering.
646
00:29:41,003 --> 00:29:43,338
This was the second day
of the plasterers today,
647
00:29:43,363 --> 00:29:45,978
and they've managed to finish
in here. Downstairs cloakroom,
648
00:29:46,003 --> 00:29:49,178
which I think makes it look
almost like a finished room.
649
00:29:50,283 --> 00:29:52,938
My advice here is to ditch
the tumble dryer,
650
00:29:52,963 --> 00:29:57,338
one of the most expensive appliances
to run, and install an air dryer,
651
00:29:57,363 --> 00:30:00,738
which also leaves room
for a practical sink.
652
00:30:00,763 --> 00:30:03,378
Time for me to go and
see for myself.
653
00:30:05,083 --> 00:30:07,418
Oh, my goodness.
654
00:30:07,443 --> 00:30:09,498
Wow, this is incredible!
655
00:30:09,523 --> 00:30:12,818
It feels bigger and lighter
and brighter.
656
00:30:12,843 --> 00:30:15,178
Taking the doors out,
that was the penny drop moment,
657
00:30:15,203 --> 00:30:17,258
I thought, "Wow, this looks great.”
658
00:30:17,283 --> 00:30:19,618
When the sun's setting,
it's a gorgeous pink,
659
00:30:19,643 --> 00:30:21,978
and if I had the extension,
I wouldn't get that view.
660
00:30:22,003 --> 00:30:24,538
So, guys, I know you're worried
about the island,
661
00:30:24,563 --> 00:30:26,418
about the size and its location.
662
00:30:26,443 --> 00:30:27,898
In our virtual scheme,
663
00:30:27,923 --> 00:30:32,778
the central island that they agreed
on was two metres by one metre.
664
00:30:32,803 --> 00:30:35,098
Right, if I give you that...
665
00:30:35,123 --> 00:30:37,978
To help nail the size
and location...
666
00:30:38,003 --> 00:30:39,218
Brilliant.
667
00:30:39,243 --> 00:30:40,778
...we're making a mock-up.
668
00:30:40,803 --> 00:30:42,778
OK, guys, so we'll put this down.
669
00:30:44,083 --> 00:30:45,738
This is how big the island
is going to be.
670
00:30:45,763 --> 00:30:48,538
This is where the island's going to
be positioned. What do you think?
671
00:30:48,563 --> 00:30:49,778
Too wide? What do you think?
672
00:30:49,803 --> 00:30:51,858
Yeah, it does look a bit bigger.
673
00:30:51,883 --> 00:30:56,938
As a general rule, a kitchen island
shouldn't take up more than 15%
674
00:30:56,963 --> 00:31:00,378
of your floor area or the rest
of the kitchen will feel cramped.
675
00:31:02,923 --> 00:31:06,538
And think about your
sink-oven-fridge triangle.
676
00:31:06,563 --> 00:31:08,138
But, most importantly,
677
00:31:08,163 --> 00:31:11,178
make sure you don't block
any of your thoroughfares.
678
00:31:13,483 --> 00:31:16,218
When we had it in virtual reality,
we did have it further over,
679
00:31:16,243 --> 00:31:19,618
but what we hadn't factored in
when we did it in virtual reality
680
00:31:19,643 --> 00:31:23,018
was this, the position of
the dishwasher.
681
00:31:23,043 --> 00:31:26,458
OK. What that's meant is that it's
moved slightly further
682
00:31:26,483 --> 00:31:29,738
into the room,
but what I'm going to try and do
683
00:31:29,763 --> 00:31:32,018
is see if we can just
shave a little bit off.
684
00:31:34,443 --> 00:31:37,058
I think it's looking better already.
685
00:31:37,083 --> 00:31:38,658
OK. What do you think?
686
00:31:38,683 --> 00:31:40,098
I think it looks better. Do you?
687
00:31:40,123 --> 00:31:41,538
Yeah, it's made a big difference.
688
00:31:41,563 --> 00:31:45,898
But we need to know what it's going
to be like with the stools in.
689
00:31:45,923 --> 00:31:47,378
It's quite nice.
690
00:31:47,403 --> 00:31:49,098
Imagine, you've come home.
691
00:31:49,123 --> 00:31:50,418
Where's the wine, then?
692
00:31:50,443 --> 00:31:53,498
For some strange reason, I'm in
your house, cooking you dinner.
693
00:31:53,523 --> 00:31:56,218
If you look over your shoulder,
I think that's plenty of room...
694
00:31:56,243 --> 00:31:59,018
Yeah, I do. ..for people to be
able to walk through.
695
00:31:59,043 --> 00:32:01,658
Yeah, it's the walkway being clear
that I kind of wanted to
696
00:32:01,683 --> 00:32:04,138
make sure of. Yeah, it's great.
It's more than enough room.
697
00:32:04,163 --> 00:32:05,738
Guys, let's cheers to the island.
698
00:32:05,763 --> 00:32:08,098
Cheers.
Just a shame the glasses are empty.
699
00:32:08,123 --> 00:32:10,378
We'll fix that next time.
Hopefully.
700
00:32:13,803 --> 00:32:17,138
A couple of weeks later,
and it's more glass half full
701
00:32:17,163 --> 00:32:20,338
as things really get moving.
702
00:32:20,363 --> 00:32:24,738
Today we've got our bi-folds going
in, so big day. Very excited.
703
00:32:24,763 --> 00:32:27,538
Really looking forward to
being watertight.
704
00:32:27,563 --> 00:32:29,938
Installation is a precision art.
705
00:32:29,963 --> 00:32:32,978
First, the fitters construct
the outer aluminium frame,
706
00:32:33,003 --> 00:32:36,178
then glue and screw it into place.
707
00:32:36,203 --> 00:32:38,058
Everything today needs to go well,
708
00:32:38,083 --> 00:32:40,538
because everything's resting on
these doors going in.
709
00:32:40,563 --> 00:32:43,298
If the doors don't go in,
the flooring can't go down,
710
00:32:43,323 --> 00:32:44,898
the kitchen can't be fitted.
711
00:32:44,923 --> 00:32:47,458
Next, the door frames are hung,
712
00:32:47,483 --> 00:32:50,098
then finally, the glass is fitted.
713
00:32:50,123 --> 00:32:53,498
Last panel of glazing
going in for the bi-folds.
714
00:32:53,523 --> 00:32:56,178
Looks like a real room now.
715
00:32:56,203 --> 00:32:59,818
Now they're watertight, they can
crack on with the finishes.
716
00:32:59,843 --> 00:33:02,218
There's a lot of trades all in
at once now,
717
00:33:02,243 --> 00:33:05,578
so literally every day, we've got
trades working around one another,
718
00:33:05,603 --> 00:33:08,018
so yes, final push.
719
00:33:08,043 --> 00:33:10,738
That sounds like my cue
to get stuck in.
720
00:33:13,763 --> 00:33:15,298
Oh, hi, guys.
721
00:33:15,323 --> 00:33:16,618
Hi.
722
00:33:16,643 --> 00:33:18,418
Wow, wow, wow.
723
00:33:18,443 --> 00:33:19,698
Got some doors.
724
00:33:19,723 --> 00:33:22,018
This looks amazing.
725
00:33:22,043 --> 00:33:24,338
Much nicer than I thought
they were going to be.
726
00:33:24,363 --> 00:33:25,658
Just nice to have doors up again.
727
00:33:25,683 --> 00:33:27,458
I like that we have a joined win.
728
00:33:27,483 --> 00:33:29,018
Yes. Oh, definitely.
729
00:33:29,043 --> 00:33:30,618
One thing definitely.
Yeah. Yeah.
730
00:33:32,363 --> 00:33:34,018
Really looks amazing.
731
00:33:34,043 --> 00:33:36,738
All right, here we go
on the doors, Scott.
732
00:33:36,763 --> 00:33:41,298
Ooooh! They really have transformed
the space, haven't they?
733
00:33:41,323 --> 00:33:44,418
So talk to me about the floor,
because this is, what,
734
00:33:44,443 --> 00:33:46,778
it's a vinyl floor
that you've gone for?
735
00:33:46,803 --> 00:33:49,138
Yes, so the flooring man
done an amazing job.
736
00:33:49,163 --> 00:33:51,738
It looks really beautiful.
And we agreed on it.
737
00:33:51,763 --> 00:33:54,658
And the main thing is
you both agreed! Exactly, yeah.
738
00:33:54,683 --> 00:33:57,978
Shall we have a little look inside?
Yeah.
739
00:33:58,003 --> 00:34:01,258
Now, these were the original windows
that were in the laundry room.
740
00:34:01,283 --> 00:34:04,938
And I know when we were doing
the virtual scheme,
741
00:34:04,963 --> 00:34:07,418
we loved the idea of these windows.
742
00:34:07,443 --> 00:34:09,018
How's the reality?
743
00:34:09,043 --> 00:34:12,338
We've got a drainpipe and a wall,
which isn't particularly exciting.
744
00:34:12,363 --> 00:34:14,338
Yeah. So I have come with a plan.
745
00:34:14,363 --> 00:34:18,978
This is just props.
This is just for example.
746
00:34:19,003 --> 00:34:22,498
Oh, hi, guys!
It's Nick from number 32.
747
00:34:22,523 --> 00:34:25,818
So, obviously I'm not suggesting
that you use this,
748
00:34:25,843 --> 00:34:30,818
but my vision for here
is putting a mirror out here,
749
00:34:30,843 --> 00:34:33,258
because it'll bounce light
back into the kitchen,
750
00:34:33,283 --> 00:34:35,618
cos you're not going to
get much light down here,
751
00:34:35,643 --> 00:34:37,978
and don't you always think
as you're doing the washing up,
752
00:34:38,003 --> 00:34:40,338
you're like, "I wish I could do
my make-up at the same time"?
753
00:34:40,363 --> 00:34:42,258
Be great, wouldn't it?
Kill two birds with one stone.
754
00:34:42,283 --> 00:34:45,458
Make-up in the mirror one hand
and scrub a pan with the other.
755
00:34:45,483 --> 00:34:49,858
And then, nice plants, so you're
going to get light reflection
756
00:34:49,883 --> 00:34:51,298
and it's going to reflect
the plants back.
757
00:34:51,323 --> 00:34:52,698
Lovely. Very pretty, Nick.
758
00:34:52,723 --> 00:34:53,978
Very pretty, right?
759
00:34:54,003 --> 00:34:56,418
And, obviously, I'll be here
at all times as well.
760
00:34:56,443 --> 00:34:57,658
Can I come back in now?
761
00:34:57,683 --> 00:34:58,978
Yeah.
OK, thanks.
762
00:34:59,003 --> 00:35:02,338
I'd say get the kettle on,
but you haven't got a kitchen.
763
00:35:02,363 --> 00:35:07,258
The next project I want to tackle
is the underused under stair area.
764
00:35:07,283 --> 00:35:11,178
Caroline wanted to create a nice
seating space with storage.
765
00:35:11,203 --> 00:35:14,818
Scott wanted to squeeze in
a downstairs loo.
766
00:35:14,843 --> 00:35:17,138
I think that'll be a bit tight.
767
00:35:17,163 --> 00:35:20,298
Kunle and I designed storage
for sports equipment
768
00:35:20,323 --> 00:35:22,138
and, of course, Caroline's wine,
769
00:35:22,163 --> 00:35:24,098
but now, I've had
a better brainwave.
770
00:35:24,123 --> 00:35:27,178
I know that you wanted to have
an at-home office, Scott,
771
00:35:27,203 --> 00:35:29,818
in the utility room,
so I'm thinking we could do
772
00:35:29,843 --> 00:35:32,698
a sort of mini version under here.
773
00:35:32,723 --> 00:35:38,298
This could be a sort of mini
at-home office.
774
00:35:38,323 --> 00:35:40,738
Get a chair and have a practice.
775
00:35:40,763 --> 00:35:43,258
Scott, you pretend you're at work.
776
00:35:43,283 --> 00:35:46,298
Caroline and I will just watch
from the doorway.
777
00:35:46,323 --> 00:35:48,618
Can I get a coffee?
Yeah. One second, sir.
778
00:35:48,643 --> 00:35:50,098
Yeah, this could work quite well.
779
00:35:50,123 --> 00:35:51,938
Guys, we've got an agreement!
780
00:35:51,963 --> 00:35:54,898
Yeah. I think we're definitely
agreeing more now.
781
00:35:54,923 --> 00:35:58,018
I think we've made some good
decisions today, really good ones.
782
00:36:01,723 --> 00:36:06,178
Inside is beginning to look
really special already.
783
00:36:06,203 --> 00:36:09,498
Just need to call Alan Titchmarsh
about the front garden.
784
00:36:21,163 --> 00:36:22,418
In Hythe,
785
00:36:22,443 --> 00:36:25,418
Scott and Caroline had very
different visions for their home.
786
00:36:25,443 --> 00:36:29,138
I just don't think we've got
enough space without extending.
787
00:36:29,163 --> 00:36:33,058
No, we can make the space work
with the amount of room we've got.
788
00:36:33,083 --> 00:36:36,018
To break the deadlock,
we redesigned their home
789
00:36:36,043 --> 00:36:38,378
and let them explore
the virtual world.
790
00:36:38,403 --> 00:36:39,538
Wow.
whoa!
791
00:36:39,563 --> 00:36:41,858
Oh, wow.
Oh, my God.
792
00:36:41,883 --> 00:36:44,098
Now they're on the home straight.
793
00:36:50,123 --> 00:36:53,178
It's nearly four months
since they began the build,
794
00:36:53,203 --> 00:36:55,418
and the kitchen is taking shape.
795
00:36:58,443 --> 00:37:00,978
The unit carcases
are being screwed in
796
00:37:01,003 --> 00:37:03,978
and the sink slotted into place.
797
00:37:04,003 --> 00:37:08,978
Meanwhile, the smart new black and
white vinyl tiles are going down
798
00:37:09,003 --> 00:37:10,178
in the hall.
799
00:37:11,483 --> 00:37:14,098
The outside of the house
is being re-rendered...
800
00:37:17,243 --> 00:37:20,858
...and the outdoor entertaining space
is beginning to take shape.
801
00:37:23,643 --> 00:37:25,058
In the utility room,
802
00:37:25,083 --> 00:37:27,498
they've gone with my idea
of dumping the tumble dryer
803
00:37:27,523 --> 00:37:31,218
to save cash and energy
and put in a sink.
804
00:37:31,243 --> 00:37:33,818
Everything is falling into place,
805
00:37:33,843 --> 00:37:35,858
but months of living
on a building site
806
00:37:35,883 --> 00:37:40,258
are beginning to take their toll
on Caroline.
807
00:37:40,283 --> 00:37:42,298
Don't get me wrong,
I really, really love it,
808
00:37:42,323 --> 00:37:45,258
but it's really hard
to be enthusiastic on no sleep.
809
00:37:47,963 --> 00:37:51,178
I just want all the workmen gone,
810
00:37:51,203 --> 00:37:53,978
I just want to get up in the morning
and not have a ding-dong
811
00:37:54,003 --> 00:37:56,698
at 7.00 in the morning
with someone turning up.
812
00:38:04,643 --> 00:38:07,538
It's been over four months
since we showed Scott and Caroline
813
00:38:07,563 --> 00:38:09,858
our designs for their dream home.
814
00:38:09,883 --> 00:38:12,538
Now there is just
one final question.
815
00:38:12,563 --> 00:38:16,538
Is it going to be as good in real
life as it was in the virtual world?
816
00:38:22,963 --> 00:38:24,138
Hi, guys.
817
00:38:24,163 --> 00:38:25,338
Hi.
How are you?
818
00:38:25,363 --> 00:38:26,818
Yeah, good, thank you. How are you?
819
00:38:26,843 --> 00:38:29,138
You are still smiling, anyway.
820
00:38:29,163 --> 00:38:32,298
Just, yeah.
Just, yeah, yeah, yeah.
821
00:38:32,323 --> 00:38:36,898
When we first visited, the hallway
was a boring, bland space.
822
00:38:36,923 --> 00:38:40,698
Caroline wanted to go for a more
traditional Edwardian vibe
823
00:38:40,723 --> 00:38:42,578
with loads of colour and pattern.
824
00:38:42,603 --> 00:38:47,418
Scott was after a more macho,
pared back, monochrome look.
825
00:38:47,443 --> 00:38:52,098
Kunle and I designed something that
was both traditional and welcoming.
826
00:38:52,123 --> 00:38:53,458
And now...
827
00:38:57,003 --> 00:38:59,458
...they've made it come to life.
828
00:38:59,483 --> 00:39:00,818
Oooh!
829
00:39:00,843 --> 00:39:02,258
Wow.
Big change, isn't it?
830
00:39:02,283 --> 00:39:05,018
Wow, BIG, big, change.
It looks great, guys.
831
00:39:05,043 --> 00:39:08,138
It feels so inviting
and warm in here.
832
00:39:08,163 --> 00:39:09,658
IT just does what a hall should do.
833
00:39:09,683 --> 00:39:12,018
You wanted it traditional
in here, Caroline.
834
00:39:12,043 --> 00:39:14,378
And Scott, you wanted
to go monochrome.
835
00:39:14,403 --> 00:39:16,698
This floor, I feel like, ticks both
those perfectly.
836
00:39:16,723 --> 00:39:17,898
It does.
837
00:39:17,923 --> 00:39:19,338
Looks like it's always been here.
838
00:39:19,363 --> 00:39:21,098
It does, and the dado rail is in.
839
00:39:21,123 --> 00:39:22,378
Yes.
840
00:39:22,403 --> 00:39:24,738
Feels really refreshed
and contemporary as well.
841
00:39:24,763 --> 00:39:27,098
Shall we have a little look
in the utility?
842
00:39:27,123 --> 00:39:30,818
The old cramped kitchen, squashed
into the middle of the house,
843
00:39:30,843 --> 00:39:33,698
was Caroline and Scott's
least favourite room.
844
00:39:33,723 --> 00:39:38,138
Caroline wanted to turn it into
a luxurious a WC and utility.
845
00:39:38,163 --> 00:39:42,538
Scott wanted a cool
urban home office.
846
00:39:42,563 --> 00:39:46,578
We created a practical place
for shoes and coats,
847
00:39:46,603 --> 00:39:51,058
a laundry area,
and all-important WC.
848
00:39:51,083 --> 00:39:53,538
Will the reality be as good?
849
00:39:57,443 --> 00:40:01,018
With the late substitution of a sink
for a tumble dryer,
850
00:40:01,043 --> 00:40:03,738
it's everything we imagined
and more.
851
00:40:03,763 --> 00:40:05,298
Oh, wow, guys.
852
00:40:05,323 --> 00:40:06,498
It's gorgeous, isn't it?
853
00:40:06,523 --> 00:40:08,978
This was the kitchen, wasn't it?
I hated it. You hated it.
854
00:40:09,003 --> 00:40:10,098
And now it's my favourite.
855
00:40:10,123 --> 00:40:11,938
And for me, this was the key,
856
00:40:11,963 --> 00:40:15,458
this is the room that we really
had to figure out
857
00:40:15,483 --> 00:40:17,818
to unlock the entire design
for the house.
858
00:40:17,843 --> 00:40:19,458
And now, it feels perfect size.
859
00:40:19,483 --> 00:40:22,738
Yeah, it's just like it was always
meant to be a utility, this space.
860
00:40:22,763 --> 00:40:25,458
Yeah. Sometimes in a home, it's
about making sure you get
861
00:40:25,483 --> 00:40:29,058
the right use for the right space.
Yeah. And we've done that here.
862
00:40:29,083 --> 00:40:30,938
Look how beautiful my maid looks.
863
00:40:30,963 --> 00:40:33,298
Oh, yeah. And you have
this paneling as well.
864
00:40:33,323 --> 00:40:34,938
I know, it's lovely, isn't it?
865
00:40:34,963 --> 00:40:38,938
Which is a great way to give it that
more traditional, authentic feel.
866
00:40:38,963 --> 00:40:40,298
And then the loo!
867
00:40:40,323 --> 00:40:42,698
We designed a virtual loo,
868
00:40:42,723 --> 00:40:46,138
with dark blue paneling
and dramatic floral wallpaper,
869
00:40:46,163 --> 00:40:48,058
and in the real world...
870
00:40:49,643 --> 00:40:52,978
...Scott and Caroline have
recreated it perfectly.
871
00:40:53,003 --> 00:40:54,658
I love it.
You love it?
872
00:40:54,683 --> 00:40:57,138
It's one of my favourite features
of the whole thing.
873
00:40:57,163 --> 00:40:58,978
Now you have this dream
utility room,
874
00:40:59,003 --> 00:41:00,418
we feel like we should have a go,
875
00:41:00,443 --> 00:41:03,018
be one of the first coat hangers
in this house.
876
00:41:03,043 --> 00:41:04,658
There's a hook ready and waiting.
877
00:41:04,683 --> 00:41:06,098
Oh, my God, what an honour!
878
00:41:06,123 --> 00:41:07,898
Oh! Nice hooking.
879
00:41:09,483 --> 00:41:11,938
By giving Caroline
this utility room,
880
00:41:11,963 --> 00:41:16,298
Scott lost out on the super cool home
office that he put in his project.
881
00:41:16,323 --> 00:41:17,898
But to make it up to him,
882
00:41:17,923 --> 00:41:20,498
I found the perfect place
for a mini version.
883
00:41:26,483 --> 00:41:27,978
It does actually work really well.
884
00:41:28,003 --> 00:41:30,298
Now I can just sort of
rock up there with my laptop,
885
00:41:30,323 --> 00:41:31,818
get little bits of work done,
886
00:41:31,843 --> 00:41:35,498
and as George starts secondary,
he'll have a little space,
887
00:41:35,523 --> 00:41:37,858
we can keep an eye on him
doing his homework.
888
00:41:37,883 --> 00:41:40,218
Shall we have a look
at the kitchen? Yeah.
889
00:41:40,243 --> 00:41:42,538
Their old dining room was detached
from the kitchen
890
00:41:42,563 --> 00:41:44,058
and the rest of the house.
891
00:41:44,083 --> 00:41:47,058
Caroline wanted to build
an extension on the back
892
00:41:47,083 --> 00:41:51,458
and put in a pretty, traditional
kitchen with pastel colours.
893
00:41:51,483 --> 00:41:54,938
Scott was dead set
against an extension,
894
00:41:54,963 --> 00:41:57,658
and wanted bare brick walls,
895
00:41:57,683 --> 00:42:01,098
a copper splash back,
and a chunky island.
896
00:42:01,123 --> 00:42:04,658
Kunle suggested pushing the wall
back to create more space
897
00:42:04,683 --> 00:42:08,178
and putting in bi-fold doors
across the back.
898
00:42:08,203 --> 00:42:11,338
I sold them on a dark grey
shaker kitchen,
899
00:42:11,363 --> 00:42:13,138
a marble island,
900
00:42:13,163 --> 00:42:18,138
and bench seating with lots of
Caroline's favourite thing, storage.
901
00:42:18,163 --> 00:42:21,098
Will the reality
live up to expectation?
902
00:42:37,883 --> 00:42:40,378
Wow! OK.
903
00:42:40,403 --> 00:42:41,818
Oh, wow.
904
00:42:41,843 --> 00:42:45,618
This is it. It is just perfect,
isn't it? Wow.
905
00:42:45,643 --> 00:42:48,298
Guys, it's insane.
906
00:42:48,323 --> 00:42:51,258
I love this view.
Are you happy with that?
907
00:42:51,283 --> 00:42:52,738
Really happy. Beautiful.
908
00:42:52,763 --> 00:42:55,138
We're over the moon.
Yeah, it's amazing.
909
00:42:55,163 --> 00:42:57,938
It's the light, I think,
that completely changes this room.
910
00:42:57,963 --> 00:43:00,258
Just got light in here
any time of the day.
911
00:43:00,283 --> 00:43:02,258
How is this side working?
912
00:43:02,283 --> 00:43:05,778
Scott and Caroline chose bench
seating and a pine wallpaper
913
00:43:05,803 --> 00:43:10,818
for this wall, and the reality
is virtually identical.
914
00:43:10,843 --> 00:43:13,498
It felt like it needed a bit of
detail and a bit of colour
915
00:43:13,523 --> 00:43:17,258
just to lift the whole room, and
I think it does that really well.
916
00:43:17,283 --> 00:43:20,818
And of course, the other thing
we had to do was to move this wall.
917
00:43:20,843 --> 00:43:22,338
Yeah, it's made a huge difference.
918
00:43:22,363 --> 00:43:24,738
Without that,
it just wouldn't have worked,
919
00:43:24,763 --> 00:43:27,018
so that has just given us
so much more space.
920
00:43:30,683 --> 00:43:33,098
I know one of the big things
that we spoke about was Christmas
921
00:43:33,123 --> 00:43:35,138
and where to put the Christmas tree.
922
00:43:35,163 --> 00:43:36,458
Do we have a spot?
923
00:43:36,483 --> 00:43:37,578
Yes, we do.
924
00:43:37,603 --> 00:43:39,218
Perfect spot for a Christmas tree.
925
00:43:39,243 --> 00:43:40,378
Totally.
Yeah?
926
00:43:40,403 --> 00:43:42,338
I can't wait to make it Christmassy
in here.
927
00:43:42,363 --> 00:43:44,698
It's just going to be
such a lovely room to decorate.
928
00:43:44,723 --> 00:43:47,418
And your windows, they really work
there, don't they? They look great.
929
00:43:47,443 --> 00:43:49,778
And I like that you've done
the mirror and the plants
930
00:43:49,803 --> 00:43:51,098
that I suggested.
Yeah.
931
00:43:51,123 --> 00:43:53,098
Yeah, gives a much nicer view out.
Yeah.
932
00:43:53,123 --> 00:43:55,458
Now, I believe these are
just Scott's doors, right?
933
00:43:55,483 --> 00:43:57,818
He's the door controller.
I'm not allowed to touch them.
934
00:44:02,683 --> 00:44:04,058
Ooh, yes!
935
00:44:04,083 --> 00:44:09,458
In our virtual scheme, Kunle created
a beautiful decked garden area
936
00:44:09,483 --> 00:44:12,058
for outdoor entertaining.
937
00:44:12,083 --> 00:44:13,658
And the reality...
938
00:44:15,603 --> 00:44:17,418
...is every bit as good.
939
00:44:17,443 --> 00:44:21,818
This is what this whole design
is really about.
940
00:44:21,843 --> 00:44:26,378
Creating this big opening
and being able to look out
941
00:44:26,403 --> 00:44:28,298
and having this inside
outside space.
942
00:44:28,323 --> 00:44:31,578
It looks amazing, and Kunle, your
idea of raising up the decking
943
00:44:31,603 --> 00:44:34,898
outside really makes it feel like
another room.
944
00:44:34,923 --> 00:44:37,258
It's kind of like the extension
you didn't get.
945
00:44:37,283 --> 00:44:39,618
What a lot of people don't think
about is the view back in,
946
00:44:39,643 --> 00:44:42,818
which I think is equally
just as spectacular, isn't it?
947
00:44:42,843 --> 00:44:46,258
I love it, guys. I kind of want
to move in. I love it.
948
00:44:53,043 --> 00:44:57,418
How does the reality
compare to the virtual reality?
949
00:44:57,443 --> 00:45:00,538
It was quite surreal, but also,
like, extremely useful,
950
00:45:00,563 --> 00:45:04,938
because we had a clear direction
as to what we were doing.
951
00:45:04,963 --> 00:45:06,538
We wouldn't have been as brave,
would we? No.
952
00:45:06,563 --> 00:45:08,898
Unless we had seen kind of
how it all ties together.
953
00:45:08,923 --> 00:45:12,018
And what difference do you think
this has made to your life,
954
00:45:12,043 --> 00:45:13,418
and for the kids as well?
955
00:45:13,443 --> 00:45:16,618
Definitely having family together
makes such a difference,
956
00:45:16,643 --> 00:45:19,338
the kids being able to actually
sit at the bar stools.
957
00:45:19,363 --> 00:45:23,098
Before I was just stuck in that
kitchen on my own shouting.
958
00:45:23,123 --> 00:45:26,698
To have everyone all together
is just completely different.
959
00:45:26,723 --> 00:45:29,258
I want to ask you about budgets.
Mm. Oh, yeah.
960
00:45:29,283 --> 00:45:33,618
Originally, we thought you were
going to spend about £70,000,
961
00:45:33,643 --> 00:45:35,978
so where did you get to in the end?
962
00:45:36,003 --> 00:45:38,938
We had to replace the ceiling,
because the ceiling came down.
963
00:45:38,963 --> 00:45:42,338
OK. We just saw an open ceiling, and
I said "Oh, can we insulate that?"
964
00:45:42,363 --> 00:45:44,698
They said, "We can if you want,
but that will be extra."
965
00:45:44,723 --> 00:45:48,138
And I'm like, "Yeah." So, yeah,
we did go over by about 5,000.
966
00:45:48,163 --> 00:45:50,658
But that was unexpected costs.
It came in about 75,
967
00:45:50,683 --> 00:45:53,618
but, obviously, it's going to help
hopefully with the bills and stuff.
968
00:45:53,643 --> 00:45:55,978
Good work, guys. Nailed it.
969
00:45:56,003 --> 00:45:59,098
Caroline and Scott
started their project home
970
00:45:59,123 --> 00:46:02,618
with radically different ideas
of how it should look,
971
00:46:02,643 --> 00:46:07,018
but what they've ended up with
is something they both love.
972
00:46:07,043 --> 00:46:12,098
And most importantly, the Christmas
tree looks perfect in its new home.
973
00:46:16,563 --> 00:46:18,298
So, that's job done.
974
00:46:18,323 --> 00:46:21,738
We did it, and I think we should
do it again, don't you? Let's do it.
975
00:46:23,603 --> 00:46:26,578
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