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I love the design overall. However, I would have at least added floating shelves in the kitchen on the tiled wall to match the oven hood.

I would rather have more upper cabinets in my kitchen.

R u kidding, no uppers is not enough storage, especially for a full family.

No upper cabinets in the main part of the kitchen is what you are now seeing in custom very high-end kitchens by top designers. In this type of arrangement where it is designed new (not necessarily a remodel), a whole wall is fitted with floor to ceiling cabinets that also may incorporate a refrigerator concealed by similar paneled doors. In addition, a smaller room called a Butler's Pantry is included, and this room has additional storage. The main kitchen being open is treated more as a living space, with artwork and open shelves on the walls where the upper cabinets used to be. Some Butler's pantries are like in fact another (smaller) kitchen, and has a station for coffee. Other trends include more colorful kitchens, especially on the lower cabinets painted in navy, or dark green, or even pink, or very dark pigmented yellow.

I would add cabinets back and perhaps an island. It's not enough storage.

where is the island in the kitchen? I would rather have more upper cabinets.

Considering that they lost the pantry, they really need the storage space of the upper cabinets.

Beautifully done! 👏👏 A bed in front of a window is just the worst decor mistake you can make.

More cabinets I would need

This show is on my short HGTV favorites list. Along with Love it Or List it, Bargain Block (they have unpredictable design ideas), No Demo Reno and Million dollar winner house. :)

Not enough cabinet space in the kitchen! That's a big no-no!

I love this show. The owners don’t have to put any money in on the renovation but can still make a bit of profit. Hell I’ll settle for 100 bucks as long as I don’t have to pay for anything 😂

For those of you who are worried about not enough kitchen cabinets, the reality is that most people don't really cook as much anymore. Even so, you could easily add an island with lots of cabinets below. It sold in 4 days, over asking price...so it was enough cabinets for someone!

After a clue months the design will not outweigh the lack of storage. For those of us who a really cool and use many items to cook with we need storage.

Looks SO much prettier! NOt surprised it sold quickly! That kitchen was the best!

The design is lovely but the kitchen definitely needs more storage.

I think the kitchen could have had like floating shelves AT LEAST?

I would have done a bigger kitchen island and added some storage underneath. But, still very nice job.

The cabinets were in good condition and should have been taken down and donated. Not enough upper cabinets, especially with a family purchasing. I would want more uppers in addition.

This style of house is technically called "split entry" because there is really only an upstairs and a downstairs (2 floors), divided by an entry level. A true split level will have a main floor that is actually split level, via a step up or a step down, and the kitchen is usually at ground level. One unique feature of the split-entry house is that the kitchen is always on the upper level, which, if there's a view, can be a plus.

It looks beautiful, but no way would I want no upper cabinets in the kitchen.

Never understood why you would block out a lot of natural light by positioning the bed in front if the window. A very bad habit, indeed.

Maybe this was a budget issue but I would have built a bench against the dining wall to move table inches over to accommodate a kitchen island running the length of kitchen to compensate for the lost upper cabinets and give ample counter space but love the open concept and entry change, well done!

Somehow the living area feels smaller. The fireplace was merely a change than improvement regarding styling. Kitchen feels odd. The 'sectional' sofa in the downstairs looks odd on closer inspection. Too gimmicky for my taste. The nice change was the bannister, sort of.

There is not enough storage in the kitchen. The rest is beautiful.

The banister looks like a safety hazard for small children.

I do love the design but cannot believe you took out so many kitchen cabinets and did not replace them...Very disappointed. Made it beautiful but not functional!

I am so glad to be seeing your whole program. Thank you.

I would put up open shelving to match the hood vent...a nice size island with some storage, but I get that it would add to the reno price and not necessary for a sale...clearly. Nice job ladies.

Beautiful!

They had the vision to completely transform the living space into a magazine cover-worthy design, and that's what sells. The open rail is the single biggest contributor to the new look. The downstairs is superbly staged.

I would need A LOT more cabinets. But, I cook and entertain....and love dishes

I hate the geometric wood piece above the fireplace. And I don't know what in the world they were thinking by not putting upper cabinets up. I do a lot of cooking and baking, need more storage for that along with space to put your food.

I totally agree. Getting rid of upper cabinets and sacrificing storage is kinda stupid. I am not sure why young buyers do not have long term foresight. They are not going to accumulate any less stuff as their family grows. Bit the twins do great work

I love the shape of the tiles

Transformation is great except the kitchen there’s not much of storage.

You did a beautiful job on updating an out-of-style home. Please leave out the music. It's not necessary and is very annoying.

Not enough kitchen storage. Where do you put the food? The big pots? Dishes?

My first home was a split level and that was the only split level I ever bought, all my other houses that I have bought have been ramblers, split levels are usually cheaper to buy because of the floor plan

LOve the fireplace treatment.

The staircase railing is beautiful but dangerous for a family with children.

function over pretty however more cabinets doesn't mean more function. it's all about how to you plan the use.

Great to job

Sellable!

Were the bathrooms not updated! Or did I miss something?

Should have upper cabinets.

What's wrong with a split-level house? Better than always having to go up and down a full flight of stairs. (edit): Just realized it is a split-entry as well as a split-level. I do personally dislike a split-entry quite a lot.

Lo único que me parece que destaca es la sala en especial por el diseño de la chimenea, la cocina hubiera quedado mejor con una isla y no con esa mesa o lo que sea que pusieron en vez de eso, el resto de lugares quedaron meh, están bien, pero no sorprenden ni tienen nada interesante, bastante simples.

Amazing reno like always. In other subject, does is he her son or her husband? Whatever he is my type 😍

Not fond of the kitchen but liked the other rooms

I would like to see the bathrooms

Why not just paint cabinets and put on new counter top

Storage storage storage.

I would have liked to have seen a more unique outside stairway to the entrance of the home.

So well done!

Can L & L plz come do my home?

Exactly why do they split the profits with the home owners?

Bathrooms?

Am I reading this correctly? The two designers put in a ton of work and they earned $15k, $7500 apiece? Does that seem low?

Hold up! Idk if it's arrogance or absurdity. This couple wants to sell their split level home, but thought, "Hey. Let's rip up 2 bedrooms first, then put the house up for sale."

The open concept was taken too far upstairs, and why was nothing done to the exterior? That house is fugly!

You girls "ROCK"

Orientated .... not a word.... oriented is proper.

VW 😍

Those two are sooo irritating. Please get another show in its place (I'm not the only one feeling this way!)

More HGTV gold and teal decorating. Very HGTV predictable decor.

Lol! The woman is obviously mad and doesn't have time for silly questions!

No property is unsellable, the only obstacle is the price! Ask top dollar for an old outdated unmodernised property and of course it won't sell! As for the "after" typical designer foul ups, the open banister is lethal were there ever a toddler there, the colour schemes are dreadful, I mean dark brown, grey, blue yellow beige, it's like a bilious attack, I have only ever seen such a mish mash of non complimentary colours when so called designers are involved, I'm sure they they must have a degree in poor colour schemes or they themselves are totally colour blind! And old fashioned dark brown wood, in a modernised home, my gosh a Victorian throwback.

Why are there no upper cabinets or floating shelves?? Big turn off lost a pantry and then no uppers

Nope. I take storage over esthetics.

I have serious problems with these two women THEY CUT CORNERS WAY TOO MUCH. They paint over thread bare floors , that in reality should be replaced . Ive seen them lay cheap laminate floors over hardwoods , because they were too cheap to matchup the hardwoods . They also put in entry level appliances . Real Garbage .

You ladies talk MORE than you work! 🤦🏻‍♀️

The knick nacks are awful

Take this show off air.. it sux . No body watches it anyway.

You did a beautiful job on updating an out-of-style home. Please leave out the music. It's not necessary and is very annoying.