Nashville Flipped & the Revival of a 1904 Folk-Victorian 21 Photos
Home restoration pro Troy Shafer and designer Julie Couch are doing some amazing things with old houses in the Nashville area. Troy takes on construction and repairs. Julie brings the design vision and scours salvage shops for the perfect architectural elements to suit the historic character of the homes. Check out a sample of their work in this snapshot gallery.
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Troy Dean Shafer
Troy Dean Shafer, contractor and host of DIY’s Nashville Flipped, has saved, restored and flipped dozens of historic homes in Nashville, Tennessee.
About the show
Nashville house flipper Troy Dean Shafer buys and renovates historic homes in communities in and around Nashville, Tennessee. But reviving classic homes isn’t always easy: When you peel back years of neglect, you’re bound to run into unexpected problems. Troy and his team will pull out all the stops as they attempt to bring these amazing homes back to their former glory … without breaking the bank.
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See Episode GuideA Craftsman Comeback
Nashville house flipper, Troy Shafer, renovates homes in historic communities throughout Nashville, Tennessee. Reviving historic homes is as important to Troy as accomplishing a financially sound flip. Most of the old homes he acquires have unforeseen challenges -- because he never really knows what he has until he begins pulling back the years of neglect. Facing all those challenges and more, Troy calls upon designer friend Julie Couch to help revive this Craftsman style bungalow. Located in a thriving part of town known as East Nashville, this property was originally built in 1923, and has undergone layers renovations with budget materials that stripped this house of its authentic charm and character. Troy and Julie work together to take out the new, restore the old, and replenish some of the history and dignity a true craftsman home of this age deserves. They do their best to return this home back to it's original beauty, creating a historically accurate house that will also appeal to today's buyers.
A Cozy Cottage
Troy Dean Shafer restores a quaint home from the 1920s just south of downtown Nashville. He adds a bit of custom flair to this historic home by building a vaulted master bedroom and bath before adding custom carpentry for added function.
Art Deco and Additions
Nashville house flipper Troy Dean Shafer has big plans for this 1920s home just outside of downtown. He hopes to give this home a true art deco vibe so he's saving, salvaging, antiquing and doing whatever else it takes to make sure his additions feel like they've been around as long as the home's original bones.
Madison, Tennessee's minimal traditional home is restored to its former splendor.
Nashville house flipper, Troy Shafer, renovates homes in historic communities throughout Nashville, Tennessee. Reviving historic homes is as important to Troy as is accomplishing a financially sound flip. Most of the old homes he acquires have unforeseen challenges -- because he never really knows what he has until he begins pulling back the years of neglect. Facing all those challenges and more, Troy calls upon designer friend, Julie Couch, to maximize every inch of space in this modest home. The master suite undergoes a complete transformation and the massive back yard is transformed to include an impressive outdoor living space. The restored outdoor decorative barn, and the new fire pit and farm table is sure to appeal to any future homeowner.
Madison, Tennessee's minimal traditional home is restored to its former splendor.
Nashville house flipper, Troy Shafer, renovates homes in historic communities throughout Nashville, Tennessee. Reviving historic homes is as important to Troy as is accomplishing a financially sound flip. Most of the old homes he acquires have unforeseen challenges -- because he never really knows what he has until he begins pulling back the years of neglect. Facing all those challenges and more, Troy calls upon designer friend, Julie Couch, to maximize every inch of space in this modest home. The master suite undergoes a complete transformation and the massive back yard is transformed to include an impressive outdoor living space. The restored outdoor decorative barn, and the new fire pit and farm table is sure to appeal to any future homeowner.
Eastside Flippin'
Troy Dean Shafer restores a 1940s brick ranch-style home in East Nashville. He knows that things don't always go according to plan when dealing with historic homes and this project is no exception. With problems coming at Troy from above and below, can his team pull together to make this home a beauty?
Germantown Gem
Troy calls upon designer friend, Julie Couch, for some much needed help in reviving this property originally built in 1910. Their goal is to transform it from an eyesore into a fabulous Folk Victorian home that will attract a host of prospective buyers to this emerging part of Nashville known as Buena Vista.
Germantown Gem
Troy calls upon designer friend, Julie Couch, for some much needed help in reviving this property originally built in 1910. Their goal is to transform it from an eyesore into a fabulous Folk Victorian home that will attract a host of prospective buyers to this emerging part of Nashville known as Buena Vista.
From Retro to Restoration
Troy Dean Shafer takes on a ranch that underwent its first major renovation in the 1960s. He's hoping to find plenty of the home's original elements and expose its history as he peels back the layers someone else added.
Royal Renovation
Troy transforms the once impressive Queen Anne style living and dining rooms to their former glory, while the remaining layout of the house will be transformed into a master suite. With a newly exposed front porch and traditional details preserved throughout, this Queen Anne style home is sure catch the eye of the perfect buyer.
Royal Renovation
Troy transforms the once impressive Queen Anne style living and dining rooms to their former glory, while the remaining layout of the house will be transformed into a master suite. With a newly exposed front porch and traditional details preserved throughout, this Queen Anne style home is sure catch the eye of the perfect buyer.
Art Deco and Additions
Nashville house flipper Troy Dean Shafer has big plans for this 1920s home just outside of downtown. He hopes to give this home a true art deco vibe so he's saving, salvaging, antiquing and doing whatever else it takes to make sure his additions feel like they've been around as long as the home's original bones.
Flippin' on the Farm
Troy Dean Shafer restores a house that's stood on a farm in Springfield for over 100 years. He finds himself underground in order to make sure it stands another century, but hopefully he's not under water in the end.
Farmhouse Refresh
Troy and Julie Couch transform this derelict farmhouse into a charming home just outside of Nashville. Together, they face the unforeseen challenges that come out of the woodwork, literally, when flipping a property originally built in 1875. Their talents - and patience - are put to the test as they attempt to erase 140 years of aging and create a charming property that still retains it's heritage.
Farmhouse Refresh
Troy and Julie Couch transform this derelict farmhouse into a charming home just outside of Nashville. Together, they face the unforeseen challenges that come out of the woodwork, literally, when flipping a property originally built in 1875. Their talents - and patience - are put to the test as they attempt to erase 140 years of aging and create a charming property that still retains it's heritage.
A Crooked Craftsman
Troy Dean Shafer takes on a 1935 Craftsman home and finds himself in a precarious position when he realizes the whole front of the house is poised to collapse due to a previous shoddy renovation. His budget takes a hit to restore this house to its former glory, but this risk could pay off in Music City.
A Crooked Craftsman
Troy Dean Shafer takes on a 1935 Craftsman home and finds himself in a precarious position when he realizes the whole front of the house is poised to collapse due to a previous shoddy renovation. His budget takes a hit to restore this house to its former glory, but this risk could pay off in Music City.
Folk Victorian Near Nashville
Nashville house flipper, Troy Shafer, renovates homes in historic communities throughout Nashville, Tennessee. Most of these old homes have unforeseen challenges, because he never really knows what he has until he begins pulling back the years of neglect. This L-shaped house features a practical layout typical of the early 20th century, but doesn't really lend itself to today's buyer.
Flippin' on the Farm
Troy Dean Shafer restores a house that's stood on a farm in Springfield for over 100 years. He finds himself underground in order to make sure it stands another century, but hopefully he's not under water in the end.
Railroad Revival
Located in an area developed around the local railroad yard, this property was home to a family with generations who worked at those yards. Troy and Julie work together to create a historically accurate house, but also with all the amenities a modern family desires.
Restoration by the Railroad
Troy Dean Shafer finds a gem next to an old railroad track in Goodlettsville, Tennessee that comes with beautiful land to boot. Now, Troy just has to bring this 19th-century farmhouse up to snuff.
Flippin' on the Farm
Troy Dean Shafer restores a house that's stood on a farm in Springfield for over 100 years. He finds himself underground in order to make sure it stands another century, but hopefully he's not under water in the end.
Bamboo-Covered Bungalow
Troy Dean Shafer restores a bungalow located on the east side of Nashville. Despite the challenges of a compartmentalized layout and a crazy 30-foot bamboo wall, Troy finds a way to use it all to his advantage.
Eastside Flippin'
Troy Dean Shafer restores a 1940s brick ranch-style home in East Nashville. He knows that things don't always go according to plan when dealing with historic homes and this project is no exception. With problems coming at Troy from above and below, can his team pull together to make this home a beauty?
Art Deco and Additions
Nashville house flipper Troy Dean Shafer has big plans for this 1920s home just outside of downtown. He hopes to give this home a true art deco vibe so he's saving, salvaging, antiquing and doing whatever else it takes to make sure his additions feel like they've been around as long as the home's original bones.
From Retro to Restoration
Troy Dean Shafer takes on a ranch that underwent its first major renovation in the 1960s. He's hoping to find plenty of the home's original elements and expose its history as he peels back the layers someone else added.
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