Step Back to Beautiful 'Old California' With 'Restored' 18 Photos
When classic homes meet 21st-century preservation techniques, the results are nothing short of stunning. On an all-new season of Restored, Brett Waterman and his team reveal even more of the Golden State's gorgeous architectural history.
Brett Waterman's 'Restored' Homes
Preservationist Brett Waterman is a master of the makeunder. When he renovates a historic home, he peels back decades of questionable design decisions and restores living spaces to their original glory. Meet the fresh faces of two homes he has transformed and a few of our favorite details from the upcoming season of this new DIY Network show.
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The Best Born-Again, Historical Features Seen on 'Restored' 24 Photos
Brett Waterman keeps his eyes peeled for opportunities to unmask his restoration projects’ original charm—and to update them in ways that are true to their characters.
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See Episode Guide1922 American Colonial Arts and Crafts
Brett Waterman takes on a bright pink Arts and Crafts home with American Colonial elements. He uncovers lots of hidden features while returning the house to its 1922 roots.
1906 Arts and Crafts House
Brett Waterman is called upon to restore a historically significant 1906 Arts and Crafts home. He brings it back to its original glory by reintroducing the closed-in fireplaces, re-instating the floor plan and replacing the 1980s kitchen.
1915 Arts and Crafts
Brett Waterman gets the chance to restore an enormous Arts and Crafts home with six bedrooms for a family that grew from four children to eight children in just two years. Brett brings the master bedroom back to life and creates a new bathroom upstairs. Downstairs, he completely reconfigures the kitchen to work better for this large family.
1922 American Colonial Arts and Crafts
Brett Waterman takes on a bright pink Arts and Crafts home with American Colonial elements. He uncovers lots of hidden features while returning the house to its 1922 roots.
1906 Arts and Crafts House
Brett Waterman is called upon to restore a historically significant 1906 Arts and Crafts home. He brings it back to its original glory by reintroducing the closed-in fireplaces, re-instating the floor plan and replacing the 1980s kitchen.
1901 Victorian Bungalow Restoration
Brett Waterman restores a Victorian Bungalow for a military veteran and his daughter. The project grows in scale when unexpected problems are discovered and it becomes a complete restoration.
1930s Colorful Spanish Colonial Farmhouse
Brett restores a 1930s two-story Spanish Colonial farmhouse in Fontana, California. He learns the rich history of the home which then guides his design plan for the house exterior, entryway, living room and kitchen. He adds vintage charm to the balcony with custom made spindles, and the living room archway comes back to life with a hand-painted stencil design.
1930 Simple Spanish Bungalow
Brett helps a recently-divorced mom who is in over her head with her cute Spanish bungalow in Riverside, California. After a discovery causes him to change directions with his design plan, he opts for a simplistic approach in his restoration of the exterior areas and kitchen.
Mystery of the English Cottage
A young family has purchased a 1920s English cottage in Redlands, California, for their forever home. But something is funky with the living room, and they can't figure out what. Brett solves the mystery, removing all the 1970s additions.
1910 Arts and Crafts Family Farmhouse
Brett restores a 1910 Arts and Crafts farmhouse for a family who relocates from the big city to the countryside of Cherry Valley, California. The family hopes to become organic farmers and want to include elements needed for the family farm and business in the home renovation. Brett opens up the original front porch, changes the layout in the living room and guts the kitchen to install some unique cabinetry that will meet this family's needs.
1952 Midcentury Masterpiece
A couple wants to renovate their midcentury modern California ranch home but are not sure where to begin. Brett works to blend her traditional style with his more modern tastes for an extensive and unique remodel. The massive project includes removing the front of the home to create an open air vestibule, and a surprising design choice sets the tone for one of the coolest kitchen makeovers ever.
Restoring a Craftsman Bungalow
Restoration expert Brett Waterman is hired by local fireman, Bobby, to restore his newly purchased 1913 Arts and Crafts bungalow in Redlands, California. The 100-year-old home has experienced inappropriate renovations and numerous bad choices over the years. Working with Bobby and his girlfriend Kandis, Brett rediscovers the home's history and architectural features. After a number of setbacks, Brett restores the house back to its former glory, and in the process creates a surprise for Bobby and Kandis.
Brett Waterman's 1940s California Ranch Project
Brett is horrified when a local fire chief and his wife ask him to completely gut and restore their 1940s California Ranch. Brett sets out to show them they can have a kitchen with all the modern conveniences they desire while still retaining the original cabinets and butler's pantry.
1913 Craftsman Bungalow
Brett Waterman restores a 1913 Craftsman Bungalow for a young couple with a baby on the way. He's challenged with finding a way to bring back the natural wood in the house while still making it bright and welcoming.
1915 Arts and Crafts
Brett Waterman gets the chance to restore an enormous Arts and Crafts home with six bedrooms for a family that grew from four children to eight children in just two years. Brett brings the master bedroom back to life and creates a new bathroom upstairs. Downstairs, he completely reconfigures the kitchen to work better for this large family.
1930s Spanish Colonial Ranch Revival
Brett Waterman takes on a Spanish Colonial Revival that has had all of the beautiful original woodwork covered over with layers of paint. It's painstaking work to bring it back and the team hits some serious snags but the result is a home that takes the owner's breath away.
1947 Postmodern Ranch
Brett restores a 1947 postmodern ranch back to its post-World War II style for a military veteran and his wife. However, he has to make some tough decisions when the homeowners want to get rid of the original kitchen tile.
1922 American Colonial Arts and Crafts
Brett Waterman takes on a bright pink Arts and Crafts home with American Colonial elements. He uncovers lots of hidden features while returning the house to its 1922 roots.
1928 Spanish Colonial Revival
Brett Waterman restores a classic Spanish Colonial Revival that hasn't been touched in years because the owner is a professional musician who is always on the road. Brett's challenge is to make the kitchen and bath more functional while staying true to the home's 1920s character.
1928 Spanish Revival House
Brett thinks he finally gets an easy restoration job on a stunning Spanish Revival hillside mansion until he finds out it has a pink Victorian kitchen. Then, Brett uncovers hidden treasure on the old woodwork, but the homeowners don't seem to share his excitement.
