Highlights from Season 6 of Restored
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.
Classic California Homes
Mediterranean Style 16 Photos
Check out some of Brett's refurbished Spanish-style abodes.
Craftsman Style 15 Photos
See before-and-after photos of restored bungalows and cottages.
Victorian Style 17 Photos
See Brett take on one of the most recognized architectural styles.
Cottage Style 12 Photos
These unique homes are straight out of a storybook.
Midcentury Style 16 Photos
Brett uncovers unique details only found in midcentury moderns.
Video Highlights
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Tour More Historic Homes
It's All in the Details
Read more about how Brett renews these vintage homes to their former glory.
Beautiful 'Old California' 18 Photos
From Craftsman to mid-mod, the West Coast has some unique architecture.
Best Born-Again Features 24 Photos
Restorations aren't always easy, but they're always worth it.
About the Host
Brett Waterman
About the show
In each episode, homeowners call on preservationist Brett Waterman to unearth the hidden potential in their character-filled homes. Brett's attention to detail and architectural knowledge leads to incredible restorations and fascinating stories.
Episodes
See Episode GuideRestoring 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.
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.
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.
The Yellow Victorian Farmhouse Facelift
Brett Waterman restores a Victorian Farmhouse with an odd floor plan. Major foundation issues complicate the project but the happy homeowners end up with a beautiful and functional house they could never have imagined.
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.
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.
The 1890 Yellow Shingle-Style Victorian
Brett strips away strange remodels and restores the beauty and functionality to a 1890s Victorian.
1926 French Normandy Cottage
Homeowners Steven and Gina call in preservationist Brett Waterman to restore their recent purchase, a French Normandy-style cottage in a small cul-de-sac known fondly as "gnome court." Built in 1926, the Redlands, CA, house was a severely neglected rental for 30 years. Excited by the idea of restoring a home on the well-known street, Brett takes on the challenge but gets more than he bargains for with a leaky roof, rotten windows, missing floorboards and damaged walls. But he perseveres to turn this derelict house into the crown jewel of the neighborhood.
1905 Queen Anne Victorian Restoration
Brett receives a blast from the past when one of his old high school friends asks him to help restore her 1905 Queen Anne Victorian bungalow. Having lived in the house for 30 years, she has many unfinished renovation projects but now wants to restore the house to its original Victorian beauty and functionality. She also wants to convert her front bedroom into the work office space it was originally designed to be.
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.
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.
1918 Arts and Crafts Bungalow
Brett Waterman helps a young family with two small children restore their home after a failed attempt to restore it themselves. The house in Redlands, CA, has been in the family for generations so Brett's eye for historical accuracy is much needed. It's a big job, but Brett is up to the task of restoring the home to its architectural glory while simultaneously creating the modern functionality needed for a young 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.
1900 Victorian Farmhouse
A young couple seeks Brett's help restoring their big 1900 Victorian Farmhouse in time for their wedding. They're hoping Brett can design a rustic kitchen, update the laundry area and add light to the interior rooms that were closed off by past modifications. Excited by the challenge, Brett creates a design plan that allows light into the house while retaining the integrity of the grand old Victorian all in time for the happy couple's big day.
1913 Mission Revival Mansion
Brett Waterman helps a mother and her grown-up children restore their majestic 1913 Mission Revival mansion. He's elated when he realizes he can restore the original linoleum in the kitchen, but the homeowners may not open to the idea.
The 1955 Midcentury California Ranch
Brett opens up the floor plan of a 1950s midcentury ranch and makes the space more livable for a family of four while staying true to the original style.
The Riverside Transitional Craftsman Bungalow
Brett restores a Craftsman bungalow for a woman who had started the project with her late husband, but never finished. The homeowner is overwhelmed when she sees the house finally returned to its original beauty.
