Transforming a Fixer-Upper into a Turnkey Property | Unsellables FULL Episode | Christina
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Christina is leaving town to get married…But first she has to sell her dilapidated downtown home. The good-sized property is in a great location…But after a month on the market, the house is only attracting ‘flippers.’ Sofie says the mismatched color scheme, faux brick accents, and ancient kitchen are to blame.
In order to appeal to first-time buyers, Sofie comes up with a $3,600 plan renew and refresh the interiors. Christina is motivated from the start…And as Anthony and the team repaint the home, dress up the fireplace, and modernize the kitchen, Sofie gives Christina a crash course in home dressing 101. Their goal is to transform the fixer-upper into a turnkey property…But can they beat the house flippers at their own game?
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Unsellables - Christina - Season 1 - Episode 9
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We love Anthony!
I wish I had some one like him to help! He knows his stuff and is very detail oriented!
He does such a wonderful job and he is easy on the eyes.
I was going to say the same thing. I could use an Anthony in my home.
i have seen so many episodes and I have to say this is the first time I really didnt like the design...the dinner bench thing looks really awkward in the middle of the room like that... that fireplace looks very strange it looks like theres a fireplace eating a fireplace.... not to mention the green overload... the rest looks great--- i guess the most important thing is that its a lot better than before but I think they shouldve given this more thought
Completely agree
It’s soooo bad omg
TOO MUCH GREEN!!!!!!!!!
In California U.S.A. those door chimes bring $400.
That’s too much green. Downstairs looks odd in that color. What about taupe- like in the master? Still needs a proper dining table. 🤪 Did it sell?
Agreed! That green was way too much. This lady is infatuated with green! Also that chandelier they removed from the kitchen was very nice--why remove it?
@@caseyflorida Too funny, she is obsessed with green!!! There r other colors out there😂
Sophie seems stuck on green and I agree it's ugly. Looks like a big mint. Taupe would be nice
Maybe they were limited on a budget for the furniture as I don’t think that the fireplace was still the focal point. I think that the green walls limited the buyers who don’t want to paint to have a more neutral color. I do get tired of seeing so many grey walls with white kitchens in my area, just boring. Not everyone can envision a house with that green a different color and could have made it so pale that it was almost neutral to be more appealing with an accent wall.
I would say that color often does not translate accurately on computer screens or even in some cameras so it's hard to assess those colors. It's also impossible to accurately judge distances and sizes on screen.
I just love this show and it is very encouraging. The outtakes are hilarious and I'm a forever fan.
decluttering, flowers, and fresh paint, that alone seems to make such a big difference.
Are the stairs even legal /up to code without a hand rail?
Not here in Ohio! We even had to put a hand rail in the barn!
We have to have handrails here in NY
I believe in the US hand rails are required.
At 4:10 Sophie tells her "I think we can take one out, two is just greedy"
There are two handrails as Sophie takes her initial tour.
Because I read the comments first, I'm watching to see what becomes of these fine, slightly greedy (?)
Legal obligations..
There _is_ a chance they're in Canada, and "code" isn't the same.
Much of Europe doesn't require handrails.
Stairs are one of the areas that have the most accidents even with handrails. My father in law fell down the 2 steps from our living room to the foyer and luckily wasn’t injured but he fell down the straight run of stairs that his daughter’s house had and they took down the railing. They were very steep and even I was concerned, especially after they removed the carpet and replaced it with wood. My stairs have a landing and turn back the same way so if you fall it is a shorter distance and have railings. People need to realize that people do slip especially if they are carrying things or have physical limitations whether they are children or older adults.
I was sad to see the door chimes go. They have antique charm and a lovely sound. My grandparent's house had those chimes. I guess everything needs to be new & generic for the young people these days.
I'm not a fan of modern styling but I found this gorgeous! It felt airy and made me think of lovely summer days 😊 Kitchen revamp was clever and thank goodness the boiler was blocked in with having a Fridge freezer next to it! Hallway now light and airy, I found it all rather lovely 😊
Anthony did the cheapest BEST kitchen redo EVER! Never would have thought of that! And it LOOKS GREAT!
There is room for 4 people to eat in that kitchen . ( and get rid of that other table- bench thing completely!)
I think it looked liked complete shit
It's amazing what you can do when you can afford a contractor and team.
No one would have those 2 chairs just sitting in LR. Look uncomfortable
It looks like a waiting room.
@@suzanneedmonds1566 lol yes it does
I thought the same thing. The space would be better without them.
Just awful
I would have moved them to the table and remove the extra bench.
Anthony is the star of this show. He's so cool and talented.
The styling was terrible. All this house needed was painting and rearrangement of furniture. The kitchen needed work but was not particularly improved with their design.
The kitchen had a couple of necessary improvements - boxing in the water heater and finishing above the cabinets. It needed more than just paint.
14:53 that flipped property is STUNNING!!!
not for me....looks like a big city apartment
The difference between US/Canada and UK is that across the pond, first time buyers get the house in mint condition and move in ready, while here in the UK "ideal for first time buyers" is always put in the listings of the crappiest, most run down properties...
Those vintage doorbell chimes sound better than the electronic ones that I can’t hear throughout my house. I can understand why the homeowner kept them.
I love those chimes!
I agree. The two chimes are for the front door. The middle chine is for the back door. A shame to lose them. A more decorative cover is all they needed.
Everyone else is all, "waaah, too much green". I'm sitting here wondering how the hell she accesses the water heater if she ever needs to!!!
I have seen new homes in the attic with small access openings and think the same thing. My brother in law had 2 water heaters fail and for some reason the builder had placed them in the upper area of a 1 1/2 story open garage. After the second one, they finally had it replumbed so that the plumbers weren’t having to carry it up the ladder and prevent the water damage that went everywhere.
@@tastx3142 wow!!
That was my first thought. Maybe the shelf is on wheels or is easily detachable.
@@tastx3142 yeah. I awoke one Sunday morning to the sound of running water. It was a rusted out water heater. Some genius had stashed the water heater under completely enclosed stairs leading up to a former attic made into a room. I had to find a screwdriver, unscrew a couple of steps and reach in to turn it off. I had the new one relocated to the attached garage.
@@tonibauer2949 You can always turn it off at the curb. I had a leak under a faucet and the shut off valve had failed and couldn’t shut it off. I had several shut off valves for commodes fail so I knew where it was located outside. At my previous house a handyman working next door came and told me that I had a major water leak near the meter as water was pouring out and running down the street. He turned it off for me and had to do it by feel. Unfortunately, it happened on my side of the meter, but I bought the tool to make it easier to turn for future use. You can do it with large pliers but is easier with the special tool and isn’t expensive. Mine is probably 35-40 years old and I have used it multiple times and keep it in a handy place.
Anthony has better design instincts than Sofie (Susie?). It's a shame, the after pics always leave me a little underwhelmed.
Edit: I forgot that the aim was to sell the house, not live in it.
I always have to remind myself of that too.
All this years ago, Sophie went through her „Hulk-phase“… or the „Green-Giant-phase“… so much green in one little house :-)
Taking off BOTH banisters was ridiculous. You need to have one. I don't live in the UK, but in my country they are REQUIRED by code.
Who is The Decorator that is deciding on these hideous colors and horrendous designs? This is the ultimate in tackiness
I can I only say ouch to this one. Usually there might be one or two things I would have done differently, but this was all over terrible colors and designs. That puke green everywhere - talk about dated!
Well, I would like to see your degree in interior design. If you would inform us of your school/ college. I just happen to know graduates form SCAD! This program is great.
Apparently in 2008 lime green was a neutral color. Sofie was unable to decorate without it!
What a terrible color.
I usually like what is done on this channel, but even though green is one of my favorite colors these were hideous shades of green. I’d find myself repainting the entire place!
What i am wondering is why all of these are being posted now after a decade. These designs really reflect the dull, lifeless designs of the early 2000’s and I have a hard time believing people find these remodels chic when they are bland and outdated already. The good thing about more modern designs is that instead of the de-personalized “faux-luxe” feeling people wanted 10-15 years ago, people are beginning to design around the items they already love in an eclectic way, making their homes stand the test of time. Even stagers nowadays give much more personal touches than this. I hope we never go back to this period in time Interior Design-wise.
All it needs is a coat of paint. Well, almost all is mostly paint. It also needs to be emptied and cleaned.
Loved the final result, no beige!
But if your current decor was blue, this house wouldn’t appeal to you. I think that the color limits potential buyers.
2 slender high back green chairs @ living room would look so much better than 2 kitchen looking chairs. needs a couple of green floor plants.
Why do they keep putting outdoor garden furniture in kitchens? No one really wants to actually sit on on iron chairs. Also the chairs don't even match!
They look dirty too
Budget?
I think the green is more contemporary and doesn't go with the painted curvy coffee table, the light above it, and the pine dining table. Switch those out for something more sleek and it would be more cohesive. But overall I think they did pretty well.
They removed the banisters? I hope they're fully-insured for a house hunter to break their neck falling down the stairs.
Turn those kitchen chairs around to the table or just put them away.
This show is over 10 years ago and back than those colors were in.
No to the green color.
the green walls on the lower level are nice, but add the green furniture, pillows, and decos,-- it's too much. there's tying it in, and then there's sea of green. in the son's room, the room was nice, but i wouldn't have had the green comforter.
it honestly reminds me of the houses from that live-action Cat in the Hat movie
That kitchen needed to be replaced
I thought it was a big fat mess! The fake brick is the worst! The kitchen goes back before the 60s. The entire home is higgldy wiggldy. I think the green they added is hideously bright. You left a chip off of the fireplace tile. EEK limey!
I found the back ground music distracting. Great show though.
Too much of green I think
Considering what they had to work with and the money they spent they did a good job !!
Who considers kiwi green to be a neutral color for a living room? 😑 Even in ~2009 when this was filmed, that green would have been an odd and tacky choice...so much green everryywwherrreee 😑
I guess if you’re a leprechaun you would love the house.
What have you done with the bathroom?
Would be nice to see
No staircase bannister? And lime paint.
In 2008 that green must’ve been popular! 😀 Hope it sold quickly!
I don’t know if it’s just me watching this in 2021, but that green color-everywhere-is a bit much. Which is saying a lot for me to notice, as I painted my house doors avocado green! All the structural stuff is really nice , but for me as a first-time buyer, I’d immediately plan to paint everything back to white.
Love Sohie and Anthony! Is there new episodes on the television to watch with the two of them! ♥️
I'm worried about having to destroy a wall to get to the water heater... I thought they'd at least put a door on it!!
The fireplace while it looks lovely doesn't for me look like a focal point. It looks as if it is in no man's land being between the living area and the eating bench area. As I am thinking about the layout, it would to me have made more sense (cost depending) to have taken down a wall so the kitchen and living are was more open plan. That way the fireplace could really have become a focal point.
lovely job, well done!
Not into the green -- it is amazing how nice a house looks when you get rid of junk and clutter.
Very nice job except for the banquette situated across the window. That was just wrong.
Wow!
The best room they did there was the guest bedroom, the rest of the furnishings look like a college kids' first attempt at decorating. Wainscoting was a good decision for the stairs but the overwhelming green color in the LR has to go. Too much.
what is the deal with the green? It is horrible. Kitchen looks great.
Good job. Beautiful.
And again, big bulky sofas
Not even ❗️
As soon as I saw the woman, I knew she was also from Romania. Right away. She looks Romanian and sounds Romanian. I can spot them from a mile away : )). Unde-i asta, in Canada sau in Anglia, episodul acesta?
Canada
That was a great transformation. Well done, even if the decor has dated rather badly. Now she would be getting multiple offers above $600,000 I'm sure.
SO, to replace the water heater, or fix it, you have to move the fridge?
The faux brick was already peeling and had a hole. It should have been removed. It wasn't a large piece in the "foyer".
What’s with the lime green?! What happened to neutral colors? I would walk in thinking how much effort will it take to paint that out.
what about when the water heater needs replacing
I am wondering what year it was built? sturdy building!
Geez house was a disaster, I can't believe people have no idea why their house doesn't sell
well green i hope thay like green.
Flippers 🐬
Another problem I have had is real estate agents that work for landlords and flippers. They guarantee a sale, but do not give good advice about showing it. You end up well under market value.
Did the house sell?
They rarely let anyone know if & when if it’s gets sold.
Very Romanian decor. I’ve lived there.
very sad they removed that adorable fireplace. it was so cute, and the marble is so generic.... I get wanting to stay neutral, but that was a crappy choice
So did it sell?
If you don’t like green!
The dinning bench thing looks awful sitting in the middle of the room and not against a wall, the safety banisters are gone...there are reasons for things to be located in specific areas. duh
The fireplace is ....smh....
Still needs a new kitchen.
I wouldn't live in a house without a stair rail. Too much danger of falling and breaking bones. If I loved the house enough, I would have one installed.
It ain't easy being green.
i am really confuse, the owner said she came to Canada, I almost cannot believe this property is in Toronto Canada for a price of $279k but the bridge behind the host does say gooderham and worts
It’s from 2009
Lousy music and very very annoying why? It’s not needed
Too much green, was there a cheap sale on! Bedrooms are better but the kitchen is still a wreck and needs to be replaced!
Her house or double the price like the example house for very limited counterspace is a no
And the living area green is awful
The fireplace was much, much better before
He ruined a charming fireplace! horrible
Has charm😵
Not perfect but a huge improvement.
No hand rail is a fail
Surely it's quicker to remove wallpaper than put tongue and groove in over an uneven wall?
The wall looked quite damaged behind it. We've sometimes just covered up walls instead of trying to repair them.
What are flippers?
Not my favorite refurb
The kitchen is the biggest turn off. Dated and gross, and the dining table thing needs to go
My niece and her husband have that identical banquette and table, and it's the most miserably uncomfortable blasted thing. Just sitting on the bench for more than 3 or 4 minutes creates a terrible backache that takes all the next day to recover from, and the table is so lightweight, it slides away from the users at just a finger's touch. Now that they have a very large new house, they put the stupid thing in their basement for their son and his friends to play games on/at.
@@jb6712
It looks truly uncomfortable.
Maybe someday these ideas that look so good on paper will be made usable in real life..
The rug in the living room is too small.
I hate flippers with a passion. They are the ones who are pushing the cost of houses up. They are snagging up all the fixer uppers which makes it harder for first time buyers or those on a budget to own their own home.
This series is from 2009, but even back then this particular re-do would have been hideous, bad color choices and set up.
DISagree!
'My style is totally gone' Hmmm...
Come and help me please!!! 😀
I usually love the changes they make but this is my least favourite. The green is just ugly and cold
I hate the color. Too much green. And why would you remove the bannister?
A house in Toronto for $279,000 sounds so cheap given that house lots are selling for a million in 2020.
It’s from 2009 financial crisis time
That green paint and furniture is hideous in my opinion.
Too much green in that one.