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See Episode GuideKitchen Overhaul
Candice helps a family update a 1970s kitchen with modern appointments. The dated kitchen is dramtically transformed into a modern space that the whole family can enjoy.
Bare Bones Bedroom
Candice comes to Michele's rescue when, after many delays and budget issues in the renovation of her newly purchased historic home, she takes her master bedroom from a blank canvas to a boho boudoir. Using Michele's Paris flea market style as inspiration, Candice draws upon the heritage details of the century home and adds some classic modern updates. Terry pitches in for his interior design class by interning with Candice. But will his inexperience plus his naiveté lead to problems?
Blockbuster Basement
With its fluorescent lighting and dropped ceiling, Tania and Vinicius' large basement feels more like a commercial space than a residential one. Candice and her team go to work turning this cold, featureless room into a cozy, nature-inspired retreat that will allow this couple and their two young children to play, relax, work, and even sleep. But Roger's desire to shoot a behind-the-scenes video for his folks threatens to derail the project when his directorial debut interferes with construction.
Fabulous Family Room
Sonya and Peter love everything about their house, except the family room that's dominated by a large off-centre fireplace. They want it gone, but Candice sells them on her vision of making the room work with a design that will accommodate all of their wishes. As the project ramps up, Candice's National Volleyball Team past catches up with her when Sonya's daughter asks for coaching help for her playoffs at school.
Mastering the Bedroom
With two infant children, Sue and Shouvik need their large bedroom to be a relaxing retreat a prospect which thrills Candice because she loves nothing more than luxury. The bedroom gets a hotel makeover, complete with creating an open concept walk -in closet and dressing room. Will Candice get more than she bargained for when Rocco the clown shows up on site?
Open Kitchen
Candice gets ambitious when she hears of Zita and Aras' desire to update their kitchen. She decides to remove two walls to take full advantage of a large window that looks out onto their backyard and the ravine beyond. But once the walls come down, Candice realizes that the dining room won't measure up to the look of the newly designed kitchen. And Candice goes on the charm offensive when construction disrupts the neighbourhood.
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
New Dad, Brixton, wants to keep an eye on his young son while he cooks, so Candice plans to create an open concept main floor for this heritage townhouse. This complex and expensive project rapidly becomes more stressful when Aldo finds substantial structural problems in the walls, and deadlines are jeopardized when Brixton's domineering mom intervenes in the design process.
Conceptual Living
When Candice takes on Nadia and Daniel's open concept living room and dining room transforming it into an elegant space with generous seating for entertaining and relaxing, she agrees to meet their tight deadline. But, at the last minute, the homeowners tell Candice that they need the room ready a week earlier, putting extra pressure on the team. Roger's decision to take up cycling threatens to derail the project.
Ensuite Dreams
Long time team member master painter Bernie enlists Candice's help in overhauling his outdated and seldom used master ensuite. Candice's excitement about redoing the bathroom grows and she persuades the team to surprise Bernie by also redoing his master bedroom. But the team's ability to keep this secret is at risk when Bernie's father-in-law Brian stumbles onto the surprise. Candice keeps her fingers crossed that he won't inadvertently give anything away!
Getting Married Makeover
First time homeowners Ansely and Ryan ask Candice to transform their bland, unfurnished, tiny living and dining room into a glamorous space, where they can entertain guests for their upcoming wedding. Can Candice survive the reno when her right hand man is called home for an emergency?
Down to Work
Candice tackles a basement home office for Roslyn and her husband David whose attempt at a DIY reno has been, well, less than stellar. Candice plans to remake the space into a sleek office area for David and a comfortable, relaxing TV lounge area for the couple and their friends. But will Roslyn's mouth-watering home cooking distract the team and derail the project?
High Tech Ensuite
Tech gurus, Paula and Philip, want Candice to gut their ordinary, old bathroom and redesign it, complete with state of the art technology. Candice scours the city looking for impressive products, fixtures and items that will satisfy their techy appetite for the newest and coolest. During the project, the team begins to suspect that Candice may need reading glasses, and struggle to find a way to tactfully let her know. But with Candice in complete denial, booking an eye exam is easier said than done.
Basement Bonanza
Candice takes on Sandy and Sean's mammoth basement, redesigning the space from floor to ceiling. Andrew and Roger debate whose job is the most challenging which prompts Candice to have them walk a mile in each other's shoes. As the room gets transformed, will they learn to appreciate each other or will their competitive natures take over?
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