Restored

I'm obsessed with this series! What sets this apart from all the rest is its genuine focus on preserving rather than a modern renovation that doesn't stand the test of time.

It's so refreshing to watch a preservation show where you actually learn a lot about different architectural styles. Brett has a great eye for sensing what the house had and more often than not, he's exactly right. In one episode, he guessed where a sconce once may have been and with a hammer, he found it in just one try!

I love that this show now airs on both DIY and HGTV. The renovations are fun to watch and the more viewers get introduced to traditional design, the better.

Everyone this is a great show that strips away all the bad renovations made to architecturally splendid Homes.

Historical Societies should be standing behind Brett who is so passionate about his craft - and no he isn't trying to renovate totally up to date features but creating an environment that fosters the originality of the Homes - making them suit the owners requirements.

What an adventure exploring the California landscape and the place in history these homes hold. Brett showcases all the facets that comprise these dwellings and introduces us to some historically significant Gems of American Greatness.

Love the show - hopefully many more seasons of exploration with brett remain to be seen!!!!!.

O how i wish i could find this on TV . So many of the 'house shows' are about the hosts personalities . Brett's show is about the personality of the homes. Please bring Restored back to the lineup.

What I liked about this show: 1) His commitment to restoring old homes to their former glory when so many are being bulldozed for some ugly new building, with their exteriors and interiors either being sent to the dump, or hopefully sold in reclaimed shops, 2) Using items from reclaimed shops to bring back design elements lost in past renovations, 4) The beautiful woodwork that is sometimes added.

What bothered me somewhat about the show: 1) Constantly using the same design ideas, like the apron sink and the ugly Fort Knox refrigerators, 2) Brett's seeming dislike for microwaves, hiding or removing them whenever possible, 3) When unstackable washers and dryers are stacked on top of one another so the control knobs are so high you'll need a step-stool to reach them.

What I very much disliked about the show: 1) His ridiculous love of the colour grey - his goal seems to be to paint and roof most houses he renovates some ugly shade of grey, obscuring their beauty, lines and details, turning them into ugly bunkers. 2) His complete and utter disregard for plants and trees, ripping out beautiful and in some cases, flowering items, to replace them with barren moonscapes with plants that won't survive long in California weather. We referred to the "landscaper" he worked with as Daisy Cutter. 3) The excessive stenciling. I hate stenciling - in 90% of cases, it cheapens the look of a room.

I really love that this is not just your standard redecorating show. Homes are restored to be what they were originally supposed to be. All sorts of architectural styles are presented, and even when the style isn't one I would typically care for, it is always interesting to learn about the different styles and the elements that define them. I'm an architecture junkie, but I think anyone who enjoys home remodeling and decor shows would enjoy this. I find the host to be really likeable and he comes across as a really nice, laid-back guy.