For two seasons, Bargain Mansions' Tamara Day has restored dilapidated mansions to their former glory, bringing back the original charm with a dash of modern flare. We caught up with Tamara to get the scoop on the biggest transformations and challenges, and how what you seeing on TV doesn't always reflect her real life. (Spoiler: She may create incredible master bathrooms on the show, but her own isn't exactly a stunner!)

Tamara: Laid-back Luxe! I love high-end design and style, but I also recognize it has to be livable and attainable. Nothing can be too perfect or too precious, but it can always be beautiful.

T: Killer light fixtures. To me, bigger is always better. I like big lights and I cannot lie!

T: When I walk into a house, I always go with the mindset of: "What can I save?" I try to save anything I can, even if it is something as simple as registers or mail letter slots. It’s the little details like that that make all the difference. I try and use every inch I can and create intentional spaces with what is already available. I try and save the trim work, windows and any of the architectural details that make it unique.