Motivated to give back to their long-time gym trainer and friend, Mark, dance superstar-siblings Derek and Julianne Hough pop and pivot to complete a surprise renovation on Celebrity IOU. After a decade of renting his condo in Southern California, Mark was finally able to purchase it for himself — only to have the pandemic shutter the doors of his gym. Now, Mark trains clients out of his home. Derek and Julianne knew Mark needed a space that fits his aesthetic and his lifestyle, so they turned to Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott.

“Mark’s like family. He’s going to be a groomsman at my wedding,” says Derek of their friendship. “His support allowed me to grow in times of uncertainty, and he’s going through that in his life right now,” agreed Julianne. The duo created a living space tailored to all of Mark's needs. Now he can entertain, host and cook.

A peninsula and overhead vent hood made entertaining difficult. The kitchen needed more flow and less floral-coastal accents, the Hough siblings decided.

A sleek black ceramic tile backsplash and moody, smoked oak cabinets make a statement in Mark’s new kitchen. Despite losing the peninsula storage, cabinetry is still plentiful. New appliances modernize the space and improve functionality. Light wood cladding on the ceiling enhances texture and ambiance. Recessed lights and wall sconces supplement the natural daylight.