Chip and Joanna Gaines transformed an ordinary looking ranch house into this smartly updated home with Craftsman inspired exterior and a decidedly French country flavor inside.

Justin Reed is an attorney and Isabel is a mom and part-time real estate agent. The couple was in search of a home in Waco with at least four bedrooms, a large and open living space and plenty of room for their kids to play. Their budget was $450,000.

Chip and Joanna found a 4150-square-foot house built in 1963 with four bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The Reeds liked the location and home exterior immediately but were dubious when they saw the home's dated interior.

Asking price for the house was $262,200 which left the Reeds with a generous renovation budget of around $190,000 -- more than enough to totally transform the home.