HGTV Bought 'The Brady Bunch' House: Here's How We Would Restore It

Calling all The Brady Bunch and HGTV fans — your two worlds have collided because we (HGTV parent company, Discovery) bought the iconic show's home IRL. After less than a month on the market, Discovery's CEO David Zaslav announced that "[we] will restore The Brady Bunch home to its 1970s glory as only HGTV can."

That got us editors thinking about how we would incorporate the latest trends while still showcasing the show's classic '70s style. Many of us agree we are still in love with the wood-panel walls, mod kitchen countertops and double-entry doors ('70s style is making a comeback, after all). Check out other trends we'd love to redecorate with (and some we definitely would not).

My purist heart hopes they fix up the interior to look as much like the original BB set as possible. But my design-loving brain hopes they do it with a modern spin (just say no to green wood paneling!). The stone accent wall in the Brady foyer (seasons 1-4) is a must, but I’d swap the fake stuff for an updated fieldstone like this gorg Gregg De Meza design. - Chelsea Faulkner, Assistant Editor

I’m a little obsessed with Leanne Ford's clean-but-quirky style lately, and I think some of her designs could serve as inspiration for an update that mixes '70s vibes with modern, natural aesthetic.

One example is this homey living lounge where she kept the Mid-Mod stone fireplace and wood-paneled walls but brightened up with lots of warm white. - Kelly Smith Trimble, Editorial Director

For a little more color, Brady-style, this space from Leanne fits the bill — what '70s enthusiast doesn’t want that bright turquoise chair? - Kelly Smith Trimble

I’d be sure to incorporate vintage wallpaper and midcentury modern furnishings to stay true to the home’s era while bringing in an up-to-date twist. - Lauren Fansler, Editor

Seventies-inspired styles have resurfaced in the design world, and one of my favorites that I hope gets incorporated in the HGTV redesign of The Brady Bunch house is wood paneling. Wood paneling, especially in a lighter shade than you see in the show, would nod to the quintessential '70s design but also give the home a modern, Scandinavian touch. - Laura James, Assistant Editor

While the interior design from the show featured a lot of browns and deep oranges, I’d also like to see some brighter pops of yellow in the redesign, like the groovy color marigold we’ve been seeing in both fashion and design lately. - Laura James

The Brady’s kitchen goes all in on orange, from the backsplash to the countertops to the kitchen table. While too much of this hue can feel overpowering, a splash of orange can energize a mostly neutral space. (Plus, orange is thought to stimulate the appetite, making it ideal for the kitchen.) I’d love to see some orange accents (barstools, window treatments or light fixtures, perhaps) as a contemporary nod to the original Brady house. - Shannon Petrie, Managing Editor

The first thing I'd do is showcase those dreamy wood kitchen cabinets, but I'd bring in some white and a lot less orange and avocado green. Sprinkle in modern appliances and sleek furniture, and you have yourself a stylish midcentury modern kitchen. - Farima Alavi, Editor

If I had my way with The Brady Bunch house, I would breathe some updated midcentury modern flavor into it by hiring the Boise Boys, Clint and Luke to do a design overhaul. - Missy Woodward, Content Development Coordinator

Part of the charm of older homes is working with the quirks, not against them. I’d love to see as much of the original elements maintained as possible (including the floor plan and wood paneling!) For instance, this wallpaper is To. Die. For. (Maximalism is IN, y'all.) Not sure if it’s original to the house or not, but I’m a fan. Just add a cane headboard, an ultra-glam Art Deco chandelier and some dreamy drapes. - Molly Miller, Apple News Editor

Ugh, the '70s? Harvest gold and avocado green. How about some of the things we hope they don't do? Like cover the fridge in this. - Camille Smith - Managing Editor

I’m absolutely hoping for avocado green appliances. #SorryCamille - Keri Sanders, Editor

I always loved that modern staircase and the second-story landing. The landing allowed the Brady kids to eavesdrop on their parents’ conversations with ease, and when they didn’t get their way, the kids could pout and storm up the stairs full-on Scarlet O’Hara style. But now looking at that staircase, I realize how absolutely unsafe that railing is. The balusters are like three-feet apart. A kid could fall through there and crack their head open on the built-in planter boxes below. Even though Mike Brady was a top-notch architect, the building codes back in the '70s weren’t as strict as they are today so we can’t totally blame him. I hope HGTV keeps the wood banisters, the non-riser look with the extended treads, but bring that railing up to code so that grand staircase is as safe as it is cool. - Jackie McGilvray, Editor

It has to have a 9-panel TV or it’s not even worth renovating, guys. - Jessica Yonker, Editor

The one thing I think The Brady Bunch house needs to keep the groovy factor going? Contemporary art! I am convinced if Greg or Marcia had inherited this midcentury modern gem, they would have filled its enormous walls and spotlighted its dramatic interior with art.

Some work to consider: Los Angeles artist Mark Bennett's sitcom home blueprints. The perfect "meta" nod to this classic '70s sitcoms, in Bennett's "SitCom" series, he provides actual blueprints of famous TV homes (The Odd Couple, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Batman and more) based on hours and hours of TV viewing "research". - Felicia Feaster, Managing Editor