Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt’s Best Design Ideas for Every Room

Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt are the Olympic trainers of the HGTV family. On 100 Day Dream Home, the fleet-footed couple has perfected the art of designing and executing their clients’ personal visions while sticking to a schedule that would make fellow professionals blanch. She’s a realtor who envisions the finish line. He’s a developer with the skills to coach each home through its transformation — and the spaces they create together are unbeatable. This highlight reel of their very best is sure to put a spring in your step.

The homeowners of this Sarasota, Florida, home were blown away by its reimagined high-contrast appearance. Originally outfitted with a dated two-tone taupe exterior, the home took on a whole new look and feel when the Kleinschmidts worked their magic. They went with a crisp black-and-white paint job paired with a stone accent and neutral wood grain entrance — all of which combined to create envy-inducing curb appeal.

This charming black-and-white Plant City, Florida, home is a vision board brought to life. The homeowners had been imagining their forever home for decades when the Kleinschmidts stepped in. White board and batten siding, natural beams, dark shingles and a black metal roof offer modern farmhouse appeal — or as Mika dubbed it, "sophisticated country."

Brian and Mika's dream of having a second home became a reality when this 1977 townhouse in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, popped up on the market. "Savannah's always been a magical place for us," Brian said. Mika agreed: "I love the history, and it's so different from Tampa." While the exterior of the home didn't look historic, Mika and Brian spruced it up with signature Savannah charm in the form of a sage green front door and striking black paint on the window shutters and door frame.

Brian and Mika wanted to impart the essence of historic Savannah into their vacation home, and a painting of the city's iconic Spanish moss-draped oak trees did just the trick in their entryway. Hung above a two-toned console table adorned with creamy accessories, the lush art stands out to visitors upon entry.

Mika and Brian saw room for storage potential and expanded space in this Sarasota, Florida, kitchen. The original layout was cramped and blocked off, with a huge fridge jutting out into the space. To make the kitchen more functional and welcoming, the Kleinschmidts knocked out a wall, installed a fridge and added upper cabinetry throughout. To make it brighter and more modern overall, they swapped the brushed black hardware for shiny brass, replaced the outdated terrazzo floors with light wood panels and added statement ceiling fixtures.

Mika and Brian wanted to bring the bright, refreshing exterior of their Savannah home inside, so they accented the kitchen with mint cabinetry, a gray-and-white hive backsplash and crisp marble countertops with just enough black for a modern high-contrast look.

To infuse the mint-colored kitchen with a sense of luxe flair, Brian and Mika added brass hardware into the mix: cabinet pulls, pendant lighting and even the range's knobs glisten.

The Kleinschmidts were crowned the winners of Rock the Block’s second season. Given the magnificence of the kitchen they designed as the heart of their Atlanta-area Southern Craftsman, it’s easy to see why. Crisp, custom cabinets offset a blue island; provide all the storage a lively family could need; and conceal the doorway to a pantry. The stone-topped island boasts a pair of dishwashers, while vinyl plank flooring delivers style that can stand up to heavy use.

Cane-back dining chairs around a modern table offer both historic and modern flair. A brass pendant and wood-framed art bring natural color into the space.

Farmhouse-sleek style comes alive in this airy dining room. A palette of creamy and neutral hues allows the long wooden dining table to make a statement, while cozy-modern dining chairs offer a contemporary feel.

When out and about on an inspiration tour, these homeowners were drawn to the focal fireplace wall in a showroom. Since they live in Florida, Mika recommended an electric fireplace for the ambiance — not the heat. "I was born on a farm," the homeowner revealed during the episode. "I remember the fireplace that was in the old house. I want to hold onto it just as tight as I can." The Kleinschmidts made sure to incorporate the nostalgic element into the finished home.

A taupe and white living room design keeps the space fresh. Brian and Mika added depth with a wood banister on the stairs, light wood floors and a black electric fireplace.

This Sarasota, Florida, home was short on space — but you'd never guess it when looking at its renovated open living room. When creating the layout for this room, Mika and Brian prioritized multifunctional design, which is highlighted in the swivel bar stools, hidden storage around the fireplace and lightweight ottomans, which can be moved and used for watching television or chatting with visitors.

Brian and Mika raised the ceilings on the first floor of their vacation home by nine inches. They also tore down the wall between the kitchen and living room. With the new open layout in place, design inspiration flowed. Light wood furnishings, abstract art and a cushy, creamy couch entices visitors into this cozy space.

It was important to Mika to infuse their home with design elements unique to the locale. "The aesthetic is so much different than what we would do in Florida," Mika said. "There's so many different textures and colors but it also has a very vintage, comfortable feel. It feels like home away from home."

This bedroom is layered in neutrals, but funky chevron-patterned fabric on the headboard against grasscloth wallpaper brings major interest. The texture play continues with waffle bedding and a sleek stone-look side table.

Tucked into a bright room in Brian and Mika's vacation home boasts vintage furniture with a sentimental past. Just out of sight, a wooden desk from the 1800s (passed down through Brian's family) fits perfectly into an oddly shaped corner. A modern-style couch in the adjacent corner marries old and new.

Mika and Brian transformed the spare bedroom of this Sarasota home into an airy escape for both work and play. The room was designed to be multifunctional and relaxing with a desk on one side and piano on the other.

For the bedroom of their Savannah home, Brian and Mika drew inspiration from a historic pub downtown. "That is a cool texture," Mika said of the tambour running along the pub's walls. "I would love this on a wall in the main bedroom."

Perhaps the biggest design win in this house was the oversized dressing room — a dream of the homeowner. Brian and Mika ensured she received the closet she'd been hoping for, so they took it on as their special project. They outfitted the sloped-ceiling space with floor-to-ceiling hanging rods and storage shelves on either side, with an accessories island in the middle and dressers on each end.

This bathroom isn't grand in size, but it's certainly grand in style. Brass hardware pops against an ornate vanity and tiled shower. Floor tile with wood grain accents reflects classic Savannah design.

Artist Julia McGahee painted over the bright blue paint in this powder bathroom. Inspired by the fountain in a nearby park, the mural infuses rich color (mossy green and Georgia peach) into the petite space.

A muted-blue vanity with matte black hardware steals the show in this traditional bathroom. A circular mirror and pastel-colored art keep the mood soft, as does the gray-white walls and flooring.

A black, white and brass color palette bring luxury into this main bathroom. Striking cabinets stand out against marble tile on the floor and shower walls. Brass cabinet pulls and lighting add extra shine — as does the small window next to the shower.

When Brian and Mika’s daughter asked for a swimming pool in the backyard of their home in Florida, it took some convincing and strategic budgeting, but the couple finally agreed. They installed a large in-ground pool off the back of their house, plus a structural screen to surround it without compromising the view. Blue mosaic tiles and mixed stone pavers decorate the inside of the pool and the surrounding area. A raised hot tub offers the best seat in the house.