Keith and Evan's 15 Best Designs From 'Bargain Block New Orleans'

Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, hosts of Bargain Block, are Detroit-based renovation powerhouses. Using Keith's creativity and Evan's building skills, these two transform once-dilapidated properties into charming and unique homes. As much as this duo enjoys working in Detroit, every once in a while they're down for a road trip. In their recent five-episode spinoff, Bargain Block New Orleans, Keith and Evan put their Detroit expertise to the test by flipping run-down properties in New Orleans. Ahead, explore our favorite of Keith and Evan's Big Easy design ideas (complete with wrought iron railings, arched doorways, corbels and more). You might even want to try these at home.

To revive the exterior of the Creole cottage, Keith and Evan opted for drop siding and antique-inspired doors for a classic Creole style. To make it softer on the eyes, they swapped out the stark white paint job for a creamier white tone, which they then offset with taupe railings and frames. They also refurbished the ironwork to maintain an iconic NOLA touch.

In New Orleans, Mardi Gras fun lives on 365 days a year. With that in mind, Keith and Evan gave one of their NOLA properties a themed green-and-gold exterior, then dubbed it the Mardi Gras house. And, as a nod to the customs of the city, they painted the underside of the roof light blue to keep bad spirits away.

The Mardi Gras theme continues inside the house, where Keith and Evan incorporated subtle pops of purple, green, gold, black and white in an understated way that looks anything but tacky. One of our favorite statements? The black and white circus-esque coffee table. Très chic.

In a rental market as competitive as New Orleans', Keith and Evan understand adding special touches to a home is what makes a renovation stand out. In this NOLA kitchen, they swapped out a regular window for a vintage fleur de lis stained glass one featuring a mahogany frame and privacy glue chip glass. They found the statement stained-glass beauty at an antique store in New Orleans, and when the shop owner told them it cost $650, they promptly snagged it.

In the Mardi Gras bedroom, Keith and Evan paid close attention to spots where small details could make a big impact. Paying homage to the French Quarter, they added French-inspired blue-and-white porcelain lamps to the bedside tables.

Keith and Evan were inspired by the rich designs of the old French Quarter hotels. A major accent in almost all of the boutiques? Brass hardware in the bathrooms. When renovating the traditional New Orleans house, they updated the bonus room bathroom with a brass-accented double vanity and a matching round mirror mounted on the wall.

Keith and Evan wanted the traditional New Orleans House to feel warm and inviting without taking away from its sophisticated charm. To check all their boxes, they opted for a brown color scheme blending milk chocolate, dark chocoate and cocoa tones throughout the home. The palette of sweet hues extends from the kitchen to the office nook to the parlor and beyond.

Louisiana is known for good cooking, which is why Keith and Evan prioritized counter space in this long, almost-galley-like kitchen. Instead of a built-in island, the duo opted for a slim, functional bar table that can be easily moved around the room. For a custom feel, they painted it the same color as the cabinets.

Keith and Evan know luxurious touches are a must when mastering an Old World, French Quarter aesthetic. Here, you can see how rich mahogany tables, cascading window treatments and a velvet couch in deep, jewel-box green make for an undeniably high-end feel.

The traditional New Orleans house had to undergo a full reframing due to severe termite damage. To breathe character back into the property, Keith and Evan added arched doorways throughout. However, instead of classic archways, they installed corbel-inspired ones — a nod to the classic New Orleans design element often found on the exteriors of homes.

The homes in New Orleans are often smaller, shotgun-style structures. To make some of them more appealing in the competitive market, Keith and Evan built camelback additions, which means significantly expanding the square footage of a home by adding a second floor to the back of it. In the traditional New Orleans house, the camelback add-on made for a more spacious kitchen and dining room and added a living space upstairs.

In the traditional New Orleans home, Keith and Evan evoked an elegant and warm Louisiana aesthetic with wood accents and dark furnishings. To keep the interior of the home feeling airy, they balanced the moody palette with creamy walls and light patterns.

The easiest way to add intrigue to a space is by layering textures. Here, Keith and Evan opted for an antique dining table paired with velvet-upholstered mahogany chairs, all atop a vintage rug they brought in from Detroit. To keep the space feeling airy and cool in the NOLA heat, they outfitted the windows with sheer white drapes and the walls with cream-colored paint, making for a rich traditional design.

Keith and Evan outfitted the traditional New Orleans house with French doors — an addition that evokes a pleasing indoor-outdoor flow. Another benefit: French doors bring in tons of natural sunlight.