'Brother vs Brother' Season 8: Tour Drew Scott's Home Makeover

HGTV takes you through Property Brother Drew's hillside, Brother vs Brother house from start to finish.

January 12, 2023

By: Rebecca R. Norris

Show: Brother Vs. Brother

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Brother vs. Brother No Rules: The Concept

Sibling rivalry is back and better than ever in the Season 8 of HGTV's Brother vs. Brother. Once again, Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott compete to flip their chosen homes and sell them for a higher price than their twin. Only this time, there were no renovation rules: When it came to budgets and locations around Los Angeles, the possibilities were endless.

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Drew's House Selection

Jonathan was drawn to the ocean and assumed spending more upfront was the wiser flipping decision. Conversely, Drew made his way to the suburbs of Los Angeles to find the perfect reno-ready home. There, he found a 1,250-square-foot house with three bedrooms, one and a half baths and a freestanding garage — but that's not all. The home also featured a separate two-bedroom, one-bathroom guest suite and a three-tiered backyard. In total, the property cost $850,000 — "which actually feels like a steal compared to what others are going for in the neighborhood," Drew shared in the first episode.

The Why Behind the House

“There were two things I really wanted when I was looking for my house," Drew revealed. "I wanted a fixer-upper that I could treat as a complete blank slate, and I also wanted a well-established suburban neighborhood, which I found in El Sereno, just outside of South Pasadena. It’s an area with a lot of multi-generation families looking for a newly renovated house — something I plan on giving them.”

Before: The Living Room and Entryway

From the start, Drew admitted his house was in worse shape than Jonathan's. "Sure, Jonathan’s house is in better condition than mine, but I can make the more impressive transformation, which means more profit in the end and another win for me," he said. To do so, Drew planned to spend $600,000 in renovation costs, with $75,000 dedicated to the living room and entryway. In the end, he hoped to sell the remodeled home for $1.7 million.

Demo Time

Drew's main goal was to create function and flow. In the entryway, he added a coat closet, repositioned the front door, replaced the outdated, thin-planked wood floors, updated the fireplace and added color and print — all in an effort to set the tone from the moment guests entered the house.

The Big Reveal

Drew's efforts hit the nail on the head. When HGTV guest judges David Bromstad (My Lottery Dream Home) and Kendra Wilkinson (Kendra Sells Hollywood) entered his home, their jaws literally dropped.

After: The Entryway

In the entryway, Jonathan added a half-moon table, a blue-and-rattan chair and cane-accented doors to create a warm and inviting place for guests to hang their coats and bags.

From: Drew Scott

After: The Living Room

“I want this room to be eye-catching so I’ll do that with beautiful wallpaper pattern accents, with bold colors all around the room,” Drew said at the beginning of the living area competition. While striped wallpaper, mixed prints and loads of color certainly helped achieve his desired aesthetic, the trayed ceiling is what stood out the most.

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After: The Living Room

Originally, Drew's home had a popcorn ceiling, which contractor Chris Lumpkin warned could be a sign of asbestos. Once a team came out to inspect the ceiling (and cleared it for asbestos), Drew and Chris decided to maximize the height of the room by tapping into the beam space. “All that space in the ceiling gives me a ton of possibilities to add some real zing to this living room, so now Chris and I have an opportunity to create something really special,” Drew said.

see more: The Property Brothers’ Best Living Room Design Ideas From ‘Forever Home’

From: Drew Scott

And the Winner Is...

While the judges admitted that Drew's style was a bit wild from a real estate and resell stance, in the end, it was the tray ceiling that really drew David and Kendra in and secured his win. “I love the shape ... it’s so cool,” Kendra marveled. David agreed. “People are so afraid to put color on the ceiling, especially when there’s a unique one like this.”

Check out the competition: 'Brother vs Brother' Season 8: Tour Jonathan Scott's House Makeover

A Toast to Kick Things Off

After winning the entryway and living room challenge in the first episode, Drew was feeling on top of the world heading into his next renovations: the kitchen and dining room. With Chris Lumpkin from his construction team by his side, he got straight to work thinking about how to make the most of his Hillside Home.

Kitchen: Before

Knowing Jonathan usually beats him with gigantic surprise kitchens, Drew decided to prioritize an addition for his space. While he initially dreamed of a 10-foot expansion, Chris brought him back down to Earth and the duo planned for a 6- to 7-foot add-on, which they felt could be accomplished with a portion of the $125,000 renovation budget Drew set aside for week two.

Kitchen: After

To make the kitchen feel as spacious as possible, Drew knocked out the back wall and extended it into the covered porch area. Additionally, he focused on adding colors and patterns to make the space feel more inviting. “Pink and green were Linda and my wedding colors, so I know they work really well together," he said in the episode. "And if I want to impress the judges and finally win a kitchen challenge, I need to take some chances and do something bold.”

see more: The Property Brothers' Best Kitchen Ideas From 'Forever Home'

From: Drew Scott

A Hand-Tiled Hood Vent

Among all the unique elements in Drew's kitchen, the hand-tiled hood vent might be the stunner. "Any buyer or judge who loves to cook will fall in love with [it]," Drew said — and he was right. HGTV guest judges, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli (Alex vs. America) and Veronica Valencia (of the upcoming series Revealed) were both enamored by the statement piece. "I like all the shapes and the playfulness," Alex marveled, referring to the hood and the kitchen and dining nook as a whole.

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Multigenerational Seating

When concocting his kitchen and dining room plan, Drew catered to the buyers in the area. "The showstopper will be a massive island with lots of seating, then I’ll add even more with a separate dining area perfect for the multigenerational families who might be looking to buy in this neighborhood," he revealed during his brainstorming stage. “I’m definitely tailoring to a multigenerational family, because this is something that has some traditional or classic details, and it’s something that has a bit of modern functionality. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

From: Drew Scott

A Full Wall of Storage

Knowing that large families often have ample kitchen appliances, Drew made sure his open-layout kitchen and dining room had as much storage as possible. He hired custom cabinet installer Michael Sloane, who ensured every single cabinet and drawer could open — even the one situated just above the step leading out of the dining area and into the den.

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Over Budget — But Worth It

While Drew initially allotted $125,000 for his kitchen and dining room renovations, he went over by $15,000 to account for the addition and custom scalloped bench banquet, which saved him from having to size down on the table or island. "I'm coming in slightly over budget. It was worth it though, because I have the ultimate big kitchen that will finally beat Jonathan," he confidently declared before the judges made their choice.

From: Drew Scott

And the Winner Is ...

After walking through Jonathan and Drew's kitchen and dining renovations, Alex and Veronica awarded Drew with the win — thus ending Jonathan's long streak as the "Kitchen King." In the end, it was Drew's bold choices that tipped the scales.

In celebration of his win, Drew and his wife Linda were treated to a romantic dinner at Michelin Star chef Minh Phan’s Phenakite restaurant and art installation in downtown LA. Meanwhile, Jonathan was their server and busboy.

check out the competition: 'Brother vs Brother' Season 8: Tour Jonathan Scott's House Makeover

Before: Main Bedroom Suite

When Drew first purchased his Hillside Home, he knew that it would need a lot of TLC to transform it into a competition-winning property. To give himself the best possible chance, he planned to dedicate $150,000 of his total $600,000 renovation budget to attach the existing additional dwelling unit (ADU) to the house, creating an expansive master suite in the process.

After: Main Bedroom Suite

Drew ran into a major problem during this challenge. The city told him he needed to demolish the existing ADU. After some back and forth, however, Drew was granted permission to rebuild on the old ADU lot, so he was still able to add extra square footage to the main suite (despite it butting up against the property line). Drew and his team spent five weeks rebuilding the structure and redesigning the space. In total, the project cost $65,000 more than anticipated, but according to Drew, it was well worth it.

From: Drew Scott

A Custom Mural

To really make an impression, Drew skipped out on wallpaper in favor of a hand-painted mural by muralist James Mobley. While HGTV guest judge Jasmine Roth (Help! I Wrecked My House) was impressed by the intricate details, she was skeptical about the impact the mural would have on potential buyers. “What a way to add visual interest to a room," she commented during her appraisal. "I personally love the mural, [though] I don’t know that it would be for everybody.”

From: Drew Scott

A Statement-Making Bathroom

When Drew combined the ADU with one of the bedrooms in the house, he did so with the hope of designing a gorgeous bathroom. "I’ll create a mesmerizing main bathroom that includes a custom walk-in closet with tons of storage, a stately freestanding tub and porcelain slabs separating the shower and the water closet. This bathroom will just exude luxury. This won’t be cheap, but buyers will drool over all the new square footage and Jasmine will hand me my third win in a row," he predicted while detailing his grand plan.

From: Drew Scott

A New York Vibe

Drew had a couple of ideas in mind to make his main bathroom feel like a luxurious Parisian or New York retreat. He chose book-matched marble slabs (two adjoining slabs that mirror each other). Though they cost $8,400, "they just scream luxury," Drew said. Even more luxe: He also spent $5,000 on custom, multi-pane wrought iron doors for the shower and water closet. Based on Jasmine's reaction, it's safe to say his thought process was right. "Book-matched slab ... Whoever did this went all out," she remarked. "OK, this is what sells the house right here. These doors are phenomenal. Look at how far up they go.”

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The Walk-In Closet

As if the bathroom weren't dreamy enough, to the left of the shower, Drew installed sliding barn doors that lead into a massive walk-in closet, complete with a makeup vanity.

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Storage Galore

When creating the closet, Drew considered more than just clothing. He also made it large enough to store linens.

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Drew Wins Again

Much to Jonathan's chagrin, Drew took the win for his main suite renovation. While Jasmine was initially concerned that he may have overbuilt the neighborhood, given just how luxe the design is, she couldn't stop swooning over the home's newest addition.

To celebrate his win, Drew got to perform on stage at The Magic Castle, a world-renowned, invite-only clubhouse for magicians and magic enthusiasts. As a magician himself, Jonathan was admittedly disappointed to be on stage as Drew's assistant.

see jonathan's bedroom design: 'Brother vs Brother' Season 8: Tour Jonathan Scott's House Makeover

Brother Vs. Brother

'Brother vs Brother' Season 8: Tour Drew Scott's Home Makeover

Related To:

Shop This Look

Brother vs. Brother No Rules: The Concept

Drew's House Selection

The Why Behind the House

Before: The Living Room and Entryway

Demo Time

The Big Reveal

After: The Entryway

After: The Living Room

After: The Living Room

And the Winner Is...

A Toast to Kick Things Off

Kitchen: Before

Kitchen: After

A Hand-Tiled Hood Vent

Multigenerational Seating

A Full Wall of Storage

Over Budget — But Worth It

And the Winner Is ...

Before: Main Bedroom Suite

After: Main Bedroom Suite

A Custom Mural

A Statement-Making Bathroom

A New York Vibe

The Walk-In Closet

Storage Galore

Drew Wins Again

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