Unbelievable Living Room Renos From Drew and Jonathan Scott
This season on Brother Vs. Brother, Drew and Jonathan are tackling homes in their hometown of Las Vegas. First up: Their living room renos go head to head. See the stunning transformations.
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Liz Gray
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Welcome to Season 4
To kick off season 4 of Brother Vs. Brother, Jonathan and Drew called in pal and HGTV and DIY Network host Rob Van Winkle (aka Vanilla Ice.) Brother JD returns as ringmaster and digital behind-the-scenes host. Each brother will put in $500,000 of his own money to renovate a property in their Las Vegas hometown. The brother with the biggest profit price takes the win!
Drew's Renovation Plan
This season, Drew will tackle a 2-story Mediterranean home we're calling Heavenly View, which he purchased for $352,000. It's not exactly move-in ready, though — he plans to spend $147,000 on the home's renovation. Let's get to work!
Drew's Entryway: Before
Before renovations, this neutral space didn't flow into the rest of the home.
Drew's Entryway: After
A trim-clad feature wall outfitted in buyer-friendly dark gray creates an entryway focal point.
It's All in the Details
Pandering to the judges is allowed, right? Drew added circa-1990s photos of Vanilla Ice on the entryway's console table. Nice flat top, Rob!
Drew's Entryway: After
An armillary-style detail surrounds the foyer's oversized crystal chandelier.
Drew's Living Room: Before
Before the renovation, two different floor heights disrupted flow between the living and dining spaces.
Drew's Living Room: After
Leveling the floor and adding dark-stained hardwood floors throughout the space creates a seamless living and dining space.
Drew's Living Room: After
A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is the focal point of this contemporary living room.
Drew's Living Room: After
Neutral walls and furniture allow textural elements to take center stage, like the velvet sofa and cowhide rug. Plum accents unite the living and dining spaces.
Drew's Living Room: After
A large tufted coffee table doubles as an ottman, making this space both cozy and chic.
Drew's Dining Room: Before
Before the renovation, a partial wall broke up the space between the living and dining areas.
Drew's Dining Room: After
The dining room and living room are now one large space, with the sofa visually dividing the two areas. A long chandelier helps define the dining space.
Drew's Dining Room: After
Brushed metal accents and neutral dishes add texture and fun to the modern gray table.
Drew's Dining Room: After
Chairs upholstered in purple velvet and tufted with crystal buttons add vibrancy to this neutral space.
Strike a Pose
Drew takes a final tour of his finished space. (A sweater that matches the decor: Accidental or intentional?)
Jonathan's Renovation Plan
For season 4 of Brother Vs. Brother, Jonathan chose the Forest Crest property, which he purchased for $318,000. The one-story, ranch-style home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3400 square feet. With a renovation budget of $150,000, this home is about to get a serious upgrade. Let the transformation begin!
Jonathan's Living Room: Before
Before the renovation, the living room was full of vintage Vegas decor — think mirrors, animal print and lots of glitz.
Jonathan's Living Room: After
The vintage Vegas space has gone midcentury modern, complete with bright white walls and bright furniture and accessories. Light-hued hardwood floors flow from wall to wall.
Jonathan's Living Room: Before
Before the renovation, the large space was covered in mirrors.
Jonathan's Living Room: After
Jonathan replaced the mirrors with built-in bookcases and a cozy living room perfect for a family.
Jonathan's Living Room: After
Twin tufted sofas in light gray provide seating for a crowd.
Jonathan's Living Room: After
A midcentury-inspired console holds the TV while providing storage for unsightly cords and tech.
Balancing Act
In addition to being a black belt in karate and a trained illusionist, Jonathan has pretty impressive balance, amiright?
Jonathan's Dining Room: Before
Before the renovation, this by-the-door nook served as additional seating.
Jonathan's Dining Room: After
A trio of pendant lights and a modern dining table create a bright, family-friendly dining nook.
Jonathan's Entryway: After
A bright blue accent wall by the door breaks up the otherwise-white walls.
Jonathan's Fireplace: Before
A mirrored fireplace and leopard-print chairs made this dining area a total throwback.
Jonathan's Fireplace: After
Jonathan transformed the fireplace nook into a relaxing destination with a set of sleek armchairs.
Jonathan's Fireplace: After
The neutral white brick fireplace is accented with a bright, modern painting.
What's the Verdict, Vanilla?
JD and Rob tour the house before Rob's final decision: Which brother will win big this week?
Congratulations, Drew!
And the first week's winner is...Drew! Rob loved his sophisticated, neutral living room. Better luck next week, Jonathan!
