Drew Barrymore Honors Sisterhood With a Surprise Remodel

Prepared to give back to her long-time makeup artist, Drew Barrymore partners with the Property Brothers for a sentimental home makeover.

January 04, 2023

By: Emily Fazio

Show: Celebrity I.O.U.

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A Renovation to Celebrate a Fresh Start in Life

Lifelong actress Drew Barrymore makes friends everywhere she goes, but in this episode of Celebrity IOU she honors and celebrates her long-time makeup artist and bestie, Deb. Over the course of their friendship, they’ve supported each other in countless ways — most recently, through divorce and related hardships. “We were 20-something-year-old girls when we met, and now we’re women,” Drew said. “This home is something she fought for [in the divorce]. She needs a fresh start and a place where she and her son can focus on the next chapter.” Joined by Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, the self-proclaimed “Property Sister” is motivated to help her friend transform her home indoors and out.

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Transforming a Home Into a Tranquil Oasis

“You held my hand through the changes I had in my life,” Drew told Deb during the reveal. “You are the complete package.” To help Deb recover post-divorce, Drew remodeled the kitchen and main living areas of her home.

Before: The Kitchen

Deb’s home meant a lot to her, but hardships prevented needed renovations. The kitchen was minimalist and bright but lacked counter space, storage and functionality. Deb had attempted open shelving by removing cabinet doors. Jonathan and Drew had a vision to transform the space — not only to expand storage but to enhance Deb’s ability to gather with her son Mikey and entertain friends.

After: The Kitchen

The new marble-topped kitchen island is a game-changing addition that allowed the bros to keep the room's layout as it was. Shiny gold pendants illuminate the space. Mid-toned natural wood base cabinets create extra, stylish storage. The coolest part: The refrigerator and dishwasher appliances boast matching panels that blend into the new cabinetry.

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Before: The Kitchen

These distressed floors needed to be repaired. And while the minimalist kitchen was full of daylight, it lacked functionality. The design team set out to improve the dated space from top to bottom.

After: The Kitchen

Jonathan and Drew installed bright, knotty-wood herringbone floors, extending them into the family’s living room for continuity. The new kitchen island fills out the space, while also offering Deb and her son a secondary dining area.

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Before: The Kitchen

Doors leading out to Deb’s deck occupied a large section of wall space, limiting the potential for storage.

After: The Kitchen

With a goal of maximizing storage and enhancing the flow of their living space, Jonathan and Drew Scott moved the French doors to the living room wall, installing a sizable pantry and wood-paneled appliances in their place. The team also widened the arch between the kitchen and living room. This expansion was possible without interfering with the electrical or HVAC systems. Recessed lights keep the kitchen bright.

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Before: The Kitchen

Damaged wood floors flowed through the kitchen and dining room of the home. A small alcove with a round dining table was enough space for Deb and her son but limited opportunities for larger gatherings.

After: The Kitchen

A new, larger dining table fits into the alcove without compromising space. Throughout the home, the team also installed new framed art featuring Deb and her son.

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After: The Living Room

The new floors and widened arch create a bright and airy ambiance. The relocated French doors let in extra sunlight while maximizing the living area's layout.

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Before: The Deck

Deb’s lush, scenic backyard was her oasis. “She spends all her time out here,” said Barrymore. To transform the deck into a space that truly felt like an extension of the house, the design team sought to make big changes.

After: The Deck

Because the French doors were relocated, the team had to double the square footage of the deck so Deb and Mikey could access it through the living room. Giving Deb a dedicated space for entertaining and relaxing was vital — so she picked out new, clean and comfortable outdoor seating and a matching coffee table for the deck.

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Before: The Deck

Deb considered her deck to be another living area in her home, so Barrymore needed this reno to be perfect.

After: The Deck

Now twice as large, Deb’s deck extends along the backside of her home. The bros installed black rails with cable infill to promote easy line-of-sight into the lush backyard. Comfortable furnishings, including a dining table, give Deb a space to dine with friends. Beneath the deck, the team also enhanced the footings and retaining walls, ensuring a strong and sturdy outdoor space for decades to come.

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