Hosts Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa take on Californian homes. From buying a house unseen, taking on a home with flood damage and tackling a home renovation three hours away in North Hollywood, this season is an adventure in flipping.

After this house sat abandoned for a while, Christina and Tarek bought it sight unseen. Unfortunately, when they did their first walk-through, they realized it was in much worse condition than they thought. The dated kitchen had an awkward break that led to the laundry room.

To create a better flow to the laundry room, they opened up the wall leading into the kitchen and installed a barn door. The layout change meant they lost windows and natural light, so the new kitchen design had to be ultra-bright and airy. White cabinets and countertops, as well as pale floors, instantly lighten the space, and soft gray walls establish subtle contrast without darkening the room. Classic rectangle tiles are laid in a herringbone pattern for a compelling backsplash.

Christina and Tarek knew they were taking a risk when they bought this house without laying eyes on it, but they didn't realize it would be completely vandalized — even the brand-new water heater had been stolen.