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Flipping the Block: Tour Brian and Craigy Craig's

November 25, 2014
See how Flipping the Block's Blue Team, twins Brian and Craig, transformed a run-down condo into a modern bachelor pad.
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The Blue Team

Flipping the Block's Blue Team, twins Brian and Craig, pose with judge Nicole Curtis in their fully-remodeled space.

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Living Room, Before

The front room of the brothers' condo was damaged and dirty on move-in day.

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Living Room, After

With bold blue touches and a crisp, modern color palette, this room sets the tone for the minimalist look seen throughout the condo.

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Living Room, Before

The stair railing in the brothers' condo needed to be replaced to meet current building codes.

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Living Room, After

The brothers chose a wooden railing with stainless steel spindles, then stained the solid-wood treads to match the kitchen's hand-built bar.

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Living Room, Before

The run-down space needed lots of TLC prior to the renovation. Here, the view from the living room into the kitchen area.

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Living Room, After

Floating the sofa in the middle of the living room creates a defined seating space and separates the living area from the adjacent dining area.

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Living Room, Before

The space under the stairs was a missed opportunity before the renovation.

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Living Room, After

The brothers were the only team to create a dedicated dining area, which is nestled under the staircase.

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Living Room, After

Floating shelves tucked under the staircase create a spot to showcase favorite dishes or art pieces.

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Kitchen, Before

The dark, dreary kitchen featured a U-shaped design, which made it feel small and enclosed.

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Kitchen, After

Devoting just one wall of the space to cabinets makes this space seem open and airy. Crisp white cabinets and stainless steel appliances give the kitchen a fresh look.

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Kitchen, Before

Dated plywood cabinets were the first thing you saw upon entering this space prior to the renovation.

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Kitchen, After

Rounding the corner into the new kitchen, potential buyers are greeted with dark hardwood floors and edgy, industrial touches.

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Kitchen, Before

Far from functional, the kitchen was missing vital structural elements (like windows) prior to the renovation.

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Kitchen, After

The brothers, who own a custom carpentry business, hand-built a bar with built-in shelving in the newly-remodeled kitchen.

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Half Bathroom, Before

The downstairs half bath, tucked between the living room and kitchen, was crumbling and dirty prior to the renovation.

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Half Bathroom, After

Updated drywall, sleek lighting, a new vanity and a streamlined toilet make this space clean and functional.

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Patio, Before

Located just off the kitchen, the outdoor patio was drab and dirty prior to the renovation.

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Patio, After

The brothers built a custom pergola to provide style and shade atop a new dining table that will fit a party.

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Patio, Before

Dead grass and leaf debris didn't create an inviting outdoor retreat prior to the renovation.

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Patio, After

The brothers added sod to create a lush, green lawn, then added chairs and a firepit to complete the outdoor entertaining oasis.

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Upstairs Landing, Before

A crumbling cabinet and worn-down walls and trim greeted the brothers on move-in day.

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Upstairs Landing, After

Fresh paint and flooring creates a neutral spot atop the stairs.

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Guest Bedroom, Before

Popcorn ceilings, years of dirt, busted-up drywall — those were just a few of the problems facing the brothers on move-in day.

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Guest Bedroom, After

The brothers outfitted the space for a full-sized bed, while the other three units opted for a daybed.

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Guest Bedroom, Before

Before the renovation, the guest bedroom featured a shallow closet that took up most of the room's wall space.

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Guest Bedroom, After

The brothers installed a narrow closet door and added a custom closet with built-in shelving, making the wall appear larger and creating smarter storage space.

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Guest Bedroom, Before

Run-down and dirty on move-in day, this master bedroom was the first room to receive a renovation.

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Guest Bedroom, After

New windows, repaired drywall and a new paint job all contributed to the fresh look in guest bedroom.

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Master Bedroom, Before

This light-filled room needed some cosmetic upgrades before the renovation.

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Master Bedroom, After

The brothers added a bright green hue to the wall to create a light, airy look, in addition to updating the drywall, flooring, windows and light fixtures.

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Master Bedroom, Before

Before the renovation, the master closet didn't include any built-in storage space.

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Master Bedroom, After

A new built-in organization system maximizes the room's closet space, while a wall niche offers a spot to display books, a television or favorite keepsakes.

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Master Bedroom, Before

Before, this plain wall didn't offer any added value to the master bedroom.

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Master Bathroom, Before

There was nothing inviting about the pre-renovation bathroom; it was dirty, grimy and full of debris.

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Master Bathroom, After

The brothers transformed the bathroom's existing shower/tub combo into a luxurious, spacious walk-in shower with new floor-to-ceiling tile.

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Master Bathroom, Before

The vanity, lighting and sink gave the pre-renovation bathroom a dated look.

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Master Bathroom, After

A sleek granite-topped vanity and updated stainless-steel lighting brings this master bathroom up-to-date.