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The Big Reveal
Sisters Shauna and Anicka step inside the finished condo with host Josh Temple.
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Living Room, Before
The living room is the first room buyers or guests see upon entering The Block's front unit. Prior to the renovation, it was dark, dreary and dated.
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Living Room, After
Shauna and Anicka used a neutral, soft gray color palette throughout the condo, adding orange accent pieces for easily-changeable bursts of color.
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Living Room, Before
Dated and damaged vertical blinds covered the living room windows prior to the renovation.
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Living Room, After
A black-and-white chevron rug grounds the living room seating area, which includes two comfy armchairs and a cream-colored, tufted sofa. Orange draperies create privacy and add color without blocking sunlight.
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Living Room, Before
The staircase, which was original to the condo, needed an updated railing to meet current building codes.
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Living Room, After
Adding a wood and wrought iron railing allows the condo's buyer to adapt the decor to both traditional or modern tastes. The sisters kept the original, pebble-tile stair risers for added character.
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Downstairs Hallway, Before
A hallway leading to the condo's half bath separates the living space from the kitchen and dining space.
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Downstairs Hallway, After
A storage sideboard fills the wall between the kitchen and dining space, offering space for media storage, shoes and more. An original painting by Shauna creates a high-end, art gallery feel.
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Downstairs Bathroom, Before
The condo's half bathroom was unusable prior to the renovation.
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Downstairs Bathroom, After
A space-saving pedestal sink and streamlined toilet make this small area seem more open and airy. Reclaimed wood artwork and gray walls coordinate with the color scheme used throughout the condo.
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Kitchen, Before
Before the renovation, a U-shaped layout made the condo's kitchen seem tiny. Layout aside, damaged cabinets, dated appliances and dirty surfaces rendered the space practically unusable.
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Kitchen, After
Moving the kitchen cabinets to one side of the space opens up the kitchen and creates space for a freestanding dish storage and work table unit.
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Kitchen, Before
Prior to the renovation, the kitchen's laminate countertops and basic fixtures needed an upgrade.
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Kitchen, After
Solid-surface countertops, an undermount, stainless steel double sink and a gooseneck faucet offer considerable upgrades to the kitchen space. A glass pendant adds additional work light and a decorative accent.
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Kitchen, Before
The kitchen overlooks the condo's private patio.
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Kitchen, After
New hardwood floors stretch to the sliding glass door that opens onto the unit's patio space, making it easy to flow from inside to outside.
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Patio, Before
Harsh concrete and a crumbling fence didn't create an inviting outdoor space prior to the renovation.
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Patio, After
Sisters Shauna and Anicka opted for a mix of artificial turf and teak parquet tiles on their patio for a lush, low-maintenance outdoor experience.
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Patio, Before
A run-down fence with missing slats made this street-facing space less private.
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Patio, After
A new, reclaimed wood fence adds character and additional privacy to the Red Team's patio. Planter boxes hold herbs, trees and flowers for low-maintenance greenery.
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Landing, Before
The upstairs of the condo houses two bedrooms and a full bathroom.
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Landing, After
New hardwood floors and a medium gray paint color create an updated blank canvas for the new buyer.
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Guest Bedroom, Before
Before the renovation, dingy drywall and vertical blinds didn't welcome guests.
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Guest Bedroom, After
A bold orange accent wall balances light gray walls and bright white bedding. New hardwood flooring and a modern ceiling fan complete the look.
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Guest Bedroom, Before
Prior to the renovation, the guest bedroom wall nook was wasted space.
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Guest Bedroom, After
Shelves installed beneath the final layer of drywall putty creates a dramatic and functional built-in shelving unit.
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Master Bathroom, Before
The run-down master bathroom is located between the master bedroom and guest bedroom.
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Mater Bathroom, After
Contemporary finishes and a dark, neutral color palette create a high-end look in the remodeled bathroom. A line of metallic tile, complete with a shower niche, offers a glamorous accent.
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Master Bedroom, Before
The final reveal? The master bedroom, which needed major cosmetic help prior to the renovation.
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Master Bedroom, After
A very neutral wall hue is balanced by a bright, large-scale pattern on the orange-and-white duvet. New hardwood floors and updated drywall give the room a finished look.
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Master Bedroom, Before
Prior to the renovation, the closet took up a large section of the wall, making the small space look smaller.
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Master Bedroom, After
The sisters swapped the original door for a smaller model, creating a walk-in closet and creating more wall space for furniture.
