Jenn Todryk's Best Designs From Season 1 of 'No Demo Reno'

In season one of No Demo Reno, savvy home designer expert Jennifer Todryk proved major demolition isn't always necessary to create a dream home. With limited time and money, Jennifer and her design team came up with cost-effective, yet stylish ways to revamp 19 houses across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Spoiler alert: the families fell in love with their new old homes all over again. From fresh mantles to quartz countertops and fancy light fixtures, we bring you the best before-and-afters from this season.

As a single mother of three, Jenn wanted to give Hayley the dreamy and spa-like bathroom she deserves, which meant this 1950’s one — along with its bubblegum-pink tiles — had to go.

The new bathroom is just what Hayley needs: a private, relaxing space boasting neutral tones and a calming ambiance. To add extra personality, Jenn chose sleek hexagon tiles for the shower wall and charcoal tiles for the floor. Now, the bathroom feels spacious and inviting.

Debby’s bedroom is what Jenn called a “pre-teen room.” With lime green walls and easter-egg themed bedding, it needed a major upgrade.

Jenn elevated and transformed the bedroom into a mature and homey space where Debby can relax. A light wooden bed frame and contrasting dark bedside table add earthy texture to the room, while botanical wallpaper and a pot of greenery tie it all together.

The lime green theme extended into Debby’s bathroom. Besides the overbearing green hue emanating throughout the room, she also hated the mirror and light fixtures and wanted a new bathtub.

Debby had no clear vision for what she wanted, but Jenn sure did. The new bathroom is unrecognizable, boasting a sleek white vanity, a marble countertop, two round brass mirrors and a free-standing bathtub. Brass hardware complements all the white for an elegant and sophisticated feel. It's no surprise Debby declared this space as her favorite part of the renovation.

“The former living room, which is also the first thing guests see when coming into Debby’s home, is basically a giant man cave complete with its own fish tank and dirtwood,” said Jenn.

Jenn vowed to make a statement with this space, so guests wouldn't be greeted with a lifeless room dedicated to video games. Soft pink armchairs, built-in shelving and a wedding chandelier give the living area a welcoming feel. Now, the inviting space is ready for guests.

Nick and Ashley have three children, so the playroom gets hectic and messy fast. They needed better organization and more space for play.

By replacing the messy chalk wall with three individual workstations, Jenn gave each child a designated spot to do art and DIY projects. When it's clean-up time, the kids can put their toys, art tools and stationery onto the newly built shelves and cabinets.

This bland bathroom needed a major makeover. The vanity was too short for Jimmie and Amanda, plus they wanted fresh colors to brighten it all up.

The show’s called No Demo Reno for a reason. Without tearing down walls or making major changes, Jennifer paired a brand new vanity (coated with light blue paint) with a white quartz countertop to achieve a coastal paradise.

The living room's lack of seating made entertaining guests difficult. Jimmie and Amanda wanted to revamp the space by removing the carpet, updating the ceiling and replacing the mantle above the fireplace.

In true Jenn style, the original fireplace is still the star of the new, modern farmhouse-style living room. Her trick? Replacing the old, heavy mantle with a delicate, wooden one to show off the stone. Updated built-ins and new couches make the space feel homey, airy and bright.

Jimmie and Amanda’s old kitchen was outdated and non-functional. The two-level island blocked the view of the kitchen from the living room, while the stove sat in an awkward area. Amanda’s main concern was not having enough counter space to prep and cook food.

The layout of the newly renovated kitchen remains the same, but subtle changes — like the single-level island and placement of the stove — make the kitchen functional and personalized to Jimmie and Amanda’s liking. A white quartz countertop with wooden, open cabinets underneath give the kitchen a modern farmhouse feel. Jenn elevated the look with black pendant light fixtures.

Barry and Fabia wanted to take full advantage of their pool house when hosting family members, but first it needed a major renovation.

This was Jenn's first time renovating a pool house, and because Fabia was persistent on removing the non-load bearing wall separating the (once) home gym and living room, she did something she's never typically done: tear down walls. The old home gym is now a part of the living room, while the new dining table ensures Fabia can comfortably host all her family members. A wainscoting railing and picture-frame molding on the walls add subtle glamour to the room. The entire pool house boasts new tiled floors.

Instead of a traditional kitchen with a “cookie-cutter” design, Iris wanted a more contemporary space boasting vibrance and elegance.

The attention stealer of Tyron and Iris’ black-and-white, contemporary kitchen is the quartz waterfall countertop with gray veining. Bold, two-tone cabinets bring sharp contrast to the space, while brass hardware and a chic pendant light fixture add some shine.

The amount of cherrywood and brownish tones in this dining area was overwhelming, draining the space of much-needed light. Fong and Dre were ready for a new space fit for entertaining.

By removing the bookcase and piano, Jenn turned the space into an area where family can enjoy eating in peace. A black chandelier adds rustic charm, while greenery infuses life. Jenn also proved using darker hued furniture (the brown wooden dinner table) doesn't have to darken an entire space. She balanced this room out by keeping the walls white. Bonus points: Jenn included craftsman trim for a delicate touch.

Though Jenn described Rick and Rita’s house as dark, dreary and dated, she also declared it perfect for a “little demo, big reno!”

Talk about a transformation. After switching out the antique furniture for new couches and painting the walls white, the living room looks alive. Natural light pours into the space through the pre-existing, unobstructed windows. A round coffee table adds a modern farmhouse flair, making the living room extra inviting. Jenn's pro tip: To brighten up a room, choose white or neutral-colored furniture. The sunlight will reflect lighter colors.

No one likes to do work in dark and moody spaces, which is why Rick couldn’t stand working — let alone sitting — in his office. To make it functional, the room needed brighter lighting, shelving space and new furniture. Oh, and no more depressing, blue walls.

Keeping the same flooring, Jenn fulfilled Rick’s requests. She sought to maintain the space's minimal and masculine feel, while making sure it matched the contemporary style of the rest of the house.

Bathrooms are meant to be a light and airy space, everything this bathroom is not. A bigger shower, sleek vanity, white walls — Rick and Rita were ready to get rid of everything and welcome the bathroom of their dreams.