David Bromstad and Tiffany Brooks' House Reveal

David and Tiffany converted their Rock the Block home into a modern Tudor full of color and pattern.

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The Team: David and Tiffany

David Bromstad from My Lottery Dream Home and HGTV Smart Home designer Tiffany Brooks found their common ground in color. "Color is in our DNA," said Tiffany, and David agreed, "We don't do beige!"

Prepped for the Win

Two Design Star alums (David took home the first season and Tiffany championed the last season) know what it takes to win a competition. For the Mystery Box Challenge, Chopped's Ted Allen presented the teams with chicken wire, faux leather, white tiles and Mason jars. Each team had to use the materials somewhere in their kitchen design.

The Concept

David and Tiffany walked Rock the Block's host Ty Pennington through their strategy for the mostly blank slate kitchen and dining room. They had a fresh take that none of their competitors considered: flip the floor plan.

The Kitchen, Before

Though the space was big, Tiffany and David immediately wanted to flip the kitchen and dining room from the original plan, so that the rooms would feel more open and functional. They set an estimated budget for a $45,000 remodel.

The Kitchen, After

David and Tiffany didn't want to play it safe with gray, white or blue cabinets. Instead, they opted for a bold green. Luxurious linear tiles are laid in a herringbone pattern for the counter-to-ceiling backsplash. Topping $4,000, it was an expensive element, but they knew it would add major value to their kitchen redo. To make way for a few taller cabinets built around the refrigerator, one of the kitchen windows was removed. They compensated for the loss of natural light with a new large window in the dining room.

Enter the Judges

Tarek El Moussa from Flipping 101 and his fiancée and real estate maven, Heather Rae Young, were the judges for Week 1 and were wowed by David and Tiffany's reconfiguration of the kitchen, the stunning backsplash, open floor plan and gold accents. Even though Heather was a fan, Tarek wasn't sold on the resale potential of the green cabinets.

The Kitchen, Before

Say goodbye to the pony wall and big, boxy island. The team was ready to enlarge the space without actually adding extra square footage.

The Kitchen, After

One of the main reasons to reconfigure the floor plan was to take advantage of the water view outside the windows. David and Tiffany positioned the sink to enjoy the scene and leaned heavily on lower cabinets for storage. A center island will become the ultimate gathering place with bar top seating and plenty of prep area.

Keeping Essentials Within Reach

In front of each window, David and Tiffany hung a pair of floating shelves. The unexpected addition paid off in style and handy organization without taking away from the view.

The Dining Room, Before

Initially, the design had the kitchen and dining room reversed, but David and Tiffany re-envisioned the space. First things first, they removed the pre-fab cabinets and island to make way for the family-friendly dining room.

The Dining Room, After

The center island was oriented to face the dining room, allowing the space to truly be the heart of the home where parents can cook on the built-in stove while kids finish projects and homework at the island bar or table. A linear chandelier illuminates the long dining table, where David and Tiffany paired classic Louis XVI chairs with a rustic bench.

Highlight the Island

Lighting plays a key role in any kitchen design. David and Tiffany opted for style and functional with these timeless pendants that pick up the gold accents used throughout the space and bring in a vintage-meets-modern vibe.

An Original Centerpiece

For the Mystery Box Challenge, David and Tiffany created a simple yet stunning tablescape. With a few coats of gold spray paint to coordinate with their kitchen hardware, they elevated the classic Mason jars. The chicken wire is deconstructed, spray painted and wrapped around the tops of the jars.

Ready for Entertaining

David and Tiffany closed in the wall to create a bar area, complete with a small sink, beverage refrigerator and floating wooden shelves.

Planning the Grand Entry

The designers wanted to create an entryway that would stop judges and buyers in their tracks. "We're feeling good this week. Bold, Confident, a little sassy. David and I both won our seasons of Design Star, so we're used to working under pressure," said Tiffany.

The Entryway, After

David and Tiffany put bold peacock wallpaper all the way up to the ceiling and painted the opposite wall and stair railing black. For the stair risers, they created an ombre effect. They wanted to set a wow-worthy impression as soon as people walked into the home.

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The Entryway, After

Even though the foyer is bold and dramatic, the second-story was kept crisp and white to give the pattern and color room to breathe. "We're creating a story. We want to make an impact and show people what they can do with wallpaper and color and still increase the value of their home," said David.

The Front Room, Before

David and Tiffany had the idea to turn the front room and powder room into an in-law suite, adding an extra bedroom to the house's floor plan and making the most of every square inch. "It's a risk to spend this much money this early in the competition, but we want to win. No risk, no reward," said David.

The Front Room, After

They closed off the big opening from the hallway, installed a closet and decked out the new bedroom in whimsical patterns and textures. David described the inspiration behind their home's design: "We want to make an impact and show people what they can do with wallpaper and color, while still increasing the value of their home."

The Powder Room, After

No longer just a half-bathroom, David and Tiffany transformed the petite space into a full bathroom with a walk-in shower tiled in pink subway tiles. A sophisticated vanity and mirror completed the look.

The Living Room, Before

The designers felt this grand living room was too big and that they could make better use of the space with a few well-placed walls and smart planning.

The Living Room, After

David and Tiffany took the larger space and created separate rooms, including a small mudroom off the garage and a cozy library nook with built-in shelves. They centered the bold and fun room around a gorgeous stone fireplace, which is highlighted by ceiling beams and a midcentury modern chandelier.

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The Living Room, After

An eclectic mix of furnishings established a lived-in, casual environment. With an eye on gatherings, David and Tiffany incorporated poufs and easy-to-move chairs to create an adaptable seating area.

The Main Drop Zone

The newly built small room off the garage was transformed into a mudroom. Built-in cabinets provided hidden storage, while hooks and open shelving created quick and easy spots to stow everyday necessities.

Walking Through With the Judge

Page Turner from Flip or Flop Nashville was the judge for Week 2 and was wowed by David and Tiffany's in-law suite, the mudroom and the bold wallpaper in the foyer. She was hesitant about the black wall in the entryway and concerned the color-infused style might not be for everyone.

Winners of Week Two!

With the addition of the in-law suite and full bath, as well as the mudroom off the garage, David and Tiffany upped the appraisal value of their home the most and took home the Week 2 win. They also received an extra $2,000 to use on the Week 3 project.

Planning the En Suite

David and Tiffany were hot off their Week 2 win and ready to take on the main bedroom and bathroom design. Just like the in-law suite they created on the first floor, they wanted to move walls and configure the space differently.

The Main Bedroom, Before

Thinking that the space was too small for the size of the house, David and Tiffany wanted to make the main bedroom bigger. "Our strategy for the bedroom is to draw out value. Make it a little bit more livable and little bit grander," said Tiffany.

The Main Bedroom, After

Floral-patterned wallpaper was the kicking off point of the main bedroom design, which embraced hunter green throughout the space. An eye-catching chandelier centered the room, and exposed beams added definition to the ceiling. A wall of sheer curtains diffused the natural light from the windows.

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The Main Bedroom, After

David and Tiffany were hoping to wow the judges and future homebuyers with an expanded bedroom that included a cozy sitting room. The hunter green, coral and mustard color scheme of the bedroom continued into the space, where traditional wingback chairs paired with a cowhide rug, tufted ottoman and lush houseplants.

The Main Bathroom, Before

They immediately decided they would gut the closet and bathroom area, reconstructing the whole footprint. They set a budget of $34,000 to remodel the en suite bedroom and bathroom.

The Main Bathroom, After

With the extra $2,000 from their Week 2 win, they were able to reconfigure the bathroom and transfer the plumbing. Dramatic black subway tile was punctuated by the white floor tile, creating a tuxedo-like effect.

The Main Bathroom, After

Floor-to-ceiling tile flowed throughout the whole bathroom with a 4-foot shower on one side and a gorgeous, sleek freestanding bathtub on the other. "It's a movie star bathroom," said David.

The Laundry Room, After

When it comes to David and Tiffany's designs, no space should be without color. They created a functional laundry room with an oh-so chic monochromatic navy scheme. The stacking washer and dryer freed up space for storage cabinets.

Revealed to the Judges

Week 3 was a blind judging, so Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson from Flipping Virgins didn't know whose home they were viewing. They were fans of the size and color scheme of the bedroom and the black subway tile and gold hardware of the bathroom, but felt that the closet was too small and wanted a bigger vanity space.

The Basement, Before

Week 4's challenge was to remodel the uber-large basement. "The best way to get value out of the basement is to create a useable, finished space," said David. They wanted to be smart with their choices and their budget of $35,000, so they decided no demo on this space — just building.

The Basement, After

David and Tiffany created a wine room and game area that adds extra storage to the home. By reusing the cabinets from the kitchen, they saved some money, but were able to make them wholly their own by painting them blush pink. In fact, the entire space was designed with a monochromatic aesthetic highlighted in notes of gold. "The basement needs to be an extension of the upstairs. It needs to feel homey and cozy, and there has to be a purpose," said David.

The Basement, After

To unite the game room with the home theater, David and Tiffany centered a salvaged Ping-Pong table between the spaces and painted it in the same shades of blush and gold as the rest of the space. The home theater is a casual hangout with cozy furniture and a big screen with the projector hidden behind the ceiling beam.

The Basement, After

Touches of wood and warm browns kept the blush shade from overpowering the basement. The team cleverly mounted the projector in its own cute pink box behind one of the beams.

The Pink Unveiling

Week 4 judge Tamara Day from Bargain Mansions loved the game and bar area, as well as the home theater. Even though she thought the blush hue of the room was gorgeous, she was afraid the color choice could potentially turn off buyers.

The Exterior, Before

For the Week 5 challenge, the designers had to take on the exterior, the landscaping, porches and backyard. David and Tiffany worked with a budget of $35,000 to transform their unfinished home into a modern Tudor.

The Exterior, After

Half brick, half stucco, the Tudor exterior was completed with contrasting beams and shutters. David and Tiffany focused all their attention on the front with a layered landscaping plan that mixed shrubs, colorful flowers and an edible garden. "Curb appeal is as important as the inside of the house. Sometimes, even more important because it's the buyers' first impression," says David.

The Front Porch, After

They painted the front porch a rich chocolate brown, bringing instant warmth to the exterior. A lush green lawn gave way to curving planting beds full of flowers, shrubs and trees.

The Landscaping

One person's trash is another one's treasure. Rejected cypress trees from Alison and Mike's house found the perfect spot in David and Tiffany's landscaping.

The Backyard, After

Since their backyard was the only one with an amazing view of the lake, they let the scenery do the work. They continued the chocolate brown shade on the porch and added cozy seating to take in the vista.

Presenting the Outdoors

Mike Pyle and Carmine Sabatella from Inside Out were the judges for Week 5 and were fans of the Tudor exterior and shade of the porch. They thought David and Tiffany did a good job of layering their landscaping and plant placement, but missed the mark by not creating a dedicated space in the backyard downstairs.

Embracing Their Style

From the very beginning, David said, "We're not here to play it safe. We're going to show you guys that color is amazing." Even though judges often said their color and pattern choices might not be for all buyers, the designers held true to their design style.

The Bathroom, After

After six grueling weeks of competition, the designers had three days to finish up their homes. The last week was to add a secret project that created more value. David and Tiffany focused on an additional full bath for the house, mixing blue hexagon shower tiles with pink-and-white graphic floor tiles. "We understand that our house could be a hit or miss with the judges because of the bold choices we made with color and pattern, but we also know that adding square footage to a house adds value — a full bath does that," said Tiffany.

The Final Judgment

Jasmine Roth from Help! I Wrecked My House and the Season 1 winner of Rock the Block, along with Ken and Anita Corsini from Flip or Flop Atlanta, were the final judges. Ken and Anita were the real estate agents actually selling the houses, and they loved the Tudor exterior, the ombre stairs, the new kitchen layout and their floor plan of six bedrooms, four baths.

The Winners

The final appraisal value of the top three houses was less than $6,000 apart with Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt coming out with the big win. Happy for the couple's win, David said, "This is a fairytale ending that needed to happen."

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David Bromstad and Tiffany Brooks' House Reveal

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The Team: David and Tiffany

Prepped for the Win

The Concept

The Kitchen, Before

The Kitchen, After

Enter the Judges

The Kitchen, Before

The Kitchen, After

Keeping Essentials Within Reach

The Dining Room, Before

The Dining Room, After

Highlight the Island

An Original Centerpiece

Ready for Entertaining

Planning the Grand Entry

The Entryway, After

The Entryway, After

The Front Room, Before

The Front Room, After

The Powder Room, After

The Living Room, Before

The Living Room, After

The Living Room, After

The Main Drop Zone

Walking Through With the Judge

Winners of Week Two!

Planning the En Suite

The Main Bedroom, Before

The Main Bedroom, After

The Main Bedroom, After

The Main Bathroom, Before

The Main Bathroom, After

The Main Bathroom, After

The Laundry Room, After

Revealed to the Judges

The Basement, Before

The Basement, After

The Basement, After

The Basement, After

The Pink Unveiling

The Exterior, Before

The Exterior, After

The Front Porch, After

The Landscaping

The Backyard, After

Presenting the Outdoors

Embracing Their Style

The Bathroom, After

The Final Judgment

The Winners

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