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‘Married to Real Estate’ Reveals a $60 Upgrade That Transforms a Kitchen

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Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson, the hosts of HGTV’s new show “Married to Real Estate,” often work with homeowners who want their homes filled with modern, trendy designs. However, their latest clients seem to prefer an old-fashioned look.

In the Season 1 episode “Canton Get Any Better,” Sherrod and Jackson meet with Gwen and Dennis, a married couple looking for a house in Canton, GA. These two want a comfortable place where they can entertain their grandkids, and while Gwen has a style that leans more modern, they want the space to feel less trendy and more traditional.

“I find that when I’m designing for seasoned couples, I’m often very humbled. They may not like contemporary. They may not like what’s trendy,” Sherrod says. “Because they don’t care about that stuff. They care about what feels like home.”

This couple has bought a beautiful 1986 house for $300,000 and have an extra $110,000 to give it warm and welcoming vibes.

Read on to find out how Sherrod and Jackson completely renovate this home while still making it feel classic, with plenty of budget-friendly take-home tips worth trying on your own abode, too.

Update an old fireplace with paint

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Before: The homeowners didn’t agree on whether this fireplace should stay.

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When Sherrod and Jackson first see their clients’ future living room, Sherrod knows the space needs some work. The room is dark, with the floors already pulled out and an old fireplace Sherrod calls a “clunker.”

While Gwen also disapproves of the fireplace, Dennis likes it. Sherrod keeps the fireplace but gives it a brighter, more updated look, marrying their styles together.

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After: With a fireplace refresh, this room looks great.

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“That’s the same stone, I just put a wash over it and then used a satin paint on it,” Sherrod says as she shows off the finished product.

Dennis loves the traditional stone and Gwen likes the new white color. It’s a great compromise—and a lot cheaper than replacing the fireplace.

“That’s what marriage is,” Sherrod says, “You both win.”

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This fireplace still looks traditional, but it feels a little fresher.

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Refresh wainscoting with a new color

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Before: This paneling was handsome, but it needed a refresh.

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While Sherrod knows how to make the old fireplace look great, she also wants to refresh the classic wainscoting in the living room. She suggests painting the golden oak blue and giving the walls above a coat of white.

This, she explains, isn’t typical. Usually, homeowners paint the wainscoting white and give the walls above a fun color.

She has a good explanation for this switch.

“If we’re going to go light and airy with your furniture, if, at sofa level, we have a color, it offers more contrast,” she says.

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After: The blue paint really livens up this living room.

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It’s a smart choice that gives the living room a pretty pop of color that isn’t overwhelming, proving that it’s entirely possible to update traditional features and give them some contemporary personality.

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This shade of blue gives the space a more contemporary feel.

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A warm, welcoming kitchen is always in style

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Before: This big kitchen was all one drab color.

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In the kitchen, Sherrod wants to update the space without making it seem too modern. She chooses a simple but fun cabinet color: gray with green undertones. She then tells Gwen and Dennis that she’ll add floor-to-ceiling cabinets, but doesn’t want to overwhelm the space with a single shade.

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