Brother vs. Brother Season 8 Episode 5 Extra Spaces Showdown
- TVG
- February 8, 2023
- 44 min
In Brother vs. Brother season 8 episode 5, Extra Spaces Showdown, the competing brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, are given the task of transforming two empty, bland apartments into stunning, livable spaces. This week's challenge is all about maximizing space while maintaining functionality and style.
The episode begins with the "Space Auditors" taking a look at both apartments and evaluating how the brothers can use the limited space to its maximum potential. The apartments are located in a high-rise building, making it a challenge for the brothers to move materials and furniture up and down the elevators. The brothers also face the challenge of making the apartments stand out in a building that looks identical from the outside.
Drew and Jonathan are given a budget of $60,000 each to complete their renovations, and they are given six weeks to complete their projects. The brothers initially decide to work on different apartments, but they soon realize that they need the extra help to get both projects done within the tight deadline.
The two brothers split up and start working on their respective apartments. Drew focuses on the living room, dining room, and kitchen. He wants to create an open-concept design that maximizes space and gives the illusion of a larger living space. He decides to use light colors, natural materials, and lots of storage space to achieve his vision.
Jonathan, on the other hand, focuses on the bedroom, bathroom, and home office. His plan is to create a comfortable and luxurious bedroom while also designing a functional home office that allows for maximum productivity. Like Drew, Jonathan also uses light colors, sleek materials, and clever storage solutions throughout his design.
As the weeks go by, both brothers face challenges such as design mishaps and budgeting issues. Drew's apartment suffers from water damage which leads to an increase in his budget. Jonathan, on the other hand, struggles with the lack of storage space in his apartment.
The episode shows the brothers working tirelessly to complete their renovations, but in the end, there can only be one winner. In the final reveal, the guest judges evaluate both apartments and make their decision based on creativity, functionality, style, and value.
Overall, Brother vs. Brother season 8 episode 5, Extra Spaces Showdown, presents a fun and exciting challenge for the competing brothers. It showcases the brothers' individual design styles and highlights the importance of maximizing limited space. With only a few weeks left in the competition, the pressure is on for Drew and Jonathan to prove that they have what it takes to win the coveted title of Brother vs. Brother champion.