Ep 6. Buy First, Design Later

"Kitchen Cousins" follows the story of two talented Italian-American cousins, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri. They run a business together which is a New Jersey-based construction company that focuses on kitchen renovations and makeovers. The show's season 1 episode 6 was titled "Buy First, Design Later."

In this episode, the Kitchen Cousins are hired to renovate a kitchen in a beautiful and historic 100-year-old Craftsman style house by the beach in New Jersey. The couple who owns the house, Marc and Julie, are newlyweds who have never renovated anything before. They are excited to have Carrino and Colaneri on board to help with their kitchen makeover and provide some guidance along the way.

The Kitchen Cousins start by discussing the kitchen's design with Marc and Julie. They explore the homeowners' preferences and needs, and then they make recommendations to create a functional and beautiful space. Carrino and Colaneri recognize that the kitchen is the heart of any home, and the new design needs to reflect that.

The Kitchen Cousins approach the design with a unique twist; they decide to buy all of the materials for the renovation before designing the final look. This approach is unusual and risky, but it gives the homeowners a taste of the final design without committing to anything too early on. This process also gives the Kitchen Cousins more room to experiment with different ideas and materials.

Once the Cousins have purchased all of the materials, they then use them to create a realistic 3D mockup of the kitchen using innovative software. The 3D mockup shows the homeowners how their new kitchen will look, and it allows them to make any necessary design adjustments before the renovation starts.

With the 3D mockup complete and the materials ready to go, the Cousins start the renovation. They start by gutting the old kitchen and uninstalling the old appliances, cabinetry, and countertops. With everything removed, Carrino and Colaneri start to build the new kitchen step by step, installing new appliances, cabinetry, and countertops.

Throughout the renovation, the Cousins face a few unexpected challenges, like a hidden water leak behind one of the kitchen walls. However, they work together with their team and the homeowners to solve the issues and make sure everything stays on track.

Towards the end of the episode, the Kitchen Cousins reveal the finished kitchen to the homeowners, Marc and Julie. The couple is thrilled with the new space, and they are impressed by the level of detail and craftsmanship that went into the project. The Cousins managed to create a beautiful, functional, and modernized kitchen that still fit perfectly into the house's classic style.

Overall, season 1 episode 6 of "Kitchen Cousins" is a must-see for anyone interested in home renovation and design. The episode showcases the Cousins' unique design approach and provides insight into how they overcome unexpected challenges throughout the renovation process. The result is a beautiful and functional space that the homeowners are proud to call their own.