Ep 6. 1910 Arts and Crafts Farmhouse

In the sixth episode of season 3 of Restored, the focus is on a 1910 Arts and Crafts Farmhouse. The house is located in a small town in Oregon and is owned by a couple, Jessica and Jay, who are looking to restore their home to its former glory.

The episode starts with Jay giving a tour of the house to the host of the show, Brett Waterman. Jay points out the beautiful Craftsman details that are present in the house, such as the original woodwork, built-in cabinets, and beams. However, there are also many areas in the house that are in need of repair and restoration. The house has gone through several remodels over the years, and as a result, many of the original details have been covered or removed.

Brett meets with Jessica and Jay to discuss their vision for the restoration of the house. They want to restore the house to its original Arts and Crafts style while also updating it to accommodate modern living. Brett is excited about the potential of the project and starts to envision how he can bring the house back to life.

The first area that Brett tackles is the living room. He wants to restore the original fireplace that had been covered up by previous remodels. The fireplace had detailed tile work that had been painted over, and Brett works to strip the paint and bring back the original design. He also restores the built-in cabinets on either side of the fireplace, highlighting their Craftsman details.

Brett also focuses on restoring the dining room. He wants to bring back the original wainscoting that had been removed and replace the vinyl flooring that had been installed with new hardwood flooring. He also restores the original chandelier that had been taken down and boxed up in the attic.

The kitchen is another area that Brett wants to update while still maintaining its Arts and Crafts style. He creates a new layout that includes a new island and updates the cabinets and countertops. He also adds period-appropriate lighting fixtures that complement the updated design.

Throughout the renovation, Brett works to uncover and restore many of the original details of the house. He discovers a hidden window in the kitchen that had been covered up and restores it to its original glory. He also replaces the cheap doors that had been installed with new, solid wood doors that are more appropriate for the style of the house.

As the renovation nears completion, Brett and the homeowners reflect on how far the house has come. They are pleased with how the house has been transformed into a beautiful Arts and Crafts Farmhouse. Brett notes that the restoration has not only brought back the original charm of the house but has also made it a more livable space for modern living.

In the end, Jessica and Jay are thrilled with their newly restored home. They credit Brett for his vision and expertise in bringing their dream of a restored Arts and Crafts Farmhouse to life. The episode ends with Brett admiring the beauty of the restored house and feeling proud of another successful restoration project.