Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate Season 2 Episode 17 Mark & Amanda

Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate season 2 episode 17 titled "Mark & Amanda" is an episode that focuses on a couple who are desperately in need of help to renovate their home. The couple has been living in their home for several years, and they have come to the realization that they have outgrown the space. Their home is a spacious, four-bedroom period property located in the beautiful area of Solihull, West Midlands.

Mark, a teacher, and Amanda, a stay-at-home mom, have two young children, and their home is filled with what appears to be a lifetime of accumulated possessions. The couple's main concern is that their home does not meet their current needs. They feel that the layout of the house is not functional and it does not provide them with enough storage space. In addition, their décor is outdated, and the house is not energy-efficient.

As Sarah Beeny assesses the property, she notes that the house has many period features that can be preserved and incorporated into the new design. The house has several rooms that can be used more effectively, including an underutilized dining room, a conservatory, and a dark and small kitchen. Beeny suggests that by creating an open plan living space, they can maximize the usable space in the house and give it a more modern feel.

One of the challenges for the couple is that they want to keep the house’s character but also modernize it, which is a common dilemma for many homeowners in the renovation process. They are keen on keeping the original shutters, fireplaces, and cornices that give the house its charm. At the same time, they want to incorporate more contemporary design elements into the home.

Sarah suggests that the couple approaches the renovation plan in stages. The first step will involve getting rid of all their unused possessions and decluttering the space, which will make it easier to assess the actual space available. The second stage will be reorganizing the space to make it more functional. This includes utilizing space that was previously unused and creating more storage space. The third step will be exploring possibilities of modernizing the decor elements that complement the period features.

In the episode, a highlight is the transformation of the small kitchen into something modern and functional by changing the cabinet layout and creating space for an island. The dining room is transformed from being a space only used for special occasions to an everyday space for the family, while the conservatory is transformed into a room with a better purpose by installing walls and insulation.

The solution suggested by Sarah helps the couple to realize that they do not need to move out of their home. The renovated space provides a better living environment, better storage, better functionality and energy efficiency without compromising the unique character of the house. By making their home more comfortable, it allows the couple to stay put and enjoy the wonderful family memories they have had in the home for years.

Overall, Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate season 2 episode 17 "Mark & Amanda" highlights the common problem that many homeowners face when their homes no longer satisfy their needs. It is a testimony that with expert help, it is possible to transform a home to meet ever-changing family needs without necessarily having to relocate to a new house.