Bang For Your Buck

Designer Monica Pedersen showcases three recently remodeled $50,000 kitchens in the Denver area: a contemporary kitchen with a pleather countertop in a hip new community, an Old World style kitchen with antique glazed cabinets in an established suburb and a transitional kitchen with a red tiled backsplash in a newer suburb.

Designer Monica Pedersen compares three recently remodeled bathrooms in Chicago that cost around $35,000 to complete: a modern bathroom with a blue and green tiled shower in an urban condo, a contemporary bathroom with heated floors in an 1894 house and a traditional bathroom that went from dilapidated to magnificent in an affluent suburb.

Designer Lisa LaPorta compares three recently remodeled master suites in the Portland area with renovation budgets of $60,000: a French country master suite in an older, historic community, a traditional master suite with a balcony and a fireplace in the country and a traditional master suite with a spa-like bathroom.

Designer Vern Yip and a local real estate expert compare $90,000 kitchen renovations in Dallas. They look at a rustic kitchen in one of the city's most well-known neighborhoods, a contemporary country kitchen in a northern suburb and a traditional country kitchen in a mid-century ranch home.

Designer Sabrina Soto and a local real estate expert compare $90,000 master suite renovations in Boulder, Colorado. They look at a traditional master suite in a historic home, a chic contemporary master suite with striking views and a traditional master suite in a ranch home just north of the city.

Designer Lytel Young discovers what $50,000 will get for a kitchen renovation in Indianapolis: a modern craftsman kitchen with a concrete bar in a historic neighborhood, a traditional kitchen with a contemporary flair in a Cape Cod home and a white kitchen with bold granite countertops.

Designer Sabrina Soto and a local realtor critique three great room renovations, all in the Washington, D.C. area and each for $140,000, to determine which one will see the biggest bang for their buck. First, they check out a contemporary great room with loads of natural light. Next, they visit a transitional great room with an angled breakfast bar. And finally, they check out an Asian-inspired great room with a Japanese stone fireplace surround.

Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations, all in the Cincinnati area, and all completed for $70,000 each, to determine which one will see the biggest bang for their buck. First, they check out an updated traditional kitchen with a vaulted skylight ceiling. Next, they visit a transitional kitchen with refrigerator nook. And finally, they check out another updated traditional kitchen with a restored butler's pantry.

Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three master bathroom renovations in Albany, NY to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out an updated colonial bathroom with a claw foot tub and separate his and her vanities. Then, they visit a contemporary bathroom with a large shower and three showerheads. And finally, they check out another contemporary bathroom with an interesting layout and two skylights!

Designer Sabrina Soto and a local Realtor critique three master suite renovations in Washington, D.C. to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First they check out a customized modern master suite with a millwork study incorporated into the entry. Next they visit a contemporary master suite with a cupola ceiling that towers over the bed. And finally, they check out another contemporary master suite with space expanding interior design.

Designer Taniya Nayak and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations in Baltimore to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First they check out a Traditional kitchen with an entertainment alcove. Next they visit a contemporary ktichen with an entire storage wall. And finally, they check out a contemporary kitchen with a custom-made concrete bar.

Designer Alexa Hampton and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations in Austin to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a Latin inspired great room with built-in speakers throughout. Next, they visit a modern great room with a vaulted ceiling. And finally, they check out a contemporary great room with a limestone fireplace surround.

Designer Monica Pedersen and local realtor critique three major home renovations in Detroit to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a contemporary home renovation with a heated tile entryway. Next, they visit a modern home renovation with a downdraft cooktop. And finally, they check out a transitional home renovation with metal faced subway tile.

Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor critique three entertainment space renovations in Atlanta to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a traditional-rustic entertainment space with a stone arch. Next, they visit a traditional entertainment space with a full kitchen. And finally, they check out a traditional and comfortable entertainment space with an aquarium.

Designer Monica Pedersen and a local realty expert critique three mountain great room renovations in the Rocky Mountains to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a mountain old world great room with a wall of windows. Next, they visit a transitional mountain great room with floor to ceiling windows. And finally, they check out a contemporary mountain great room with a statement staircase.

Designer Vern Yip and a local realty expert critique three green kitchen renovations in Austin to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a eco-friendly kitchen with modern orange cabinetry. Next, they visit a green kitchen with a dumb waiter. And finally, they check out an eco-friendly kitchen with a 5 Star Green Energy Home rating.

Designer Vern Yip and a local realty expert critique three great room renovations in San Antonio to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a modern loft great room with floods of natural light. Next, they visit a contemporary traditional great room with architectural details galore. And finally, they check out a traditional great room with a giant fireplace media center.

Designer Danielle Fennoy and a local realtor critique three contemporary master bathroom renovations in Salt Lake City to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out an aesthetically pleasing contemporary master bathroom with added privacy. Next, they visit a contemporary master bathroom with an amazing shower. And finally, they check out a cool contemporary master bathroom with modern and bright lighting.

Designer Carriann Arkowski and a local realtor critique three spa bathrooms in Seattle to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a Zen Master Bath with an elaborate steam shower. Next, they visit a Spa Master Bathroom with a huge two-person multi shower head shower. And finally, we check out a Spa Master Bath with an extra deep soaking tub.

Three major house renovations in Baton Rouge are put under a microscope to determine which one will see the biggest bang for their buck. Designer Danielle Fennoy and a local realtor first critique a contemporary home with clean, simple lines. Next, they check out another contemporary home with a green kitchen backsplash. And finally, they visit a traditional home with gorgeous hard pine flooring.

Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three Louisville master bathroom and closet renovations to determine which one will get the biggest bang for their buck. First, they visit a contemporary master bath and closet that was once a kitchen. Next, they check out a Venetian spa-inspired master bath and closet. Finally, they check out a contemporary master bathroom and closet with a solar tube.

Annapolis is known for its rich history, recreational boating and views of the Chesapeake Bay. Designer Vern Yip heads out to this quaint city to critique three $80K coastal living great room renovations. He'll get a little help from a local Annapolis realtor to decide who got the biggest bang for their buck! Vaulted ceilings, breathtaking views, custom cherry counter tops - which design element will impress Vern and which homeowner's savvy design style will earn them the huge cash prize?

These days, master suites consist of a whole lot more than just your standard dresser, matching nightstands and bed. Designer Vern Yip and a local Washington, D.C. realtor check out three different master suite renovations, complete with a modern twist. Think skylights, bamboo ceilings, roof-top decks and custom closets! The renovation that Vern and our realtor deem the best of them all will take home a huge cash prize!

In Vail, Colorado, the views are spectacular and so are the homes. Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor head to three properties that have recently undergone a kitchen and dining room renovation to determine who will see the highest return on their investment. From a modern kitchen with clean lines to a cozy kitchen with views of Vail Valley, these renovations do not disappoint! The home that Vern and our realtor think got the biggest bang for their buck will walk away with a cash prize to help them complete other renovations!