of real-life plants instead of faux and I think it translates well. Q: Did you run into any issues in Season 1 that you were able to avoid with Season 2 homes? A: With everything in life, there are things that you learn and change. Last season we did two houses at a time throughout the year and in Season 2, the houses were just so much larger, and we couldn’t complete them as fast. We did all of the houses consecutively and the times that we completed two houses we did them really fast. Doing seven at a time has been good in a sense that we get more time with each house but we have seven at a time so it’s just a little bit of one versus the other, none is better or worse. Q: What is your favorite room on the first level and why? A: The kitchen, hands down. It’s one of my favorite kitchens I’ve ever done and how the house has such an old-world charm. I can’t compete with that historic feeling and so I
went the opposite direction. I said we’re going to embrace this beautiful house and put some modern elements with it. Q: Specifically, what can viewers expect in Season 2 of “Bargain Mansions” that is different from Season 1? A: I would say bigger houses. I think that the Season 1 houses had awesome spaces and were great, old houses. In Season 2 we are more spread out across Kansas City than last season. That’s just a piece of finding the right house at the right time. I don’t stay in only one area. I have favorite areas that I like to work in, but it’s about finding the right houses at the right time,
The brass number 33 button is embedded in the window sill. The windows have the original diamond design adding distinct charm.
right price and right place. Q: Will there be a Season 3? A: I hope so! Time will tell. ^
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