Restored by the Fords
Leanne and Steve Ford renovate older homes in rural Pennsylvania that are a bit out of the ordinary and unconventional. As the designer and "house whisperer," Leanne is the brains behind each project while Steve uses his "MacGyver-like" carpentry skills to bring her crazy, over the top ideas to life.
- 2016-2018
- 1 season
- HGTV
- Reality
Leanne and Steve Ford renovate older homes in rural Pennsylvania that are a bit out of the ordinary and unconventional. As the designer and "house whisperer," Leanne is the brains behind each project while Steve uses his "MacGyver-like" carpentry skills to bring her crazy, over the top ideas to life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2016 - 2018
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Dec 13, 2016 21 mins
Siblings Leanne and Steve Ford take on a dated midcentury modern home in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. They challenge themselves to preserve the home's character while making a more modern, livable space for a family of three.
Episode 2
Building Character
Tue, Jan 2, 2018 21 mins
Steve and Leanne reconfigure a family's floor plan to turn a seemingly small home into a spacious cottage. But with a new bathroom, master bedroom and kitchen, will they find the space in the budget to fit in all their ideas?
Episode 3
First Floor Blowout
Tue, Jan 9, 2018 21 mins
The Fords are tasked with updating the first floor of a regal Victorian house built in 1885. They upcycle salvaged cabinets into a custom bar and install a layer of bold wallpaper for a classic and contemporary end result.
Episode 4
Midcentury Mess Makeover
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 21 mins
In Pittsburgh, PA, siblings Leanne and Steve Ford target a dark, midcentury home that's been empty for over a decade. They transform this funky house into a sleek oasis with mold remediation, plenty of demo and a bridge build.
Episode 5
A Home for a Future Designer
Tue, Jan 23, 2018 21 mins
Steve and Leanne transform an outdated and cluttered home into a modern farmhouse for an aspiring designer.
Episode 6
House With a Circle Ceiling
Tue, Jan 30, 2018 21 mins
Steve and Leanne are called on to restore a mid-century modern Pittsburgh home for a pair of music lovers. They use clever open space concepts and custom furniture pieces to create a new space perfect for entertaining guests.
Episode 7
The Oasis, Part Two
Mon, Feb 19, 2018 21 mins
Steve and Leanne are back at the Collins' mid-century home for the final phase of renovation. With a tight budget of $30,000, they must find a way to fit all of their design ideas into the bedrooms, bathrooms and indoor pool.