Vicky works for her family's architectural woodworking firm, and is looking for high end custom details in a home. When she and her husband Phil fail to find it during their house search, they take matters into their hands. Utilizing the skills of a movie set designer to give their living room a traditional but comfortable Cape Cod style look, the couple puts Vicky's own woodworking crew to work creating breathtaking architectural detail throughout the home.

Brendan and Hiwa, are first time homeowners and first time parents, who want to find a house to make it a home, in time for baby's arrival. With a limited budget and dreams of living near the beach, this couple has to make both their budget and their conflicting design styles work as they take on another first - a major renovation.

This House Hunters couple is divided - Artist Lynell is all about style, but his tv producer wife Lise wants a home that functions for them. With a budget of $450,000, they're looking for a house with the Craftsman flair he likes, and Spanish style details for her. Finding that mix is a huge challenge, but not as huge as the massive kitchen renovation they undertake after they move into their new home. And when Lise's job keeps her from being around for a major design decision, this renovation runs the risk of derailing.

Bill and Meredith live in a 400 square foot guesthouse with no stove or oven, so Meredith has to cook on a hotplate. With visions of a real kitchen and a budget of $325,000, the couple sets out to buy a house in the Los Angeles suburbs. The moment they find one, they embark on a full on renovation with a designer to create an earthy, modern and masculine kitchen that they both will love.

After selling their house at the top of the market, Micah and Valeri have spent the last three years searching for the perfect home. The last thing they want is a big project, but they can't help falling in love with a house that needs a major bathroom renovation. When they bring in a husband and wife design team to tackle the job, the team talks them into not only creating a vintage Spanish master bathroom, but also a walk in closet for a lot more money.

Rudy and his partner, Fuz, are looking for a home that has space to accommodate Rudy's parents for an extended period of time. Fuz wants a fixer upper that he can give a vintage industrial feel to, and Rudy just wants it to be comfortable and affordable. When they find a home that fits the bill, the guys dig into a massive renovation that includes gutting most of the house, as well as converting the formal living room into the master bedroom of their dreams.

Musician, Mark, and stay at home mother, Kristen sold their home quicker than they thought they would, and are in a hurry to find a house with a room they can transform into a music studio and guest space.

Ever since the arrival of baby Sophia, Noemy and Stephen have outgrown their tiny apartment, and are looking for a house to accommodate their growing family. They hope to find something near the beach in Playa Vista, CA for about $500,000. But will his modern style conflict with her desire to have her Mexican heritage reflected in their home? Once they find a house, they undertake a major backyard renovation which includes room for gardening, entertaining, and great spaces for kids to play.

Keith is a regular on the hit tv show 30 Rock, and his girlfriend, Jill, is an artist. They've recently relocated to Los Angeles from New York City, and are looking for a home where they can walk to restaurants and shops, just like they could in the Big Apple. Once they buy a house, they set about remodeling their kitchen, but a surprise discovery by the contractor turns the job into a much bigger renovation than they anticipated.

Courtney and Jerad are recently engaged, and have decided to buy a house instead of splurging on a big wedding. The problem is, quirky Courtney wants a home that is filled with unusual details, but her movie monster designer fiance, Jerad, has a modern, minimalist style. Their opinions clash during their house search, but once they buy, a serious master bedroom renovation forces them to work with a designer to create a look they will both love.

After selling their house at the top of the market, Micah and Valeri have spent the last three years searching for the perfect home. The last thing they want is a big project, but they can't help falling in love with a house that needs a major bathroom renovation. When they bring in a husband and wife design team to tackle the job, the team talks them into not only creating a vintage Spanish master bathroom, but also a walk in closet for a lot more money.

Candice and Perry recently relocated to Los Angeles for work and are ready to start their lives together once they find the right home to buy. After going on a house hunt, they end up getting the house they wanted, but now they need some help to create a space they can entertain friends and family in. So they hire a designer to help them merge their different styles and create the living room and dining room of their dreams.