Bungalow Makeover: How To Make A Small Home Feel Big!

Most people don’t see the potential in a one-storey brown brick bungalow with cramped rooms and little natural light. But designer Brian McCourt, host of HGTV’s Backyard Builds, did. His design firm took on the job of overhauling the dark and dated post-war bungalow, blowing out the walls and opening up the ceilings to create a light-filled, modern family home with plenty of space and a large functional kitchen.

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[christinarodrigues]

This is one of the best small spaces I have ever seen.

[adov]

proof that small spaces often aren't actually too small, but actually not well utilized and organized. great makeover

[DeborahWalkerXOXO]

I have to say; thank you for recognising the tilers skill 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 .
The way contractors finish things can really make a difference to how you feel in your space, but also, these are skilled professionals. They deserve to have their work appreciated.

[laurensohee]

I LOVE that he mentioned at 4:30 where the TV normally goes and that they’ve staged the place for the video! It really helps me picture it as a home and not a magazine cover.

[theresaanstett]

Love this! Bring on more small spaces!!! McMansions aren’t attainable for the average person anymore. This small space reads LARGE!

[sandyg.]

I like that they keep the space small.
The designer re-envisioned the house so that it functions better for the family.
Beautifully done indeed!

[cynthiabujold]

Some of us don't have million dollar budgets so need to have clever design ideas to reduce costs. Great job...I love it!!

[CarolineLeads]

His personality shines through his designing. Outstanding finish.

[cortinasin]

The design is so nice and comfortable. I think the owner loves it so much .

[rebecanapolitano]

Loved the ceiling !! It truly gives an optical illusion that the room is so much more open and grand !!

[JAMoore-zzki]

I love the interior for sure, but painting the EXTERIOR white made the whole house seem modern and fresh before people even step inside. MASSIVE improvement on curb appeal!

[A]

Really clever what you did there Brain to stain the wood beams in the same color to match the flooring. It looks continuous which gives it a convincing optical illusion.

[lalahaha]

That was a good decision to boldly remove walls and ceilings and it looks fabulous. These days, most people can't find a handyman to simply hang a light fixture.

[michaelmercurio]

Proof once again that bigger is not always better. Really beautiful!!

[jocelynlincoln]

I absolutely LOVE those chairs in the living space!!

[alidolloso]

In England that would not be classed as a small home. More like an average sized home. Looks beautiful, I love the soft decor.

[deborahmac]

There are so many fantastic, usable ideas here. Love seeing the average house transformed in such great ways. 💞 Love the dream but I appreciate seeing what's attainable .

[MsMykitchen]

I loved the coffee table. How smart design. The place looks modern open and spacious.

[kavithav]

Wow love what he has done to the ceilings

[justinedeleyer]

PS. Love seeing a dark sofa done well instead of a white one!
PSS. House and Home, you guys rock at showing small spaces! More of that please! :)