Farmhouse Fixer

I love Jonathan and I what he's doing restoring old houses but I've yet to watch an episode where I was blown away by the design. Most of the time I'm saying no, no, no! Nothing seems cohesive in the design. These people spend close to 200 grand or more and I'm wondering where it goes. I hate to say this but I agree with a lot of the other reviews that say that the designer is not up to par. She just put a small blue hexagon tile in the entry way and mud room and then chose a dark gray larger hexagon tile in the kitchen and the rest of the first floor was refinished hardwood. Too many flooring styles on the same floor which made it seem even more chopped up and not cohesive. She also used a garish blue color for trim in the kitchen(with dark green appliances, which could have and should have been gorgeous) and dining room. Top this off with the most heinous, busy green print wallpaper in the office(same floor) and you see what I mean about not having a cohesive design. They spent 200 grand and were expecting a new laundry room with a small addition and they got a small laundry closet(no room to fold, hang items or even store laundry items) I would have been so let down by this and I got the feeling the husband wasn't impressed. I'm not impressed with any of her choices from paint color to flooring to light fixtures or anything quite frankly. Like I said, I just love Jonathan and his mission to restore old houses but I feel the designer has got to go.

There are a lot of "fixer" shows out there, this seems genuine. The host Jonathan Knight seems to be truly devoted. We get his passion for restoring historic Northeastern farmhouses. I'm from a Mayflower family, so I Love that. His personality is sweet, energetic and someone who wants to make his folks happy.

Was so unpleasantly suprised to see the episode from 5-7-24. I adore Jon Knight and have watched him faithfully since his first series began. He is one of the only featured stars who actually restores and preserves historical treasures. He is very skilled and generally displays so much talent and good taste. Since Christina has gained more control of the design concepts, I have been less impressed. She is lovely and they both treat people so kindly and respectfully, however, she has been making unpleasant choices. The farmhouse featured on this episode was gorgeous before any renovations began. It looked far worse when the show ended. Why would the original front door be ignored as an entrance to open in to a closet. The color choices and horrific wallpaper made me shudder. If it were my home I'd detonate a bomb inside.

I need a BFF like him, he cares about what he does.

I love Maine Cabin Masters, New Town, and Fixer Upper but the New Kid On The Block 'Farmhouse Fixer' is something special! Jonathan Knight is what makes the show so amazing. He is warm, funny, passionate, and supremely experienced in farmhouse renovation. Obviously, he is renovating farmhouses for those that can afford both the house and the fee. And I don't always agree with removing antique features, but Jonathan and his team do an amazing renovation with TLC on these farmhouses. The interior design I don't always like either, but it's not my farmhouse and the owners seem to love the overall transformation! I hope we se see a second season soon!!! I'm addicted!