—Designer Gray Benko brings color and happiness to historic homes in the Lowcountry of South Carolina; her whimsical vision is brought to life with the help of her craftsman husband, Mike, and eccentric contractor father, Grumpy.

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Season 16 of 6 Episodes

The Benkos get to work when a family wants to update its 1920 Craftsman home for its 25th anniversary; Gray brings whimsy, bold patterns and thoughtful touches, Mike handcrafts furniture, and Grumpy solves tricky issues common in historic homes.
A family's 1890 home is in need of function and fun; the Benkos take on the challenge of creating order, while adding bold whimsy; the heat rises in the face of a friendly bet, as the Benkos race to finish the renovation on time.
A family wants its 1890 home to be as funky as possible, giving Gray the creative freedom to get far outside the box; Grumpy surprises everyone when he embraces the wonk of the historic home; Mike handcrafts his wildest piece yet.
The Benkos are honored to renovate the Elizabeth Arden home; Gray faces countless challenges, including a fire, as she weaves her signature style into the iconic 1893 home; they finish just in time for the wedding of the homeowner's daughter.
The Benkos face their biggest challenge yet, transforming a neighbor's old boat shed into an entertaining space; Gray is stretched outside of her comfort zone, working with a neighbor who has never painted her walls any color other than white.
An artist purchases an 1861 house in Summerville and asks the Benkos to help turn it into a home for her and her family; Gray is inspired by her creativity, and Mike creates a magical surprise for her daughters.

Designer Gray Benko brings color and happiness to historic homes in the Lowcountry of South Carolina; her whimsical vision is brought to life with the help of her craftsman husband, Mike, and eccentric contractor father, Grumpy.

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