{"id":52742,"date":"2026-01-19T21:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T02:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drewandjonathan.com\/?post_type=show&p=52742"},"modified":"2026-03-22T18:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:34:22","slug":"dont-hate-your-house-season-1-episode-10","status":"publish","type":"show","link":"https:\/\/www.drewandjonathan.com\/show\/dont-hate-your-house-season-1-episode-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Space in Stephanie and Mike’s Blended Family Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stephanie and Mike have four kids and four dogs\u2014and<\/em> they’re hoping to foster a child in the near future. They love their blended family<\/a>, and they want their kids to feel that the house is truly their home. The space, however, is bland and bare, with little personality and less-than-ideal living situations for all their children. They’ve been trying to figure out how to make it functional for three years now, but they need help. So, Stephanie and Mike called in the help of Drew and Jonathan on Don’t Hate Your House<\/em><\/a> to turn this into the perfect place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Just having a blended family, our kids come and they go, and I feel like I really wanted to establish that this is their home; this is where they belong; this is a reflection of who they are,” Stephanie says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephanie and Mike are hoping to turn their house into a warm family home<\/a> that makes everyone feel welcome, and they need Drew and Jonathan’s help to make it happen. They have the structure that has exactly what they need to grow into\u2014now all they need to do is make it work. “There’s so much we do that’s very intentional to make sure the kids feel safe and secure in this home, and that this is their<\/em> home,” Stephanie says. “I want them to be happy, and I truly feel like making the kids’ rooms<\/a> their own is part of that blending process to have us feeling like a family.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Kitchen Worth Cooking In<\/h5>

Stephanie was not a fan of the kitchen’s outdated style. “I love to cook and have the whole family sit around the table<\/a> every night that we’re all together,” she says. She adds that because of how unhappy she is with the kitchen, “I honestly am not cooking as much.”<\/p>\n

It needed a facelift. And since the cabinetry was in fantastic shape, just not the right style, they saved by painting them and installing new hardware. Because those costs were lower, Stephanie and Mike were able to reallocate some money so they could truly upgrade the appliances, backsplash, stone, and furniture to better fit their family’s needs and style.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sienna’s New Serene Space<\/h5>

Stephanie and Mike’s main priority, though, was the kids’ rooms<\/a>. They wanted to make sure that every one of their children felt right at home\u2014and that starts with making their rooms feel individual to them. Jonathan met with each of the kids one-on-one for a design consultation so he could make sure that he and Drew were giving them exactly what they wanted.<\/p>\n

Sienna is a musical theater student, and she wanted her room to showcase her personality with more color, texture, and art<\/a>. When she saw what Drew and Jonathan were able to do with her room, she was shocked with how much she loved the space. “This is perfect,” she says.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Kayla’s Relaxing Retreat<\/h5>

Kayla is the youngest in the family, and she really wanted her personality to shine in her room. She’s all about the bold and colorful, and she loves hanging out in her room with friends, but wishes that she had a more stylish and comfortable space to do so.<\/p>\n

Kayla finally has a retreat that feels like her own\u2014she’s so happy with the feature wall, all of the cozy furniture<\/a>, and the colors in her room.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Dylan’s New Digs<\/h5>

Dylan is the oldest, and<\/em> the only boy, so his vibe is pretty different from his sisters’. He’s going for modern and mature without being too flashy or bold. He loves playing music, and he’s a fan of racing, too.<\/p>\n

Dylan was blown away with the final product, and says the room finally<\/em> feels like him. “This is awesome, you guys,” Dylan says. “This is exactly how I dreamt of it.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sophia’s New Bright Bedroom<\/h5>

“When we came into this house, I was in 7th grade,” Sophia says. And now, she’s in high school. Sophia wants the room to grow with her, and her maturing style. She loves to do makeup, and right now, she only has her closet door mirror to work with.<\/p>\n

When it was time for the big reveal, she almost couldn’t believe her eyes. “This is insane,” Sophia says. “I love it!” She has a spot to do her makeup and skincare, and it’s finally a space that she feels meets her where she’s at.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Stephanie and Mike Get a Primary Upgrade<\/h5>

Stephanie and Mike weren’t unhappy with their bedroom, but they deserved a little upgrade, too. Drew and Jonathan were able to jazz up their sanctuary with some new furniture pieces, upgraded bedding, and a more complete setup that makes the space feel like home.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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…And an En Suite They Can Finally Relax In<\/h5>

The bathroom was just not<\/em> working for Stephanie and Mike. The galley-style en suite was cramped, outdated, and was just dysfunctional enough to make it more annoying than it was enjoyable. Drew and Jonathan were able to give the bath a spa-style upgrade with new finishes, a better layout, and a more modern look. They expanded the bathroom for better flow and function, and gave Stephanie and Mike an en suite they could actually<\/em> relax in.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Shop the Look<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Check out the decor, furniture, and more seen in this episode–and get it for yourself!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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Click here to see all of the items featured in this episode!<\/p>\n

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1<\/td>\n Kelly K.<\/td>\n 16\/01\/2026 12:43 PM<\/td>\n Kelly K.<\/td>\n 16\/01\/2026 12:43 PM<\/td>\n Throughout<\/td>\n Recessed Lighting<\/td>\n HLB4LED<\/a><\/td>\n HALO<\/a><\/td>\n HLB4 LED<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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