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21 Home-Improvement Shows on Netflix, From “Selling Sunset” to “Tiny House Nation”
Home-improvement shows are the fuel to our cleaning fire, and luckily, Netflix is packed with shows that’ll bring you back to the “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” days. Few things are more likely to inspire you to re-organize your home than watching a home-renovation show, and with the additions of “Dream Home Makeover” and “Get Organized With the Home Edit”, we couldn’t be more excited for what’s in store. From simple fixes to major overhauls, home-design series are both inspirational and wildly entertaining. Some of these shows are more emotional, like on “Instant Dream Home,” which follows an intrepid team as they surprise families by renovating homes in just one days. Others are more dramatic, like “Selling Sunset” and its spinoff, “Selling the OC.” One thing remains consistent through them all, though: There’s a lot of beautiful design and architecture to be seen in all of these.
So, if you’re looking for inspo for your latest project or simply want to watch other people transform their spaces from the comfort of your own, we suggest bingeing one of these series. Check out the best home-renovation shows on Netflix ahead!
– Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Lauren Harano, and Naomi Parris
"Selling Sunset"
If you love luxurious real estate, you’ll love this new reality series, which follows elite real-estate brokers at The Oppenheim Group who cater to affluent buyers in Los Angeles. In addition to showing off some stunning homes, the show also definitely brings the drama.
Watch “Selling Sunset” on Netflix now.
"Selling the OC"
If you love “Selling Sunset,” then you definitely should be tuned into this spinoff. Set in Orange County, aka the famous and glamorous “OC,” the show follows The Oppenheim Group as the luxury real estate firm expands its reach. Just like on the flagship show, this spinoff is a perfect combination of multi-million-dollar homes and office politics, elevating the drama to a whole new level. A team of ambitious, successful real estate agents show off the most beautiful oceanfront properties, all while putting their big personalities on display in order to seal the deal.
Watch “Selling the OC” on Netflix.
"Designing Miami"
In Miami, the city’s two hottest designers aren’t just competitors, they’re also husband and wife. Eilyn and Ray Jimenez are making South Florida chicer one house at a time – but with very different styles: she’s got a minimalist aesthetic, and he takes more of a maximalist approach. Juggling the needs of their deep-pocketed clients, their staffs of young designers, their close-knit families (some of whom are also contractors they work with), and their relationship with each other isn’t going to be easy, but this talented, stylish duo manages to pull it off while always maintaining a healthy sense of humor.
Watch “Designing Miami” on Netflix.
"Buy My House"
This reality series takes the competitive housing market to a new level, with homeowners from across the country hoping to take advantage of a seller’s market. Each homeowner has the opportunity to pitch their property to four experienced real estate investors, each of whom are looking for something different in an investment. They’ll ask questions, take a look around, and hopefully give ordinary homeowners the chance for the deal of a lifetime – if their property really measures up after all.
Watch “Buy My House” on Netflix now.
"Buying Beverly Hills"
The real-estate reality show focuses on the agents and clients within Mauricio Umansky’s The Agency in Beverly Hills, CA. Mauricio, his daughters Farrah and Alexia (yes, the daughters of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards), and the talented group of agents highlight the high-stakes world of luxury real estate in Los Angeles. Follow them and their clients as they view stunning homes with even more stunning locations, compete to close the best deals, and handle the demands of being in the spotlight in one of the country’s wealthiest and most dazzling cities.
Watch “Buying Beverly Hills” on Netflix.
"Motel Makeover"
If you’ve been missing watching the “Schitt’s Creek” cast try to revamp the Rosebud Motel, this show might be what you need. Hospitality entrepreneurs Sarah Sklash and April Brown endeavor to remodel a Canada motel amidst a pandemic.
Watch “Motel Makeover” on Netflix now.
"The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals"
In this wholesome series, three travelers visit holiday rentals around the world. Fortunately for the rest of us, they share their expert tips while exposing us to some of the world’s most beautiful getaway spots.
Watch “The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals” on Netflix now.
"Selling Tampa"
This reality series follows a group of real-estate agents from Black-owned agency Allure Realty in Tampa, Florida.
Watch “Selling Tampa” on Netflix now.
"Amazing Interiors"
You should never judge a book by its cover, and – as this series proves – you should never judge a home by its exterior. This show looks at homes that seem ordinary on the outside but feature incredible, unique designs behind their doors.
Watch “Amazing Interiors” on Netflix now.
"Instant Hotel"
Looking to step up your host game? This reality competition series follows teams of Australian homeowners as they stay overnight in each other’s rentals and rate their experiences, all of them hoping to earn the title of best “Instant Hotel”.
Watch “Instant Hotel” on Netflix now.
"Sparking Joy"
This is the second Netflix series for Marie Kondo, author of “Spark Joy” and “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” In this one, Kondo works to help her clients achieve a balance between home life and work with her best tidying tactics. However, don’t feel too bad if you realize your home will never live up to Kondo’s standards, as in January 2023, Kondo herself revealed that her house gets messy sometimes now that she has three kids.
Watch “Sparking Joy” on Netflix now.
"Stay Here Makeover Make Money"
As renting out rooms and homes to short-term renters becomes increasingly popular, advertising to those potential vacationers has become increasingly competitive. This series, hosted by designer Genevieve Gorder and real estate expert Peter Lorimer, shows property owners how they can turn their rentals into moneymakers.
Watch “Stay Here Makeover Make Money” on Netflix now.
"Marriage or Mortgage"
Wedding planner Sarah Miller and real-estate agent Nichole Holmes help newly engaged couples make a decision: do they want a wedding or a house? Sarah believes your wedding day is one of the best days of your life, while Nichole believes buying a home is more practical. Which side will the couples choose?
Watch “Marriage or Mortgage” on Netflix now.
"Queer Eye"
In this reality makeover show, five gay men known as the Fab Five help new “heroes” turn around their lives, improving their knowledge of fashion, food and wine, interior design, grooming, and culture. Bobby Berk’s home designs and room transformations are some of the best parts.
Watch “Queer Eye” on Netflix now.
"Get Organized With The Home Edit"
This eight-episode reality series takes viewers into eight celeb homes and eight “normal” homes, helping them learn the style and organizational skills to cut through clutter and create beautiful, welcoming spaces. With celebs like Reese Witherspoon and Khloé Kardashian, you can’t help but want to peek inside these (sometimes very messy) houses.
Watch “Get Organized With The Home Edit” on Netflix now.
"Tidying Up With Marie Kondo"
Marie Kondo, author of “Spark Joy” and “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” hosts this series as she pays visits to disorganized participants and helps them declutter out of their lives. Organization has never been so satisfying or mesmerizing.
Watch “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” on Netflix.
"Million Dollar Beach House"
Similar to “Selling Sunset“, this reality real-estate series revolves around the savvy agents of Nest Seekers, who cater to high-end clients seeking luxury homes in the Hamptons. Prepare to swoon over these drop-dead gorgeous estates.
Watch “Million Dollar Beach House” on Netflix now.
"Tiny House Nation"
Renovation experts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin travel across America designing and building tiny houses. And by tiny, we mean tiny: all the houses are less than 500 square feet.
Watch “Tiny House Nation” on Netflix now.
"Dream Home Makeover"
Shea and Syd McGee of Studio McGee host this makeover series, which spotlights real families who need help updating their homes to reflect their personal styles and tastes.
Watch “Dream Home Makeover” on Netflix now.
"Interior Design Masters"
In this competition series, aspiring interior designers attempt to transform spaces. Their goal: securing a design position at a top London hotel.
Watch “Interior Design Masters” on Netflix now.
"Instant Dream Home"
“Instant Dream Home” follows a group of intrepid renovators led by Danielle Brooks as they work to refurbish various family homes. The catch: The families don’t know their homes are being renovated, and the group has to complete their entire task in just one day.
Watch “Instant Dream Home” on Netflix now.