Whether it's redoing your kitchen cabinets, painting the kids' bedrooms, or completely overhauling your backyard, a year spent inside our homes has inspired many of us to refresh and renew our spaces. But even if it's not your first time picking up a paint roller or hammer, taking on new DIY projects can be tricky.
That's why Country Living and Good Housekeeping decided to team up to host our first-ever Makeover Takeover Renovation Summit on May 12 and 13. The two-day virtual event featured DIY demos, intimate panel discussions and fireside chats packed with design advice, renovation hacks and money-saving secrets from some of our favorite design experts, including the Property Brothers, Emily Henderson, Brian Patrick Flynn, Candace Cameron Bure, Ellen Pompeo, Tia Mowry, Tamron Hall and so many others. What they've learned from years of experience — and more than a few missteps! — will help you pull off that amazing DIY home makeover on a real-world budget.
Below, watch each day's programming in full, or take a look at highlights and clips from each of the panels.
Watch All of Day 1
Yes, You Can Do That!
Rachel Hardage Barrett
Editor in Chief, Country Living
Orlando Soria
Interior Designer and Host, HGTV's Build Me Up
Jenni Yolo
Founder & Blogger,
I Spy DIY
Max Humphrey
Interior Designer, Art Director, & Stylist
Our experts tackled how to take on big design risks and renovation projects. "Start simple and just go for it" was the biggest takeaway. They also shared lots of ideas for small changes that have big impact — from changing out all the wall switches in your home, to using paint to create faux moulding around a doorway. Get a pen and pad ready —you'll want to start a list of inexpensive DIY projects to try while watching this panel.
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Highly Debatable: This or That Part 1
Ellen Pompeo
Actress, Producer and Director
Emily Henderson
Professional Stylist, Designer, NYT Bestselling Author and Founder of Style by Emily Henderson
Tamron Hall
Host and Executive Producer, Tamron Hall
Joni Lay
Blogger, Lay Baby Lay
Jordan Slocum & Barry Bordelon
The Brownstone Boys
Tara L. Paige
Creator, Black Women Who Love Outdoor Living Spaces
Jean Brownhill
Founder and CEO, Sweeten
TVs in the bedroom: for or against? Toilet paper: over or under? Matte or glossy paint? Our favorite design-obsessed celebrities, interior designers, home bloggers and stylists share their thoughts on these and other polarizing design questions.
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Secrets of a Serial Decorator
Kayla Keegan
Senior News & Entertainment Editor, Good Housekeeping
Tia Mowry
Actress, Producer and Author
Actress, author, and producer Tia Mowry shares her passion for all things design in this one-on-one chat led by Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping's Senior News & Entertainment Editor. Mowry has smart solutions for collaborating with a partner whose design aesthetic is totally different than yours, plus tips for creating a stylish home that is also cozy and kid-friendly.
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Design Trends: What's Hot In Paint, Tiles, Cabinetry, Flooring & More
Monique Valeris
Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping
Stacey-Ann Blake
Founder and Blogger, Design Addict Mom
Nicole Gibbons
Founder and CEO of Clare
Young Huh
Owner and Founder of Young Huh Interior Design
Presented by Pergo Extreme
Presented by Pergo Extreme, Blake, Gibbons and Huh share notes about what's on-trend in home design — from paint colors to floor plans to wall decor — and which trends are on their way out. Their advice on how to choose what to do in your own home? Go with what you love — even if it's not so trendy.
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Real-Life Design Dilemmas With Beth Diana Smith
Beth Diana Smith
Owner & Principal Designer, Beth Diana Smith Interior Design
We asked readers to send in their design questions, and interior designer Beth Diana Smith offered solutions for how to increase kitchen storage in small spaces, revamp a craft room and more.
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At Home with Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer Purcell
Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell
Co-Founders, Beekman 1802
Take an exclusive peek inside Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge's new farmhouse renovation. The founders of Beekman 1802 discuss building their new kitchen around an existing fireplace, using various shades of paint on cabinets to create more depth and height, and dedicating a new room solely to displaying travel treasures. Watch along and get inspired to make unique adjustments to your own home.
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Design 101 (First Lesson: Call a Friend)
Ellen Pompeo
Actress, Producer and Director
Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Interior Designer
Interior Designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard joins his longtime friend and "design partner in crime" Ellen Pompeo to talk about their shared passion for upscale home design that embraces comfort. They discuss the ins and outs of home renovations they've done together, as well as share their tips on creating gorgeous-but-practical spaces.
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Makeover Takeover DIY: Gallery Wall 2.0
Brian Patrick Flynn
Interior Designer, Founder of Flynnside Out and Host, Magnolia Network's Mind For Design
Designer Brian Patrick Flynn shows you how to turn a basic wall into a decor statement.
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Furniture DIYs with Alex Mata and Elisabeth Engelhart
Alex Mata
Craft Stylist, Good Housekeeping
Elisabeth Engelhart
Visual Styling Director, Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping stylists Alex Mata and Elisabeth Engelhart gave the same cabinet two completely different looks. Use the tips in their step-by-step tutorials to add personality to a piece you already own with cheap materials like stick-on wallpaper, fabric, and a few tools from your handy-dandy toolbox.
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Great Outdoor Spaces: Dream Decks, Pretty Patios, Al Fresco Kitchens & More
Leslie Adkins
Vice President of Marketing, Trex Company
Chris and Peyton Lambton
Hosts, DIY Network’s Yard Crashers and Lawn & Order
Allison Rhodes-Messner
Co-founder and CEO, Yardzen
Lori Bergamotto
Style Director, Good Housekeeping
Presented by Trex
When considering a major backyard transformation, where do you start? Presented by Trex Company, four outdoor design pros share secrets on picking the perfect layout, materials, lighting and shrubbery to best compliment your unique space and create an environment that is both stylish and functional.
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The Truth About Total Flips
Monique Valeris
Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping
Nischelle Turner
Co-host, Entertainment Tonight
Nischelle Turner, co-host of Entertainment Tonight and longtime DIY enthusiast, joins GH's Monique Valeris to discuss her past experiences with home renovation projects, where she gets inspiration for new projects, and what is was like to work with an all-female team. She also shared deets about her new gig hosting the upcoming series Celebrity Home Renovation.
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Quick Fixes for Old Houses
Candis & Andy Meredith
Hosts, Magnolia Network's Home Work
Eddie Ross
Co-founder and Chief Content Creator, Maximalist Studios
Holly Williams
Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Retail Entrepreneur and Serial House-Flipper
Elizabeth Finkelstein
Host, HGTV's Upcoming Series Cheap Old Houses
Buying a fixer-upper can be a major time and money commitment. But with the right tools and guidance, turning it into the home of your dreams doesn't have to be a nightmare. Listen in on this candid discussion with our old-home pros to learn from their mistakes and pick up priceless design tricks.
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Start Small, Conquer All: A DIY Painting Workshop Presented By Dutch Boy® Paints
In this tutorial, Renovation Summit sponsor Dutch Boy® shows you easy, quick ways to transform doors, cabinets and trim with paint.
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At Home With Gail Simmons
Gail Simmons
Host, Bravo's Upcoming Series Top Chef Amateurs
Gail Simmons, host of Bravo's upcoming series Top Chef Amateurs, currently lives in a former church. Now, she gives us a peek inside the kitchen where many of her culinary adventures take place.
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Finding Your Personal Style
Candace Cameron Bure
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Producer, Actress and Entrepreneur
Rachel Hardage Barrett
Editor in Chief, Country Living
Candace Cameron Bure reflects on her past roles on hit sitcoms Full House and Fuller House, and shares her exciting new home-makeover projects to come in the near future with Country Living Editor-in-Chief Rachel Hardage Barrett.
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Makeover Takeover DIY: Geometric Wall Features
Anna Mae Groves
Lifestyle Blogger
Cincinnati-based lifestyle blogger Anna Mae Groves shows how to upgrade basic walls with 3-D texture, graphic shapes and fun finishing touches.
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Highly Debatable: This or That Part 1
Ellen Pompeo
Actress, Producer and Director
Emily Henderson
Professional Stylist, Designer, NYT Bestselling Author and Founder of Style by Emily Henderson
Tamron Hall
Host and Executive Producer, Tamron Hall
Joni Lay
Blogger, Lay Baby Lay
Jordan Slocum & Barry Bordelon
The Brownstone Boys
Tara L. Paige
Creator, Black Women Who Love Outdoor Living Spaces
Jean Brownhill
Founder and CEO, Sweeten
Our favorite celebrities, interior designers, home bloggers, paint specialists, stylists and more share their thoughts on controversial design questions.
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Real-Life Design Dilemmas with Shea McGee
Shea McGee
Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, McGee & Co. and Studio McGee
We asked readers to send in design questions. Shea McGee, founder of the design firm Studio McGee and star of Netflix's Dream Home Makeover, tackles topics like how to revitalize a space to add value, experiment with textured wallpaper and more!
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The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Renovations
Drew & Jonathan Scott
Entrepreneurs, Designers, & Hosts of Property Brothers
Jane Francisco
Editorial Director, Hearst Lifestyle Group & Editor in Chief, Good Housekeeping
Planning a major revamp? Home design veterans Drew and Jonathan Scott, a.k.a. the Property Brothers, give cost-effective solutions and budget-friendly tips to help overcome some of those "bound to happen" hiccups throughout the process. Plus, get the scoop on the trends they think will stick or sink.
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Thank you to the sponsors of the Country Living x Good Housekeeping 2021 Makeover Takeover Home Renovation Summit: Pergo Extreme, Trex, and Dutch Boy Paint. Check out goodhousekeeping.com/events for more information on upcoming summits.
Annie O’Sullivan (she/her) covers holiday, gift guide, travel, and lifestyle content at Good Housekeeping. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and previously reported for Runner’s World, NBC New York/NY 4 and Woman’s Day. Annie also has experience writing entertainment news and celebrity-focused content.
