Change Your Image
wworonick
Reviews
Grand Designs (1999)
Grand Show
I started watching this show on Netflix and they have only two seasons so I went hunting elsewhere for more. I found it on IMDB. I think Kevin McCloud is a fantastic host who is funny, witty and asks honest questions to the home owner/builder about budget, timeline and if they achieved what they hoped. I looked at some of the other reviews on this show on IMDB and I was surprised with people writing that the show focuses on expensive homes (true), people building homes without concern for their neighbors needs or building like neighborhood architecture (true). What I get out of this show is inspiration on maybe building my own modest home some day 1200 - 1500 square feet and incorporating some interesting building materials, window ideas, roof lines or exterior cladding. It gives me some ideas on what to expect for timelines on building your own home and realistic budgets. Some of the episodes shows homes are simply stunning, and I want to find ways to make my home (if I ever build my own) look high end with materials that do not cost much.