The trailers started last night for George Clarke’s brand new property show, The Home Show. I’ve seen the first couple of episodes and so far I love what is a very refreshing format. A family with a home they’re not particularly happy with, or that doesn’t serve their needs, hands George a cheque for whatever they can afford and pretty much completely trust him to redesign their home for them, with (so far) ingenious results.
George’s task each show is incredibly difficult given that he has to design, source suppliers and arrange all the trades for each project, as well as the small matter of presenting each programme. I was particularly impressed with the results from the Brixton project (episode two).
Each episode we’re also treated to interior style guides from across the world, to help inspire people looking to get a completely new and authentic look at a reasonable cost.
Being the nice guy that he is, Mr Clarke has very kindly given us tons of advice for 4Homes readers on everything from the golden rules of renovating to the five favourite things from his house. Check out his dining table if you get the chance, it’s fantastic.
The Home Show starts on Wednesday 5th November at 8pm on Channel 4.
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What is the music used on the advert for the Home Show? Its doing my head!! lol
Hi, I’ll do my best to find out from the production team and will respond on here if i can find out! Thanks
Thanks – that’ll be great….still doing my head! lol
Apparently it was ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ by the Average White Band – hope this helps!
Rich
Buy that man a drink! Top effort!! Thanks very much
I can sleep at night now! haha
I have just watched the November 5th programme and was absolutely stunned at the lack of warning given about working with asbestos.
The boiler flue was partially asbestos cement, the back board to the boiler (which was casually handled) no doubt had asbestos fibre content and no mention was made of the likely asbestos content of 1970’s artex.
This casual approach to asbestos fibres is helping to fuel the 1500 per year death rate from asbestos fibre inhalation.
Please get a grip Channel 4.
£30,000! They did all that for that price- how does that work? It is totally unbelievable and I know – I’ve been renovating a house for the last two years.
Yeah it’s quite remarkable! Although of course George’s time as architect and project manager isall free, and he’s a man with an eye for a bargain and has exceptionally good contacts in the trades
Well I saw the first episode and in my opinion almost every minute was wasted. No real information but plenty of invented weak drama. Why do TV presenters all drive planet wrecking cars?
As r peth comments it is unbelievable that George managed to do all that for a £30k budget (the new boiler installation must have taken a big chunk from it). I understand that his time was free and all his trade contacts will have worked for ‘reasonable’ rates. The thing that always bugs me with ‘makeover’ programmes though is that all of the furniture and fittings really ’sell’ the project and it’s quietly mentioned at the end that ‘these did not come from the £30k budget’. An original Eames chair for pitys sake. Wouldn’t it be more honest to say either, Here is an empty house which will cost you £30k or actually tell the viewer how much it would really cost to finish it to the standard that your interior designer decides upon. Alternatively, you could put the families old furniture back (as they have spent all the budget on the structural work) but of course that wouldn’t make good TV. So go on, please tell us how much extra it would have cost to furnish the house to that standard. I realise I’m being naive in thinking that in making this type of programme you are going to present the viewer with a half finished job but by the same token please can you be honest with the viewer and tell us what it would actually cost to get the house you portray.
In response to Malcolm, sorry you didn’t like the show and I know what you mean regarding jeopardy/emotion in TV shows… I still enjoyed the programme though and think George is a natural presenter and an excellent architect. I can confirm that Kevin McCloud drives a biofuelled car, which i know might not be the long term solution but according to most schools of thought is considerably better than petrol or diesel!
Hi Neil. As I understand it most of the furniture came out of the £30K budget, but ‘dressing’ items such as toasters and kettles, curtains, bedding, and the infamous Eames chair were provided by the TV company. I’ll check with them to confirm…
Hi,
Enjoyed the first show. I couldn’t believe when I saw my “avocado” green bathroom sink ! I adore it, it’s a design classic. I also have a chocolate brown one too. Please let me know if they were dumped as I need new (unavailable) washers for my taps!
Are you in need of a further house to go on your show? as I have a challenging one for George!
I was annoyed how Angela used the ‘venentian look’ to take a swipe at the british look when comparing hallways. Has it occurred to Angela that most people in britain do not live in houses worth £24 million? To somehow showcase a style, which was bloated by wealth and take a swipe at how small british hallways was a tad annoying. I am guessing here, but i am thinking that the average hall in a genovese tower block may not be too spacious. Maybe next week angela could compare a large british bathroom in say a chelsea mansion and take a downward swipe at say genovese bathrooms, especially those in towerblocks. Please do not use nationality to big up a style of a foreign country and use it to put down the style of another country (this being channel 4 that would be britain). At the end of the day most normal citizens of italy and britain use their hallspaces functionally.
Where can I find pictures of the inside of the terraced house featured in 12 November’s show?
Hi,
Really enjoyed the first show, it was a fantastic make over, what an amazing job by FullSpec Interiors they really seemed to know what they were talking about, the owners reactions was great, they really seemed to like it. do you use the same contractors for each show?
At last a show and presenter that gives lots of good/affordable ideas on the show and on the website, for those of us who would love George to come and renovate our houses but do not have the money. May this be the first of many series.
Pat
Hi Gordon.
you can find those pictures in this gallery – http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/the-home-show/the-home-show-the-brixton-project-08-11-10_p_1.html and also the behind the scenes gallery – http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/the-home-show/brixton-behind-the-scenes-08-11-12_p_1.html
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Glad you liked it Pat!
Hi G Hunt – you can find all the info about how to apply on The Home Show’s website in the on tv section of 4homes.
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Hi Susan – that sink was chucked i’m afraid. But i agree it’s a bit of a timeless classic. i’d recommend calling up a few architectural salvage yards and seeiong what you can find…
Hi, great series.
A fresh take on a tired theme. As others have noted a bit “cheesy” in places, but no worse than most other shows.
Can you tell me where the long mirror/storage came from in the Brixton house, I’ve looked everywhere but can’t find details.
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/the-home-show/the-home-show-the-brixton-project-08-11-10_p_33.html
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absolutely loving the show….but would just like to mention that i have laminate flooring, no fire AND a hose that i have to put onto the taps of my bath to get a shower-all because I cant afford anything else!
i can only hope you will do a show that i dont have to provide a cheque for!
Are they looking for people for the show does anyone know? If so, what are they looking for? How does it work? Thanks
Watched the show on 19/11/08 excellent, dont suppose george could do the same for us, her indoors keeps giving me GBH in the ear. HELP ME PLEASE.
i would like to know how to get an aplication form for the show
Thanks
TO APPEAR ON THE SHOW
Please see my more recent post on the blog, titled ‘To Appear On The Home Show’ for info on how to apply for the programme.
Thanks a lot for all the enquiries, and good luck with your applications!
On the whole a great programme!
I am really pleased to see a programme presented by architects, as I think it is a good advert for what we can do and how we do it.
However, there are a few ‘reality’ issues that I will have to live with; as I appreciate that they help to make a great show:
The designs are not shown to or agreed with the owners.
The family have the luxury of moving out, rather than live on a building site for ‘x’ number of weeks, which makes the project easier to design and build and eases the stress on the family.
The ‘dressing’ of the rooms at additional cost, Neil Thompson, beat me to that one though!
I shall continue to watch with interest.
Hi I have applied for the next run of programmes. Can you tell me when I will know if I have been choosen or not? I am currently finalising my own plans as I plan to start the work in the next few months. But getting choosen would be the best opportunity I have ever had!
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie and other applicants – please see below for response from The Home Show’s production team on this one –
‘In response to queries about applications for The Home Show, please note that the team are still working through application forms for the second series. Should you wish to apply then please write to us for a form at home@tigeraspect.co.uk. We regret to say that due to the sheer volume of applications we’ve had we are unable to respond to each individual. If your application has been successful you can expect to hear from us by mid February. If you have not heard from one of our team by this point then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.’
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