“Solving problems for families living in these types of homes is my favorite part of the job.
To fix the houses, I shake up the floor plans and build new layouts that actually function.”
The Butlers' journey to the HGTV lineup has been unique and fascinating.
In fact, the two had been flipping houses for years before being tapped by HGTV.
However,home renovationwasn’t originally the plan they’d set out for themselves.
“I have a fashion background so interior design wasn’t really what I had my eye on.
“Interior design is similar it’s home fashion.”
“They’re hodgepodge houses that don’t flow,” Mike explained.
The layout and features just don’t make sense or lend themselves to modern-day living.”
As a result, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution something that’s particularly true when working on older homes.
“We live in our own Frankenhouse, that’s it!”
“I keep going back and forth on what we should do,” Mike admitted.
That was also the case with Mike and Denese Butler.
“There’s such great talent out there,” Henningsen said of the state.
“There’s history.
The houses you see in Massachusetts are different from what you see in other places.”
“I was able to pull them out of retirement,” she quipped.
“They bring a different perspective,” Mike explained while speaking with House Digest.
… We’ll push them out of their comfort zone.
It’s fun."
“Overall, I’ve grown from it.”
For Denese, those demands pushed her into uncharted territory.
“I’m superwoman, okay?”
“We’re dealing with Latin tests, parent-teacher conferences, things like that.
“Paint colors are so vital when it comes to a space,” she explained.
“I just have that ability, and my job is to make it all flow.”
Speaking withMassLive, Denese shared her own definition of a Frankenhouse.
“Take a step back and look at your bigger picture,” he advised.
That, Denese told Realtor.com, is where clear communication with clients becomes crucial.
That said, they have identified what works and what doesn’t.
One thing that often needs to be done is tearing down walls to create larger, open-concept spaces.
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