In the realm of televised home renovations, few things are as reliably entertaining as the collision of dreams with reality. HGTV’s House Hunters Renovation consistently delivers this satisfying clash, and the upcoming episode, “A Midcentury Retro Renovation,” airing Saturday, December 7, 2024, appears to be no exception. This time, the battleground is Los Angeles, where a couple embarks on the perilous quest for a midcentury modern home.
One partner arrives fully armed with an unwavering vision of sleek lines, period-perfect furnishings, and an overall Mad Men aesthetic. The other, burdened with the practicalities of a budget, approaches the house hunt with a more grounded perspective. This fundamental disconnect sets the stage for the kind of good-natured bickering and eventual compromise that makes these shows tick.
Naturally, the couple settles on a fixer-upper with “good bones” — because where’s the fun in a move-in ready home? As any seasoned renovator (or viewer of renovation shows) knows, older homes are notorious for harboring hidden issues. This episode promises a generous helping of such surprises, as the couple’s renovation plans encounter unforeseen complications.
Will the midcentury modern purist get their Eames chair and Noguchi coffee table? Will the budget-conscious partner manage to keep costs under control? Will their relationship survive the inevitable stress of demolition and delays? These questions remain unanswered, but one thing is certain: there will be drama, design dilemmas, and hopefully, a satisfying transformation.
House Hunters Renovation “A Midcentury Retro Renovation” airs Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10 PM on HGTV.
