Now that a lot of people are working from home, those back-burner projects around the house are becoming more apparent, and organization is a much more attractive skill to have; but without a little motivation, that long list might not get done. Fortunately, there are a ton of inspirational shows on Netflix to lean on and learn from as well.
These shows are all unique in their own way, and even though home improvement shows can be educational, they can also be a ton of fun to source ideas from to achieve the ultimate home project. The shows below aren't just for the handyman or woman though, they are extremely well done, and can inspire, entertain, and provide a bit of comedic relief in this chaotic time in life.
Interior Design Masters: 6.5
Presented by Fearne Cotton, Interior Design Masters is inspirational for any self-taught, or aspiring interior designers. It's a reality show that invites 10 interior designers that will go head-to-head with each other for the opportunity to work with the best of the best. Throughout the season, the contestants will fight to win a commercial contract to design an establishment at one of London's most popular hotels.
Even though there is only one season so far, the reviews have been good, and the prospect to be judged and to work with the best in the industry is huge. The contestants are judged by Michelle Ogundehin, former editor-in-chief of Elle Decoration, and a rotation of guest judges of the trade.
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo: 6.6
In 2019, creator Marie Kondo, a tidying expert and bestselling author, released Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Marie brings her skills and expertise to the homes of others that need cleanliness and less clutter. It's also a great show to follow if viewers are on a tight budget, or have funds to spend.
Either way, anyone could use advice on what to get rid of and what to keep, because everyone holds onto items that aren't "serving them" anymore. Marie Kondo is a breath of fresh air in the home improvement industry, and the premise is simple and easy to do for anyone and everyone to follow.
Amazing Interiors: 6.7
Amazing Interiors is a show that doesn't focus on the exterior of homes, but the incredible interiors that aren't like any others. It focuses on homes with unusual interiors, but they are all custom-made. Each episode features three homes that vary from places that were turned into museums to rooms in homes that the owners don't occupy or use.
There is no host or narration in the show, so instead, the owners of the home tell the story to give listeners an in-depth look at their home, and how they came to their unique interiors.
Cabins In The Wild: 6.7
Filmed in the UK, Cabins in the Wild is a must-see for viewers that crave the outdoors, beautiful landscape, and some really cool cabins. An engineer named Dick Strawbridge and craftsman Will Hardie go on the ultimate tour around eight unique cabins built for a hotel in Wales.
Their job is to construct a ninth pop-up cabin on their own. This show is a light-hearted one with a lot of cool real estate and inspiring builds.
Tiny House Nation: 7.2
For five seasons, Tiny House Nation has swept across America to design and construct tiny homes that are sought-after because of sustainability and living within simple means. Renovation experts Zack Giffin and John Weisbarth help families all over to construct their tiny dream home. Because of this concept, this show became incredibly popular.
The kicker? The home cannot be any bigger than 500 square feet. The experts show their skills and creativity to create something comfortable and appealing to the families while staying within the required size. Tiny House Nation is fun to watch, and fun to imagine what it'd be like to live tiny.
Instant Hotel: 7.3
Based in Australia, Instant Hotel is a reality television series that premiered at the end of 2017. The series is about homeowners who want to take their current home and transform it into a hotel. They are individually judged on their work, and if it is good enough, and receive high scores, the winner will be given the grand prize.
In the first season, the winners were given an all-expense-paid stay at an Instant Hotel in California, and in season two, the winner was prized $100,000. This show is entertaining and is a cool concept for a home transformation.
Stay Here: 7.5
Featuring Genevieve Gorder, an interior designer, and Peter Lorimer, a real estate broker, together, they focus on home improvement for an American television series called Stay Here. Stay Here is a Netflix Original that focuses on transforming short-term rental homes into successful moneymakers across the country.
Genevieve and Peter connect with the homeowners to really transform their home into something amazing, and move-in ready. There's also comedic value to the show while being inspirational to other home renters out there.
The World's Most Extraordinary Homes: 7.6
These days, everyone is all about architecture and getting an insight into the world of extraordinary homes, and when The World's Most Extraordinary Homes premiered in 2017, fans of this industry must have been delighted. The show is a British documentary miniseries presented by Caroline Quentin and Piers Taylor. Caroline is an actress and property developer, and Piers is a sought-after architect.
Together, they team up to explore the most wonderful homes all around the world in off-the-beaten-path locations. Each episode of the show is themed, which gives the viewer insight into the location and environment of the home. The World's Most Extraordinary Homes is a treat and extremely binge-worthy; it also might give the viewer a case of wanderlust.
Grand Designs - 8.5
Perhaps one of the longest-running home improvement series ever, Grand Designs is a treat. Since 1999, the show has churned out 20 seasons, and almost two-hundred episodes. This British television series is presented by Kevin McCloud and features unusual and often difficult homebuilding projects.
Kevin meets with the clients to talk through their ideas and puts together a plan for the building elements. Kevin is the mastermind and project manager the entire way and pays attention to the smallest details to make sure every piece of the home is special.
Queer Eye - 8.5
Based on Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Queer Eye is a spin-off with a new Fab Five. Antoni is the food and wine expert, Tan France is the fashion expert, Karamo Brown is the culture expert, Bobby Berk is the design expert, and Jonathan Van Ness is the grooming expert. Together they build a strong team to refine the lives in select cities each season.
Queer Eye is not only a show to watch for the design aspect but as an all-around great show that can be extremely emotional. Queer Eye is heartwarming and is a strong advocate and representation of the LGBTQ community, which is something that should be seen more on a popular television series.