Bargain Mansions

About Bargain Mansions

'Bargain Mansions', released in 2016, is a reality TV show based in the United States. Hosted by talented home renovator, Tamara Day, the show focuses on the restoration of old, large homes that others are too scared to take on. She breathes new life into these neglected properties and transforms them into sensational mansions, which she later sells. Through her magical design and restoration techniques, Tamara is able to preserve the houses’ original features and charm while giving them a contemporary renovation.

Making / Production

Produced by the well-established network, HGTV, the show demands an extensive production process. In each episode, viewers get to experience the total makeover of a different mansion, starting from its rundown state to the final luxurious outcome. The raw, intricate details of home renovation, including architectural planning, design layout, extensive demolition, detailed construction, and lavish interior design, are filmed and included in each episode.

Actors

• Tamara Day: The brilliant host of the show, Tamara, is not only an experienced home renovator but also a talented interior designer. With each episode, she dives into a new project, showing her unique restoration skills and remarkable taste in design. Her enthusiasm and love for old homes bring an engaging and comforting vibe to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The host of the show, Tamara, is a mom to four children and wife to a real-estate broker.
• Tamara's father, Ward Schraeder, often makes appearances on the show to lend a hand in the restorations.
• Most of the featured homes are above 5000 square feet, qualifying them as mansions by size.
• The show was initially aired on the DIY Network before moving to HGTV.
• Each episode of Bargain Mansions spans two projects that costs approximately $100,000 each.

Quotes

• "Don't ignore the charm that old houses bring, they tell a story."
• "Every old home has something to teach us."
• "The bigger, the better! The more work, the more satisfaction."

Music, Soundtrack

• The show prides on its upbeat and energetic background music which fits perfectly with the lively vibe of the show.
• Given the nature of the show, there is no official soundtrack, as it is a reality-based home renovation series.