Best Laid Plans (2017– ) User Reviews

If you like open floor plans, this is definitely your show

[scribbler-92905 · 5/10 · 8 February 2019]

The premise: Two sets of homeowners wrestle down two different sets of design problems in renovating their homes. The problem: Every time, it tends to feature the same sort of homeowner (young marrieds needing more space) and the same sort of addition (big, open-plan kitchen/diner box with sleek fittings and huge walls o' windows). I watched six episodes hoping things would change up a bit, but there just wasn't enough variety in the design challenges to keep my interest. The finished rooms are always stunning, though.

Not enough substance.

[TrTm316 · 5/10 · 3 July 2018]

I only watched the first episode. The hosts help two pairs of homeowners make a couple of interior design decisions for their homes, which are undergoing major and undoubtedly expensive renovations. The renos as a whole were interesting, and it was good to actually see floor plans. But the conversations about the decisions were not very informative, boiling down to which member of each pair of homeowners felt strongest about his/her preference once they'd had a look at options. Way too much time was spent on this; I got bored. There are plenty of better reno shows.

Questions from America

[possumgulch · 8 April 2021]

1. On one episode there was a question of whether or not a small bathroom should have a tub AND a shower or just a shower. Don't they have combination tub/showers in England? Best of both worlds in the space of a tub.

2. On another episode there was a question of whether or not a kitchen counter should have a poured concrete surface or micro concrete. The concern about the poured was its tendency to stain. Don't they have concrete sealants in England to protect it from stains?

Thanks.