Do you like decoration and architecture? And TV, do you like? So how about combining these two things and throwing yourself on the couch to check out the best decorating programs currently on air?
You relax, have fun and, to top it off, even learn decorating tricks and tips from design experts.
So why check the list with the best decoration programs? You’re already reserving a space there in your calendar:
10 Marathon Decorating Programs on Netflix
Netflix is a great place to explore design, architecture, and organization programs. Below, we’ve separated the best ones for you to follow:
1. Awesome inside
The title does not disappoint. In fact, this British series brings only amazing houses inside, totally different, exotic and original.
There, you can check out a house with a roller coaster in the backyard, a horror house and a circus house. The series debuted on the streaming service in 2018, is in its first season and has 12 episodes.
2. The Most Extraordinary Houses in the World
If you are passionate about architecture and design, don’t miss the opportunity to see “The Most Extraordinary Houses in the World”.
The visits are carried out by architect Piers Taylor and actress Caroline Quentin. In all, there are three seasons and 12 episodes.
In each new episode, ingenious, ultra modern and creative houses are shown, built in the most spectacular places on the planet.
3. Great Interior Design Challenge
Do you like realities? So this series is for you. But be careful, you run the risk of not ungluing yourself from the TV until you’ve watched all the episodes.
So it is! This series, of British origin, brings a competition between design aspirants who need to plan renovations on a budget.
Keep the notebook in hand, because the program has many good ideas that you can apply at home.
4. Order in the House with Marie Kondo
If you still don’t know the series Order in the House, then stop everything and go check it out. This series, inspired by the book by Marie Kondo, author of the Konmari method of organization, brings very practical tips and ideas for organizing homes based on Marie’s visits to program participants.
This is not a decoration program, per se, but it is very interesting to see how organization is a fundamental part of a house’s routine. It’s really worth watching.
5. Tiny House Movement
Have you ever thought about living in a very small house? This is the idea of those who adhere to the Tiny House movement, a type of house on wheels. In this program, you discover a little more about this new way of living and discover possibilities that had never been imagined before.
6. Grand Designs
The “Grand Designs” series is another decoration and architecture classic from the Netflix catalogue. The British program brings the complete step-by-step of a project, from the creation of the plant to the moment when the owners move into the new house. And all this, of course, with a lot of design and breathtaking projects.
7. Retire low, bill high
This is another exciting home decor program that challenges vacation rental homeowners to renovate during the low tourist season.
The interesting thing is to see the transformation of spaces and the creativity of professionals who have to deal with a low budget and little time.
8. No more financing
The Enough of Financing series is not focused on decoration and design, specifically, but it brings many interesting ideas in this area. That’s because the show features creative people who have decided to say goodbye to mortgages and mortgages to throw themselves into very unique homeownership projects and thus get out of debt.
9. Decoration Wizards
The “Magos da Decor” program is another success on Netflix. The series is a reality competition between designs, where competitors need to create creative, economical and customer-pleasing solutions.
Another one of those shows to watch without haste, because you’ll want to marathon every episode.
10. From decoration to Make Over
From Decoration to Makeover is a program presented by the McGee couple, who are super famous on Instagram, thanks to their affordable and low-cost projects.
In the series, with two seasons, the couple proposes the renovation of houses based on the lifestyle of the residents and on the naked reality of the family’s budget.
7 decor programs to watch on cable TV
Cable TV is also a great place to look for home decor shows. See our selection to watch it today.
1. Brothers to Work
A worldwide success, the Brothers to the Work program, or, in the original title “Property Brothers”, airs on the Discovery Home & Health channel at various times throughout the day.
The program helps participants find their dream properties and then renovate them according to what they want, while sticking to schedule and budget.
2. Love her or leave her
The show “Love it or Leave it” is another hit on cable TV. The idea of the program is to present families that, until recently, had the house of their dreams, but for some reason, they no longer feel this passion for their own house.
The program then renovates the house and participants are then asked to decide whether or not to stay in the property.
On air by Discovery Home & Health every day at 5:15 pm.
3. From Old to New
From Old to New is an amazing decorating program capable of changing the look of your own home. That’s because the show’s host couple, Chip and Joana, revitalize old houses and turn them into true architectural showcases in Texas cities.
The show airs on Discovery Home & Health every Saturday.
4. Divine Design
The Divine Design program is an inspiration and delight for those who love luxurious and sophisticated decorations. In it, presenter Candice Olson and her team turn ordinary and dull places into true interior design gems.
5. Decorate yourself
Now leaving foreign series to enter the universe of national decoration series. And the first suggestion on the list is the Decore-se program, which until the end of 2020 went under the name Decora.
Name changes aside, the fact is that the show is an absolute success of the GNT channel.
After years with the architect Mauricio Arruda in charge of the program, the new season premiered at the end of 2020 under the command now of Stephanie Ribeiro.
In it, the participants register and ask for help in transforming the home’s environments. Get ready to see lots of creative and original tips and ideas.
6. Brazilian House
Casa Brasileira is a documentary program aired by the GNT channel. The program shows houses and the legitimately Brazilian way of occupying spaces.
In addition to a lot of architecture and design, the viewer still has a real immersion in the culture of our country.
7. Holy Help
The Santa Ajuda program is a great program option to fish for tips on organization and functionality in the home. Shown by the GNT channel, Santa Ajuda, under the command of the presenter Micaela Góes, helps participants to get rid of the mess, whether in the kitchen, bathroom or wherever.
4 decoration programs to fall in love on Youtube
No cable TV or no streaming service at home? Alright too! That’s not why you’re not going to miss out on good decorating shows. And do you know why? Youtube also has good options to choose from. Just take a look:
1. Life By Lufe
The Life By Lufe channel, hosted by interior photographer Lufe Gomes, is a sincere and honest portrait of the houses he visited. Without makeup, without production, the public can see real houses, decorated by real people.
In addition to the videos in which the photographer visits the houses, the subscriber can also follow series like “Pitacos” that recently debuted on the channel.
In this series, a channel subscriber is drawn to receive a virtual visit from the presenter and thus receive tidbits about the decoration and a new look at the house itself. You can learn a lot.
2. DIYCore
The DiyCore channel, hosted by Karla Amadori, is primarily a do-it-yourself video sharing space. But with the evolution of the channel, subscribers can now also follow the webseries “A Casa de Aço”, where Amadori presents all the stages of construction of his new house.
3. Paulo Biacchi
Anyone who likes design will love the Paulo Biacchi channel. There, in addition to tutorials and videos with decorating tips, you can check out series of renovations and works, both by Paulo himself and by his clients.
4. Mauricio Arruda
The architect Mauricio Arruda, former presenter of Decora, did not let his fans down. Nowadays, Arruda is dedicated to its own channel, providing the public with tips on decoration and renovation projects that can be followed from the beginning.
So, which of these decor programs are you going to fall in love with today?