About this season
Alison Victoria heads to her hometown of Chicago to restore vintage homes in the city's historic neighborhoods.
Episodes (8)
1. Take Two: 10 Years Later
Aired 23 May 2023 • 43 min
After Alison designed their kitchen, her friends are back for a second round, but this time it’s for their entire house; the project turns tense when their contractor cuts corners, delaying the project and pushing their budget to the max.
2. Trust the Process
Aired 30 May 2023 • 43 min
Alison is on board when a client decides to be the general contractor on his own project, but a subcontractor mistake costs him thousands. Now, Alison must design on an even tighter budget and convince him to trust the design process.
3. Treasures, Trinkets and Tchotchkes
Aired 6 June 2023 • 43 min
Alison is granted full design freedom to expand a family’s historical home, and it’s a dream job until the homeowners get an eviction notice from their short-term rental.
4. Villa Victoria
Aired 13 June 2023 • 43 min
Alison goes big and takes on a full renovation of her own Spanish-style villa, finding pieces from across the globe to take it to the next level. Her stress soars, however, when she tries to find the time to stay in Vegas to get the job done right.
5. A Tale of Two Houses
Aired 20 June 2023 • 43 min
Alison has her hands full with two 100-year-old projects – a suburban phase one overhaul and a city rental property that's barely standing. She's also faced with a tough decision when one project takes a turn that could cost her business.
6. An Expensive Exit
Aired 27 June 2023 • 43 min
Alison is given four months to design the top floors of a city condo, but things get complicated when the city code requires a second exit. As a result, the project threatens to spiral out of control with heavy delays and a huge increase to the budget.
7. The Cost of Compromise
Aired 4 July 2023 • 43 min
Alison's best friend Christy and her fiance are battling over budget - she wants fancy, he wants to lower costs. They bring in Alison to mediate, and she must find a way to make both sides agree without compromising the design.
8. Building on Borrowed Time
Aired 11 July 2023 • 43 min
A client's project is right up Alison's alley – a converted single-family home with history and high-end finishes. But the pressure is on when a one-year deadline is set to get the job done, and he tells Alison he's moving in whether it's ready or not.