Interior designers reveal the 6 home-makeover shows you should watch and the 3 you can skip

Rachel MurphyAug 27, 2020, 18:55 IST

Not every home-renovation show is created equally.Paul Archuleta / Contributor/Getty Images, Donald Bowers/Getty Images

Insider spoke to four interior designers and asked them about the home-renovation shows they love and the ones they don't.
Some designers called out HGTV's "Property Brothers" and DIY Network's "Bargain Mansions" for sometimes being unrealistic.
Experts praised the PBS show "This Old House" and the HGTV series "Boise Boys."

Home-renovation shows are a hit with many, even those who have no plans to redesign their abode.

But with so many series out there, it can be hard to narrow down which ones to watch next.

To help you do just that, Insider spoke to interior designers about the home-renovation shows everyone should watch and the ones you might want to skip.

Here's what they said.

"Interior Motives" is one of the best design shows from the past few decades, according to one designer.

The show starred Christopher Lowell. Discovery

HGTV's "Boise Boys" received praise for being entertaining and having delightful hosts.

Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson of "Boise Boys." YouTube/Love and Timber

"This Old House" is one of the longest-running home-renovation shows for a reason.

The show's been on the air for decades. PBS

"Love It or List It" was applauded for its authenticity and uniqueness.

The show stars David Visentin and Hilary Farr. HGTV

"Divine Design" is no longer in production, but it's still one of the best home-renovation shows you can watch, according to one designer.

"Divine Design" aired over a decade ago. HGTV

"Rehab Addict" earned props for how the host makes old homes look great.

Nicole Curtis is the star of the show. HGTV

On the other hand, "Property Brothers" was called out for setting unrealistic expectations for its viewers.

Andrew and Jonathan Scott are the stars of "Property Brothers." Todd Williamson/Invision for Bask-It-Style/AP Images

"Flip or Flop Vegas" was also dubbed "unrealistic."

Aubrey and Bristol Marunde of "Flip or Flop Vegas." Paul Archuleta / Contributor/Getty Images

DIY Network's "Bargain Mansions" was also called out for some of its more unbelievable elements.

The show's host typically doesn't have a client. DIY Network

We had interior designers critique 10 famous apartments from shows like 'Friends' and 'Gossip Girl'

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