HGTV was among the top ten most-watched television networks in 2022.
And what do professional designers think of HGTV shows, anyway?
“[HGTV shows] give unrealistic expectations and construction schedules,” Snisar told The List.
“Their struggle to cram a complete renovation into [a] 30-minute to 1-hour show is noticeable.
Snisar also pointed out that the budgets are similarly “unrealistic.”
“The reality is that the figures don’t paint an accurate picture of the cost of renovations.
Well, it’s official: Our affordable renovation dreams are crushed.
“Most of the renovations that you see lack will lack any expression of personality.”
The designer also explained that a ripple effect can occur.
Lastly, in many cases, $50,000 would not be enough to cover custom renovations.
But just because HGTV shows are unrealistic doesn’t mean they aren’t good TV.
But for those with a trained eye, the designs and the shows aren’t exactly as they appear.
Still, Burrill does appreciate some HGTV shows.
“She does a good job showing true reality … Wemlinger isn’t the only person who wishes that HGTV hosts would focus more effort on preservation.
Before they at least left the good bones and built around it.”
It’s just boring,” the Redditor wrote.
Some interior designers agree with this take.
Many of them are design enthusiasts, realtors, “flippers,” or hold other home-renovation-related titles.
And what about permits?
This is never talked about!”
Clearly, there are still issues to work out between the world of HGTV and real-life interior designers.
