It’s no secret that I love reality shows. My favorites are the ones that feature talented people doing what they’re best at, and Flipping Out fits the bill. It’s fun to see designers like Jeff Lewis and Ryan Brown at work. It’s the third season of the show, and their original business of flipping houses together is no longer as lucrative, so they’re doing more design work for clients instead.
The L.A. Times recently featured Ryan’s home in California. We’ve gotten glimpses of it on the show, and it always left me wanting to see more.
Here are Ryan and his partner Dale Monchamp (who was an interior designer himself before becoming a chef) in their kitchen with their adorable daughter Chloe.
If you’ve seen the show, then you know how Jeff Lewis likes to teach Chloe to say funny things. If Jeff asks what she wants to drink, he taught her to say, “Chardonnay!” “Where do you want to work when you grow up, Chloe?” “Hooters!” He thinks this is hilarious. (Ryan, not so much.)
For the large center island (it seats 10!) they used river-washed black granite.
The living room:
The dining room:
The master bedroom:
The master bath:
One more shot of the kitchen, just because I love it so much. This is what my kitchen wants to be when it grows up (and starts earning its own paycheck):
Jeff and Ryan haven’t been getting along very well this season (<–understatement), and it looks like they might be going their separate ways. If they do, I hope Bravo will give Ryan his own show (Andy Cohen, are you listening?!).
Ryan has a blog, Brown Design, where you can learn more about his current projects. Check out the L.A. Times article for all the beautiful photos and more information about his home. Or go to the official Flipping Out page on BravoTV.com to learn more about the show.
UPDATE: Did you see the cast reunion show? We’re discussing the Jeff Lewis-Ryan Brown throw-down here. Oh, and I posted photos of some rooms that Ryan designed for his clients here if you missed it!
Great house – love the kitchen & the dining room table but those statues at the foot of the bed would freak me out a bit. Thanks for the tour.
.-= duchess´s last blog ..It’s a Baby Shower =-.
Can’t wait for the show tonite! LOVE Jeff Lewis and all his disfunctionality! (is that a word?) I’m afraid he and Ryan might be “breaking up” though. Or is it just a ploy to get Ryan his own show? I guess we’ll find out.
Thanks for the great pics. Ryan does have great style!
.-= Tracy´s last blog ..Warm Your Welcome =-.
One of my guilty pleasures for sure is Flipping Out – I am constantly laughing out loud the entire time…I love the chandelier in Ryan’s dining room, thanks for the great pics that we never get to see!
.-= Alana Villaueva ´s last blog ..Dallas AIA Tour of Homes =-.
I love his house! And that kitchen is pretty awesome! I love how he can make a room look very polished but also lived in at the same time. Flipping Out is definitely one of my favorites too. I often wonder how much is exaggerated to make for good tv. Jenni and Zoila are a hoot!
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..A Tale of Two Birthdays =-.
Ok, my master bath looks just like that…in my DREAMS anyway. Did you notice the cabinets, or lack of, in the kitchen? Only lower cabinets, and the upper are all open shelf style. Very pretty, but wouldn’t fly in a messy kitchen.
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..One Posh Porch Party =-.
I love Jeff Lewis. And I love how he talks to the camera, then analyzes his actions, ect. and blurts out what he has learned from his personal counseling sessions. Ryan would not be as popular if it wer not for Jeffs show. I like Ryan but Jeff is the star. And I love Jeffs assistant . she is akick. I had to watch tonight to see the fight between Ryan and Jeff. I have a feeling they will still be friends though. lol.
.-= mishelle´s last blog ..I won a giveaway! =-.
OMG, I love this show. I liked it better during the actual “flipping” era, but I’m glad they didn’t just dump the show when it became less lucrative. Jeff is Ca-raaaaaazyyyy, but I love him for it. Their home is gorgeous.
.-= Mom in High Heels´s last blog ..Random Thoughts Tuesday: Movie and TV edition =-.
Of course I love Flipping Out!! Thanks for featuring Ryan’s House. I have to wait until Thursday night to watch Flipping Out when my hubby can watch with me. He thinks the show is hilarious.
.-= Candy @ SoBella Creations´s last blog ..Giveaways =-.
The dog is always my favorite part… but the house is also great in a masculine, fearless, dark way!
.-= The Blushing Hostess´s last blog ..San Lori Reader Giveaway for Blushing Followers =-.
You know my guilty pleasure is Bravo. I love Zoila (she totally reminds me of Karen and her housekeeper on Will and Grace). I love Ryan’s style, and that kitchen is excellent! Did you see what Chloe said when Jenny and Jeff asked about her little friend when they were taking her out to lunch? OMGoodness that was hysterical. I think the chardonnay and Hooters answers are so freaking funny, but then again it isn’t my child.
wow just beautiful!!!! love the scheme of this house. I don’t have cable but you’re making me want to see this show!!
.-= Lauren @ pure style home´s last blog ..Our 70s Split Redo Part II: The Family Room =-.
I too am like you and wanted to see more photos of Ryan’s beautiful home. On the last episode of Flipping Out, I watched the show again just to get glimpses of Ryan’s house. It is beautiful!!!
Thanks for sharing. Ryan can come decorate my home anytime.
.-= Susie´s last blog ..~happy fall~ =-.
What a lovely home! That kitchen island is awesome!
.-= pk @ room remix´s last blog ..SW Colormix 2010 =-.
Love that show, although I’m mad at Ryan for treating Jeff so badly as of late. His house is beyond gorgeous!! Why is it that gay people are so amazingly gifted in this area??
.-= Becky @ Farmgirl Paints´s last blog ..Murphy’s Landing =-.
I watch this train wreck every week.
I really liked this show, the woman reminded me of Elaine from Seinfeld! I adore their home, specially the dining room – WOW!
.-= Annie@A View on Design´s last blog ..A Hawthorn Classic Home, VIC =-.
That is a gorgeous home! I’ve only watched the show once. It was the episode where Ryan was sick with food poisoning, and was angry at his housekeeper for feeding him old bacon. I’ll have to watch again.
.-= AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage´s last blog ..Amy Butler at Bed Bath and Beyond?!!! =-.
Love, love, love this house!!!!! thanks for posting these great pics!
I love the show and how Jeff deals with confrontation. Ryan’s house is really beautiful.
.-= Melody @ Party Cupcake Ideas´s last blog ..Nerds Candy Cupcakes =-.
OMG I love those LR drapes, and that kitchen, and, well, everything else about that place. I also love Flipping Out. That show is like a train wreck–I just can’t look away!
.-= Sharon~Serendipity´s last blog ..Needle Felted Pumpkins and Acorns =-.
where did chloe come from? is she a product of ryan and an unknown or adopted?
Sharon–
I believe they mentioned once that they used a surrogate. -Julia
I have not heard of this show, but I must thank you for adding yet another show to my “to-DVR” list.
.-= Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..Cabin Fever =-.
“…who was an interior designer himself before becoming a chef…” Am I the only one who is sickened that this much talent can live under one gorgeous roof?
I don’t really watch the show but have caught bits and pieces of this season…wonder if the drama has been manufactured by Bravo? My guess is yes. BUT back to this post…I really, really like this kitchen!
.-= Laura @ the shore house´s last blog ..Rockin’. =-.
Oh, I just think Jeff Lewis is hysterical and what a great eye! I can (sadly?) relate to his perfectionism…
Janell
.-= Janell Beals´s last blog ..Moving On To The Surrounding Areas… =-.
Its funny cause I’ve caught my husband watching this show a few times! He told me how much he loves it..lol…PS that house is amazing!!!
.-= Jen @ After The Alter´s last blog ..Learning On Other People’s Kids =-.
These photos are wonderful. I love the graphic black and white drapes. I have something a bit similar in my guest room. I also checked out Brown Design Blog. Thanks for that link. The kitchen is really great. I can see why you have more than one picture of it!
.-= Paula Grace´s last blog ..Shine Home =-.
Love this home! Great kitchen and bath.
xo,
cristin
.-= cristin @ simplified bee´s last blog ..Infusing Yellow in Your Color Scheme and Interior Design by Amanda Nisbet =-.
I love his home. Although, the Buddha statues at the end of the bed scare me a bit.
.-= Alycia Wicker´s last blog ..My first eBook! =-.
Julia- How do you find time to watch TV anymore?? ha! I had no idea this show was still going on. I can’t believe they have a daughter now? Where have I been?? Okay, now I want to rip out my kitchen and make it like this one. Man, that is so cool!
Please tell me your secret on how you find time to watch all these shows:-) hee.
.-= Amy @ Living Locurto´s last blog ..Fun News =-.
I love this home and all the contrast, black and white. Love the window treatments in the LR!
.-= Renae Moore´s last blog ..Read All About It =-.
Amy–
The secret is my DVR! I zip right through all of the shows, skipping all the commercials and slow parts. I don’t have the patience to watch anything the old-fashioned way anymore! I’m usually watching my reality shows while I’m working on the blog. I guess maybe that shows? -Julia
Great photos!! This is one of my favorite shows right now, I just can’t get enough of it!
.-= Karen – The Graphics Fairy´s last blog ..Free Vintage Clip Art – Fanciful Animals =-.
I love the kitchen – so what I am waiting to do to my own!
I love the house , who wouldn’t ?? I really feel Jeff is letting the paranoid part of his OCD get waaay out of hand!! It’s probably exacerbated related to the fear of not as many jobs or money in L.A. now and he’s not used to that, so he’s legitamitely scared. Sad and a total waste really, b/c he’s so quircky that he probably doesn’t have many super close (really more like family) friends like Ryan.
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