Described as Gwyneth’s assistant of 11 years, a colleague, partner, brother and right-hand man, Kevin saved for years to afford his first (and forever) home in California; however, once he purchased the condo it became clear that repairs were in order to make it safe and livable.

With his move-in date delayed while crews opened walls and handled mold remediation, Gwyneth seized a window of opportunity and recruited the Property Brothers to transform the home from outdated to outstanding. “I think he’ll be stunned, and then he’ll cry for two weeks,” she says of the anticipated reveal. “I’ve spent more time with Kevin in aggregate than any other people in my entire life. I am so excited to be able to do something for him.”

Kevin describes Gwyneth as his sister and acknowledges that not only does she have an eye for design, but that she can surely be trusted to interpret his personal style. After touring dozens of properties together, Gwyneth acknowledges that Kevin was drawn to the Spanish architecture of the condo, the fireplace and the light wood floors. She vowed to make his new home modern and magnificent.

Gwyneth worked with Drew and Jonathan Scott through the entirety of the renovation. She demoed the kitchen, hung cabinets, chose tile, painted trim and removed the existing block wall railing system. While not as experienced in demolition as she is in design, she was adamant about being a part of the process and giving back to Kevin.

Walls had been opened in Kevin’s new living room for mold remediation, but the large, open space with French doors and a working fireplace appealed to him. The existing bamboo floors had seen better days, but the space was bright and rich with opportunity.