Oct 15, 2016
Renovation power couple Frank and Sherry transform historic homes in the USA.


Across America, there are thousands of older homes that look like the perfect dream house on the outside, but are practically unlivable on the inside. These beautiful vintage homes hide dark secrets from dry rot, to weak foundations, to cramped design or even termite infestations. In “Downtown Shabby,” renovation and design experts, Frank and Sherry Fontana, will take these homes and renovate, remodel and ultimately revive them into modern masterpieces.
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Oct 15, 2016
Renovation power couple Frank and Sherry transform historic homes in the USA.
Oct 22, 2016
Mary and John dream of turning their farmhouse kitchen into a modern masterpiece, without breaking the bank. They've asked for Frank and Sherry's help to design and build a beautiful yet functional space for their family. But, when the homeowners make a drastic, last minute change to the project--Frank and Sherry will have to go back to the drawing board and come up with a whole new plan.
Oct 29, 2016
Jeff and Shannon bought a home right before having their third kid and 9 years later they need to find more room in their 1950's Chicago Bungalow. With a modest budget they need Frank and Sherry to help modernize the outdated kitchen and bathroom and help find space to build a bedroom for their oldest son.
Nov 5, 2016
Susan and Seamus O'Mahoney want to modernize their 1930's American Four Square home. They are turning to their good friends Frank and Sherry to help find room for their three kids and update their tiny, old kitchen.
Nov 12, 2016
Marty and Lisa want to turn their classic Victorian house into their modern dream home. They are looking to create a gorgeous communal space for their growing family in the kitchen and give themselves the huge Master Suite they've always dreamed of. Thankfully, Frank and Sherry are there to help make their dreams a reality. But, with Lisa due any day--Frank and Sherry face a time crunch like they've never experienced.
Nov 19, 2016
Hollie and James live in one of the trendiest parts of Chicago--Ukrainian Village. They hope to turn their two-apartment home into a beautiful, updated single-family home for their growing family. But when tensions collide over design ideas, Frank and Sherry must figure out how to give this couple the beautiful single-family home of their dreams while incorporating their eclectic thrift store finds.
Nov 26, 2016
John and Erin have visions of an open concept kitchen that knocks down the barriers that keep them from enjoying their turn of the century landmark home. They need Frank and Sherry to come in and help achieve their vision of a home that their family of five can enjoy in maximum comfort.
Dec 3, 2016
Expats Jeff and Angela return to America, dreaming of a classic home, with an enormous American style kitchen, that also features their prized possessions acquired during their travels through Asia. Frank and Sherry's challenge is to come up with designs that cater to all of those disparate concepts.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Downtown Shabby Season 1 premiered on October 15, 2016.
Downtown Shabby Season 1 has 8 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Stunning Shingled Victorian Gets Luxury Makeover". It aired on October 15, 2016.
Go to Season 1 Episode 1