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Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt from HGTV’s 100 Day Dream will be at the Raleigh Home Show on Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11 to share some insider secrets on how they manage to design and build homes for their clients in on a tight timeframe. Before they do, we solicited their hottest takes on home improvement and their unique style:

Are you a plant fanatic, or is your green thumb lacking?

Brian: "One of us has a green thumb the other is my wife. Hahaha  We love bringing the outdoors inside any chance we can get so house plants are always a must."

What's your favorite HGTV series?

We've been so lucky to work on many HGTV projects over the years but our favorite was the Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge. It was larger than life and it allowed our creativity to run wild and think outside of the (toy) box. It was also a lot of fun to collaborate with so many other HGTV talent.

Best home purchase for under $100?

A smart thermostat will pay for itself very quickly. Not only is it smart for the environment but it's also smart for your wallet."

What project are you currently working on?

We have so many exciting projects coming up for Season 6 but one of our favorites is a shipping container house right on the river that we grew up on.

What is one project you tell people to NOT do as DIY?

Anything dealing with electrical, plumbing or HVAC should be done by a licensed professional. Just because you watch a YouTube video doesn't mean you should attempt it.

What's your favorite paint color?

This changes every couple months but currently it's Jade Dragon from Sherwin Williams. We actually used it for our front door color on our Savannah townhome.

Tips for big outdoor impact in landscaping or curb appeal?

Uplighting landscaping on your house can make a massive impact on your nighttime curb appeal. People mainly think of daytime curb appeal and forget all about when the sun goes down. When it's dark it’s time for your house to shine!

What do you enjoy most about being at a home show?

We love staying on the cutting edge of what's new and exciting so Home Shows are honestly one of the best ways to do that. We also really enjoy meeting and greeting all of our loyal fans that have been so good to us throughout the years.

What is an outdated home trend you hope doesn't come back?

While it's fun to look back and REFLECT on past design trends I hope we never see mirrored walls make a comeback. (we see what you did there, heh heh)

When you design a room what is the most important interior design advice you give?

Short and simple...do whatever makes YOU happy. Not what is trending or popular.

For more information on Brian and Mika’s Raleigh appearance, please visit Official Downtown Raleigh Home Show | January 10-12, 2025 | Raleigh, NC.