Retta (Parks and Recreation) travels around the country touring properties nominated by their owners as being among the ugliest homes, before awarding one with an extensive renovation from designer Alison Victoria for a $150,000 makeover.
This season, she visited homes in both New Jersey and Connecticut. One house in Putnam featured an eclectic mixture of colors and furniture while one in Newtown exhibited year-round holiday decor.
Ugly in appearance
Ugliest House in America is a reality show that showcases some of the worst homes across America. Hosted by comedian Retta from Parks and Recreation fame, Retta travels around to homes nominated by homeowners as candidates for being named ugliest before selecting one to receive a $150,000 renovation by designer Alison Victoria.
Retta visited two Connecticut houses as part of the Northeast episode of HGTV's Ugliest House in America. One, used as a horse rescue, features floor-to-ceiling stone walls and textured wallpaper with bars made out of real zebra hide in one room and light switches crafted out of real zebra skin in another. Meanwhile, Newtown house had color coordinated bathrooms and padded bar.
Judges on this show rate homes on factors including aesthetic appeal, poor functionality and unusual design decisions; one house that scores highest across these three criteria will receive the title of Ugliest House in America. It provides a refreshing break from all of HGTV's "picture-perfect" offerings!
Ugly in function
Comedian Retta tours properties nominated by their owners as the most unattractive in America. Each region is divided into four homes that will compete to become final finalists based on ugly appearance and poor function; one will ultimately win and receive a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria.
ET recently spoke with Retta from Parks and Recreation about her HGTV show Ugliest House in America, which follows homeowners submitting their homes that are considered ugly for renovation by design expert Alison Victoria for $150,000 renovation projects.
Noel and Renee Johnson purchased a former funeral home in Blue Earth, Minnesota, but are unsure how best to use their newly purchased space. Textured wall paper, an overstuffed great room couch that seats 15, and gold trim can all present issues for any new homeowner.
Ugly in surprise
HGTV has unveiled a brand-new show called Ugliest House in America that gives one homeowner the chance to turn their unsightly home into something breathtaking. Hosted by Retta from Parks and Recreation, it showcases their transformation.
Alison Victoria travels around the country touring homes nominated by their owners as being among the ugliest homes in America. She divides the show into four regions, choosing four houses in each to be judged on criteria such as their appearance, function and any unexpected twists and surprises that stand out - the winning house receives a $150,000 renovation from designer Alison Victoria!
The show has already selected three winners, but the Jungle House in Dewey, Oklahoma might stand a good chance at taking home first prize this time around. $150k wouldn't come close to covering the costs associated with dismantling its statues and fixtures such as its giant statues, disco ball, and gold lame bedding; even if it doesn't win though Retta will always be around to poke fun at it!
Ugly in design
Ugly houses can be fascinating, serving as a visual reminder that beauty lies within each individual's perception. HGTV's popular Ugly House in America showcases one home each episode; winner receives a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria. Parks and Recreation actress Marietta Sirleaf (Retta) visits these properties and rates them based on ugly appearance, poor function, or unusual designs.
Retta chose an ugly house in Carlton, Michigan as her favorite this season; an old funeral home filled with statues in its yard and an incredible grotto bathroom. Though functionally sound, fixing all its weird stuff would require significant capital. Also present are numerous holes for vermin to get into the home and drop ceilings which pose fire hazards; its drop ceilings pose fire hazards while its floor sports mosaic tiles that were more fire hazards than anything else they saw this season - at $150K alone wouldn't even begin repairing this home; Retta found this house to be better than any others they saw this season!
