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Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin—we all had a favorite storybook as kids. But what if your real-life home looked like it belonged in one of those magical tales?
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See Episode GuideBirmingham Livery to New Orleans Shipping Container
From a 200-year-old Dutch barn from upstate New York that's now a country home in Mississippi to a crumbling Lake Ontario lighthouse restored to its former glory, You Live in What tours amazing living spaces and introduces the people whose creativity and vision made it all possible. A Chicago firehouse conversion is almost too authentic, and a historic livery in Birmingham, Alabama, is now a hip live-work space for a photographer and her family. There's also a charming schoolhouse in beachy Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, a New Orleans shipping container home that shows lot size doesn't matter if you're creative and a Wisconsin church whose residential conversion seems divinely inspired. These one-of-a-kind homes and their visionary homeowners prove that with a little imagination, you can live in almost anything.
New England Castle, Chicago Museum, Alabama Temple
Visionary homeowners prove that with a little imagination, you can live in almost anything. Go inside a once-dilapidated Sacramento fire station that's been resurrected into a beautiful home, a 150-year old castle overlooking Lowell, Mass., with dozens of rooms for an ever-growing family, a Jewish Temple in Alabama that's now an artistic couple's residence and art studio, an off-beat Chicago museum transformed into a boutique bed and breakfast, and many more.
Bourbon Distillery, Carpet Cleaning Warehouse, Coal Commissary
Inventive owners convert historic buildings into one-of-a-kind homes. Explore a Kentucky bourbon distillery whose crumbling stone walls are now the centerpiece of an amazing country home, a Pennsylvania residence created from a one-room Civil War schoolhouse, an old coal company commissary turned eclectic abode, three orange shipping containers converted into a country cottage north of Manhattan, and a historic Knoxville grist mill that's now a live-work space with a working water wheel.
Indy Ink Factory, Houston Glass Warehouse, Pennsylvania Schoolhouse
People across the country take unlikely structures and create incredible homes. Explore an urban oasis crafted from an industrial ink factory, a funky fire station home in Northern California, a church from the 1930s that's been cleverly expanded into a multi-room family home, a Houston artist's abode built from a commercial glass warehouse and a 200-year-old stone meeting hall in New York.
San Antonio Candy Factory, Chicago Livery, New England Corner Store
From a New York Dutch barn transformed into a rustic Texas dwelling to a candy factory repurposed into an art gallery/penthouse, take a personal tour of some of the most unique home conversions in the world. See an Alice's Restaurant inspired church conversion in Massachusetts, a 1700s corner store turned private residence in New Hampshire and a Catskills shipping container home with some unique alterations.
Illinois Waterworks, Pennsylvania Lumber Warehouse, Texas Lighthouse
Creative people turn historic structures into unusual homes. Check out a 200-year old hay barn turned home in the Connecticut woods, a Hudson Valley church transformed into an artists' sanctuary, a uniquely Texas lighthouse inspired by the New England coast, a grist mill in upstate New York that was a key stop in the Underground Railroad and a multi-barn homestead in Waco, Texas.
Birmingham Livery to New Orleans Shipping Container
From a 200-year-old Dutch barn from upstate New York that's now a country home in Mississippi to a crumbling Lake Ontario lighthouse restored to its former glory, You Live in What tours amazing living spaces and introduces the people whose creativity and vision made it all possible. A Chicago firehouse conversion is almost too authentic, and a historic livery in Birmingham, Alabama, is now a hip live-work space for a photographer and her family. There's also a charming schoolhouse in beachy Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, a New Orleans shipping container home that shows lot size doesn't matter if you're creative and a Wisconsin church whose residential conversion seems divinely inspired. These one-of-a-kind homes and their visionary homeowners prove that with a little imagination, you can live in almost anything.
New England Castle, Chicago Museum, Alabama Temple
Visionary homeowners prove that with a little imagination, you can live in almost anything. Go inside a once-dilapidated Sacramento fire station that's been resurrected into a beautiful home, a 150-year old castle overlooking Lowell, Mass., with dozens of rooms for an ever-growing family, a Jewish Temple in Alabama that's now an artistic couple's residence and art studio, an off-beat Chicago museum transformed into a boutique bed and breakfast, and many more.
Bourbon Distillery, Carpet Cleaning Warehouse, Coal Commissary
Inventive owners convert historic buildings into one-of-a-kind homes. Explore a Kentucky bourbon distillery whose crumbling stone walls are now the centerpiece of an amazing country home, a Pennsylvania residence created from a one-room Civil War schoolhouse, an old coal company commissary turned eclectic abode, three orange shipping containers converted into a country cottage north of Manhattan, and a historic Knoxville grist mill that's now a live-work space with a working water wheel.
Indy Ink Factory, Houston Glass Warehouse, Pennsylvania Schoolhouse
People across the country take unlikely structures and create incredible homes. Explore an urban oasis crafted from an industrial ink factory, a funky fire station home in Northern California, a church from the 1930s that's been cleverly expanded into a multi-room family home, a Houston artist's abode built from a commercial glass warehouse and a 200-year-old stone meeting hall in New York.
San Antonio Candy Factory, Chicago Livery, New England Corner Store
From a New York Dutch barn transformed into a rustic Texas dwelling to a candy factory repurposed into an art gallery/penthouse, take a personal tour of some of the most unique home conversions in the world. See an Alice's Restaurant inspired church conversion in Massachusetts, a 1700s corner store turned private residence in New Hampshire and a Catskills shipping container home with some unique alterations.
Bank, Airplane Hangar, Chapel
These amazing home conversions from around the world have quite the history including a chapel and an old mill. Can you imagine living in a barn or a bank? What about a straw bale home? A general store makes an excellent living space as does a gentleman's club, and even an airplane hangar! Some homes have an interesting past including a former soviet radio factory. You won't want to miss these incredible transformations from old, historic structures to modern, luxurious homes!
Bus, Tavern, Geisha House
These amazing home conversions from around the world have quite the history including a bus and an old pumping station. Can you imagine living in a schoolhouse or a tavern? What about a chicken coop? A hose station makes an excellent living space as does a warehouse, and even a hunting lodge! Some homes have an interesting past including a former geisha house. You won't want to miss these incredible transformations from old, historic structures to modern, luxurious homes!
Corset Factory, Firehouse, Kura
Incredible transformations from historic structures to modern, luxurious homes! These amazing home conversions from around the world have quite the history including an old power building and a WWII RAF Control Tower. Can you imagine living in a schoolhouse or a church? What about a corset factory? A firehouse makes an excellent living space as does a elevator, and even a cockaboose! Some homes have an interesting past including a converted kura.
Water Tower, Jail, Distillery
These amazing home conversions from around the world have quite the history including an old tower and a naval coal plant. Can you imagine living in a schoolhouse or a church? What about a former pharmacy? A fire station makes an excellent living space as does a mill, and even a jail! Some homes have an interesting past including a distillery. You won't want to miss these incredible transformations from old, historic structures to modern, luxurious homes!
Bakery, Church, Dance Hall
These amazing home conversions from around the world have quite the history including an old bakery and a carriage house. Can you imagine living in a schoolhouse or a church? What about a former bank? A fire hall makes an excellent living space as does a barn, and even a dance hall! Some homes have an interesting past including a repair shop. You won't want to miss these incredible transformations from old, historic structures to modern, luxurious homes!
Temple, House Truck, Opera Hall
These amazing home conversions from around the world have quite the history including an old bakery and a carriage house. Can you imagine living in a schoolhouse or a chapel? What about substation? A stable tower makes an excellent living space as does a granary and even a water cleaning station! Some homes have an interesting past including a former brothel. You won't want to miss these incredible transformations from old, historic structures to modern, luxurious homes!
Saloon, Bakery, Windmill
These amazing home conversions from around the world have quite the history including an old corner store and a saloon. Can you imagine living in a boiler house or a saloon? What about a windmill? A water treatment tank makes an excellent living space as does a former women's club, and even a mill and feed shop! Some homes have an interesting past including a former insane asylum. You won't want to miss these incredible transformations from old, historic structures to modern, luxurious homes!
Hayloft, Airstream, Cave
These amazing home conversions from around the world have quite the history including an old depot and a pump house. Can you imagine living in a schoolhouse or a barn? What about a library? An airstream trailer makes an excellent living space as does a barn, and even a mercantile shop! Some homes have an interesting past including a cave. You won't want to miss these incredible transformations from old, historic structures to modern, luxurious homes!
Witch House, Train Depot and Water Tank
From a witch's house to a train depot, a water tank to a coal shed, You Live in What tours amazing living spaces and introduces the people whose creativity and vision made it all possible. In Beverly Hills, California, a movie-set mansion becomes a witch's lair. In Colorado, a Wild West coal shed is riddled with bullet holes. In San Francisco, a ferry boat becomes the ultimate waterfront property.
Missile Silo, Chicken Plant and Library
Homeowners across the country prove not everyone has to live in a suburban home. From a missile silo in Kansas to a chicken plant in Indiana, people are converting unusual spaces into gorgeous homes.
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