Oprah to Iyanla Vanzant: 'I'll Fix Your House,' gives her epic home makeover
VIDEO - On behalf of all the things Iyanla Vanzant has done for others, Oprah Winfrey wanted to surprise her with an epic home makeover...
Anyone who watches the Oprah Winfrey Network is familiar with the magic-like methods of spiritual life coach, Iyanla Vanzant, host of the critically acclaimed series, Iyanla: Fix My Life.
Oprah is giving her friend and OWN teammate the surprise of a lifetime with a spectacular, one-of-a-kind makeover, executed by celebrity home interior designer Nate Berkus, who happens to be just as well known as the Wellesley Interior Designer.
On behalf of all the things Iyanla has done for others, Oprah wanted to do something special for Iyanla and hatched a plan with interior designer Nate Berkus to surprise her with a design overhaul for her new house.
“I never thought I would own a home again, ever. To find this house, to love it and to now have somebody to support me in making it my home is mind boggling.… Thank you, Ms. Oprah,” Iyanla said.
After a series of struggles years earlier, including a divorce and the loss of her daughter, Iyanla lost her home and returned the keys to the bank. Rising above her misfortune and subsequently helping others to do the same, Iyanla found new success, including her award-winning OWN show. Realizing a dream she thought was lost forever, she recently purchased a new house in Maryland, but it needed work and a floor-to-ceiling overhaul to fix some pretty major design challenges.
From the black floors and ornate chandelier in the foyer to the cranberry walls in the dining room and the misplaced kitchen island, Nate and Iyanla assess the home’s many design elements that need changing.
Nate, his design team and a contractor work quickly to gut and redo all three floors of Iyanla’s 7,000 square foot house before the big reveal. Overcoming numerous challenges and some mishaps, the team turns Iyanla’s vision into a reality — a vision that includes a craft room, soap room, library, “man cave” for her boyfriend and even a prayer/meditation room.
In an emotional unveiling, Oprah and Nate reveal to Iyanla the stunning final results of the epic makeover. With some help from her friends, Iyanla finally has the personal sanctuary she dreamed of and has been working for all these years.
Don’t miss Oprah Prime: Iyanla, I’ll Fix Your House airing on OWN Saturday, November 29 at 8/7c.
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