Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis

Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis is my 2nd favourite reality TV show. My favourite one is Real Girl's Kitchen, which I wrote about in the previous post. 

The concept of the show is Jeff Lewis and his assistant Jenni Pulos visiting the homes of clients and staying there for five days while a renovation takes place. Often the problem is not so much the space but the relationships the clients have with each other. Thus, "Interior THERAPY".

As Jeff states in his show, he is known for two things: for his great taste and his brutal honesty. He  is quite open about being an asshole. But sometimes, in order to achieve the changes you want and need, it takes a person who doesn't mince matters, especially if you have only got five days to not only renovate a home but also scratch on the surface of a complicated and problematic relationship and help people find a new start.

Again, what' s new to me / us here in Japan is already an old-timer to North American friends and readers but since there are so many reality shows out on the market, there might be a chance you've overseen this one and if you like interior design as much as I do, I'm sure you'll enjoy this show. By the way, my husband started watching it with me.

I find that the most fascinating aspects about Jeff are how he nails problems, knows what obstacles need to be put aside in order to reach the goal, and that he is not afraid to call a spade a spade. On top of all that he delivers a satisfying end-result. 

He is a perfectionist and strives for high-standard in everything he does. It's quite amazing how he walks into a space, detects the problems and coordinates things in his mind within seconds. At least that's how it appears on the show.  

I love Jenni, his assistant, not only for her "The Nanny/ Fran Drescher"-voice but also for knowing Jeff so well that she is able to tickle out his good side when his ego is about to explode. 

The one who steals the show though, is neither Jeff, nor Jenni, but his Mexican house maid Zoila Chavez. You'll see why. 

Check out Season 1 here ( I recommend to start with Episode 1).