While HGTV’s “Home Town” series has captivated viewers with its stellar home improvement designs, many fans have wondered why the renovation love isn’t shown to every room in a participant’s house. Fortunately, in May 2017, Erin Napier gave some clarity into the matter with an informative Instagram post. “People often ask us why we don’t do bathrooms or why all the rooms aren’t shown on the show,” she wrote alongside photos from Amanda Matthews’ cottage renovation in Season 1. “The Lantern House” author revealed that the decision comes down to three reasons: the homeowner’s request to focus on certain rooms, budget restrictions, and time constraints. “If you don’t see a bathroom or bedroom, it’s typically because it didn’t need much work or our handy homeowners are weekend warriors who take it on themselves on a budget and with ample time,” she added.
This isn’t the first time Napier has spilled the tea regarding why certain rooms don’t make it to air. In December 2022, the children’s book author found herself answering a similar question after she and her husband, Ben Napier, renovated their dream country home for an episode of “Home Town.” When fans inquired about the absence of their living room during the final reveal, the HGTV star stated that the room didn’t need renovation. “We just updated the cream paint to show off the woodwork and replaced the light fixtures,” she wrote on Instagram. The post also included snapshots of the space for further clarity.
