Brett's Story
Brett Waterman is an architectural preservationist and widely known as the host of the popular television show Restored on the Magnolia Network, HGTV, and the Warner Brothers Discovery Networks.
Brett has been restoring historic structures for more than 30 years in Southern California. His unique approach to restoration is rooted in the historical understanding of each property and how the structure was originally designed. Brett’s projects have ranged in style of architecture from Victorian to Mid-Century Modern.
He has a passion and love for all buildings large and small. He has restored 10,000 square foot mansions with extensive gardens to 700 square foot cottages in small towns.
His portfolio of design work demonstrates how any home or building can meet the needs of a modern-day lifestyle without sacrificing architectural integrity. Brett’s preservation goals are to ensure that each home or project is designed and restored to be sustainable and timeless in hopes that we are saving our architectural history and open spaces for future generations.
Brett lives in Redlands, California, and he has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Brett's Expertise
#1
Preservation
Brett has always had a passion for preservation. As a young man, he saw significant historic buildings being destroyed or left to decay. He found his calling.
Brett has worked on countless projects and with community members to help preserve many of America’s greatest structures.
#2
Restoration
Brett also likes to get his hands dirty. With years of expertise and actual hands-on knowledge, Brett not only knows what historic buildings should look like, but he also knows how to return them to physically make that happen.
Brett is truly a master craftsman, and continues to improve his trade skills.
#3
Teacher
Brett is not just a TV personality – he is a certified expert on architecture, restoration, and preservation.
Although he never intended to be in television, his passion for sharing his knowledge led him to host a number of series where he has been able to enlighten the masses through media over the years. Brett continues to share his passion.
Architecture is the highest form of art because it's the art we live our lives in everyday.
- Brett Waterman
As Seen On...
Brett has appeared in a number of popular television shows and web series. Here’s are just a few of the networks and series where he can be seen…
