SLUGOH, BROTHER! HERE 1 2 The Property Brothers open their doors to Us and share the stories behind their personal fixer-uppers BY JAIME HARKIN rew and Jonathan Scott have helped thousands of people 1. “I love to entertain,” says make their dream homes a Jonathan. His seriously reality. So when it came time tricked-out backyard features a swim-up bar 3 Dto renovate their own houses, the JONATHAN and a movie screen. 2. The Property Brothers relied on their home’s upstairs game room vast experience — and, of course, has retro arcade games and each other. “Jonathan is an amazing a billiards table. “It’s a great designer,” says Drew of his twin, space,” says Jonathan. “At parties, people go up with who pitched in with transforming some popcorn and play Drew and wife Linda Phan’s 1920s pool.” 3. The living room L.A. fixer-upper into a modern but area is spacious and airy, cozy, family-friendly abode. And with 26-foot-high ceilings. when Jonathan was dead-set on “I bought the house because of how open this area is,” he decking out his Las Vegas digs with explains. 4. The dining room a two-and-a-half-story winding was designed with guests in water slide, an initially apprehen- mind. “The table is massive,” sive Drew worked hard to get it Jonathan says. “Sometimes built. (He was also the first person at Christmas I’ll have 18 people sitting around it.” to try it out, much to Jonathan’s chagrin!) The beloved 41-year-old tag team — Drew is a real estate Jonathan of the exclusive collection. agent who finds homes for clients Adds Drew, “We’ve designed things on the brothers’ hit HGTV series, we want in our homes, things while contractor Jonathan handles that can elevate the look without the reno — also incorporated lots breaking the bank.” Here, Drew, of pieces from their new line with Linda and Jonathan give Us a Kohl’s, Scott Living, to make each tour of their sweet spaces — and place uniquely theirs. “We spent a open up about the challenging but lot of time curating the line,” says oh-so-rewarding task of making a house a home. VEGAS MAGIC Jonathan’s hosted some epic bashes JONATHAN AND DREW SCOTT at his Mediterranean-inspired Sin City spread. “I had 160 people here for my last party,” he says. Guests at all his fêtes are treated to multiple poolside bars, water volleyball ! tournaments and an ice cream station (along with that epic water slide). But this is no bachelor pad. “I hate calling it that,” says Jonathan, COME ON IN 4 who’s dating New Girl actress Zooey (5) SHUTTERSTOCK JENKINS; CHARLOTTE STYLING: PERSONAL BELLE; ANNALEE UP: MAKE AND HAIR 42 | OCTOBER 21, 2019 Photographs by With reporting by Brody Brown, Marc Lupo, Carly Sloane & Kayley Stumpe USMAGAZINE.COM | 43 Jeff Vespa SLUGOH, BROTHER! HERE the contractor, who created custom shelves in his bedroom and living area to showcase things like a lava sculpture from Bora-Bora and a DREW replica of Scottish legend William They call it their honeymoon Wallace’s sword. “That’s the first & LINDA house. “We worked on it right thing people ask about,” he says before our wedding,” says Drew, with a laugh. “They’re like, ‘Why who exchanged I do’s with Linda in the heck do you have a seven-foot- Italy in May 2018. Since then they’ve tall sword?!’ ” been settling in and working on The Vancouver native and illu- starting a family. “I think we’re at sionist (he’s worked as a magician!) 17,” jokes Linda of the number of is a self-described “kid at heart,” kids they want. “However many we and it shows. His playroom is have,” says Drew, “we’ve spent a lot stocked with Skee-Ball, Whac-A- of time building a home that will Mole (with a twist — it’s actually a show them a lot of love.” They in- “Whac-A-Scott,” with his relatives’ cluded a play area, and Linda says heads popping up) and a Zoltar she’s ready to give up her craft room machine. “It’s quite a hit,” says for a nursery. “It’s the best spot,” “I love to cook,” Jonathan. “My house is definitely says Drew. “There’s so much color Jonathan says. “The more filled with lots of fun.” and creativity in there.” The house counter space, And when he’s in the mood for has a “Hollywood glam, art deco the better.” some quiet time, he retreats to his feel” but isn’t stuffy, he adds. That’s backyard wonderland for a relaxing 1 crucial, given the longtime couple’s Deschanel (see below for more on soak in the hot tub. “That’s my fa- open-door policy. “Last Christmas, their budding romance). “It doesn’t vorite place to lounge,” he says. we had 14 family members staying feel like that — it feels like a home.” “I have a 15-foot movie screen I pull 2 1. “I like a clean, modern aesthetic, but you have with us,” says Linda, the creative He’s made sure of that by incor- down so I can sit in the hot tub to infuse some character,” says Drew about the director of Scott Brothers Entertain- couple’s living room. “Family photos make it feel porating lots of personal touches. and watch . It’s Game of Thrones like a home.” 2. The walls in the master bedroom ment. “I think our family and friends “I’m a strong believer in designing pretty nice.” We’d call that an are black, “but other tones lighten it up,” says spend more time here than we do,” around conversation pieces,” says understatement! Drew. “It’s moody and sexy,” says Linda, “but adds Drew. (Jonathan even has his also relaxing.” 3. The hood vent over their stove own guest suite, complete with a is custom made. Another kitchen must-have? kitchen and laundry room.) Since Long counters. “The worst thing is not to have space to cook,” says Linda. 4. The shelves in the staying in with guests is their favor- dining room perfectly show off pieces from their ite thing to do, the living area has a Scott Living line for Kohl’s. “We have a lot of cool game station filled with every board pieces that fit with different styles,” says Drew. game imaginable. And that’s not all: “We have pizza, a candy station, games, karaoke, mu- sic,” says Drew. “It’s all about having fun.” And making memo- ries. While the decor is beautiful (Drew’s es- JONATHAN’S NEW GIRL 3 pecially fond of his antiques and coin col- Things are heating up between Jonathan and actress Zooey lections), the couple Deschanel, who met in August while filming Carpool Karaoke. “They care more about the had instant chemistry,” says a source. “They bonded over their love of people inside. “Yes, we music, films and Christmas carols!” During a date night at the Sept. 30 made over the house taping of Dancing With the Stars, an eyewitness told Us the pair “had their made over the house arms around each other and looked very cozy.” Another source says Jona- and brought in new fur- than and Zooey, 39, who recently split from her husband of four years, niture,” says Drew. But, Jacob Pechenik (they share kids Elsie, 4, and Charlie, 2), are having fun, adds Linda, “we want to for now. “They’re excited to see where it goes.” focus on what goes on 4 around it all — like life.” HAIR AND MAKE UP: APRIL FISKE; PERSONAL STYLING: LINDA PHAN; ERIC MCCANDLESS/ABC; SHUTTERSTOCK (4) 44 | OCTOBER 21, 2019 Photographs by Jeff Vespa USMAGAZINE.COM | 45 .