So how did they become the design sensation they are today?
And what exactly does it take to get on their show?
Here’s everything you haven’t heard aboutNate & Jeremiah By Design.
For Berkus, his design empire began at an auction house in Chicago.
He wound up laterappearing on Oprah,which was the real beginning of his television career.
Brent, meanwhile, was busyactuallygetting fired from his position as a styling assistant for Rachel Zoe.
The incident led to two things.
According toBustle, Brent was inspired to start his own design firm because of his experience with Zoe.
She’s also the person responsible for bringing him and Berkus together.
Why did I start working here?
Why am I in fashion?'
but then the truth is I met my husband because of that."
A few years later, the now-married couple decided to take the leap into TV together.
He said, “To invite people to see that side of us, it just feels right.”
Berkus also emphasized how excited they were to be in the perfect position to give back to struggling homeowners.
“They’re lost,” he said.
“We’re not.
Since the beginning, “saving” has been a huge focus of the show.
But just how tight is that budget expected to be?
Finding compromise in spaces
Finding compromise in design is a big part of working with struggling homeowners.
Luckily, being able to design for couples with different aesthetics comes pretty naturally for Berkus and Brent.
The pair’s own individual experiences have shaped their approach to design, both personally and professionally.
You’d be absolutely wrong.
Brent revealed toPeoplethat one of their favorite resources for interior design is actually T.J. Maxx.
“We are huge fans of T.J. Maxx at our house,” he told the magazine.
“But we’ve been using it even more frequently because of the show.”
But the show isn’t just about Berkus and Brent as a couple and as parents.
And it isn’t just about their design makeovers, either.
The thing that the series has really managed to do successfully is strike a balance between both.
It’s as much about the couple and their personal lives as it is about what they do professionally.
And it’s something that hasn’t been seen very often on television.
And we show love through design.”
By transforming their space into something positive, tensions are eased and stress is lowered.
As its third season began, that window into their lives expanded.
“We’ve watched them unfold,” he said of seeing their kids grow up on camera.
“It’s the first decision,” Brent said.
He stressed the importance of educating yourself before you jump head first into a huge renovation project.
The couple does advocate for doing cosmetic stuff on your own, but that’s about it.
According to Berkus, the big stuff should always involve someone with a license.
“So there is an inherent responsibility built into that.”
Fighting back against homophobia
Unfortunately, fame still comes at a cost.
At the time, TLC had already fired Dillard on account of his personal statements against the LGBTQ community.
In 2018, the couplelaunchedtheir first furniture line forLiving Spaces.
But the collaboration wasn’t without its cynics.
According toPeople, Lewis said the post was never meant to be a diss against the couple.
I just hope Nate and Jeremiah will, too."
Reality TV crossover
In 2018,Nate & Jeremiah By Designwent into its second season on TLC.
But TLC threw in a twist for one of the season’s episodes.
“I was like, there’s got to be a loophole,” he said.
It’s an amazing thing to be able to help as many people as they do."
The twins also seem hopeful that Berkus and Brent will someday consider doing aBrother vs. Brother-style show.
The Scotts interviewed the couple on their websiteDrew and Jonathanand pitched the idea.
We have complementary skill sets in design so it’d be quite a match if we went head-to-head."
Now we just have to petition TLC to make it happen.
“It wasn’t a body,” Brent joked, “which is the good news.”
