AMERICAN Pickers fans have applauded Mike Wolfe’s accomplishment as she shows off his renovated 1873 Tennessee home.
The History Channel star took to his Instagram on Friday to share a series of photos showcasing the finished renovation.
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Mike, 58, captioned the post: “To say this house has been a challenge to me would be an understatement.”
The American Pickers star continued: “An 1873 Italianate just isn’t my usual vibe. But when I walked into the house I could see so many possibilities.
“The pieces that I have gathered some have come easy and others have Literally dropped into my life when I needed them most.”
The TV personality admitted: “I’ve loved the challenge and I’m getting more comfortable with my choices. I guess the point of this post is to always challenge yourself with your finds.”
He concluded the post by adding: “The eye that we have all crafted for years doesn’t always have to be the same color.”
The photos captured the interior of the completed home, starting with a shot the of Tennessee dwelling’s large bay window that had been transformed into a sitting area complete with a pair of antique chairs and a side table.
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The next photo showcased the home’s living area, in which sat a large L-shaped sofa that was upholstered with beautiful light-blue suede.
The tall ceilings were bordered by ornate crown molding and featured a gold and crystal chandelier hanging from its center.
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Checkered stone floors were shone to be installed in the foyer, separating the stained wood planks of the hallways and living room.
The checkered design complimented the gold-colored wallpaper and the unique chandelier that lit the area.
Mike included snapshots of what appeared to be a den.
Wood paneling covered the walls while leather furniture centered the area.
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He finished the post with a different angle of the large living room and a shot of the dining room, that had been decorated with several of his beloved antiques.
In the comment section, fans heaped praise on the 58-year-old TV star.
One person commented: “OMG! So B**chen! So cool.”
They continued: “Mike Chandelier’s are unbelievable! And of course the Motorcycle on display! What exactly is it?”
Another fan wrote: “STUNNING.”
“Absolutely beautiful,” stated third.
So many things to love here – what an amazing place
From One Preservationist to Another. Fabulous Job, two thumbs up
Awesome place Mike, turned out great
Wow that place looks freaking AMAZING ❤️ nice work
STAYING BUSY
Mike started renovating the stunning home last year as American Pickers suffered a ratings slump.
The reality TV star kept fans updated on the process of restoring the 1873 Italianate-style Columbia, Tennessee home.
The U.S. Sun can exclusively go inside the historic home.
Mike first posted about the abode on Instagram in July when he showed off one of the two beautiful bay windows.
The “dramatic” room also features a marble fireplace, “incredible” paintings, and dentil molding.
In an Instagram video, Mike showed off the family room, which features 1960 shiplap walls, 15-foot ceilings, 13-foot windows, and a fireplace.
The foyer has gold-flocked wallpaper and black and white marble floors with molding in both rooms.
Mike revealed later on that he was unable to salvage the gold-flocked wallpaper because of plaster damage underneath.
The kitchen boasts palm tree and ocean wallpaper.
The cabinets are beige and blue with marble countertops.
The bathroom has blue tile, which Mike said he hopes to keep while adding upgrades.
The home, which he said has “good bones,” also features original chandeliers, a basement, original hardwood floors, and more.
Mike’s real estate net worth is approximately $3,467,300.
RATINGS TROUBLE
The new project comes as American Pickers ratings have declined.
American Pickers returned on July 9 with Mike, his brother Robbie and Danielle Colby after being on a break since March.
Ratings for the History channel show declined ever since fan-favorite Frank Fritz’s firing and the new addition of Mike’s brother.
The U.S. Sun reported the latest episode dropped by a drastic 200,000 viewers.
The Saturday, August 27 episode brought in 829,000 viewers.
Ratings were good the week prior, as the Saturday, August 20 episode, as the show brought in 1,007,000 viewers.
The drop in ratings was likely due to History airing the new episode at 8pm instead of the usual 9pm slot, a risky move that did not pay off for the series.
LOW RATINGS
Ratings have been inconsistent since the casting change.
The August 13 episode had lower numbers with just 868,000 tuning in.
The July 29 episode brought in just 821,000 viewers.
This was down from the July 23 episode that brought in 901,000 fans.
Ratings for the July 9 premiere had just 833,000 viewers tune in.
Season 23 of American Pickers kicked off on January 1, 2022, with 1,050,000 viewers.
The January 8 episode had 1,011,000 people watch.
But by the end of the season, viewers lost interest, as only 830,000 watched the March 12 episode.
The March 19 episode, which was the final one before the months-long break, had just 804,000 viewers.
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