Roadside renos: Lindsey Kurowski revives motels in new Magnolia show
Cute, unique, boutique – in the age of social media, it takes a one-of-a-kind experience to book rooms in roadside motels. Those who get it right make it big, and thankfully, there’s someone to help: Lindsey Kurowski. The premiere of this reno-wonder’s latest show, “Motel Rescue,” airs Monday, May 29, on the Magnolia Network. The series sees Kurowski hitting the road once again in seven hour-long episodes, returning after the completion of two massive motel renovations in her previous Magnolia series, “Inn the Works.” While the last iteration followed Kurowski through the in-depth renovation of one location per season (Oak Knoll Lodge in California and the Springs Inn in Massachusetts), this new series will instead take Kurowski’s talents nationwide as she visits a different establishment each episode, highlighting various locales across the United States. At each stop, Kurowski and her creative team tackle a tough renovation job, helping struggling motel owners who need some assistance getting back on track. One such lucky motel is the Larian Motel in Tombstone, Arizona, which has been owned and operated by the Anderson family for the past 43 years. When the quaint (if not a little outdated) motel found itself in desperate need of a 21st century update, the family reached out to Kurowski and the team for a little TLC. The series follows as the Andersons welcome the “Motel Rescue” team into the belly of their business, receiving a fun, western-inspired update while, in turn, the “Rescue” team got the chance to experience some of the best Tombstone has to offer – even riding the stagecoach and taking a meet-and-greet with mayor Dusty Escapule, according to The Tombstone News. The Larian’s renovated guest rooms embody a fun, midwestern feel. Terracotta and rich wood ground the space, while vintage-inspired artwork and a made-to-order, rope-spun “howdy” sign add whimsy and bring the theme to life. Kurowski is certainly no stranger to making things beautiful. Prior to her string of renovation shows, Kurowski spent her days running Knotty Pines, the company she founded and continues to helm as CEO. Based in Southern California, Knotty Pines is a design company that prides itself on making one-of-a-kind experiential works and displays for marketing and artistic purposes, working on projects for companies such as Nike, ClifBar, Adidas, Live Nation, NBC, United Airlines and more. The company produces pieces using laser cutting, printing, welding, acrylic mounting, neon lights and more. During her television renos, Kurowski puts the whole team to task, utilizing skills from every department in the company to add unique touches that separate her spaces from the rest.