NFL Star Kyle Juszczyk and His Designer Wife Kristin's House Is Given Incredible Makeover Courtesy of HGTV Star Galey Alix

Yahoo

26-05-2025

San Francisco 49ers pro and his wife Kristin's $2.7 million San Jose home has undergone a jaw-dropping transformation at the hands of influencer-turned-HGTV star , who pulled off a dramatic overhaul of the property in just a matter of weeks.
Galey, who rose to fame on social media before landing her own show, 'Home in a Heartbeat with Galey Alix,' took to TikTok to reveal that she had spent several weeks carrying out a surprise makeover on the couple's California home.
The A-lister explained that the project first started when Galey, 31, sent Kristin a message on Instagram to praise the NFL-themed clothing designs she had created for a number of athletes' partners, including and .
'When I saw she was following me, I thought, okay, I have to DM her and tell her how amazing she is,' Galey, who is based in Florida, told People.
'She wrote back saying, 'Oh my God, I watched your show! Kyle and I watched the whole thing—we loved it. I've been following you forever.''
The pair 'immediately connected' and Kristin decided to ask her new friend if she would ever consider taking on a renovation project outside of the Sunshine State.
'In my head, I was thinking, that's terrifying because I rarely do projects outside of Florida, but I was so impressed by her, and they're such a cute couple, I just thought, you know what? Let me try it. I'm going to go big,' Galey admitted to the outlet.
The interior designer then hopped on a plane to meet Kristen, 31, and Kyle, 33, in their West Coast abode, which sprawled across 4,300 square feet and boasted five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Kristin and Kyle told Galey that they had purchased the home eight years prior, when the NFL pro first signed with the 49ers, admitting to her that they'd always planned to renovate, but other things kept getting in the way of their home makeover plans.
It wasn't until their kitchen flooded recently that they finally decided the time was right to give their home a makeover.
Before Galey began, Kristen shared her mood boards, which were flooded with inspiration photos that perfectly depicted her chic design dreams.
Kristin confessed she was shocked when she asked Galey whether the 'surprise' nature of her renovation reveals were all authentic—only for the designer to confirm that her clients almost always allow her free reign to do what she wants without any input from them during the process.
That aspect of the renovation made her hesitate to give Galey the go-ahead, she admitted, noting that, despite working primarily with clothing, she has a passion for interior design and was reluctant to simply hand over all creative control to another person.
Eventually, she found the confidence to put her total trust in Galey, and the couple handed over their keys to the HGTV star, who was tasked with renovating their kitchen, primary bathroom, living room and primary bedroom.
Kyle explained that their bedroom was a top priority, confessing that the couple weren't actually even using it, because it wasn't cozy enough for them to feel truly comfortable sleeping in it.
Galey said that she focused on a 'Pacific cozy' vibe for the renovation, revealing that she knew she wanted to include wife open spaces, honey-toned wood floors, and light colors.
She revealed that she spent around $60,000 on stone slabs, custom furnishings, and fixtures—which had to be transported to the couple's home from Florida.
The HGTV star also partnered with Canada-based company, Neff Beautiful Living, to build the kitchen, vanities, living room cabinetry, and ceiling features.
The kitchen was built and tested in Canada before being transported to California.
'We packed everything into a 40-foot truck and drove it out to California. I flew in the same day the truck arrived. We unloaded an entire house worth of furnishings and fixtures and got straight to the install. We even drove the kitchen in from Canada with all the woodwork,' Galey explained.
'It was the biggest lift I've ever done. I definitely make it harder on myself by keeping the surprise element. I could've had everything shipped directly to their house, but then I wouldn't get eyes on it—and they would've seen stuff. The whole point is that they have no idea.'
When all the parts arrived in California, it took Galey a month and a half to complete the project.
Galey and her design team slept on air mattresses and in sleeping bags inside the property, getting just two to four hours of sleep each per night.
There were even a few nights the team stayed up all night.
In the end, Galey created a sumptuous sanctuary that can be enjoyed by the couple, as well as their friends and family members, explaining that she 'loves how they're so family-oriented' and wanted their home to reflect their passion for entertaining.
The property, she added, was designed to be a space where they can 'rest, feel calm, and host their community,' noting that she 'gave them double the seating they had before' and expanded the kitchen island to make it a place where plenty of people can gather.
'I just picture them coming home after a game—win or lose—and feeling like they're back in their sanctuary,' she said.
'It was really, really, really hard, but I knew seeing their reaction would make it worth it, Galey explained.
Galey poured her heart into the project and was devastated to learn that there was a chance the property would be sold off if Kyle was traded to another team at the end of the season, a risk that became increasingly real after he became a free agent.
'They assured me the chances were slim, but five hours later, I get a text from them saying, 'We're devastated,'' Galey recalled, confessing that she was heartbroken over the idea that the project she'd poured her heart and soul into might soon be put on the market.
What's more, she hadn't actually revealed the home to the couple when they got the news about Kyle's free agent status, which meant the big unveiling could have been tinged with tragedy if they learned they were unable to stay in the home.
'The whole reason I do this is to make people happy. And now, I pictured them opening their eyes on reveal day and seeing what they could have had—if they could have stayed,'' the star explained.
Luckily, just one week before the TV personality was set to fly back to the couple's home to add the finishing touches, she was givem the joyful news that the football player and his wife would be staying in the property after all.
'I never wanted to leave the Niners, and so there were a few days when that was a reality—that I was a free agent, but I'm so happy that we were able to work it out and come back. That door was always open, so at least we always had that to fall back on—that they were open to bringing me back,' Kyle said.
Over a month after she began the project, the renovation expert was finally ready to show off her skills to the A-list couple, a moment that left everyone experiencing a lot of nerves.
Still, Galey noted that she was confident they would love the design because they fully 'trusted' her.
When asked about what their favorite room of the house, the couple couldn't even decide which they loved the most.
'This kitchen is completely different, even the layout of it. Kyle and I just keep walking around saying, 'How did she even think of putting something like that there?''
'It was the best experience I could have ever imagined, and I don't know how I could ever do anything different now. Galey really added so much seating in our living room that we didn't have before. After games, Kyle was notorious for laying on the floor watching film on his iPad, but now he doesn't have to do that anymore,' the influencer said.
'I've finally got a seat at the table,' Kyle added.
The couple told the outlet that they felt 'very fortunate' to have been able brought in Galey to redesign their abode and make it more 'peaceful.'
They added that the experience of renovating them home has made them appreciate their home in the Bay Area that much more, despite both being from the East Coast originally.
'We feel so fortunate, especially with everything going on in Kyle's career — it's really made us reflect on how lucky we've been to call the Bay home for the past eight years. It's just the best place, and we love it so much. I never imagined this would be where I'd feel most at home and at peace.
'We're both from the East Coast — Kyle's from Ohio — and we never thought the Bay would be where we'd truly feel rooted. You never know where life will take you, or where our careers will lead, but the Bay will always hold a piece of our hearts. And so will this house. No question,' Kristin added.
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