Thanks for sharing your family with us. You mentioned your Mom shipped her salsa all over the country. I would truly love to get some good salsa. I love salsa and have only had a very few that are really good. Would pay what ever price to have a couple jars. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful surprise for your Mom with us.

Very sweet....I too had to let go of recliner struggle with my mom when she moved in with me. She loved her recliner, I HATED IT, even though I bought it for her.

His folks are adorable, and it's really sweet to see that he hasn't lost touch with his roots. I'm glad Mark got to keep his recliner.

Wonderful! This was incredibly tasteful, usable and fun. So much great storage and room for entertaining...

I just saw this video story; appropriately right before Mother's Day. A perfect reminder of what 'moms' are all about; and advertising HOUZZ all the way............................perfect!

Both men in Ashton's mothers life are so adorable and sweet!

I told several people about this video. Ashton shows very deep love and respect for his parents. I hope it is shown on the television networks.

What a great son!

It is nice to see that Ashton keeps to his roots It was a very wonderful thing that you did keeping the place you call home and making it better for them. So glad you know where Home is.

Great job Mark and Ashton. So glad the family has kept you grounded. Love the design. Catherine was a great designer. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing this story for everyone. Your mom is lucky to have you for a son!!! It's a beautiful transformation.

Ashton you are a sweetie pie. Not only did you do something wonderful for your mother, you gracefully lost the recliner war. Houzz is a wonderful site. Thank you for letting us see it in action. Happy Mothers Day, Diane. Oh, Ashton, I think you covered Fathers Day too!

What a wonderful Mother's Day story! So glad Ashton's mother and stepfather found each other, for the two of them and for the children. When Ashton called from L.A. where Diane was staying throughout the redo, Mark asked how Diane was doing first thing and sent his love to her last thing. The remodel was beautiful, but the love in that house is absolutely awesome. Every Houzz should have that. (Along with a couple of really comfortable chairs.)

This is so awesome Ashton, you have such a kind heart for your family. You are such a kind and giving person, that keeps his roots grounded where he comes from and you never changes that. From Iowa we thank you for all that you are and your family in Iowa and your family in LA. We love you all thank you for showing us this amazing process, you did amazing loving thing . Thank you for sharing!

Gorgeous design and perfect job. Good Mom´s present by Ashton.

Ok, my mother's house next

This is really cool - both the finished product and the heartwarming gratitude towards family. Thanks for sharing!!

I loved this on so many levels! An absolutely stunning transformation shared with all of us by a family that knows how to fill a home with love. Thank you Ashton and family for sharing this with us all!

Ashton I'm very glad you shared this with the public. We got to see the other side of who you are. Your a down home country boy, who realizes that family does matter. Loved the entire aspect of the video. Your parents raised you well, and you have respect and love for them. May God Bless every one of you!

I love the side/end table next to the recliners. Who can I purchase these from?

Wow. This was awesome. really enjoyed watching the transformation of the basement into something wonderful as well as Ashton's moms reaction in the end :)

beautiful heart, beautiful thought, beautiful mind and a beautiful home designed!

I just want to tell you, I felt so good watching this makeover it topped my long stressful day off like nobodies business. Thank you

1. Ashton, you moved me to tears. I hope my kids do the same for me one day. Enjoy your wonderful family and instill to your kid the same values your parents raised you with. I'm overcome with emotion, no words to say. Wishing you my very best from the bottom of my heart. And I looooooved the renovation!

Always loved Ashton as a celebrity, Mila too, but now I love him as just an awesome guy! Mark seems like a really cool dude too. Wonderful family, thanks for sharing. Oh and the project, ah-ma-zing!

Seeing celebrities, we often forget they're normal people just like everyone else. Seeing something like this shows the true character of a person. Ashton is IT ALL! While maintaining his celebrity status, he hasn't forgotten WHO he is and where he came from. I've always thought he was a great guy, now I KNOW he's a great guy! He could have built his Mom a mansion, but that's not who his parents are and that is so refreshing. His family is and has what most families aspire to be. They have love, trust and respect for who each are and that is evident in the respect Ashton has for his Mom, and especially his stepdad. Kudos to you Ashton. You've earned a whole new level of respect from this Mom!

Aww Ashton, i believe U have inspired ppl who watched this video! Well, i am! Beautiful heart and soul. <3

Absolutely fabulous ! I cried watching your Mother's response. I would love for you to come to Florida and help me, I'm clueless :((( Actually Ashton, we have a connection. My very dear friend Tony P. is the one who found you from NEXT, you're so adorable. Love what you're doing with Houzz, brilliant ! Love how you've stayed close to family and what's truly important in life. "Home is where MOM is " ! #marshadollmodels

Thank for sharing! A wonderful mother's day !!!!

That was the best . Brought me to tears . You just redeemed yourself in my eyes. I hope you make many more memories together. What a great Dad Mark is ,so very blessed.

Ashton I've always enjoyed your movies but now I like you even more as the special son that you are. I have three wonderful children and seeing how you treat your mother reminds me of them. You are so true it's the love that makes a house a home and not what is in it. However, making your mom's dream come true shows the pure love of a son and it will bring her great joy in her retirement years.

My best to all of you. L. Bliss, El Dorado Hills, CA.

Have to say I've never been an Ashton Kutcher fan, but after watching this...I've changed my mind.....Absolutely Adorable....What a beautiful family!

Great job, home sweet home...wonderful present to your mom.. love Houzz great ideas for remodeling .....congrats from Mexico !

Great story. What an awesome family. Ashton thanks for putting this together.

This is very sweet and inspiring!

Loved this! <3

Absolutely beautiful, I use houzz for ideas all the time, and never knew I could do all of this. Thank Ashton

Wonderful story and remodel! Ashton is from the Midwest, that's why he is such a great guy!

Great Job Ashton!! Beautiful home and beautiful family!!!

Love this....all of it!

Very cool. However, I think the writer is incorrect about the "brownie" uniform. Unless it's different in Ohio than it was in the 70's/80's in Oregon. I was a "Brownie" and our uniforms were BROWN. Hence the name Brownie. That uniform is a Blue Birds uniform. Which was red white & blue. I hated being a Brownie cuss of the uniforms. I'm prob the only one who knew this. I didn't read through all of the comments.

Your Mom's response was wonderful! She seems like an amazing woman who has raised 3 beautiful children. I was wondering though, if the whole family was there, where was Mila and your baby? You both are so down to earth and have stayed rooted to what is important - family. And if your Mom ever wants to do some landscaping, call me and I would happily help her dig up and plant. You are a great son!!!

Love this story, what a sweet tribute to his mother, The makeover is awesome, cozy! :)

I had fun watching this Ashton. I played guitar at Shiloh's one night when you were there. Peace.

What a great retreat you made and not only because it's stylish. All the thought, caring and effort/energy that went in show everywhere. I just can't think of anything as thoughtful as a show-pantry for a home canner par excellence! Those bunk beds for the kids?! What a treat is that! I bet there will be a steady flow of requests to go see Grandma and Grandpa in the future. And for you, Mark: Way to go! Those are some very classy recliners but my hat's off to you for the Winnowing of Wayne. That had to be difficult to do so obviously it was done from love.

What a wonderful gift you gave your Mom! Loved watching the story unfold. It is obvious that you understand the important things in life - family and home. Thank you for sharing.

I am so deeply touched by Ashton Kutcher and Houzz. This is by far the best Makeover program I have ever seen and when his mother started "Blubbering" I was doing the same right along with her. I can truly say I feel in my heart that Ashton has Not let Hollywood turn him away from his roots. I don't mean that insultingly towards Hollywood, but The warmth this man gives to people is just amazing. One little message to Mom...You have done the most incredible job of raising one of the most beautiful and kind people in this world! Thank You for Sharing ....P.S. I will be using houzz in the near future!!

This basement is absolutely wonderful....but the family in it is even more so! Now... next project should be marketing "Diane's Famous Salsa".

Your Mom is very lucky to have a son like you...also, I envy your wife ;). Tip: DON'T spoil the kids too much. Congrats on a job well done!

I absolutely loved watching this and it was so awesome to see the human side of celebrities. Such a great gift to his mom. Good job Ashton!!

I absolutely love this video great job Asthon, You have such a loving and wonderful family. The basement looks fabulous! I love Houzz and you have shown me other ways to use it. So thank you.

Love it especially the canning room how thoughtful...your mother must be so happy :)...

I absolutely loved this transformation, what a lovely thing for him to do for such a lovely family. Loved his Mum's reaction too. Looks like such a nice space for them all to share for the years to come. Nice work all!

What really came to my mind foremost: how Ashton could easily have purchased a very expensive home for his Mom and Step Dad in a swanky neighbourhood as it is likely that Ashton has an income to afford such an expenditure. However, this charming and beautiful Family has their roots in their homeland and chose to stay and renovate the 'Family' home. I was so touched to see the humility that Ashton's Mom and Step Dad had and that is my take-away moment from this story. Your heritage and roots are so important and this family exemplifies this with their home.

Tina Daniels, you are right! Brownies -> Girl Scouts, while Blue Birds -> Camp Fire Girls. Two different organizations. I too was a Brownie, and the uniforms are and were indeed BROWN. Camp Fire was always red, white and blue.

Anyway, I love this transformation and how thoughtful and loving this gift was from Ashton to his mom (and step dad).

Wow Ashton! That is so amazing! The basement looks fantastic! You truly are one of a kind. Your mum is very lucky. Totally inspired me to do something special for my mum now. Sending regards all the way from New Zealand!

"You don't have to cry in every room"? Wrong, Ashton, we do and I did. I don't know any John Wayne references, but I'll quote When Harry Met Sally and say "I'll have what she's having". i.e. - Diane's house and her family are remarkable. Who wouldn't want that? This inspires me to tell my own story of how I'm single-handedly trying to make a rental flat a home. Almost forgot - love how you did the canning room!

Beautiful. Thanks.

Looks lovely!! Are those wood floors?

Not sure what I was expecting, but I truely enjoyed watching this makeover. Kudos to Ashton and Mark! The overall design was great. I love the canning room (sooo very cool) and how Catherine worked so much of Mark and Diane's memorabilia into the rooms without it feeling overwhelming. Really nice job!

What a son......It is good to see the appreciation of the love and devotion that his mother gave to him. The respect and honor of being in the scouting programs as the children grew up is proudly displayed. Family love reflects throughout. Happy Mother's Day.

What a beautiful transformation. I enjoyed the video; watching on mother's day was quite fitting! A truly lovely tribute to Diane from Ashton and Mark. TFS!

Wow, you thought of everything! How awesome! I love it, love it! Well done!

This video series literally brought tears to my eyes. It wasn't just about a home, but the love of the people who live in it. Thank you Ashton for allowing us to be part of your journey and sharing what a kind, loving family you have. Your mother raised a kind, caring, decent and humble man.

This was so sweet, and I couldn't help cry at your mom's reaction. And sorry, but I would have voted to let Mark have a recliner, albeit a new stylish one. The solution was a great. You are such a nice guy, Ashton.

Love the makeover. What was the flooring used in this space?

Thanks for allowing us to take this renovation journey with Ashton and his Stepdad. I was inspired by Catherine's insight and design expertise. What a transformation !

beautiful, can he do mine!!!!!

Loved this whole project and and the video was very well done. Fun to watch! I will definitely be spending more time on HOUZZ!

Gorgeous rooms, Ashton and Mark. What fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!

As a former Iowa girl, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the reformation of Ashton's mother's basement. It reminded me so much of my sister's house in Iowa. The basement serves as many things in the Midwest, surviving tornadoes, etc. It was a lovely thing he did for his mother. I can spend hours on the Houzz website, it is so addictive!!! It now wants me to dive in our next project. Thank you Ashton and Houzz.

Happy Mother's Day mom's. What a lovely thing to watch, in my bed, on Mother's day. May you all be so loved.

That was wonderful Ashton! Being originally from Iowa growing up near (Marengo) which is just a few miles from Homestead, I was especially interested in this. We all had canning rooms in our basements but not any nearly so nice as this one. What a great son to do this for your mom. She did a helluva job of raising you!

wonderful to see what a son can do for his parents..! well i never grew up with a mother and a father...but teared up when i saw this. i never had a home till the last few years...but where ever i went, what ever i did i always collected something or the other and said one day i would have a home for myself...li can imagine what it means to keep these things. i met my partner in 2011 and now we are in the process of making a home and when people ask me where i got this or that..i have a history to tell..so hats off to Aston for remembering what it is to collect and keep these things for your mother because its a life time of memories and dreams. wonderful Aston. Great Job. and Houzz you are the best. surprising its Mothers day today.

These recliner disagreements are so familiar to so many of us! They have in common the taxidermy disagreements - over taste, but also over the massive amount of room these items occupy in a family house. But the John Wayne thing was hysterically funny. I feel sorry for everyone concerned! However, the resulting designs came out very well, and overcame the 'bar room' feel of the original space. Next to tackle - that awful mania for sports memorabilia!

congratulations Ashton, I am so proud of you.

I was wiping some tears along with Diane. Ashton has an amazing family. You could feel the love he has for them throughout the videos. I didn't want them to end. He needs to renovate the upstairs so we can watch again! Maybe make it a TV series out of this type of thing. I love this website and have ordered a few things from it. Like Ashton said, you can type in any subject and get the most amazing ideas. My fiance and I are remodeling a cabin that we bought for $50,000 in a foreclosure. It has great bones and deserves to be restored. It will take a while, but will be a great place to live when I retire. Many of the ideas we are using there came from Houzz. Including some of the lighting I purchased from Houzz. Love love love your site!!! Thanks for a great Mother's Day series of videos to wake up to! Hats off to you Ashton if you are reading these comments. Great way to thank your Mom for all she has done for you and your family! Can I adopt you??? I need a canning room.

Got this post on Mother's Day. Made me cry when I saw the love between mother and son. Thank you Houzz, that was a special gift to me on this day....

Wow! What an awesome way to honor your family's"DNA". The initial vision along with the final product was fantastic and your designer seemed like she was great too! I have loved HOUZZ for 3 years and have amassed quite a vision board myself and now know that it's really possible to take all of my pictures and make them a Home. Thank you Ashton-you're a great son!

I blubbered through the whole video. watched it on Mother's Day ( first one since losing my mom this year). My mom always said stop your blubbering!!( good Midwestern girl) Ashton thank you for being such a good son, you hit it out of the park on this one!!

Incredible! What I love the most about the space: I can't believe it's a basement, it's light and cheery, serves several purposes and the personal touches give it "warmth".

The video was wonderful! I enjoyed watching the process and the transformation. What a great way to showcase one of my favorite sites - Houzz! And Ashton did a fantastic, thoughtful redo of his mom and dad's space, with lots of help from Mark. As a fellow Iowan it was fun to see a remodel there, in spaces like most of us live in!

The comment above says it all. What a wonderful way to say thank you to your parents for all they've done. Great job and the results say it with all the new and old items brought together just like family. Love it!

What a beautiful expression of love... and boy does it carry over into that space. You could have chosen to do this for your mom privately. Instead you allowed ALL OF US to share in her sheer joy! Elated... thanks for sharing this with us. I could not recognize the STEP in your dad... that alone makes him "The Duke" ~ AWESOME!

Just a son honoring his Mom - Well
Done, Well Done…

The
greatest
tribute to a parent is the success of their child... it is not
measured in dollars it is measured by knowing your child has respect for
self & others, is healthy & happy, knows how to love &
receive love.

It
is watching your child grow up and want to come back home to visit.

awwwww.., thank you houzz & ashton! what a nice way to start my day!!

What's it going to take to get that salsa recipe? ;-)

Can someone tell me what kind of wood floors were used? We're shopping for flooring for our home and I love these. Thanks!

Absolutely loved the video and cried at the end. What a wonderful story of love and giving back. (and not a bad tribute to Houzz!)

I love this story! Ashton you are awesome and I know your sweet momma is proud of you for so many reasons! Thank you for sharing this story with Houzz, I love this app and use it frequently for my "wish list". Your step dad is a jewel as well! God bless you all and happy mother day to those special people in your family! Greta Stephens Ft Worth, Texas

Absolutely beautiful job. I love the canning display space, for two reasons; one it's just beautiful but most of all because Ashton understood and appreciated his Mom's passion and validated it. And, I wonder ..... how old is Catherine, the designer? Not yet 40, i am guessing? Why? Because it seems to me that "understanding the appeal and the need" for a recliner happens, Oh somewhere around age 40, when one is not yet ready to admit to getting older, just admit to "gee, finally I feel like an adult, and dang; it sure feels good to get comfortable after a long hard day of work". :P

Fantastic thing for Ashton to do for his mum, very impressed with him and of course the basement makeover was amazing, well done to all involved

I love it all. It's bright, but as mentioned, rustic. I think it looks comfortable and just fantastic. I especially love the canning room. If love that they honoured Mom's love for canning and her salsa and instead of keeping her stuff in some dark dank cupboard, she got a bright and light space. Wonderful!

I too enjoyed very much, Ashton is a star in this mother's day for sure! Thank you!

This was a great way to start my Mother's Day! I love interior design and Houzz and I respect Ashton and his love for his mother. So thank you for launching my Mother's Day into a Happy Place! Cheers to a job well done!

Thank you for sharing an inspirational and loving design to honor your mother. The designer Ms. Thomas and the skilled craftsman brought forward a sweet thoughtful vision to last a life time. Ashton and his step-dad can forever rest easy knowing MOM has a cozy place to relax while making even more family memories. Well done everyone!

Absolutely love this! The surprise on your mom's face, Diane, from room to room was simply priceless. Thank you for partnering with Houzz to make this happen, Ashton and Mark. And Catherine, want to come to Texas?

That's a true labour of love. Normally when persons achieve fame they ditch the old family house. Must have some great memories. I teared up. Love the finish. Home is where the heart is. Kudos Ashton. Thanks for sharing your home and the love with this hozz addict.

I cried in every room with your Mom. I felt the love. You were raised well Ashton .

What is the flooring in the basement?

Loved this! Beautiful basement and beautiful family!

So great! Love Houzz, love Ashton. You can feel the love through these videos, you made your Mamma happy!

You have given your parents a wonderful gift to enjoy for years. The most important gift is knowing that with fame, you have stayed grounded and know what is most important in life. They are proud of you for being the person in your heart you were when you left home. I enjoyed watching the video. The rooms look amazing!

Watched this on mom's morning - thank you for bringing such joy to me even though it's your house!! Love all of you as family of my own!! Thank you for sharing this very special life moment with all of us, Ashton. Houzz rocks, but we knew that!!

What a great story and a fabulous reno! Thank you for sharing Ashton! I watched it on Mother's Day and it was so appropriate, just seeing the love in your family and to your Mom, what a beautiful gift! I also am a huge fan of Houzz and used the app exclusively for ideas while building and decorating our new home recently. It's a fantastic app - beats going to 100's of show homes for ideas!

Ashton, this was a Wonderful gift for your Mom. You grew up in such a loving family...not alot of people realize just how 'normal' actors lives can be. Your love for your Mom and Mark is so inspiring. To be able to take the time to do this for her/them is such an act of love. I felt the love in every room that she entered. Always keep that 'coming home' feeling in your heart and in your life...come home often!!! Especially with their grandchildren and daughter in law !!! Happy Mother's Day to your Mom !!!! Good Job !!!!!

I did not want this renovation to end. What a beautiful family, I really enjoyed watching the transformation and the interaction between you and Mark. Like any other family:) What a great project. Thanks.

I loved watching the video (wonderfully produced) and laughed out loud at the "tension" between Ashton and Mark (over the recliners) and Catherine and Mark (those recliners, again). And what goes better with seven recliners than all that John Wayne memorabilia! I loved everything about the re-do, including displaying those items that are meaningful to Diane and Mark (well, some of those items, Mark). I also loved the touches from Iowa like the collection of hawk feathers above the toilet. I can't say enough good things about the overall project from concept to design to construction to location....everything! Hats off to all involved!

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Wow, this was so emotional for me!! I cried with Ashton's mom in every room too. It's so beautiful. The time spent with his stepfather, doing something so special for his mom---PRICELESS!! I'm glad this was a part of my Mother's Day. Thank you

What a wonderful way to thank his mother for all she has done! So sweet and I just cried right along with Diane when seeing all of it with her... What a special family. So glad fame hasn't went to his head either, and he remembers really what counts; and that's family!

I thoroughly enjoyed watching that. Beautiful design. Awesome family and cool website. Thank you for sharing!

What a amazing son and husband, True love there....

Mark was right. Keep the recliner. I assume you want him to be able to sit comfortably in the area even though it was designed for your mom. If he had parted with the recliner he would have always had a bit of resentment. NO question about it. He should keep it!

I am sitting here crying as I see such a beautiful basement and the love and the caring that went into it! Congratulations, and enjoy! Maybe the recipe for the much talked about salsa could be shared with the rest of us, who enjoyed this soooo much!!!

What a delightful story….It made me well up which is rare. AK is clearly a good man and so is Diane's husband who allowed his home to undergo this makeover. Well done gentlemen!

Perfect to watch on Mother's day! Cried and my kids were bringing be tissues right and left. Fabulous job Catherine, Mark, Ashton & co.--Diane obviously you're a great mom. Happy Mother's Day.

I was so hoping that Catherine would show up at the end.

Congratulations on a HOUZZ redo! wish I had a basement!

What a thoughtful and lovely gesture for his parents!

Beautiful space! Lovely to see him give back to his Mom like this.

Awesome. I'm 90 years old and I'm saying that.

I live in Maine.

The song may be by Perry Como but he is not the one singing it. I wish they would have given credit to the artist in the credits.

Mark is hilarious! Diane is precious. Ashton is a good son. enjoyed the video very much.

What an excellent piece!! Loved how natural everything was - not staged like in Hollywood. What a great family and what an excellent way to show your mom how much she means to you all! Love the design! Great job, Catherine!! I think the fireplace and the new guest bedroom were my faves! Loved the bunkbeds and little lantern lights!! Nice job, Ashton. I used Houzz when designing my new bath! Excellent resource!

So heartwarming, I cried like a baby! What an awesome family. Home is where the heart is. Great job!

you are really great , hope can do this to my Mom, but no experience :(

Great results with beautiful aesthetics and excellent functionality. I would love to see the before and after floor plans for a better visual on how they reconfigured the space.

great video...really appreciate sharing your home and family with the world. how much did this renovation cost? loved what you did!

Exactly what I am trying to do for my Mum, but on a much smaller scale. What an awesome gift for Mother's Day, I wish I had been able to finish at least the basement for her by now. :)

Ashton, you are a wonderful son to do this for your mother and step-father! What a great space make-over! They must be thrilled with it, and I love how you and the designer worked together long distance. Having been a residential interior designer for 45 years, to see a space come together like this is a true blessing for your family. We who have been in the business love to create scenes like this one you just showed in the video. It is a very special place, indeed. Good for you, and good for them.

Very touching tribute from a grateful son to his loving mother. Fun for us to watch the lighthearted banter between Mark and Ashton give way to the tender moments during the final reveal. Mark was a hoot! Houzz you are an awesome resource and showed how to get it done! Nice job all around!

Not only do I admire Ashton Kutcher, I like his family. Thanks for sharing. The house app is the best ever.

WOW! what a tribute to Ashton's Mom! Really admire him for the son he is to his parents. God Bless you, Ashton.

Great website too! I will pass the word about this site...

Absolutely stunning - I'm just wondering how practical it is to have the flat screen television where it is - the placement of the seating areas do not make for comfortable television watching?

What a wonderful gift for your parents. Your Mom and Mark did a great job raising you and it shows. God bless you and yours always.

love love love it! love the banter between all of them. love that his stepdad and him could work together to surprise mom....such great ideas and not over the top just normal basement....thanks for sharing with us and using Houzz to do it!!

That was so wonderful of you Ashton, watching it got me emotional. Wish I can do this to my mom too one day :)

Well done…… Enjoyed your Mother's Day mission….. A lovely Mom and Stepfather…..

Your a good son. Your a blessed young man. Thanks for sharing.

Amazing! I quess I'll have to include an interior decorator for my next revamp, or get some good advice from Houzz!

This was so sweet of him to do for his Mom, the new space is well done and so touching to see him as just a kid. His Stepdad and mother are too cute! Now Ashton please fix the front step into the house for them before someone trips!

Wow. What a beautiful job. You give me inspiration to take on my basement. Ashton, I love how much you care and love your mom. My son just moved out and is getting married and I have to say that I am as blessed as your mother is in having a wonderful and loving son. Thank you

What a great thing to do for your wonderful Mom! Would love to know where you got the light fixtures. Love them!

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loved the video, great job u two wonderful guys. Ashton the love u have for yr mom and stepdad shows not only in what u did for them in the basement but how u speak about yr child hood memories and growing up in the house u helped build. So happy for yr mom, and what a great mothers day gift, u did something very heart felt for yr mother and shared that with all of us and that was so enjoyable for us so thank u.......Houzz is an awesome site we have used it to get our ideas for our renos, we especially liked the barn doors we have seen on Houzz so we have incorporated one in our bedroom going into our master unsuite and it transformed this room wonderfully... thanks Houzz what a wonderfull site

If you didnt like Ashton Kutcher before you love him now. Wonderful!

I thought that was truly beautiful, what a heart felt gift...got a little teary eyed there...well done

Lovely space! I can't think of a better gift than home - where you work, live, play, relax and just do life. What a special project. Kudos to all involved!

love, love, love

LOVE THAT YOU KEPT THE RECLINERS

Ashton you are simply amazing. To do something so truly awesome like that for your mom and then for your stepfather to be so awesome and amazing too, God bless you both. Thanks for sharing this.

This was a first for me-bawling thru a interior design reno! Genius marketing and one of the most real, honest, heartwarming and touching hours I've ever spent on line. No acting here-just the love of a son for his parents! Ashton-thank you for sharing and thank you HOUZZ for bringing this into our homes!

From a fellow Midwesterner-I thoroughly enjoyed watching that! Well done Ashton and Mark! Thank you for sharing-

Just good old "mama's boys", my favorite kind. Got one myself. :)

WOW.....My family still lives in Elkader Iowa......A historic little place with almost 1,300 people still living there. I think I am related to half actually, and it has the Turkey River running through it. Ahhhhh.The summers I spent there when I was a kid I can remember as if they were yesterday. So much so , I took my kids back there. My daughter was sooooo amazed that "taters" come from the ground and not your local food store....She refused to pick them outa the dirt, they were dirty! lol, kids.....As I visited my Aunt's place, the old smoke house was still there will ours names on it. Man o man took me way back. So much so, I started to cry. And yes, my daughter thought I was nuts....She was only 8. I was crying over such a simpler life, in a simpler place, where everyone knew one another. All the farms my kids never saw, all the cows, pigs and horses....She got to touch them all and finally understood what I was talking about.. A simpler way life. nothing she was used to living here in Chicago, that's a given. Aston, you did a great thing for your Mom. After all, it's about family. It's not about WHO you are, it's what you are. You never gave up on your roots. Your own home fams up bringing. that is what counts. you will now go back there to Iowa with your on child and share all those wonderful memories of YOUR IOWA! When it was sooooo simple to just live a life, rather to BE a life.... So happy to see your NEVER forgot where you came from what you have! You make this mother proud as well......God bless you!

This place is greatful, splendid, practical, quiet and I love it.

Great job! I was crying throughout the last segment when Diane arrived home. Such an amazing gift from her son. Not the material aspect but the love and the thoughtfulness. I have a new fondness for Ashton Kucher! And kudos to Houzz. I do love being able to create idea books from their website. A big fan! xoxoxoxo

Beautiful makeover! Are you doing the rest of the house, too?

thank you, Ashton, for doing this for your family...such a thoughtful and loving gesture!

Wonderful that you could do that for your parents. Makes me want to fix up my basement.

Congratulations Diane! You must have been, and are, a wonderful mother to your children and that is inspiring. I hope one day my daughter will say those same words about me, that Ashton said about you throughout this video. You deserve all this! Ashton, you are a good son for giving back like this. It's refreshing to see that even though you are a huge star-you are still just a down-to-earth country boy at heart. I hope your family enjoys making many new memories down in your beautiful basement!

I have enjoyed this so very much!! This was a gift to me for Mothers Day from all who were involved! Great ideas and great process to watch.

Fantastic project. Worth every minute to watch it! Thorough use of the Houzz tools made for success. Ashton Kutcher made his love for his mom genuine .

I went back and saw Catherine's work and see how perfect a connection Ashton made in choosing her to work with himself and Mark.

ASHTON!! get together with HOUZZ and make this a show!!

What a beautiful family! You can feel the love everywhere! It was so touching to see how Mark, who is obviously a man's man, touched so deeply by his wife's happiness and joy. Ashton, you are so right...this is what it's really all about! Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment with us!

I don't know if you will ever see this comment, but I want you to know how much I enjoyed watching this. My father was in 6 films with John Wayne, and I would love to send an autographed copy of a pic of my dad and Duke in the Green Beret and send it to Mark.

This was absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful thing to do, so touching!

Where is the bathroom for this updated basement?

Well done project. Well done videos. I learned a couple of things about Houzz, too. Love the song over the ending credits.

Amazing! What a wonderful thing to do for your mom and step dad. Very touching. Beautiful family values to teach and instill into your growing family, wonderful role models, just an all around wonderful story and a delightful tribute. Made me cry.

What a beautiful gift. I cried the last segment when Diane arrived home. Ashton Kucher You Are Amazing. Love You and your family xoxox

Bravo! Your Mom's reaction brought tears to my eyes! The makeover was done tastefully with your Mom and step Dad in mind the entire way. Awesome job from a loving son.

Made me cry ! Nice

Jeez, that is great. I teared up, too. What a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing it.

Great!!! Congrats, some stars don't even talk to their parents....that's very cool coming from you.

WOW! Thank you for being the incredible Iowan you are :) As a mother myself, it touches my heart that you have transformed your mother and step fathers lives. It's better than a vacation, they can enjoy it every day. I did cry watching the reveal as many people did. It was emotional to watch your mother appreciate the love she felt. You are blessed to have such a loving family! They shaped you to be a caring and loving person as you and Mila will shape your child. I did laugh at the recliner poll.. I didn't realize you could poll on Houzz? Thank you for sharing your family moment. Sending you and your family all the best!

Watching the videos warmed my heart! Ashton, it's nice to see how down to earth you are, and a kind, loving son. God bless you and your family. Sincerely, Aundrea

WTG Ashton! I loved seeing your Mothers surprise on this beautiful basement you made happen for them. They truly did shape you to be a loving ,caring and giving person that I already sensed you where just by seeing you on TV all these years. I love the whole "houzz" concept and how it works!! Great idea to Network this starting with your family home and I loved that you shared it with us! Also so happy for you and Mila and having a baby girl and starting a family of your own now in this time of your life is awesome!

Ok...Clearly I wasn't the only one that cried like a baby during the reveal. How awesome, heartfelt, and beautifully human. Great job Ashton.

What a lovely heart felt story.

i cried looking at this it shows the humanity and the gratitude and love for his parents loved it tks for sharing

I loved this. Family and home are everything. Houzz is my favorite pastime.

Just when I thought you couldn't be any MORE adorable, you pulled THIS off! Great job.

I loved this story. What a tribute to Ashton's Mother! Also says a lot for Ashton for doing such a loving and giving gift to his Mother. I loved how everything turned out. I had a feeling there were new recliners planned since Mark was steadfast in his desires to keep them and votes were in his favor. I would have voted for not keeping them myself but new ones were great! Great job Ashton!

I loved it!! I'm from Canada and yes,family is everything.Love Houzz Designs and his mom is lucky to have such a wonderful son. Ashton rocks and so his stepdad

What a great makeover! That basement is everything!

I had to look up Ashton Kutcher in wikipedia since I didn't know about him. Obviously, I haven't seen any his movies!! Watching these videos and seeing the person he is, shows how much he values family and home. "Kudos, Ashton! Hope that your children learn from you to be caring people! The basement looks wonderful and your mom's joy was the icing on the cake!"

Ashton, nicley executed! I have been using houzz for years with my clients and have found it to be a usefull tool. I have not tried the poll feature yet I will have to look at it. I was surprised by how many said yes to the recliner, yet I know that if a client really wants something in the space it is my job to make sure to incorporate in an aesthetically pleasing matter.

Ashton, you're famous and doing good for the family and love of your life your Mom, congrats to the you and the team for such a great execution. Love love love

Ashton, I have been loving and using Houzz for quite a while, but I never cried so much while on it. Kudos to you and Mark for bringing such happiness to your mom. It was very heartwarming to see who you are and where you've come from. Thank you and Houzz for letting us in. XXOO

So happy to help with this project and grateful to have our Melrose Reversible Chaise Sofa featured in the video!

Wow! What an incredible gift to give your Mom...and a wonderful tribute to your Step-Dad and Family--It's all about the LOVE!! Thanks Ashton and Thanks HOUZZ!!

Enjoyed every minute! A beautiful family and a beautiful home.

Ashton is a sweetheart and it's obvious why, he is part of a wonderful family. Diane really deserved this surprise, I was crying right along with her. Well done to Houzz for making it all possible!

In a world full of chaos, hate, anger and dismay it is so wonderful and rare to see love in it's purist form as in the love between a mother and a child. I have been blessed to know the feeling your mom is having,not about the space you provided but that her son did this just for her. 'Kudos' to you Ashton. And by the way the redo was absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for Sharing the Love! An amazing renovation. An amazing family! All the best from Australia! Would love to see more of these stories:)

So that's the true meaning of HOME, what a truly wonderful example of what a HOME is .... I can only hope to provide my boys with such a loving home as they grow from young boys now into young men. Inspirational Kutcher family :)

Thank you so much Ashton Kutcher for sharing this wonderful renovation video. You have made me cry watching it, but tears of joy for your mom. You are a good son and so happy to know that although you are very famous, you still have a heart of gold and that you love your mom the way you do. What a great inspiration!

To the Houzz team, what a great job was done by all and a revealing insight into a public person and his love for his mum. Ashton Kutcher you did well...........Enjoy your new domain as we all want to make our parents happy. Hi from Perth Australia.

Diane and Mark, your children are a testament to you. It was just an amazing transformation and the fact that Mark and Ashton built the house in the first place and then 23 years later you're still doing it. It was an honour to be allowed into your home and family for a glimpse of what you all mean to each other. Thank you xx (from Western Australia)

My!!! It's amazing.

Great job Houzz. I like the concept & getting AK is easy on the eyes ;)

What an awesome, awesome video!

That was magic. Made me cry, makes me think of my beautiful Mum & my gorgeous sons. Best Wishes to you & your family, thank you for sharing.

This is so touching what a great son you've become in your family, there is no fame without care for parents...pats on the back for you Ashton.

That was the most touching and heartwarming story and I think I've cried enough happy tears this morning watching all 4 parts to last me a long time! Truly! My Mother and Stepfather mean the world to me and I, too, can only hope that some day my teenage children will feel that same way too about me and their stepfather. Thank you so much for sharing this. I love Houzz as well and really loved how you integrated this wonderful portal of information and ideas into your story. Thank you, thank you, thank you! God Bless!

That was Great! Wonderful story!

This was so AMAZING!!!!!!!! His moms reaction was the best reveal reaction that I have ever seen. I almost cried myself. You really are amazing HOUZZ!!!!!!

What a wonderful way to say thank you to your mum. A beautiful space to make many memories in the years to come.

very good design with the story

Ashton Kutcher -what a class act!

This is simply beautiful. What a great way to say thank you to your Mom. The basement looks amazing. Well done.

I always thought AK was a good guy. What he did for his mom bought tears to my eyes. I enjoyed the videos. The transformation was AMAZING!! (Kudos to the designer) And a man that uses HOUZZ... Mila, he's a keeper!

Amazing, amazing, amazing.

Awesome transformation, nicely produced and great example of how to use HOUZZ. Congrats to all!

Wow this is amazing!!! Nice job! And that is just the basement? wow

Hey, Iowa homie! Ashton, great job on the basement transformation. You are awesome and you remind me of my son - tall, dark, handsome, thoughtful, intelligent, and devoted to family. God bless you and yours!

Love the idea but huge problems getting the visual part of the video to play...keeps stopping...you can hear but the picture sticks on one shot over and over and cannot get it to change, I really wanted to see the process and how it plays out. Yes every parent should have their recliner

Thank you for sharing this fantastic journey straight from the heart.

Beautiful transformation! I love Houzz & I love what Ashton did for his mom & stepdad, very touching. The tears flowed watching this...to do this for your mom is so thoughtful. Family is what it's all about. Awesome!

What an amazing gift and story. Nothing better than making your parents happy and surprised. You have a wonderful home and family.

"The Home is the DNA of a family"

WOW! Well done! Such an emotional story! Thank you for sharing your family home.

I grew up in small town Iowa so really enjoyed watching the redo of the basement. Very cool, heartwarming and quite amazing. Enjoying it from start to finish and such great performances, made it all so real.

Enjoyed this whole story!!! Lucky family!!

Beautiful and classy!!!! Can you re-do my home??? ;)

Great job everyone! I love Houzz, and it was so much fun to see you use it for your project. Love the outcome!!

loved everything about this - I cried when his momma came home! My heart loved all the love for the family!

What a fabulous tribute to his family and specifically to his mother. What a great son, what a great person. I had to cry a little when I saw this. I salute you Ashton.

I just saw another side of Ashton, with whom I regard in an even more special way now. My youngest of 3 children, Darren, used to have others approach him (for an autograph even!) because he looked so much like Ashton - in Canada, no less. Ashton, you put so much heart into this project, I was really impressed with your sensitivity and overall effort. Congratulations - I had tears along with your Mom! What a wonderful story!

Thank you so much for sharing this. What a wonderful way to show your appreciation and love for your mom and what she has done for you and still does for you. Not only that you have given her a new beautiful place, but why you did it. You did this so that she can have a place to make more memories with her family/kids/grandkids. That's so wonderful! I am a mother of three and, although I am no where ready to become a grandma, I would want to have a home that would be welcoming to my kids and their family. You are a wonderful son! You and your stepdad, Mark, have an awesome connection! I had tears in my eyes because I can see how happy your parents are! Thank you again for sharing!! God Bless you and your family!

I love and adore this project you did for your Mom and family Ashton. Thank you for all your great movies and thank you for sharing your project with us. Like a lot of commenters, this brought me to tears as well. I put myself in your Mom's shoes as she walked around each newly renovated part of the basement and felt like I was there too. What is her favorite room now? Mine is the fireplace, the furniture, the kids room, all the new light with windows and doors and the two recliner/TV nook.

u r a wonderful son....:)

Very nice renovation indeed, and this sounds like a lovely family too. Congratulations!

Such a great story!

Love this family! Oh, almost forgot, love the basement too! ; )

Loved this project! Kudos to the designer! I am amazed how much more efficiently the space is utilized. You did things like pocket doors that I would never have even thought possible for a basement that size. I have to say that Ashton's mom really deserves this!!! She obviously taught him old fashioned values that continue to keep him grounded despite his connections to Hollywood. What a blessing for her not just for the obvious which is the renovation, but more importantly, seeing the fruits of her labor (those years mothering) in her son. I'm sure she'd say her son is the real prize! Congratulations and wishing you many more years of joyful memories to make in your new space!!!

A beautiful testament to your Mom's love showing itself through you...I'm not a celebrity follower, but I have a new respect for you, Ashton!

What a beautiful and meaningful transformation. But I do wonder, will anyone spend anytime out of the basement?