Design Tips For How To Make The Most Out Of Limited Space

Design Tips For How To Make The Most Out Of Limited Space | Sarah 101

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2 жыл бұрын

A narrow and overcrowded living space makes the perfect case study for Sarah Richardson! In this episode of Sarah 101, see the extraordinary transformation from mundane to modish, featuring valuable tips on how best to maximise your own open-plan living room.
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From: Sarah 101 S1 E7
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@eileenfile6157 Жыл бұрын

I adore Sarah and Tommy together. I hope new episodes come to youtube.

@timeandplace4114 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, KZfaq for offering Sarah 101. I loved it then and love it now. I learn so much and so much of her designs have proven to be timeless. Even a lot her outfits are timeless. Jeans, boots, print blouse, and even her earrings. Go Sarah.

@yveqeshy 2 жыл бұрын

I actually like Sarah's style so much, it has alot of dimension I feel like the recent decor TV shows have had designers who work primarily with neutrals specific ally greys and with her and Tommy, they're very versatile in their design choices

@Eppybiz7 2 жыл бұрын

Still love this room after all these years!

@rosezingleman5007 2 жыл бұрын

I foresee problems with hauling food to that dining area across that zebra rug. It’s going to be covered with splats in sixth months. It’s very pretty, but why not reorient the design to put the dining nearer the kitchen?

@scottwilliams5705 Жыл бұрын

Sarah's taste is impeccable. I love 99% of her redesigns. She's also calm, tactful and unflappable. Like so many others, I wish I could employ her to redesign my home. But living in California, that's a dream that's very unlikely to be realized.

@valentinarog 2 жыл бұрын

It's still beautiful, many years later. Love Sarah's taste!

@beegood1215 2 жыл бұрын

All the furnishings are Danish modern, not easy to find- they were very lucky. I love Danish modern because it is so easy to clean, to reupholster, and light weight to move.

@vintagegal541 Жыл бұрын

I really like the lightness and feeling of space in this design. It's an interesting floorplan that the kitchen and dining area are on opposite ends of the room, but Sarah and Tommy made it work.

@bbrosser694 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, this has become one of my favorite ABODE redesigns. I love every single idea!

@afolsom685 2 жыл бұрын

The banquette is lovely. The grass cloth was installed askew. A rather surprising oversight.

@amandawilliams5219 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! That grass cloth was driving me crazy.

@courtenayskipsey4977 2 жыл бұрын

The grass cloth is random match. It’s installed correctly.

@joanmavima5423 2 жыл бұрын

If it bugs people, it is not correct 😉🤣

@firstname3051 2 жыл бұрын

I sold grasscloth as well as handmade papers, designer furniture and fabrics for showrooms in nyc. The wallpaper is not "askew". Dont buy products you dont understand. Stick to wayfair or magnolia home.

@Syl_Lac0898 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah : “Every room needs crispness, sparkle and clarity” Me : “I couldn’t agree more!” Love everything in the room and the overall design and fabrics. Not one thing I would change. Well done 👍🏻

@lenesvingel4450 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. So many fantastic elements in this room. Apart from the art work. Completly off key - which can be a good thing. Just ist’n here.

@davidawilliams252 2 жыл бұрын

THAT'S GORGEOUS!

@TheDriftwoodlover 2 жыл бұрын

Not my favorite colors but wow how much better that space works and looks. How does a builder get away with no handrail on the open side? I love banquettes. And the artwork is so original and fresh.

@alexisshaw2873 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching her show on Dabl🏡🌈

@lintollefsen6102 2 жыл бұрын

The lightbox photo is the one element that I think doesn't work.

@marilynweist2645 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Love you two working together! You guys never disappoint! ❤️

@littleone7404 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree about the grass cloth it did not match up at all when it was installed

@lunaholiday8585 2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually impossible to match the seams in grass cloth, why is why it’s annoying…

@CarlaLR74 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading these episodes.

@rochellefreed1287 2 жыл бұрын

Love their creativity!

@marianadimetry2767 2 жыл бұрын

Loved every single detail in the room. Amazing, beautiful unexpected 👌🏻

@sandieedward8214 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully Done

@janweyant8902 Жыл бұрын

This is great design and humor! Tommy with his child dolphin workers, LOL!! But the grasscloth wall covering doesn't look like it's matching up at the seams?

@luisv7117 2 жыл бұрын

In the lightbox it should have smoke glass behind the photograph and the light behind that the smoke glass that way the lighting won't increase the highlights on the corners of the photo, how I know I am a professional photographer.

@crazycatlady61 2 жыл бұрын

Loved everything about it, it’s gorgeous and stylish

@eccoluisaluisa 2 жыл бұрын

Such a fresh touch! I'm happy looking at it!

@murielbaith5445 Жыл бұрын

This may be one of my favorites by Sarah. Except for the lightbox.

@debrahouston2884 2 жыл бұрын

As usual, love Sarah's designs...Like it all -- EXCEPT Back Sofa Cushions and the back-lit photo. 😬

@Tiadaghton37 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, the sofa needed to be all the same fabric; otherwise, beautiful family room.

@lunaholiday8585 2 жыл бұрын

Much better layout! Although I wouldn’t want to be in the corner of the banquet.

@janiceingle2131 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they would not promote these episodes as current, as this episode as Dec 25, 2021. I actually is at least 10 years old.

@thelongrun_3367 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remember watching it on HGTV in the US and it was already 2 years old then. 😂

@yugeenlighroff430 2 жыл бұрын

Chair-chair, didn't fix awkward dining room, that opposite of the kitchen.

@ginacrusco234 2 жыл бұрын

Overall, terrific re-envisioning of layout, making the space work much better. What I majorly don't like: the carpet. What I majorly like: transparent stair guard, grasscloth wall. Also like: lightbox with enlarged photo taken by client, toy storage, vintage chairs.

@paloma2364 2 жыл бұрын

I think the dining room needed to be right near the kitchen. Then the living room could have taken up the rest of the space with a cozy reading nook in the smaller area.

@SeaTurtle515 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, my thoughts exactly, Valentina.

@andree824 2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@asifyoucare Жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking too..

@luisv7117 2 жыл бұрын

I love the design..well done guys

@lbaker4222 2 жыл бұрын

Love the gray and yellow patterns! Wish u could come and do my smaller spaces! 🤣lol

@KMJCAN1313 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Abode, what a wonderful Chrissie present. Another Sara 101 - Wonderful. Merry Christmas to you, and thank you, again.

@SeaTurtle515 2 жыл бұрын

That mostly white area rug with a toddler? Won’t last long! I would have placed a small dining area adjacent to the kitchen, then a lovely living room area, then a cozy play nook at the end of the room for the toddler. Also, this design has too many busy, visually conflicting design elements. Makes it feel congested.

@kj7653 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Toy nook and food by the kitchen!

@hallenw 2 жыл бұрын

The light box needs LED strips instead of the fluorescent lights. The light hot spots are awful! Great photography though.

@raquelkthomas 2 жыл бұрын

@Allen W This was designed 15-20 years ago.

@DawnalynForrest 2 жыл бұрын

You knocked this out of the park!

@liesascott5414 2 жыл бұрын

I feel that it is too busy with too many different patterns in such a small space. Also - too many Knick knacks for an energetic toddler. They won't be there for long or the child will have to be taught to be less outgoing.

@angelabatterman6381 2 жыл бұрын

Love every thing in this room

@pamelafox7677 2 жыл бұрын

Another winner!

@debrawilson333 2 жыл бұрын

Everything nice, possibly more refined grass cloth. Two large pictures instead of one big one over the sofa with colors to match the decor rather than orange and blue. The banquet is lovely. The wood shelves above the banquet with all the pieces are not my favorite. Something more sophisticated would be better. Maybe another photo instead or large cool art deco mirror.

@normaalvarez3074 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous love it great ideas 😊

@brentonjoseph 2 жыл бұрын

Really yall with this thumbnail? Sarah deserves more than this haha.

@davidawilliams252 2 жыл бұрын

He obviously doesn't have little children. Yes a 2 year old does understand 'don't touch the table' but...will him/her listen?

@Kevin-sm8pn 2 жыл бұрын

If they don't listen, send them off to the woods.

@hallenw 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah your hair is spectacular!!

@kathleengarness1660 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@amandawilliams5219 2 жыл бұрын

The photo light box is hideous. A canvas of that photo would have been much nicer looking.

@DeborahCaldwell77 2 жыл бұрын

The furniture and bankette!!

@maryd9331 16 күн бұрын

A rectangular banquet with a round table that fits less people than the original? And you could walk around the old table and chairs on both sides.

@DeborahCaldwell77 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@SuzanaBehmer 2 жыл бұрын

Love ❤️!!!

@lotusphoenix8 2 жыл бұрын

Love the bankette but the round table tends towards being awkward for me. Not a fan of the artwork for the space, a mirror would have lightened the space a bit since it's so textured. Too many different patterns for such a small space. The shelving above the bankette was unnecessary and fights for attention with the light fixture. The pattern of the drapery is also a no. Love the colour scheme though

@lunaholiday8585 2 жыл бұрын

Grass cloth wallpaper is not child friendly; the “wall of furniture” claimed on. Also, grass cloth always has vertical stripes at the seams; find a really good faux painter.

@melissatopham4018 2 жыл бұрын

wallpaper lines didnt line up

@michaelmullin3585 2 жыл бұрын

The recovered living room chairs all look exceedingly uncomfortable.

@susansantos996 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, which stores do you go for the furniture? Is this in Toronto?

@sandihunter1260 Жыл бұрын

Why is the dining room so far from the kitchen? Couldn't they have be swapped?

@ableadelaide5893 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely revolting.

@Kakarbajoinsthefight 2 жыл бұрын

Everything is beautiful but the wallpaper lineup was a bit off

@lindabell5534 Жыл бұрын

Lol I'm like wha..t a 125 and they think it cheap.

@thehungrygoldfish 9 ай бұрын

Don’t forget that they’re interior designers. They have a different mindset than poor homeowners with rundown houses and no money.

@TW-ps2cr 2 жыл бұрын

I've several times wondered: Is Tommy present purely to support Sarah, and agree with her views? Or does he in fact have a back-bone, and opinions of his own... ?? Own it Tommy!!!

@thehungrygoldfish 7 ай бұрын

No, he has disagreed with her before but ultimately she is the boss so she gets final say.

@lisarussell8874 Жыл бұрын

Incorrect layouts drive me nuts. Why wouldn't dining table be near kitchen? Argh.

@joanmavima5423 2 жыл бұрын

Take out half of the accessories. Just too busy.

@onecompass7290 2 жыл бұрын

love the living room but putting a dining table way on the opposite side of the kitchen is a fail when you have a toddler. Food WILL be spilled while being carried across that white rug. The Kitchen should be eat in, and there is NO play space for toddler?!! It should be where they moved the dining room. where is the kid's play space? You eliminated it. No parent is going to want that kid playing in that living room. It's chock full of Child injury potential. epic FAIL

@dresser6135 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of midcentury furniture/decorating so, meh. Like some of her other looks so much better.

@tongyeong Жыл бұрын

4 chairs in the LR, 1 in the hall and 3 in DR, and 2 ottomans, plus sofa and banquet..just too much seating for that space. Why not use 2 chairs inDR, the 3rd chair replaces one in hallway , and reduce LR chairs to 2 vs 4. the ottomans are between the DR and LR, so their child doesn’t have a designated area that’s not in the way…you don’t need danish chairs and ottomans both as dividers, maybe the ottomans could replace the 2 chairs by the stairs in LR so child can be in full view when playing and have a bit of his own space, when child isn’t playing ottomans can be used as extra seating…the photo light box does look a bit tacky…and I’m not sold in the banquet, would have preferred a simple table, actually like the one they had.