Transforming Victorian Living Room Into Modern Dream | Design Inc

Transforming Victorian Living Room Into Modern Dream | Design Inc | Abode

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Жыл бұрын

Annabelle has just purchased an Old Victorian Town House which has been a costly renovation project. She’s asked Sarah Richardson and The Design Inc Team to help her complete her renovation by helping with her living/dining room transformation. Annabelle wants splashes of colour, nothing “too girly” with a space that partners well with her neighbouring zen garden. Can Sarah and the team help bring this home from the past to the future?
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@christineboone2850 Жыл бұрын

This story illustrates how difficult the process of working with clients can be! This woman was a difficult client!!

@skdoremi6666 Жыл бұрын

It did turn out beautiful......but the client was too picky, I mean it sounded like she knew what she wants but in reality she had eclectic taste, Sarah team did amazing!it looks expensive yet not boring or untouchable....cosy is the word.

@Kevin-sm8pn Жыл бұрын

I mean, the client is paying for it. She SHOULD be picky and have a say every step in the way. If Sarah was paying for it, then yes, I would say she was being a spoiled brat princess but not in this instance since it was on the homeowner's dime. This isn't Sarah 101. Sarah can't go, "Oh, the homeowner doesn't like it?! Well, too bad, I'm putting it in anyway AND she has to pay for it and she will like it! And if she doesn't like it, then I will take it back and charge her anyway! Bwahahahahaha. I'm Sarah Richardson, damn it! I'm the Beyonce of design!"

@jeans3190 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see Sarah back on HGTV. She was my favorite!

@jmpe.5289 Жыл бұрын

I'm thrilled that ABODE keeps offering them!🥰

@nancyowens8414 8 күн бұрын

Me too

@CC-si3cr Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Annabelle was a whole lot and then some. WOW!!! That dining room table she picked out was entirely too big for the space. There's no way she has that many friends to fill that table. Plus the style she wanted ended up being the complete opposite of the final result. She said she didn't want anything too precious when the entire space looked really luxurious. Sarah only had two rooms Can you imagine what she put the architect and general contractor through when they remodeled her entire home? Yikes!

@justice2255 5 ай бұрын

Now that is a living room I could love forever. The dining room is also amazing. How dreamy and elegant. Show stoppers for the most discerning guests. Wow.

@nancyowens8414 8 күн бұрын

I love the couch.

@mapleleaf0 Жыл бұрын

I think it's clear Sara doesn't like this room. When she says at the end that "there's room for growth and change and development and lots more interesting things to happen," that tells me this did not turn out the way she liked. I think I don't like the layout of the living room. It's a tough space because it's so long and narrow. I think I would have created a seating area around the fireplace and a club table area for playing cards or chess at the far end. With both sections set up with seating, it seems like a bit of a hodgepodge of too many chairs without purpose to me.

@christineh5790 Жыл бұрын

I soooo love Sarah’s style!💖💖💖

@jeezumcrow8655 Жыл бұрын

Ugh. What a nightmare client. Why hire a professional designer of Sarah’s caliber and spend all that money if you are so controlling that you’d rather make all the decorating decisions yourself?

@isadoradurso9491 Жыл бұрын

maybe because you are the one that is going to live there?

@inolagranville7832 Жыл бұрын

I think it turned out fabulous but looking at it, I don’t understand the two rug thing from the living room to the lounge area I would’ve thought that it would’ve been one big rug that would’ve taken care of the whole area. To me it doesn’t look good😮. Just that, everything else is fabulous🎉

@jmpe.5289 Жыл бұрын

heehee this was quite the interesting episode (!!). The 'challenges' were apparent (& I don't mean with the rooms), which made things definitely interesting! BUT regardless Sarah, Kate & the Design Inc. crew made for a lovely overall living and dining combo (oooo I especially love the chairs w/ the striped cream & black... beautiful result!)

@CarlaLR74 Жыл бұрын

The picture above the sofa is wonderful and that end table is a great piece.

@karenross3457 Жыл бұрын

Whatever your commission was, it was not enough. What a difficult client!

@treegreen941 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that the owner was involved with how her personal space would feel, and collaborated closely with Sarah and her team. Her involvement made it even easier for the designers in some respects - they didn't have to agonize over whether the owner was going to enjoy living with a particular fabric sample or paint colour. The team worked well with the owner's wants/dislikes, and she absolutely loved her updated room. Another great project, as always!

@judyshallstrom415 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a customer who really knows what and why she likes something.

@juliananton7800 Жыл бұрын

She also had no idea how to put it all together 😂. It could have easily been a garage sale if Kate and Sarah didn’t put their foot down. Tommy NEVER would have seemed like the ideal personality to work with her 😂

@awalker5195 Жыл бұрын

That sofa is incredible.

@michellepereira2328 Жыл бұрын

I feel that this room was a little boring with too many chairs. I would have liked a carpet with either color or pattern.

@irinafensel365 Жыл бұрын

Perfekt 😍👍👏🥰

@deborahflello2316 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous 👌

@cunajo1 Жыл бұрын

As The Washington Post once said of Leona Helmsley, "Rhymes with 'Rich'" ...

@Asdfhjkl998 Жыл бұрын

How beautiful the see old programs and Yong Sarah ( how old this video 20 years I believe ? )

@divinesignatures6225 Жыл бұрын

Judging from the outfit, possibly 2005.

@paularubina3778 Жыл бұрын

Oooh this client would make me nervous.

@laurelherman3342 Жыл бұрын

That woman is a control freak. I would love to know what they were saying when the cameras were not rolling...

@maggievalois300 Жыл бұрын

When these videos start I close my eyes so I don't see the after design before it is done. I like before and afters but not before I see the process.

@bobinabuddy Жыл бұрын

I liked the clients choice for rug, all those colours, and she ended up with beige?? The room did not turn out at all hip but reserved and boring, think if Sarah had just been given the colourful rug and said go with this ….the room would have been hip happening and not trendy

@rna8tive881 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! She started out with that colorful rug and in the end got traditional and boring!🤷

@deborahunger4974 Жыл бұрын

It looks like an upscale resale showroom now. And not very comfortable.

@nighatkhan356 Жыл бұрын

what a fusspot why doesnt she design the room herself

@pollutingpenguin2146 Жыл бұрын

What a surprise - everything is white and beige. I’m sorry, but why are people paying money for this? This is not creative whatsoever, this is just buying everything in the same shade and lumping it all together.

@CarlaLR74 Жыл бұрын

Monochromatic has always been Sarah’s style.

@MsCristina38 Жыл бұрын

Because its luxurious and relaxing at the same time.

@Kevin-sm8pn Жыл бұрын

I mean, you're talking about color essentially. You do understand that color is like the easiest thing to add to a design, right? Especially with a neutral room like this. You want color? Change out the curtains, the pillows and some of the accessories, and voila. Color. You're not going to get a lime green sofa and a coffee table painted pink leopard with orange stripes. Don't be ridiculous. Your furniture is always going to be neutral anyway. So if you want color, just change out the accessories and stop being a drama queen. You're not Beyonce.

@risamcadey9 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see how your house is design wise

@pollutingpenguin2146 Жыл бұрын

@@risamcadey9 brown leather chairs, place mats, wood objects (drift wood), dark greens, bras/brushed gold, dark wood furniture with leather or velvets in greens and golds and black objects. I don’t have anything in white, except lampshades and beddings.

@rhondaivory3009 Жыл бұрын

The client is nuts. Sorry she doesn’t know what she likes.

@scooter2473 Жыл бұрын

Nightmare client! Most people would be happy with a simple design.

@shannonwilley5246 Жыл бұрын

hate the music

@juliananton7800 Жыл бұрын

I really hated this entire episode. The only other time a client was sooooo extra I refused to watch again was season 4, kitchen of the architect who was ridiculously full of himself and cringe worthy. I won’t watch it again it was such a difficult client and attitude. This was the female version. And Kate yawned once in a scene telling Sarah it was boring. I kept waiting for her to do it here. This room is so boring. Nothing about it was special or wowing. I could have designed it. I could have picked out everything myself and it been that boring and ho hum. What a waste of time.

@marilynbarlow8978 Жыл бұрын

Definitely did not like this room

@michaelmcintyre9179 Жыл бұрын

no concept whatsoever about incorporating electronics into the so called re model t, speakers ,proper distance for stereo listening, audio equip .all the pillows made in china not going to help you