See Sarah Richardsons 16 best living rooms ever. He wants to add drama, so enlists the help of design experts Sarah Richardson & Tommy Smythe. Whether its ato-the-studs reno or a simple decor update, one thing is consistent about each space she works on: the finished design is sure to inspire. When someone asks you to collaborate on their own home as opposed to the home of a client-even a very scary and important client-its a completely different responsibility and its a completely different assignment, Tommy explains. (Ep. Sad to hear though. Hes really bad at budget and he will tell you that.. Nestled in the tranquil woods, this modern micro chalet is a must-see. Small rooms that are all about function are a must, but can't they be fabulously stylish and, Press play and learn how to relax to the max by designing a dedicated zone at home where you can, Make your worst room in the house - your best! That was all A+. Maybe Tommy got fed up. Her first book, The Private House, was one of the most influential books for me. It is the one room that when I've stood in it, which I've been lucky enough to do a few times, I feel as though, I could live and die here. Hes amazing with kids, says Sarah. They wanted a lighter, brighter vibe, says Tommy. This, 1 remote island, 2 cottage bedrooms, and only 5 hours to pull off a couple of makeover miracles, Layered and luxe and infused with beach-inspired style, the principal bedroom + ensuite makeover, Get ready for a makeover like no other, because this is one BEFORE and AFTER you've got to see, We're back at the Red Brick Redo to reveal not one, but FOUR second floor room makeovers! 2023 He can get in at his level, and at their level at the same time, and is really interested in what kids think and feel, and [he] knows how to relate to them. She adds that hes always been Uncle Tommy to her clan. Sarah painteda cobalt blue wall in a corner of this condos den because she felt the space needed a hit of color to look finished. In her own midtown Toronto home, designer Allison Willson mixed vintage pieces with sleek accents for a fresh take on traditional style. Especially the fabric choices. Designers Natalie Hodgins and Kate Stuart designed this kitchens cabinets to resemble freestanding antique furniture for a sophisticated, old-world feel. Dramatic high-gloss black walls create a polished and refined look in the homes library. I love all the projects weve done together because every one is different and its always about the combination of architecture and geographical location. Description. One day, while I was doing that, he said: "I don't often give you specific advice, but I wanna tell you something. I believe Natalie from the shows is also part of this old friends crowd and she is still with Sarah's design studio, they all went to school together along with Sarah's husband. She seemed to focus more on her own projects and has a YouTube channel series and I am sure that brings in some money. 110), Watch Langdon Hall, Part 2: 5 Key Ingredients For Dramatic No-Reno Results! Its not some piece of convertible modern furniture, but it does the trick for everything.. Yes I know this is a scripted show and hes not an actor. I hope we get Sarahs new show in the US. To emphasize the graceful proportions, Tommy kept the design perfectly symmetrical. I hope they can reconcile one day. He would move like a person who was in the witness protection program. A steeple and two obelisks provided a sculptural focal point against the bright window of Tommys formal living space. Tommy Smythe: My grandmother Dorothea Smythe was an interior designer. What a wonderful speaker. And that should have the highest value in terms of what you pay for it. In the dining room, a trad chandelier contrasts the mod dining table. I do like the office, the Glacier Suite and the Woodland Suite. To create a dining area in his compact abode, Tommy set up a cheerful yellow table and low tartan stools in front of a bay window. How was I informed or educated or otherwise enriched by seeing what I'm seeing? Brass accents warm up the moody library, while pompom trim and leather piping are unexpected upholstery accents. A skylight floods the room with natural light, while an antique wine-tasting table from France now serves as the homeowners main dining spot. A nautical display is a sweet touch on the main floor. It's quite sad to hear how bad the break up between him and Sarah was (around 8:00 mark). (Ep. Tommy painted his bedroom walls a dark gray hue to evoke Bill Blass sharp signature style. White is also the perfect backdrop for layering in strong colors, which I chose to give the room a youthful, happy feel.. I wanted the dining area to feel formal even though kitchen storage had to bleed into this space. That meant finding local contractors and craftspeople who could recreate antique foxed mirrors, carve a new wood mantel to replicate an original and hide air-conditioning ducts in a chimney breast. Sarah converted an unused wall into a library. A frosted window within the shower means that the stall is always bright. Designer Sarah Richardson undertakes her most ambitious project yet, building an off-the-grid family dream home with her husband Alex and their two young daughters. As much as Tommy has nice things to say about Sarah, the feeling is mutual. When it comes to celebrity designers, Sarah Richardson and Tommy Smythe provide perfect #FriendshipGoals. 106), Watch Design Life: Langdon Hall, Part 2: Top Tips for Modernizing a Traditional Space! Cool grey cabinets and a scalloped backsplash temper the daring appliance. A zebra rug picks up on the other black and white patterns found in the room, including the zig-zag pillow onthe armchair. An antique Biedermeier dresser, topped with an ornate Chippendale-style mirror, stands in as a sideboard. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT from Tommy Smythe: Yes, I'm BACK on HGTV Canada with Sarah, Alexander, and the family for the second season of Sarah Off The Grid! What made Sarahs shows way more multi dimensional besides the layering of textiles and textures in her design aesthetic, was her conversations and brainstorming with Tommy Smythe. I'm here for lots of laughs, savvy design opinions, and to make sure we get this project completed! Source: House & Home February 2013. Sarah brought coastal charm and color to this relaxed beach house in Prince Edward Island. Sometimes that comes at a high price-point hes really passionate and dedicated about the craft and about the pursuit of knowledge. Sarahs brother and husband went to school with Tommy, and she also knew his sister Christie. 107), Watch Design Life: Langdon Hall, Part 2: Mixing & Matching: Rugs, Furniture & Lighting! The Toronto-based designer worked with .css-1qproo8{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#40699f;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;background-image:linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(156,181,215,.2), rgba(156,181,215,.2));-webkit-background-position:0 100%;background-position:0 100%;background-repeat:repeat-x;-webkit-background-size:0 0;background-size:0 0;padding-top:0.05rem;padding-bottom:0.05rem;}.css-1qproo8:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-size:0.625rem 3.125rem;background-size:0.625rem 3.125rem;}HGTV star Sarah Richardson for 19 years and assisted on her various shows: Design Inc, Sarahs House, Sarahs Cottage, and Sarah Off the Grid. The original dining room was combined with the kitchen to create a charming eat-in banquette area. Rose Tarlow's new book is out (called Rose Tarlow: Three Houses). Sarah knows it." Hes never afraid of having an awkward conversation. In this kitchen, Sarahs team ditched the classic all-white palettein favor of a bold space with rich, saturated hues. Up until the day she died, we had a really intimate relationship in terms of my career development and the choices that I made in developing my own home environment as well. She would do great on those Food Network Canada challenge shows Like you have a chicken breast and a lollipop and leaves of Kale, go make dinner. Tommy sure has come a long way since his days flipping burgers! Read on for 12 funny and surprising facts from the bowtie clad designer. See 25 of Sarah Richardsons most beautiful bedrooms. The Toronto-based designer worked with HGTV star Sarah Richardson for 19 years and assisted on her various shows: Design Inc, Sarah's House, Sarah's Cottage, and Sarah Off the Grid. It was her house and her show. We got as much as we could from local consignment shops in Charleston, says Tommy. (Ep. I have always watched her shows, she has great and expensive taste (sometimes a little too safe and traditional for me), but I am a bit (illogically and maybe unfairly) disappointed in how shes coming off. In the 1790s, the kitchen might not have even been inside the house because of fire concerns, says Tommy. I think the best is yet to come.. He is known for his sharp sense of style (and collection of bowties) and his passion for design. But he also pinpoints one of her lesser known talents at home: shes an excellent cook. Shes also loyal, thoughtful and generous in unexpected ways and at unexpected times. Tommy revived this stunning Toronto family home but kept a heritage feel. Growing up with that, I developed an interest in it and an aptitude for it. Sarah is a great designer. We've all seen Tommy Smythe rock as Sarah Richardson's main sidekick on Design inc. and Sarah's House, so we wanted to get to know the fabulous -- and funny! Since the sofa is also neutral, it blends in and doesnt overpower the small space. The homeowners decided against installing mirrors over the vanity in favor of preserving the view outside, and left the windows undressed to let light stream through. For some one who is very detail oriented, on every single one of her builds, there has been a big problem in communication. Allison layered linens on the bed and in the sunlit sitting room to create a cozy, serene space. Go behind the design with Sarah and Tommy. Tommy Smythe is a celebrity designer. Maybe it's just her serious personality, but she would hardly let him talk and would just dismiss him like the help when he made his deliveries, like he was just a runner, not a designer. Jeremiah Brent is a big fan of IKEA, and so are we. It has all the vibes that you want from an old space, but it also feels timeless. Read on for 12 funny and surprising facts from the bowtie clad designer. Tommy answered, " Um, I take it a few ways, but do you really want to hear what my Starbucks order is? Despite steering away from typical nautical themes, Tommy and Lindsay allowed themselves a gallery wall of seafaring prints along the stairway. The rich olive green wall color emphasizes the traditional feel of the library, and makes the white trim pop. Hallways are the conduit from room to room within your home. TS: Hallways because they're so neglected, but we spend so much time in them. It's the best way to learn languages. And what that will do is it will give you a library that is something you will enjoy, and that will inform your work and your private moments in the most enriching and satisfying way for the rest of your life. Its about who the client is and the collaborative pursuit, she says. Sarah Richardson sets out to create a dramatic kitchen that works in both family and formal settings. In today's Red Brick Redo reveal episode, we're unveiling 2, Where there's family, there's fun! A pair of vintage sconces carry the rest of the homes trad designinto the space. When Smythe graduated from his post at Sarah Richardson Design in 2020, it was to start his own interior design studio called TOM Design Studio. In a hot city like Charleston, marble is a cool counterpoint in the principal ensuite. Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. Steps from Long Island Sound and boasting views of the water, this century-old Georgian home in Connecticut has a distinct maritime feel. This makes sense. See their plan for an oddly designed. The house was furnished with pieces that looked as if they had been collected over 50 years instead of months. Tommy and Sarah dont follow each other in Instagram and any google search makes no mention of them speaking about each other in their respective news stories. When I'm looking for something, when I'm looking for a historical reference, I have all the books by Mark Hampton, David Hicks, you know, all the great designers of the 20th century. We're so excited to be launching our brand new web series, "Sarah & Tommy to the Rescue!", but to do that, we need to hear from YOU! 101), Watch Red Brick Redo: Kid Friendly Bedrooms + Bath, 3-for-1 reveal! So if shes misunderstood or misinterpreted, it hurts her deeply because she doesnt want that to happen.. The furniture is either painted or fabricated in a light wood to suit the reality of casual living. Black lanterns, a Tommy Smythe signature, are a counterpoint to the living rooms pale putty palette. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Tommy has expensive taste. (Ep. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUvQh9iFwhE. It was her house and her show. To make all the modern amenities disappear and highlight the homes historical character. I see clashing of different warm and cool blues and greens in every room. Classic touches create a cozy atmosphere in thelibrary, like a menswear-inspired sofa and oversized pillows, which invite visitors to sink in with a good book. Her husbands constant complimenting of her design abilities feels icky and and forced. The living room is fun and energetic, but I wanted this room to be serene, he says. I think any creative person will tell you that traveling and seeing other cultures and other architecture in different regions is really important to creative life. But the clients wanted to reconnect the house with its true heritage, so Tommy and Lindsay went back to the citys roots, touring local museums for inspiration that were authentically Charleston. The original fireplace was painted off-black to match the ebonized island. Description. The series is actually very boring, its not like the previous shows. He pretty-much just agreed with whatever she suggested. Tommy reveals that Sarah is one of those people who is just really great at everything she tries. She has strong style even if its always in the neutral palate. Langdon Hall, Pt 2: Modernizing Traditional! So its safe to say that by the time they met in 1989 they already knew a lot about each other. Tommy is awesome and was the heart of the shows he did with Sarah. In the same space, burnt orange barstools tie in with anexotic rug in the dining room. We do our best to optimize our websites to the most current web browsers. So we didnt conjure up a kitchen of the 1790s, but one that looks like it might have been created at the turn of the last century, using materials that were prevalent at that time, like beadboard and brick flooring, says Tommy. (Ep. See, I always just thought of him as a "yes man". 105), Watch Design Life: Affordable One Day Double Bedroom Makeover (Ep. In another view of the library, brass accents warm up the moody palette. With a tour of the Boulder Suite bunk room at, Thinking about renovating your kitchen? Tommy: "That's it! Evoking black tie and tails, the glossy white mouldings and black walls in the dining room are a glamorous backdrop to the traditional furnishings. He wanted to stay true to the citys history and furnish with antiques while keeping the space light and bright. I'm pleased with the way it looks." Read on to learn how they first met, what they truly love about each other, and the fun quirks theyve been hiding. Photographer: Virginia Macdonald Source: House & Home May 2019 Designer: Tommy Smythe & Lindsay Mens Craig, Sarah Richardson Design After reading, you have a good excuse to build out your personal book collection at the very least! He also clad his upholstered headboard and bench in smart suiting fabrics for a handsome haberdashery touch inspired by mens fashion. Season 4, Episode 4 Kitchen. I have a very extensive library that I built over many, many decades of interest and focus on design and art and photography and geography and all these things. Striped-back chairs add interest in this trad dining room, while the wrought-iron chandelier lends the space a rustic touch. Allison carried the dining rooms cool palette through to her home office. I just need them to clean and quiet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSewteObL4M. 103), Watch Design Life: A Dramatic One Day Exterior Makeover! Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I always wondered what it would be like to be out on my own, says Tommy, who spent 19 years working with Sarah on multiple TV shows and design projects. Its not so important what you look like at the cottage, says one owner. Was she standing up for herself and her show? Langdon Hall, Pt 2: Modernizing Traditional! I feel like she would be real tough to work for, or have a personal relationship with. I actually was mentored by a handful of extraordinary talents, starting with her and then sort of continuing through a few other people who I worked with over the years who taught me everything I know and how to develop my own point of view by observing how they had done that. In the powder room, a vine wallpaper has a beautiful organic feel that brings the outside in, says project designer Natalie Hodgins. The best ideas are the big ideas., Sarahs biggest challenge in working with Tommy should really come as no surprise to fans: budget, budget and did we mention budget? I met Tommy [during] a homecoming weekend of my first year of university and I thought he was amazing, Sarah says. He is a person who has climbed up to access from flipping burgers to one of the best interior designers. Feels like such a big secret. Sarah chose a palette of soft, pale blues to create an airy yet peaceful atmosphere. (EP. Its not just flippantly thrown out there for people to watch and react to, he says. And a bathroom in the kitchen? So, what happened? We had her first two shows here in the US but honestly he is the one who brought life to them. Tommy replaced the original dated floor tile with a prefinished walnut hardwood, which runs through the condo. An Italian metal olive branch sconce is paired with a Gustavian cabinet in the principal bedroom for an eclectic mix. A deep blue rug grounds the space and makes the seating arrangement feel more intimate. She can take random things in the cupboard and make the most unexpectedly gorgeous meal out of them! he says. White high-gloss cabinet doors give the kitchen a fresh, cleanlook. Then she started to show me things, take me along on trips to auctions and in the country, just sort of fun excursions that even further enhanced my burgeoning love of the world of design. She puts so much heart into it and she cares about the reaction to it. A deeppurple grasscloth wallpaper creates a moodyenvelope in the principal bedroom. When she said she hated all the plants that were delivered for planting and it wasnt what she wanted, it made me wonder if she wasnt clear enough with the landscaper. She's the owner of Canada's most aesthetic eco-friendly candle brands. She should have picked a palette using that great pine green from the laundry room and the dark blue from the Heidi Loo and used them in every room. Sarah may create a lot of content, but according to Tommy she really cares deeply about how that content comes across and resonates with fans and viewers. Sarah would be like, grinding down the lollipop and making a sauce with it and using the fat from the chicken to render the sauce.. I hate to be so negative but damn! I always thought I was a big Sarah Richardson fan, but with her new series Sarahs Mountain Escape without Tommy, is just the most boring design tv show. Scott McGillivary brings his practicality and style to Mobilia. The wheat sheaf, a favorite motif of Yves Saint Laurent, takes the form of a gilt cocktail table here.. Different design direction. Adeep blue La Cornue stove and hood with copper trim are show-stopping features. Subscribe to House & Home for only $25.95 and receive a free issue. Copyright 2023 House & Home Media. ". All rights reserved. The kitchen cabinets are a mix of colors, while the counters pair marble and honed granite. It's not a vibe. I think if it was amicable that she went a different direction and had they been friends for 33 years I would expect to see them follow each other on Instagram. Theres no rule that says storage solutions for kitchens have to look clinical especially in a home with an open plan, says Tommy. Get Your Free Issue Today! All rights reserved. (Ep. HGTV host Sarah Richardson is back at The Morning Show this time bringing design sidekick Tommy Smythe with her as they give us a slew of design tips and a preview for the second season of Sarah 101. Who you see on TV is who you get., Watch the season premiere of Sarah Off the Grid. She would have seen a draft and drawings of what they were planning. Seems to me a business split. We actually spend a lot of time traveling from space to space within our homes. I wanted a renovation that was sympathetic to the original details and character of the house, but also reflected the tastes of the homeowners, says Sarah. They had good balance. I used Ikeas new Sektion kitchen cabinetry in the dining area but modified it to look like an uberchic sideboard with center-mounted vintage gold hardware.. I get that planning this across the country is difficult, but shes obviously a meticulous and detail oriented person who also has a whole team working for her.
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