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

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  • 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
    @christineboone2850 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @jeans3190
    @jeans3190 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @jmpe.5289
      @jmpe.5289 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm thrilled that ABODE keeps offering them!🥰

  • @skdoremi6666
    @skdoremi6666 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
      @Kevin-sm8pn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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!"

  • @justice2255
    @justice2255 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @CC-si3cr
    @CC-si3cr ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!

  • @mapleleaf0
    @mapleleaf0 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
    @christineh5790 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I soooo love Sarah’s style!💖💖💖

  • @CarlaLR74
    @CarlaLR74 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @jeezumcrow8655
    @jeezumcrow8655 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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
      @isadoradurso9491 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @treegreen941
    @treegreen941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @jmpe.5289
    @jmpe.5289 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!)

  • @judyshallstrom415
    @judyshallstrom415 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @juliananton7800
      @juliananton7800 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 😂

  • @karenross3457
    @karenross3457 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @inolagranville7832
    @inolagranville7832 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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🎉

  • @awalker5195
    @awalker5195 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sofa is incredible.

  • @irinafensel365
    @irinafensel365 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfekt 😍👍👏🥰

  • @deborahflello2316
    @deborahflello2316 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fabulous 👌

  • @michellepereira2328
    @michellepereira2328 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @cunajo1
    @cunajo1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Asdfhjkl998
    @Asdfhjkl998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @paularubina3778
    @paularubina3778 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oooh this client would make me nervous.

  • @laurelherman3342
    @laurelherman3342 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @maggievalois300
    @maggievalois300 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
    @bobinabuddy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @rna8tive881 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nighatkhan356
    @nighatkhan356 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a fusspot why doesnt she design the room herself

  • @deborahunger4974
    @deborahunger4974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @pollutingpenguin2146
    @pollutingpenguin2146 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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
      @CarlaLR74 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Monochromatic has always been Sarah’s style.

    • @MsCristina38
      @MsCristina38 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Because its luxurious and relaxing at the same time.

    • @Kevin-sm8pn
      @Kevin-sm8pn ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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
      @risamcadey9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would like to see how your house is design wise

    • @pollutingpenguin2146
      @pollutingpenguin2146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @juliananton7800
    @juliananton7800 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @rhondaivory3009
    @rhondaivory3009 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @scooter2473
    @scooter2473 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @shannonwilley5246
    @shannonwilley5246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hate the music

  • @marilynbarlow8978
    @marilynbarlow8978 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely did not like this room

  • @michaelmcintyre9179
    @michaelmcintyre9179 ปีที่แล้ว

    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