Sarah explain. These two were destined for friendship. Corus Entertainment Inc. HGTV is a trademark of Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates, used under license. Her new show in Whistler likely was out of necessity, new market with trades that don't know her reputation of being a total arrogant, harsh and rude person. Florals can be bossy, says Tommy of the sitting area in the principal bedroom. We asked, "How do you take your coffee?" Nestled in the tranquil woods, this modern micro chalet is a must-see. 110), Watch Langdon Hall, Part 2: 5 Key Ingredients For Dramatic No-Reno Results! Unsurprisingly, the Toronto-based studio creates breathtaking designs that are full of personality. He pretty-much just agreed with whatever she suggested. We were mindful of not over-renovating the house, says Tommy of the decision to turn one small window above the kitchen sink into two larger ones, which opened up the wall space they needed to place the appliances in more logical positions. (Ep. She was really the first person who mentored me, which actually set me on a journey of mentorship versus formal education. 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! She had a huge impact in that way and also from an advice perspective. (Ep. Not only did the designer turn 50 this past summer, he launched a design firm, TOM, along with fellow Sarah Richardson Design alums Lindsay Mens Craig and Kate Stuart. The common denominator is Sarah Richardson. Co-host on many HGTV network television shows, including design inc., Sarah's House, Sarah's Cottage and Sarah 101, as her confidant, friend and design sidekick. See Sarah Richardsons 16 best living rooms ever. 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. To start Tom Design? And at this point, years later, some bad blood may have happened. 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. Watch this episode first! We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. We got as much as we could from local consignment shops in Charleston, says Tommy. But she does great work and is meticulously detailed. I just realized that Sarah Richardson (on TV at least) without Tommy Smythe, is just not Sarah Richardson. I think the best is yet to come.. Did you tell them that? He has an unwavering commitment to design says Sarah. An Italian metal olive branch sconce is paired with a Gustavian cabinet in the principal bedroom for an eclectic mix. If you're looking for affordable home decor items with big impact, the Urban Outfitters Home Collection delivers perfectly. Agree. Go behind the design with Sarah and Tommy. Other than artwork, decorative objects tell the most about a person, says Tommy. In the powder room, a vine wallpaper has a beautiful organic feel that brings the outside in, says project designer Natalie Hodgins. 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. Sarah Richardson sets out to create a dramatic kitchen that works in both family and formal settings. Striped velvet wing chairs are the perfect place to cozy up with a classic English tome. The Tommy back then was equally fabulous to what he is today.. A branch clipped from a red maple tree lends the area a hit of color. You need strong architectural elements such as wainscotting and striped wallpaper to match the gutsiness. The closets are concealed behind jib doors flanking the fireplace. We live in a time where theres so much instant gratification and the long game isnt always valued as much as short-term gratification. So its safe to say that by the time they met in 1989 they already knew a lot about each other. The fridge pull is an antique door pull probably from a bank so it doesnt look appliance-y, he adds. 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. To separate the space between the kitchen and dining areas without closing them off entirely, Sarah installed built-in cabinets topped withTuscan columns. 113), Watch Design Life: 18 Design Tips + Ideas To Make a Small Room Fabulous (Ep. Every room needs a mirror, says Tommy of the gold leafframed mirror in the guest bathroom. Its not just flippantly thrown out there for people to watch and react to, he says. I can tell you this, had the opportunity to meet Sarah years back, the person on TV is a character, she is acting, the woman in real life is almost too much to take, you see glimpses of the "real Sarah" from time to time on her shows. Or you can go to a really beautiful art book store. Shes been in this business a long time and shes been successful the whole time, but she also has this way of being so well-informed and so well-researched.. He would happily buy the best of the best and eat ramen noodles, whereas I think about the cohesive finished whole and I will balance that save-and-splurge every step of the way, she says. They had good balance. The principal bedroom is reminiscent of a formal Parisian salon. (Ep. Privacy Policy. Sarah is a great designer. To this day, I live with so many things that were cast-offs of hers, where she would just sort of say, "Oh, I bought new lamps for my bedroom. So I'm really looking forward to this new one. Create a one-of-a-kind mushroom lamp that's sure to impress. 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. HB: That's so wonderful and one of the best ways to learn. 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. The dusky palette sets off the wood tones of his antiques, such as the Biedermeier chest of drawers and English sleigh bed. I know all of that's available online. Get Your Free Issue Today! So it was really through immersion, to be honest. When its longtime owners decided to update the interior three years ago, they turned toTommy SmytheandLindsay Mens CraigofSarah Richardson Design, whose work they had admired in the pages ofH&H. 114), Watch Design Life: 16 Ways to Maximize Your Media Room (Ep. It's just so incredibly beautiful architecturally. It's actually a practice, like yoga. White is also the perfect backdrop for layering in strong colors, which I chose to give the room a youthful, happy feel.. I am screaming at the TV half the time. Contributor to Canadian House and Home magazine. While short for his first name, the T stands for traditional and the M stands for modernrepresenting Smythe's love of classic designs and interest in what's new and next. Here, the beloved designer takes us on a personal tour of the homes he designed throughout the years. He wanted to stay true to the citys history and furnish with antiques while keeping the space light and bright. With a tour of the Boulder Suite bunk room at, Thinking about renovating your kitchen? Totally was a bitch when he spoke back to her. An industrial metal coffee table pairs well with the family rooms watery blue palette. In this circa-1970s home in Charleston, Tommy was tasked to highlight the homes historical charm. But the experience of sitting down and going through a book versus going online and absorbing the information is very different. They were all really beautiful and layered and interesting, and she was a very talented person. 1 / 12 This content is restricted to adults of legal age. In this episode of, It's install day for the Piano Lounge at Langdon Hall Country House Hotel; one of two room, We're back for another makeover takeover at the historic Langdon Hall Country House Hotel! Designer: Sarah Richardson, Allison Willson, Tara Finlay and Tommy Smythe, Sarah Richardson Design. The homeowners chose to forgo installing televisions in the home so that thered be more time to read. This DIY candlestick holder is a charming and functional craft that will elevate any space. 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. But Tommy was always respectful of Sarah not to step on her toes or really influence his design aesthetic on her. 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! So I love all of the projects that weve done together on camera and off. We caught up with Tommy to chat about TOM Interior Design Studio, the consultancy he recently launched with Kate Stuart and Lindsay Mens Craig, former cast members of 'Sarah's Design Inc'.. An antique writing desk does triple-duty, serving as a dining table, nightstand and desk. All rights reserved. Full-height subway tile makes a statement in the kitchens sitting area, used by the homeowners for casual time with their two children. Langdon Hall, Pt 2: Modernizing Traditional! I always loved her designs. Tommy discusses his new company a bit during the first five minutes of this interview. Antiqued brass finishes lend this bathroom a chic, polished look. 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. Tommy sure has come a long way since his days flipping burgers! In another bedroom, old-fashioned quits are modernized against crisp white walls and a geometric pendant light. When I was growing up, I was exposed to a lot of change within her homes. Ask us about design, architecture, travel, food, fashion or life in general - we're . I fell in love with the architecture, the people and their dedication to craftsmanship; it was perfection. Adds Tommy: Our goal was to make this house livable for the next 200 years, says Tommy. Tommy is awesome and was the heart of the shows he did with Sarah. You may be surprised at who wins. And I also admire how she worked with local artists. Step Inside This Eclectic & Artful Home In Downtown Austin, A Designer Renovates His Friends Historical Home. Its the best thing I own, he says. I'm quite self-sufficient. He makes friends, he cherishes his friendships and he works hard to keep them, she says. We do our best to optimize our websites to the most current web browsers. Especially the fabric choices. By Tommys estimation, the 3,500-square-foot house had been renovated in the 1930s, and then again in the 80s. Tommy has expensive taste. Read on for 12 funny and surprising facts from the bowtie clad designer. 111), Watch Design Life: Langdon Hall, Part 2: 20 Ways to Update Traditional Decor! The wrong thing is built or ordered or the wrong plan was followed. Rich eggplant walls makes a striking first impression in the entryway, especially when paired with a gilded mirror and sparkling chandelier. Latest interview from Tommy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUvQh9iFwhE. A nautical display is a sweet touch on the main floor. They wanted a house that was modern, youthful and colorful but classic enough that they wouldnt have to redo it maybe ever, he says. 108), Watch Design Life: 6 Design Details to Get Right to Create Your Ultimate Bedroom Oasis. We had to bring walls forward, move ceilings up or down and utilize floor cavities and attic space for a great deal of equipment, then make sure the conduits were hidden.. Sarah Richardson shares her design advice, tips, and tricks with this transformation from a bedroom into a nursery for a family's newborn baby. We used to love watching these as a family. Watch Sarah and Tommy in an apple crisp bake-off. TS: I've been fully vegan for four years. Yes, her assistants are an echo chamber. The desks were found at a hotel and office liquidator and she had them spray painted. (Ep. 103), Watch Design Life: A Dramatic One Day Exterior Makeover! You may remember that the office was designed on an episode of Design Inc . There's not a lot of detail, but he says he wanted to "see what life would be like outside the structured environment of Sarah Richardson Design" and that Sarah has been very supportive and encouraging. You may know Tommy Smythe from TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSewteObL4M. She has strong style even if it's always in the neutral palate. Yes, Tommy is as witty as he is on TV and no, they don't have a writer - that's all 100% Tommy! A steeple and two obelisks provided a sculptural focal point against the bright window of Tommys formal living space. Hallways are the conduit from room to room within your home. If I had to choose one thing that could be an umbrella over all of her talents is that you feel in such good hands as a partner with her in a creative endeavor or business endeavor. 112), Watch Design Life: 29 How-To Renovation Tips for a Stylish Kitchen (Ep. HB: Switching gears here: Is there anything we'd be surprised to learn about you? 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