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.. He pretty-much just agreed with whatever she suggested. I'm dying to read that. She says she's upset on screen or she hates something, that's tame compared to how she acts off screen. Tommy and the team conceived it as a deliberately matchy-matchy space, with a range of different textures and fabrics in soft blues. Hes one of Canadas most beloved design personalities, and hes taking his talents to the set of Home to Win. Check out our favourite pieces from the collection. Since Lisas priorities are conversation and reading, I had to find a way to minimize the units presence. Tommy customized the cabinets to allow for an undermounted flatscreen, which blends into the all-black side of the island. An antique Biedermeier dresser, topped with an ornate Chippendale-style mirror, stands in as a sideboard. Her husbands constant complimenting of her design abilities feels icky and and forced. It's not a vibe. Please try another browser. It's actually a practice, like yoga. With a tour of the Boulder Suite bunk room at, Thinking about renovating your kitchen? Bold vertical stripes and a rough-hewn table give the dining area lots of character. 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. Its not so important what you look like at the cottage, says one owner. The designers former home was defined by its striking mix of dark and light, and formal and fun pieces. 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. Despite steering away from typical nautical themes, Tommy and Lindsay allowed themselves a gallery wall of seafaring prints along the stairway. 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(EP. We asked, "How do you take your coffee?" An antique writing desk does triple-duty, serving as a dining table, nightstand and desk. 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. (Ep. 114), Watch Design Life: 16 Ways to Maximize Your Media Room (Ep. This clean-lined country kitchen feels extra special with a copper faucet, pendant light and cabinet knobs. Maybe Tommy got fed up. To separate the space between the kitchen and dining areas without closing them off entirely, Sarah installed built-in cabinets topped withTuscan columns. 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! He really seemed unhappy or irritated. A south-facing window at the back of the condo floods the breezy sitting area with plenty of natural light. Theyre like a little girls party dress, says Tommy of the guest rooms twin beds, which have been designed with children in mind. Antique furniture and accent pieces further the sense of history, while the black painted mullions provide a graphic focal point. The copper lantern from Sharon ODowd is a Smythe signature. I do like her ideas as far as moving walls and also repurposing materials. I always look at it like language study. (Ep. 106), Watch Design Life: Langdon Hall, Part 2: Top Tips for Modernizing a Traditional Space! The foyers diamond-patterned tile adds a graphic note underfoot and is an updated take on the standard checkerboard. The rich olive green wall color emphasizes the traditional feel of the library, and makes the white trim pop. Everyone can afford to have a library, and everyone can afford to enjoy books. Thats not his role. Hot on the heels of the fantastic/exhausting/inspiring IDS I have a super-duper fun giveaway for ya! She has expressed her displeasure on camera and it seems like she is extremely hard to please. 99), Design Life: Reno Tips for a Stylish Kitchen, Langdon Hall, Part 2: Piano Lounge Makeover, Langdon Hall, Part 2: Conservatory Makeover, Design Life: Make Your Mudroom Work Better. I always loved her designs. In 2020, he launched his own firm, TOM, with designers Lindsay Mens Craig and Kate Stuart. We're taking you on a tour of, In the final episode of our Langdon Hall, Part 2, no-reno makeover series, we're revealing the, Everybody's favourite day is transformation day, and today we're revealing the new and improved, Need a mudroom refresh? So I love all of the projects that weve done together on camera and off. 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! The principal bedroom is reminiscent of a formal Parisian salon. 109), Watch Design Life: 17 Ideas for a High Performing Mudroom (Ep. The custom headboard has the same classic lines as the alabaster lamps their shades were designed to tie in with the room and a sunburst mirror completes the luxe, European look. In the 1790s, the kitchen might not have even been inside the house because of fire concerns, says Tommy. To celebrate, we caught up with Sarah and Tommy for a fun round of She Said/He Said. Sarah used pale finishes throughout the home to maximize light. 105), Watch Design Life: Affordable One Day Double Bedroom Makeover (Ep. I'd love more info too, but linking to this interview with Tommy from 2020 where he mentions the split and says straight out that he made the move "with Sarah's support and encouragement" around 2:15 and 3:45 marks. Especially the fabric choices. Totally was a bitch when he spoke back to her. And thats exactly what makes her such a great friend. He started out onSarah Richardsonspopular HGTV shows, but Tommy has more than carved out his own career. Other than artwork, decorative objects tell the most about a person, says Tommy. When. Partner in the design firm Sarah Richardson Designs. Her team at Sarah Richardson Design, including designers Tommy Smythe and Allison Willson, are also known for their sharp style and for putting their unique stamp in a room. A stripped mahogany demilune sideboard serves as a surface area for keys and mail in the entryway. Its fair to say you arent missing anything! It was her house and her show. She can take random things in the cupboard and make the most unexpectedly gorgeous meal out of them! he says. Copyright 2023 House & Home Media. Maybe because the original roots of function with thrifty shopping are gone. Or was he getting fan mail and positive feedback and she didn't like that? 111), Watch Design Life: Langdon Hall, Part 2: 20 Ways to Update Traditional Decor! Tommy painted his bedroom walls a dark gray hue to evoke Bill Blass sharp signature style. Cool grey cabinets and a scalloped backsplash temper the daring appliance. The mercury mirroring of the refrigerators custom panel makes it look authentically antique, as does the vintage hardware. You can go to Value Village or the Salvation Army and get books very inexpensively. 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. The cave room with the bunk beds is such an eyesore I cant even discuss it. Ikat accent pillows and block printstyle bed linens are a bold look in this guest room. Still enjoy watching here but shes moved into diva tv. 99), Design Life: Reno Tips for a Stylish Kitchen, Langdon Hall, Part 2: Piano Lounge Makeover, Langdon Hall, Part 2: Conservatory Makeover, Design Life: Make Your Mudroom Work Better. In another bedroom, old-fashioned quits are modernized against crisp white walls and a geometric pendant light. The series is actually very boring, its not like the previous shows. I was totally disappointed when I met her and spent time observing her in a professional capacity. I was not formally educated in the field. 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 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. The antique lantern once hung in the hallway of Tommys childhood home. She would have seen a draft and drawings of what they were planning. The designer shares how he got his start and tips for amassing your own library. HB: Switching gears here: Is there anything we'd be surprised to learn about you? Tommy has expensive taste. In the powder room, a vine wallpaper has a beautiful organic feel that brings the outside in, says project designer Natalie Hodgins. These two were destined for friendship. This is the first really white living room Ive ever done, admits Tommy, whose past homes were distinguished by dark, dramatic walls. An oversized lantern (a Tommy trademark) gets a new life with red paint. (Ep. 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. It is for anyone. But a lot of people don't really focus much energy or money or effort on designing hallways. Sneak Peek Inside Tommy Smythe's New Home | HOUSEBOUND Ep.8 House & Home 913K subscribers 124K views 2 years ago Designer Tommy Smythe shares his news about launching his own design firm. Langdon Hall, Pt 2: Modernizing Traditional! TS: The fall book season is always so exciting. But also other designers I've had epic, great friendships with all throughout North America and Europe inspire me. What are the principles I really need to know? The desks were found at a hotel and office liquidator and she had them spray painted. Patterned fabrics on pillows and a striped rug lend the space an easygoing charm. 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. (Ep. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. She is a bit dry for my taste and I wasn't the biggest fan of her style choices, but I will say she knows her stuff. The old adage that time is money certainly applies to the world of design, especially design captured for television. We actually spend a lot of time traveling from space to space within our homes. Two lantern pendants brighten the kitchen a splurge, but just right for illuminating the island where homeowner Jennifer bakes cookies with her grandkids. I wanted to give Lisas home a nod to French fashion without feeling overtly themed, says the designer. 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. Step inside Sarah's life with husband Alex and co-conspirator Tommy Smythe, as they attempt to build an off-the-grid dream home from the ground up for her most important client ever: her family. An Italian metal olive branch sconce is paired with a Gustavian cabinet in the principal bedroom for an eclectic mix. Description. He painted the walls a soft gray-green to achieve that effect. 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. But just one in the morning. Tommy is a part of the all-star cast of Home to Win and Family Home Overhaul, and joins Sarah Richardson in many of her HGTV Canada series including Sarah Off the Grid . If you're looking for affordable home decor items with big impact, the Urban Outfitters Home Collection delivers perfectly. I do a lot of experimenting with recipes like chicken pop pie and trying to get those kinds of comfort foods more in line with my ethics now, which are really about the environment and animals. Description. Your browser is not supported. The wrong thing is built or ordered or the wrong plan was followed. This den is wrapped in paper-backed linen walls, and accented by buttery soft silk drapes and a wool and velvet sofa to create a cozy retreat. 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. (Ep. And then I research those on my own. Agree. 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. I'm here for lots of laughs, savvy design opinions, and to make sure we get this project completed! Copyright 2023 House & Home Media. But just one in the morning. She was really the first person who mentored me, which actually set me on a journey of mentorship versus formal education. Im starting to think she has no eye for color. So I'm really looking forward to this new one. 111), Watch Design Life: Langdon Hall, Part 2: 20 Ways to Update Traditional Decor! 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. With lighter versions. For a dramatic moment in the kitchen, Sarah offset the time-wornshiplap ceiling with a wall of contemporary Moonstone mosaic tile. 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! The world of creative pursuits is really like languages. Sarah brought coastal charm and color to this relaxed beach house in Prince Edward Island. HB: What's your favorite room, anywhere of all time? 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. A stone fireplace and wicker basket filled with blankets ensure that the lounging area is comfortable well into cooler months. 101), Watch Red Brick Redo: Kid Friendly Bedrooms + Bath, 3-for-1 reveal! Tommy Smythe appears on HGTV. I just took everything that I could possibly absorb from her world of beautiful objects and decorative items. Combining cool and warm is maybe ok but not how she does it. Her first book, The Private House, was one of the most influential books for me. This content is restricted to adults of legal age. For more information, please see our 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. 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. Preserving the homes rustic country vibe meant installing a hearth-style vent hood, French inlayed slate floors strong enough to withstand the wear and tear of daily traffic, and matte white appliances that felt friendlier than stainless steel, says Tommy. Although most of Sarahs shows have her name in the title, she wants to make one thing very clear: Tommy is not her sidekick. And now Sarah has a new show Sarahs Mountain Escape airing in Canada in October 12, 2022 and there is no Tommy. Tommy follows Sarahs husband Alex Younger on insta but Tommy never likes any of Alexs photos or makes any comments. Sarah is hard-pressed to identify any specific mistakes, but thats because shes all about the joy of trying new things and taking risks. 100), Watch Design Life: Red Brick Redo: Comfy & Cozy Family Room + Powder Room Reveal! 103), Watch Design Life: A Dramatic One Day Exterior Makeover! In mismatched frames, these images add maritime atmosphere. (Ep. You love books. The media room should be called Sad and Sadder.. TS: I always talk about inspiration being something that is not exactly what people think it is. They wanted a house that was modern, youthful and colorful but classic enough that they wouldnt have to redo it maybe ever, he says. I'm pretty easygoing, I don't need hotel rooms to be opulent. 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