You'd never know this basement was completely dug out to make way for a whole new foundation! The rustic top of the dining room table echoes the boards cladding the barn at the side of the house. Laid out in a non-linear pattern the tiles provide the perfect grounding for this calm and serene oasis. Texture is the name of the design game in this cozy guest room, showcasing a woven Sarah Richardson Design wallpaper, folded-ribbon fabric in Victorian-brick orange for the roman blinds, and a thick, cream-coloured knotted rug. The vintage light fixture that hangs from the ceiling is from Italy - a gift passed on by Sarah that now presides over the room to give it a gilded feeling. It’s a technique Sarah promises to use again. In addition to providing a fourth bedroom, it serves as an efficient office space that highlights the exposed brick. Improved ventilation means the barnyard smell is now a distant memory. The vintage light fixture that hangs from the ceiling is from Italy - a gift passed on by Sarah that now presides over the room to give it a gilded feeling. Watch full episodes of Sarah Off the Grid online at HGTV Canada. See more ideas about Sarah richardson, Sarah richardson design, Richardson. And when the greens from surrounding trees pour through the enlarged windows this bedroom feels as refreshing as an afternoon nap. The two swivel chairs in front of the fireplace were bought at a vintage shop for under $250 each! Simplicity was the key to keeping this barn renovation on track. Total cost: about $300. While some might find the cushy chairs in the kitchen a bit impractical they provide the perfect spot for people to gather and watch the hustle and bustle around meal time preparations or to have a side conversation over a cup of coffee. This master bathroom checks off all the boxes including a soaker-tub and walk-in shower. The wrap-around seating gives the feeling of a funky bar or restaurant allowing guests to gather round at this inviting hub. Even the top of the dining room table echoes the barn exterior cladding. The chairs aren’t leather but a vinyl that can be wiped clean even after the spill of some red wide. The kitchen island is a brilliant design element that Sarah conjured up using two different tones of marble which continues the use of layers of material throughout the kitchen. In celebration of her talent, we look back on the second season of Sarah and her team went with a monochromatic scheme for the principal bedroom but it's still bursting with colour. And when the greens from surrounding trees pour through the enlarged windows this bedroom feels as refreshing as an afternoon nap. Above the fireplace, eight images on folding doors conceal a TV for when guests opt for a movie night. The concealment was pricey (about $2,000) and a hard fought victory.
The space gives the host room to spread out, cook and entertain at the same time.
The marble clad fireplace is the focal point of this living room, giving guests the perfect spot to huddle around after a day of skiing or snow shoeing. The dresser also draws attention away from the asymmetrical placement of the window above — but that's just between us! An oversized sectional in jewel-tone turquoise is tamed with neutral walls, artwork and accents. This mid-century teak dresser, dripping in navy blue, provides a solid anchor for the surrounding white walls, window coverings and closets. I absolutely love her design process and I have to say it has helped me so much, but we don't get to see much of what goes into it.
Once a destination for junk and debris, this barn now provides the perfect destination for guests yearning for a unique experience – think of it as a play house for grown ups! To pay homage to the area’s agricultural roots, Sarah sourced these two red wooden arrows, which would have been used to point customers to a farm stand or strawberry-picking field, from a vintage shop in Toronto. This wider angle of the living room shows how well everything fits together.
Sarah constructed a funky vanity/desk using a vintage dresser painted a lively green and a cost-saving butcher block top, which she stained with watered-down leftover white paint before installing.