How To Turn A Grand Living Room Into A Relaxing New Space | Design Inc

Ingrid's two-tier living & dining room seems to be stuck in time. Mismatched and untouched in 14 years, Ingrid knows she wants the room changed, but is lacking vision. In steps Sarah Richardson who immediately knows the direction of the room as soon as she sees it. Assisted by Design Inc's Natalie, the pair set out to coordinate a calmer, more cohesive space to relax in.
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From: Design Inc S1 E7
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[@scottwilliams5705]

Such a big improvement. Sarah and the gang took the room from dark, dated and depressing to light, bright and airy. The redesign is also timeless and elegant. Sarah rarely misses, she has impeccable taste.

[@christijennings9064]

That is a really beautiful makeover. I think I would have opted for both rugs and put the other rug in the dining area. I might have switched the mirror and put the art piece in the dining area, so it looked like you were looking out a window while looking toward the dining room. These graphics and colors are stunning and brilliant. It think they suited your client really well. The neutral colors really modernized and toned down the space and made it livable. Brilliant!

[@teemadarif8243]

The lady of the house stated in the beginning that she restricted herself to a fault but instead of relinquishing control she ended up restricting Sarah's work lol .. Still came out phenomenal!

[@juliananton7800]

I’m willing to bet Ingrid had the red accent wall changed to match the other walls within 3 months of the show ending 😂

[@fatjuniesfarmette6030]

One of the prettiest

[@ritashustitzky2934]

I've seen all of Sarah's older videos before but I never get tired of them. Even old furniture looks good with her designs. I've been a fan for years.

[@TheDecoCottage]

I love that she mixes new with old. She’s not afraid to reupholster an old chair or spray/stain a table/desk.

[@terrycurtis2633]

@@TheDecoCottage i agree with you , "love the mix"

[@kathysmith2541]

STUNNING!

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Sarah is exceptionally perceptive. And, incredibly talented.

[@pamelafox7677]

Great update, the usual client overthinking of color which drives you nuts, then they’re delighted with the overall composition.

[@billsmith8339]

I enjoy watching the videos, but the background music is too loud and bass heavyy, especially when people are talking ...

[@mistygirl3995]

More power to you. Indecisive people make me crazy! I applaud your patience.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Indecisive people comes with the territory though. If they were decisive, they wouldn’t need a professional to help them, lol.

[@juliananton7800]

Ingrid has mild sass and I LOOOOVE IT :) and Natalie is my spirit animal!! she's too professional and adorable, a gem in the corporate world.

[@murielbaith5445]

I really like the light colored rug for the livingroom, but would have kept the red rug for the dining area.

[@sfu3913]

First thing is not to have the client in their own while you are installing. Absolute must!

[@deborahgiles8214]

The client felt like no one was listening????? The client apparently wanted her hand held but also wouldn't let anyone else when she clearly wasn't able to make colour decisions. But she was certainly pleasant about being super indecisive. Beautiful end result as always.

[@faithnelson6069]

its still nice and classic, though i think it needs some serious plant life.

[@conniehusband1365]

My opinion? Wow!!! Maybe a DOUBLE WOW!!! EVEN THAT BEAUTIFUL DOG MAKES A DESIGN STATEMENT!

[@CC-si3cr]

If I was a client I would totally be Ingrid! I've often wondered how do they know they are going to like the outcome? You really have to have a great deal of trust when working with an interior designer. If Ingrid didn't trust Sarah they would still be sitting there on that floor sampling paint colors.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lwgrantsmom1603]

Wait, Sarah and I drive the same car! Car twins! Design twins! (I’m going to be Sarah someday).

[@jmpe.5289]

FANTASTIC!!! HOW Sarah & Design Inc. team do what they do... Always classic, timeless design! (Thank you for these, Abode!)

[@CarmenSanchez-gb5vg]

You ARE SUPER, I have enjoyed your designs for. Tommy is great

[@felicia2463]

The room is beautiful! The colors are so vivid.

[@KMJCAN1313]

Thank you, Abode, always such a lovely and enjoyable surprise when you share another fantastic Sarah design video. :D

[@davidawilliams252]

Brilliant! Her place would make an exquisite tiny house as well.

[@heathersmith8549]

I don’t think the homeowner actually knows what she’s doing. She’s looking at each item individually and can’t understand how colors layer together. Sarah should have just gone with her instinct and the homeowner would have loved it.

[@marybaker8582]

But, Sarah doesn’t seem the kind of person to take over. She seems to have a knack for guiding her clients well tho. I would love to have her do my home.

[@jennysmith-dack1963]

Now that's what I call a home, wow just gorgeous.

[@tamravenhill301]

That wasn't easy. Sarah and her team are total pro's.

[@juliananton7800]

I read somewhere that Ingrid is Natalie's Aunt, so maybe they truly had a good time ;)

[@d.l.n.7133]

Lovely

[@auntylinda7640]

Why do people employ a designer, then not trust them x

[@randykirkland3927]

I’m a designer. They always, and I mean always think they have good taste !

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Great room. Beautiful

[@_JanetLouise]

Gorgeous!! what a process! Great teamwork. Fun to see the chaos before the reveal

[@seattlegirl2077]

Just FYI Sarah, most of us don't live in a world where we can totally redecorate our living and dining rooms every 14 (you said it!) years.

[@toodlesoops7761]

Hey, who cares we can't redo every 14 years- we get to enjoy our Fabulous Sarah's redo for OTHERS - what a joy!!!!!

[@seattlegirl2077]

@@toodlesoops7761 I do enjoy these videos too. But she kept repeating how it had been 14 years (14!) as if that is the way most people live. Feels a bit insulting to the rest of us with that emphasis.

[@melissaa2337]

@@seattlegirl2077 it's only insulting to some people who can't afford it lol anyone hiring her can afford to redecorate and keep their home up to date. I find her out of touch comments to be quite endearing. Like the time she couldn't find her boat at the marina and she turns to the camera and says: "don't you hate it when that happens?!" 🤣

[@seattlegirl2077]

@@melissaa2337that is funny. I myself have never lost a boat.

[@virginiazequeira6258]

I would have chosen the other area rug for a persian touch, and contrast with the light furniture.,

[@virginiatolles1664]

Perfect!

[@marilynweist2645]

Stunning! Love it all!

[@stargazer5073]

Yikes, the red on fireplace!

[@jhutch1681]

not unlike a brick chimney...

[@janegardener1662]

It's a nice overall effect but there are too many plain fabrics on the upholstered furniture. Some subtle patterned fabrics would have added a bit more interest.

[@fransirahome]

Love this video, love the result.

[@crazycatlady61]

Loved everything as usual but did not care for the red accent wall.

[@heidigresh2743]

I would have used both carpets. The cream colored one in the living room looks great and I would have used the red one underneath the dining table.

[@belledobson2007]

I can Not stand people who can’t make decisions. So annoying. The rooms are so beautiful now.

[@cdugral]

Please: lose the music over/under the videos.

[@Trenchant468]

I want that sideboard! While too traditional overall for me, it all hangs together well. The only thing I’d change is less cherry red on the accent wall. I was surprised how long the rug choice too, as it seemed obvious.

[@Anayansi958]

The music is too loud. It prevents me from enjoying the video.

[@DeborahCaldwell77]

‘Specially nice

[@whattheelle360]

So is Ingrid Natalie’s aunt? I think the Diane’s Living Room episode was Natalie’s mom. The Tim’s Kitchen episode was Kate’s husband. The yurt episode is the husband of the production assistant Caroline. Caroline also has her own bathroom episode that has not aired yet.

[@juliananton7800]

@@DC-pr2bq which was Diane??

[@brandoniswhoiam]

Tim?

[@AbodeLDS]

You are one hell of an internet sleuth if this is true! How did you come to this! Hats off - we'll try ask Sarah

[@whattheelle360]

@@AbodeLDS thanks. Been a fan of Sarah’s for years. Design Inc is my favorite of her shows and I’ve seen the episodes many times.

[@heidigresh2743]

I wish the client would have not brought back the pink and purple painting above the sofa.

[@KasSommers]

I'm finding this difficult to watch because the music is too loud and distracting.

[@AbodeLDS]

We do what we can but will try and do more!

[@melindaostergren8115]

You could omit it, nu?

[@melindaostergren8115]

Or, worst case turn it way, way, way down.

[@pamelairvin3164]

Be still my heart....amazing!

[@msknucb1762]

Should have made floor one height...just my opinion.

[@jimjimmyjames59]

“Ingrid …Ingrid, honey…get out of Sarah’s way. Nope, that’s still.. Hey, here’s some samples,”

[@DawnalynForrest]

I love the update. You’d be so awesome to consult with.

[@bettycagle5126]

Love these videos, but that background music drives me bonkers. I'm having to struggle to hear conversations over it.

[@mariajensen4538]

My house needs total renovation but is here in Denmark, maybe i have to contact Sarah`s help

[@Whoiskevinjones]

How much staff time went into the budget?

[@user-ir9wt2te9i]

Sarah, when you show a new project on your channel in "you tube", I'm really looking forward to the news!

[@cherylmoss3632]

red and yellow gold my worst combination.

[@annmariemarin5513]

Is it just me or does this makeover look just as fussy? Not exactly a makeunder.

[@enolagranville3882]

I didn’t like everything from her old Set of furniture but I did love color of the sofa!! I didn’t like the fabric on the chairs but she went from color to bland!! so I really don’t like it personally, but I’m not the client😂

[@toppcatt5113]

too much white not enough color.

[@NurseEmilie]

What's with the horrid music interfering with hearing what they're saying !!

[@susancheer5981]

Better to have sent the client to Disneyland for a couple of days while they knocked out that redo. I find these indecisive clients a bit annoying. They want the big change, are ready to spend the big money, and end up helicoptering the crew and not trusting the pro. Oh well, at least she made them muffins.

[@jacqueline6926]

background music is really annoying...

[@JanetCaterina]

Jarring background noise and constant music made this show impossible to watch. Skipped to the end and found lackluster neutrals with no variation in texture or style. I'm guessing this program died and was reborn as Sarah, which never fails to intrigue us with successful renovations

[@jackandpiper]

Ingrid should not have questioned anything Sarah suggested, considering how hideous the rooms were to begin with!

[@wendyreis8698]

Music is too loud and distracting, otherwise, BRavo!

[@enolagranville3882]

I always like your arrangements and the colors and everything but it may have had something to do with the client but I liked her colors before better than this now . Personally I think that all you would’ve had to do for is to change the floor like you did and the rug but this is blah blah blah blah and I’m sure it’s not your fault because you have a good sense of style but you can only do so much with a client insists on certain things

[@bixaorellana]

That annoying jazz music at the beginning almost drowns out what Sarah and Ingrid are saying.

[@avondalemama470]

Ingrid needs to stop and leave until it is All finished.

[@camillea7697]

Beige and red … groundbreaking!! Lol So right yuck

[@tulaernst6879]

Get rid of the background mucic!!

[@brandoniswhoiam]

This was from 2004.

[@AbodeLDS]

@@brandoniswhoiam Thanks Brandon, doing our job for us

[@AbodeLDS]

Not much we can do I'm afraid Tula, but we will do what we can

[@sandrawestley4193]

Sandra WestleyUK, why do these videos have music it’s not needed, it’s a real pain, lots of videos do it, with the talk over the top, you don’t need the music, get rid 😫😫😫

[@PH7018c]

Too bright.. beautiful wood floor covered with white carpet..

[@NurseEmilie]

I'll just turn off the sound! Why add that horrible music?!!

[@politicsinplainenglish1791]

Definitely not my style and if she ever decides to sell it she will have to change everything.

[@CarlaLR74]

Lovely rooms, not so lovely homeowner. They are trying to set up these rooms and the client is hovering around. Keep the dog but send that woman away.

[@svietka202]

Omg, the woman is so annoying and as an interior designer myself, my heart goes out to the team

[@jhutch1681]

It is her house and her money so she should be comfortable with the process and the choices. She baked muffins and helped to lug in the giant carpets, and look at all the time she saved not having to shop for all the furniture and art. It was a big change and if it's going to pass the test of time and make her happy, I think it was worth being patient.

[@jlusk999]

Gorgeous timeless expensive looking classic serene Sarah! She was at her peak in the Design Inc phase. Not sure what’s she’s thinking lately as her style seems to have taken a nosedive.

[@angelabatterman6381]

This was so stunning and her art work looked so much better with the room done . The dining room is so sleek and beautiful.