Converting A Loft Into A Glamorous Modern Living Space | Design Inc

Sarah Richardson, Design Inc.
David and Denny have this beautiful loft thy want to transform their beautiful new loft apartment into an inviting hosting space. They want to utilise the natural light and open space they have, however, they do have a few conditions. Most importantly, the room must include a dining table passed down by by grand parents. Sarah Richardson isn’t sold on the idea and has the delicate task of suggesting to not include it. Is Sarah overstepping boundaries or will her suggestion makes the room even more “hip”. Find out on Design inc!
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[@vickycorey8195]

I really really miss Sarah and Design Inc! They aren't snobs!

[@juliananton7800]

Tommy calling Sarah BAHAHAHA!!!! :D I love his personality!!

[@skdoremi6666]

I will miss him so much.....

[@CarlaLR74]

I never saw this episode before, thanks Abode for these weekly treats.

[@ARKH76]

I had not seen this before!!

[@jmpe.5289]

I SO AGREE!!!

[@angelabatterman6381]

Stunning, super, wonderful, perfect what else can I say. LOVE it.

[@bevfast865]

Such great thought and execution of a beautiful plan. Sarah is so good at what she does.

[@jmpe.5289]

I liked this transformation so much!!! I especially like (and am inspired about!) how easy it was to make a BIG difference both in the kitchen & on the fireplace (for the latter, I'm glad they kept the stone too). I am SO so thrilled to see each and every Design Inc. episode (huge shout out to ABODE!!! Thank you!)😍😍😍

[@scottwilliams5705]

Such a beautiful and classy renovation.

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Everything is here for a reason. I gotta remember that. In decorating and life

[@jessicataylor3180]

Would love to see the Design Inc. where they renovated an old boathouse on a lake into a liveable space, it's a terrific episode and very timely too while summer is still here. 🍁🧡

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Jessica called it correctly, on the grandparents' dining set! Well done, Jessica. I'm so astonished at the depth + breadth of Sarah's ability to envision a space, reimagined. I can do that about 60% of the time, to about an 80% complete concept. But her imagination, is on a completely Other Level Up!

[@kathleenmichelet6493]

Make the table the focal point. Add some dark wood elements through out the loft and balance with some modern.

[@marylut6077]

Why not mask the pink wall next door with window film to preserve the minimalism loft feel?

[@arcy5798]

Because Sarah can't NOT paint brick and wood.

[@elizabethhealey5609]

Wow Sarah ! war big transformation, you and your teams did to this loft apartment . I love all the furniture and decor you guys choose for the loft apartment, look absolutely 💯% gorgeous , love love❤❤❤😘

[@arcy5798]

Sooo some questions: If they are concerned about dust on glass pendants..what will happen with that feather lamp and the dog and dust? Now that I think about this the dusting in that place will be INSANE. ALL the surfaces show even the most minute dust, oh and they have a dog that sheds!!!! ACK!! What happened to the cladding the fireplace in black lacquer? Not that I think they should have but I wonder why show that plan then never circle back? The glass shelf/mantle seems very dangerous. Someone at their first party is going to jab their ribs into it and it will all crash down. The brick was a huge huge huge faux paux! They won't live there forever--the next people will think a LOFT should have the brick..ya can't back track painted brick!!! It's VERY curious the "horrid pink" does not show up at all in the initial photography!!! She covered it all up anyway. I see she totally 'de-lofted" the space!! No more brick, no more air duct! Hello day old condo!! Why does Sarah think natural brick and wood are bad?? The kitchen was sooo much warmer and more welcoming not painted!!! Stained dark like the tables MAYBE but not painted. It's sooo flat and blah! As far as the table well they could have stained it dark and worked with it I think. Either you make it work or you live w/o history or soul. That describes this new place to a T. I do enjoy the entertainment value of Sarah and the gang and their designs are beautiful--for a magazine but for living??? Well they are mostly very impractical.

[@rochellefreed1287]

Great dog!

[@fransirahome]

Lovely transformation.

[@bonnerscott5374]

16:20 is that Jessica giving sideway glances....shoulder and thigh.

[@marylut6077]

I don’t understand why a bespoke DR table with classic lines and sentimental memories can’t work with loft decor, why must everything match?

[@rna8tive881]

Still has a pink hue during the day when the sun is shining on that wall outside the windows!🤷

[@ginacrusco234]

The overall impression I get from the space is curated, a bit by-the-book, and somewhat bland. This despite eccentric items like the bar cart (perfection) and the fuzzy lamp (not so much). The loft vibe disappeared when the brick got painted and the window treatment took over the wall.

[@judyshallstrom415]

Exactly

[@karenmitchell6814]

Too much gray, not enough blue and where is Sarah’s proverbial “pop”?

[@rna8tive881]

If it's wood or brick, it's getting painted white, unfortunately!🤷

[@jo4vt]

I agree!

[@susanlaude8969]

Absolutely disagree. This room is warm, and inviting, and a sophisticated cozy. A loft does not have to have the brick left in its original state to still be a loft; that is a very limiting opinion. It is a beautiful room.

[@michelezolezzi5114]

I would prefer to not see the ‘after’ pictures at the beginning of the episode. It’s like peeking at the end of a book before starting to read.

[@vivianhobbs4908]

I agree so I always turn my head until the portion of the show is over

[@asthecroweflies]

I just fast forward

[@amandawilliams5219]

It's youtube and it's free to watch. Why are you complaining??

[@gingersutton8240]

Same here so I fast forward.

[@sumcge6349]

Every department/general store has a rug that looks like that one, it looks cheap! The rest is wonderful as usual.

[@nancyowens8414]

I miss the Design Inc and her Sarah House.

[@deborahhanchett899]

Tres chic Tres Chic

[@juliananton7800]

I am wanting input on the brick. Paint or keep it natural?!

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

Paint it purple with pink stripes. And paint any woodwork you have bright white. And leopard wallpaper is a must, damn it!

[@Blackhole6800]

Keep it natural

[@juliananton7800]

My vote was natural

[@craiglevy8144]

Paint it otherwise it's dealing with orangish or pinkish tones into the color scheme which for most lofts means black leather furniture.

[@craiglevy8144]

@@Kevin-sm8pn Question on the leopard - feature wall or wrap all the walls?

[@jillkaiser1747]

Your music is over taking your voices, would love to hear you more an the music,turn it down so we aren’t in a concert.

[@paulacothren3591]

Okay Abode. Don't try to condense the intro ever again.

[@mapleleaf0]

The beginning and ending music sounds like there's an echo/repeat going on. Also what's up with "Dr. Greene, please come to Radiology" at 13:52? Was it dubbed in to play off his comment about a lamp looking like an X-ray display screen?

[@silvana1746]

love everything, except the background music. It is okay to have just your voices. Sometime the music is almost louder than the voices. And the rhythm is sort of 'nervous'.

[@spunkysagittarius87]

Yes!! Annoying. Too loud. And you’re spot on with the “ nervous” rhythm. 😆

[@janetspell1396]

Where’s the bedroom and bath?

[@BigGame-me4ol]

Video lighting was too bright. Great design though!

[@agnesmooney4107]

The back ground music on your site is always horrible....please STOP IT !

[@jessicataylor3180]

audio of opening/closing music sketchy with echo? thx for another Design Inc. Abode. p.s. have we seen the one with the two previous clients shown in the short clip that weren't keen on the chrome dining table?

[@brandoniswhoiam]

Yeah, I don’t know if this is just an issue on Abode or just how it was produced.

[@rebeccabiddix6319]

That slab of marble is nothing. My little sister had an entire marble dining table. She moved three times with that.

[@matta8931]

Looks good but that pink doesn't work for me or those drapes. Again, its very feminine looking.

[@KurtUnger]

Why is the sound so out of sync?

[@harveydales2402]

Why is it so loud and grating on a persons nerves?

[@Momabear1]

Is this new video?99% are so old over 15 years ago!

[@arcy5798]

Define 'new'. That blonde moved on years ago....Tommy is no longer her partner.....

[@lenesvingel4450]

Very tasteful, but slightly boring

[@adrienneabbott3530]

It looks nice, not spectacular. Too much brown, and where is the blue they asked for? Not enough color, contrast and movement. Pretty sterile. Not what you expect from Sarah.

[@TheFinnola]

Classy but not with that special something. Maybe the clients were very conservative

[@jsanclan9690]

The music in this episode is awful! It's so overbearing!!

[@susieqmartin2746]

I am disappointed in you Sarah I thought you could take on any challenge and make it work to cause somebody to lose a treasured element from their grandparents is a no good idea I would never do that to a client!!!!

[@chs75]

In the end the client was the one who decided to ditch the table...he didn't think it fit the space once he saw it coming together.