Home Renovation: A Derelict House Gets A Complete Makeover

You won’t believe the condition of this old "teardown!" From the original 100-year-old wood floors to the layers of linoleum, tile and peeling wallpaper, this house was a disaster waiting for a courageous buyer and and a talented team to salvage it. Toronto designer Olivia Botrie of Dart Studio shows us the original house with walls collapsing around her, and then reveals the stunning, new, light-filled family home she created for her adventurous clients.
Design: Olivia Botrie, Dart Studio, dartstudio.ca/
Sources: Flooring: Nadurra, Foyer chair: Elte Mkt, Hallway rug: Elte, Potted tree: Elte Mkt, Hallway stool: Elte Mkt, Living Room: Living room rug: Elte, Vase/jug on the table: V de V, Tray: V de V, Vase with flowers: Ikea, Floor lamp: Elte, Cushions on sofa: Elte, Coffee tables: Elte Mkt, Fireplace: Trumeau Stone & Marsh’s Fireplaces, Drapery: TEB Interiors, Dining Room: Dining table: Elte Mkt, Dining chairs: Elte Mkt, Bowl and platter: Elte, Light fixture: Concord Lighting, Kitchen: Rug: Elte, Cabinetry: Olympic Kitchens, Countertops: Quartex & Solid Stone, Toast artwork: Erin Rothstein, Lighting: Matthew McCormick, Chairs: Style Garage, Family Room: Side table: Elte Mkt, Vases under TV: Crate and Barrel, Linen cushion: Elte, Throw: Elte, Cushions on sofa: Elte Mkt, Coffee table: Elte, Side table chunk: Elte Mkt, Lamp: Elte, Sofa throw: Elte Mkt, Fireplace: Solid Stone & March’s Fireplaces, Art: Donna Andreychuk, Office: Millwork: Somerset Kitchens, Marble side table: Elte Cowhide: Elte, Fireplace: Trumeau Stone & Marsh’s Fireplaces, Hallway: Hallway rug: Elte, Millwork: Somerset Kitchens, Principal bathroom: Bath rug: Elte, Side table: Elte, Millwork: Olympic Kitchens, Plumbing fixtures: Roman Bath Centre, Tiles: Ceragres & Ann Sacks, Bedroom: Bed throw cushions: Elte Mkt, Drapery: TEB Interiors, Rug: Jan Kath, Laundry Room Millwork: Olympic Kitchens, Countertops: Solid Stone, Tile: Stone Tile.
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[@janishani1]

House & Home team? Please, please, please and please consider making a playlist for each of your designers, like: Olivia Botrie, Emilia Wisniewski, etc. Hands down, those two are my favorite ones, their styles are similar to mine. Since, I reckon, this channel is also to inspire others this would be an easier way to revisit their work and get inspiration from different episodes on different rooms. Grateful for considering

[@TheSabaahmad]

And Samantha Sacks and Natalie Chong

[@janishani1]

@@TheSabaahmad Yes! They're great ones too. Very good eyes; A playlist for each one of them all.

[@minigiant8998]

or u could make them yourself instead of asking everyone else to do things for u.

[@fifi8926]

That's a great idea! She's one of my favourite designers. Her designs are a good balance between traditional and modern.

[@dartstudioinc]

You can find all Olivia Botrie videos on our channel; we've created a playlist!

[@lorenwil]

I LOVE her style and her sense of humor. She's consistently one of the best design contributors to House & Home. Great work!

[@fantasticzz4518]

Agreed... She has great energy

[@supersunshine22]

Agreed👍

[@canadude6401]

Incredible transformation. Modern yet cosy and with just a few touches of whimsy. She also gets HUGE bonus points for having the toilet paper installed the correct way. 2:34

[@dartstudioinc]

@@fantasticzz4518 My coffee kicked in!

[@dartstudioinc]

@@canadude6401 it's all in the details. Thanks for noticing 🧻

[@jw1731]

"Goodest Boy" haha love it.

[@pdnrlm]

She is so funny. I absolutely love her energy. She's always so charismatic and joyful when showing her projects.

[@taylorleeanneking]

As usual, Olivia Botrie knocked it out of the park!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@natashamenon]

I love Olivia! She makes me happy just watching her 🙂

[@soulcostume]

I don't recognize "after": Total recall! Lots of light, airy, amiable colors and furniture shapes, subtle fixtures... Bravo for the efforts!

[@leonardogarrido]

This designer never disappoints; I loved what she did with that last wall. And the light fixtures are fabulous jewellery for the house.

[@TeresaofOrange]

Wow! Wow! More from this designer, please. So talented! Only one quibble, the master suite screams "we ran out of money" so we didn't bother - the bed linens are just... I mean, artwork and a contrasting throw pillow or two would have gone a long way, even if it was just for filming purposes. 8.5/10!

[@evelyn.scott4]

My thoughts exactly.

[@waugse]

I find it so soothing! My bedroom is very spartanic in comparison to the rest of my flat too. But it's nice and refreshing to have a minimalistic room to wind down and relax in.

[@sandyg.3454]

Totally agree with you! The bed wasn't even beautifully made, there's no headboard. The bedroom looked unfinished and underwhelming!

[@SuperEtab]

Most people don’t spend that much time in their bedroom. Especially to afford a house this $$$

[@elizabethsolomon2864]

Not to worry... this client, I don’t think “ran out of money”!

[@cinziadeluca5074]

I think Olivia is amazing. She tells it like it is and makes functionality a priority in her designs. I think she's wonderful!

[@JijjysMaison]

And let's not forget that fireplace. What a gem 😮😮😮

[@rockshot100]

It is odd that she didn't put anything at all on that slab, but I ahve to say I like that.

[@claudiamedina4231]

I love this transformation. Olivia is not only super talented but such a great communicator!

[@karenfisher5274]

I love her. She’s a total natural. Great style and work.

[@PENNYLEE0649]

Olivia Botrie of Dart Studio is amazing! We live in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US, but what I wouldn't do to have have come and work her magic on the home we're building in the mountains of PA. I love every project I've seen of Olivia's!

[@janishani1]

Olivia Botrie: Most definitely the Queen... the Empress... the Czarina of banquette. Just, please, take a moment and pause to enjoy those refined lines

[@dianaenriquez5382]

I don't leave KZbin comments, but I love this so much, I will.

[@svietka202]

love love love...her energy, her ideas, her explanations of why things were picked and the final result is smashing

[@JijjysMaison]

Wow love her work & personality. Really love the way the paintings instil a splash of colour in the rooms. Love beautiful sliding doors and the paneling gives them that extra je ne sais quoi . Champagne walls and curtains is still in, in 2021 I see. Love it, so elegant. And so are the curved sofas, gives me that feeling of smooth flow in the room, it's relaxing . 😁😁😁

[@Mel-nk1gn]

Great energy, love this designer! Project took so long, her hair grew 12 inches

[@canadude6401]

0:47 OMG We had the EXACT same staircase railings! wrought iron look with a gold rubbery plastic handrail! I have many fond memories of sliding down it!

[@roswitha2466]

Love the different textures and color. Finally not some black&white spaces.

[@moua0067]

I LOVE this designer. She needs her own regular segment or show!

[@dartstudioinc]

We agree! So we started our own channel... 😉

[@TamPham-qt5vz]

somebody gives this lady a house reno show already!

[@galcverseau]

I love her sense of humour

[@janishani1]

5:35 Man?! 🥹😍🥰 I mean... again and again and again, thank you, Universe, for the dogs 🙏🏽🤗🧡

[@leanneb7463]

she needs her own show

[@valerieann2751]

Louie’s tongue is the star of this reno!

[@emma-leefortune8331]

I like the wall art in the living/dining room

[@willscott4785]

What an absolute triumph! Breathtaking.

[@damboocalixto8131]

Pros : Pretty good light Cons : Everything else I died laughing

[@SinnisjInsulator]

Lol that was hilarious. And I can't believe part of the tub or sink fell...

[@catherineduncan7707]

Wonderful! Olivia did such a young, beautiful design for this house. My favorite channel, by far!

[@camper800]

Love that they went with a wood burning fireplace!

[@rneustel388]

I’m loving this renovation! Surprisingly, my favorite thing is the linear light fixture over the kitchen sink. This interior designer always gives me a few chuckles!

[@neweverymorningmercy3491]

When I see places like this that haven't been kept up...my heart feels for the previous owners...something happened...they couldn't keep up or they lost heart...or they didn't have the talent but obviously they tried in their own way...I like to think if they could have, they would have. It's nice to see the home beautified.

[@michaelmercurio2312]

my favorite girl is back!!!! Great reno as usual

[@gretchendaul57]

The ARTWORK!! So awesome! The LIGHTING!! so innovative! Beautiful spaces enhanced by wonderful furniture and fixtures. And an entertaining delivery at the same time!!

[@jameslawson7225]

Just stunning.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@breannakion9167]

I love everything Olivia does and listening to her talk about the process. Another beautiful project!

[@jacquelinelun4049]

That s my fav house done by Olivia!!! Love the pop of colours and the juxtaposition of the fireplace and modern art!!! A job well done!!!!

[@eattherich9215]

Love the doors that close off the living/dining room. It's so refreshing to see kitchen cabinetry that is not a fake Shaker, but it doesn't see big enough for a family. @6:15, great wardrobe and drawers. I like most of what I saw, but would have made different choices.

[@bernadettepesce773]

I love the paneled sliding doors and the unique light fixtures.

[@TheAndrewRitchie]

SO well done! Gorgeous, gorgeous!

[@babilabub]

Olivia has such fun energy and it shows in her design. Great work !

[@effie5238]

Such a beautiful home!

[@rockybubbs]

She seems like a really pleasant woman!

[@roshalee5839]

That is a beautiful fireplace

[@DeeDosAliKat]

This place is absolutely perfect! Job well done.

[@honeyv540]

I love those paneled doors, so elegant. I don't like the lighting over the banquet though, it's too modern. The lighting over the dining table is gorgeous though.

[@pollyg4160]

Love, love, love it--Lighting, colors, storage. Great!

[@dhypeng]

One of my favourite designer featured by the channel. She’s a gem!

[@MsCaterific]

thoroughly loved this episode

[@carlytravis7133]

echoing the rest of the comments - always love Olivia's work

[@charwest9449]

LOL when the side of the tub fell off!!! Must have been because she lightly tapped the ceiling a moment earlier ... which clearly upset the whole "balance" of the house!

[@shazal5515]

Wow this was Amazing!!❤️♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rgs6236]

This family home is beautiful !

[@L1Vlive]

I need that office.

[@rockshot100]

My guess for this "reno" is at least a half million, anybody else have a guess? At least it is kinda nice.

[@mimim6857]

I would agree because this home had a lot of electrical, demolition, plumbing that had to be done.

[@777videos7777]

I would have liked to see what they did with the basement. Great job overall!

[@karenjcosme]

I can hardly wait to see the back yard/garden!

[@rcwstudio]

Fantastic- Well done! Love her style

[@adgecy]

Damn, the shade! You’d think the designer had a personal vendetta on this house 😂😂😂

[@jo444]

Beautiful reno, love It!

[@kristineg9816]

Spectacular!

[@sutats]

It definitely benefited from the much needed makeover.

[@allisonfithianruby5778]

Beautiful renovation!

[@safeery2k]

I love her 😍

[@nataliemartellaro9560]

Beautiful kitchen & dining. Great style

[@yuezhao6914]

this is amazing

[@nneomaduru-onweni6500]

Love the work. Very nice. Please what is the color of the walls in the house

[@maddscientist3170]

LMFAO nice jpb on the rehab; LOVE that "office" space on the 2nd fl

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

This is amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@darwinmcquerter7463]

Beautiful!

[@ninagraciacanete1162]

5:36 "Louie, Goodest Boy" Yes. Yes he is.

[@reneesmith695]

Amazing! 💕

[@AnneMarieValenti]

Well done!

[@nnedwards3260]

Excellent!

[@modikiramaisa4619]

Wow i love it 🥰

[@supersunshine22]

Circular fixture over kit table is super cool! How did they do that?! AND kitchen long light!😲 Limestone fp is seamless😍

[@diesellove]

i like her styles nice job

[@jjjohnston545]

Is that a non-working fireplace in such beautiful space and huge renovation?

[@JaBlanche]

Looks fantastic! Olivia always does great work. The two pictures in the office with the circles. Who's the artist?

[@paulajf4205]

You are one of the best designers for H&H and kudos for slowing down the presentation! Question: Why wouldn't you put that little office nook off or in the living room, and make the dining room in the area where that built in desk is? Doesn't it make more sense to have the dining table in the area closest to the kitchen? That desk area feels a bit like wasted space.

[@christinesnitkin9619]

3:34 It seems the desk area is narrow due to the stairs. That might be why they selected the more open area the formal dining table. Also, if they tucked the formal dining table closer to the kitchen, that table would be right next to the table of the banquette which wouldn't make sense.

[@franceswhiston2572]

Great video. This designer is lots of fun. H &H. Could you please list podcasts by designers. Thanks

[@yagneshbhatt8399]

Xcellent video.

[@elisaf.1651]

Fab! 👏👏

[@DomaHomeZina]

Wow 🤩

[@eallen1996]

NICE

[@jamesk8s1]

Gosh it's so nice, life is so nice when $ is no object lol :)!! I can just imagine how much this cost, but boy it is really amazing! Great! Luv the fireplace. OK, WHO IS THIS designer? Why doesn't she have her own show on HOME TV?? What a great personality? SOMEONE SEND THIS VIDEO TO THE PRODUCERS AT HOME TV.... QUICK!!! :) LOL

[@jdchy6181]

loved her humour & taste for design as usual but did they accidentally showed the ‘before’ for the principal bedroom lmao

[@SinnisjInsulator]

She is great. I am wondering how they fixed that water damage and where it came from.

[@gertrudis214]

I feel like she should have an HGTV show of her own

[@deborahunger4974]

Your hair was considerably shorter in the preview; how long did the complete reno take? Or have you added extensions to your hair? Love the painting of the boy's bedroom.

[@SimoneSmith1]

Olivia and Emilia are my absolute faves. Could Olivia disclose the paint colour on the walls? Is it BM White dove? I really would appreciate a response!

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

Why does the entrance foyer lockers have papers under some of the legs? It's not leveled after the reno?

[@yourcalpal]

Anyone see the before and was thinking......just burn it down, we'll start from scratch 😂

[@mariannealmeida173]

i wanted to see more

[@pacificperiscope8844]

Address the open electrical and bath tub ghosts! ahahhaha

[@jonathankim2167]

Nice tall ceilings! It would be nice to find out the cost of these renos.

[@angeldelight8698]

Beautiful, love the colours !!

[@ameraaa7386]

What was the paint you chose for the kitchen?

[@dishappywithlife2556]

The master bedroom felt incomplete, just a bed with a huge storage units 😬!! There were elements that were nicely done but I felt something was missing.