Red Brick Redo: Entry Hall + Living Room Reveal! (Ep. 3)

The time is NOW to reveal the first two completed makeovers at our Red Brick Redo project! Step inside the front door and let me show how we took these blank slate interiors and turned them into a cozy and colourful living space paired with a moody-hued entry in this historic home for a mom and her two kids. You’re about to get the 411 on decorating and embracing the quirks of an older home, being fearless about mixing cheery and dramatic hues, tackling furniture placement in an oddly shaped room, creating storage where none exists and SO. MUCH. MORE.
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About Sarah Richardson
An award-winning designer and television personality, Sarah Richardson is the host and co-producer of nine HGTV lifestyle series seen in over 100 countries. Sarah’s practical and inspiring approach to design teaches viewers how to turn ordinary spaces into magazine-worthy rooms! Pick up for her bestselling books: Sarah Style, At Home Sarah Style, and the Collected series, volumes 1-3.

[@marycolanero9296]

Have loved you for years. Way before Tommy. Still my my favorite designer. Thank you.

[@yogawtihlouise]

My heart does a complete gymnastic routine every time you release a new video. I’m an eternal student and I love your explanations. Thank you.

[@merrywalsh2809]

The living room is gorgeous. All the colors are yummy. The table and chairs in front of the south window are so inviting! The entry is sophisticated and the light fixture says “interesting, fearless people live here!”

[@oldfashiondolls]

Also I appreciate how you put a dresser in the front entryway. I feel the need for bigger entryway tables than are typically used. Those small delicate half-tables can be beautiful, but not always practical.

[@janettekenos3674]

I loved his house from this first time you showed the outside. The inside was definitely a challenge to decorate but Sarah, you’ve outdone yourself! I love how how you divide rooms into separate sitting areas yet blend them together so nicely. The colours and artwork are amazing, you have brought so much life into the house! Love it and love your shorter hair 💕

[@geraldinegillingham8255]

Thanks for the nice compliment on my artwork.

[@marthahoushar5428]

First, let me say I do like much that Sarah does, and I am thrilled to find her again after her disappearance from HGTV or whatever channel she used to show up on here in CA. She is a joy to watch and is genuinely helpful in her explanations of why she does what she does. There are several things I like and respect in these two rooms. It just seems as though something, something different on the walls other than that glaring white could have offered so very much more atmosphere while sacrificing nothing. I do love the living room color scheme and the artwork works perfectly even though it is far too formulaic for my taste. Art bought just to match decorating never seems much like art to me. But then, not everybody loves or even likes art, much less buys it as they go through life, so they find themselves buying whatever “goes” with the room. And this certainly does, beautifully. I notice that the wood tones and the mirror frame and the mantle detail and the curtain rods and the chair legs all bring out a brown that goes well with the gold ceiling fixture. Lots of the same color but sparingly used. Clever. And the greenish yellow on the chairs is so beautiful with the grey of the drapery and upholstery. It all looks wonderful together. In the entry, most of it is a miss for me. Perhaps it’s the oh, so boing, too matched runner and the lack of overall color. I understand why they chose the dark paint for the stairway - function. But I believe a runner would have offered far more interest and, if good enough quality, would have lasted through all the children and dog traffic. Another missed opportunity in my opinion. And again, a different wall color could have been huge. That, with the confused flooring - why not take up that small amount of stone and make it all wood? Budget perhaps? it’s a big house with tons to do. I mentioned elsewhere that I think the light fixture would be really cute in a less important room, but that the entry is such an important room that it deserves something more substantial, especially since the ceilings are so tall that more white, white, white just creates a missed chance for more impact. A neat modern black with gold piece instead of more white with gold? After all, entryways set the tone. And lastly, I adore the exterior of this house. Lucky owner. But it is in dire need of landscaping for it truly to have good curb appeal. I hope Sarah addresses that when the interiors are finished. What a spectacular place this will be.

[@colleenbrady9675]

Love Sarah's artwork always ! I years ago saw Sarah's own home with paintings. Her children were still very young but I adored Sarah's use of color throughout her home. I still remember them in detail, the colors, paintings, colored glassware and vivid memory of the daughter's rooms because I adored it so much. Sarah, u r my favorite and your designs are timeless.

[@synchronicity1470]

I have watched all of the series Sarah had and mostly love her work. I am not a fan of the primary colors and modern prints she used but when the design called for it she could do traditional & antique well. I recently found her online, looked ahead to this series of reveals and first impression is....oh no! all that gray. I was never a fan of gray when it was all the rage and so seeing this home done primarily in grays and whites and variations, I am underwhelmed. Not a fave project. What happened to the color the homeowner said she loved. And the mint, blue, peach her daughter LOVED? ugh. so over the gray.

[@itsmewende]

I love that the staircase matches the view into the kitchen, the little table for things to do is such a nice idea. The "bowling alley" turned out gorgeous. I've watched you since Sarah 101, and have loved every home I've seen over all these yrs., the yurt was fabulous. My 15 yr old granddaughter wants a career in interior design, so I had her subscribe to your channel.

[@isabelrodriguez5749]

So glad you came back to this house to show us the reveal! Stunning as always.

[@chrisvolkoff5819]

I'm not a contemporary sytle person, but you made me think twice with the livingroom! It is very inviting and fun. I really like all of your explanations and tips for why you did things and what the client wanted. I LOVED the stairs! Oh boy! If this is just a peek I'm on pins and needles waiting for more!

[@rikwen96]

Love the living room. I love using the pillows and art as the color choices. They work well to the whole theme of the lighter colored walls. It makes me want to come in, sit down and stay. That storage space would be filled with my jigsaw puzzles cause I can just see me sitting there working on the my latest acquisition.

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

Those stairs......GORGEOUS!

[@IMOO1896]

I couldn’t get into the first episode, but look what you’ve accomplished!

[@rebekkad.2092]

I'm thrilled that you brought us back to this house. It's an amazing house and I knew you would do amazing things with it.

[@rebeccamaracle2878]

This house has been on my mind since you first showed it to us. It's the one I've been most excited to see!

[@jonathanhamm4357]

Am glad you got what you want. Your love mean a lot ❤️❤️

[@Ann-dh2cx]

That painting is WOW! What a find! Love this room and the layout. The colours are beautiful. So happy to see neutrals playing a backseat role.

[@geraldinegillingham8255]

Ann thanks so much for the wonderful compliment on my artwork. Means the world to me.

[@patriciaswart8537]

While I’m not contemporary at all, you worked your magic on this room! Well done!

[@keithharmis31]

You need a cape that says Light and Bright because those ARE your superpowers! Fabulous job as always, and your new haircut is smashing ❤️

[@2old4u]

So glad we found your channel. Loved your show years ago with Tommy. Since we found this gold mine, we have a lot to catch up on.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Phew! So good to see a professional result!!

[@EverettDiane]

I love that you brought the front porch angles into the entry mirror, light fixture, coffee table and contrasting the inset medalian with the linear light. The artwork and complementary pillows make the room cheerful. Designing for your customer, their budget and tastes is truly a skill that you have mastered while finding an amazing solution to that awfully quirky room layout. 👏 👏 👏

[@cynthiabellino7168]

7 thumbs down ? Really ? The rooms are fantastic ! Great job as always Sarah, you are awesome.

[@ljmatty]

Not feeling the entry way light, but love everything else!

[@annettesjoy]

Lighting in both rooms is weird. Love Sarah's design but I don't think the lighting matches with the other elements.

[@linhdasagen6498]

Same here!!!

[@micheleschipper902]

Not great. This was chandelier areas❣️

[@juleszimmer1210]

Really great informative design information . I like how you explained why you put the two colored chairs opposite of each other and how to use an abstract designed light fixture to offset a long room

[@michellepereira2328]

I can’t express myself well enough to say how much I love this room (and that necklace you’re wearing is beautiful!). The colors are so pleasing. If I lived there I would want more art on the walls. I couldn’t restrain myself as well as you do. I also like the dark stair color very much.

[@VONALEXANDRIA]

Love the yellow lemon grass chairs section!

[@victoriafine8209]

Love hearing you explain your design process!

[@ironates47]

Sarah, you did a fabulous job with this house! Love the colors that were chosen! ❤️

[@kathywillis7459]

You knocked this out of the park! Love it. Love everything about it.

[@jbowerdel]

love how you use the colors from that big abstract painting distributed around the room-and your explanations for your choices. your decor is so lovely and thoughtful-so livable!! and while beautiful, it's not like being in a show house-its real! thanks for all the great tips and ideas!

[@bernadineroyal6656]

I knew you wouldn’t disappoint with this house. All your explanations on why do choose or did why you did it,is such a great idea. Most designers wouldn’t do that or if they did, it would be a vague reason. Can’t wait to see the rest. You are one of the best. 🤗 ❤️ from Newfoundland

[@geraldinegillingham8255]

Hi Bernadine. I am from Newfoundland as well and that was my large painting in the living room.

[@bernadineroyal6656]

Oh my wow, hi, Geraldine ,it’s a very beautiful art piece. It speaks to a lot of people. The colours in it allow it to be placed in any room and it would be a statement and not compete with any other art in the room. I love it. If I may ask, what part of Newfoundland are you from.? I am from the Avalon .

[@geraldinegillingham8255]

@@bernadineroyal6656 originally from Hant’s Harbour, Trinity Bay. Now living in St.John’s. Thanks so much

[@ladylioness4065]

The living room is my favorite part love the hexagon mirror and knobs on the entry way dresser too cool.

[@loriunderwood3734]

Love it! As usual you have the best ideas to solve the design challenges that are presented to you. I'm not really a fan of contemporary anything but I love the design and colors for this family and odd shaped room. The furniture seems traditional and classic but up to date. Your style! Can't wait to see what's next. Like your new haircut!

[@aspasiabibas1819]

Every home should have an entry way with a closet to hang coats, stack shoes, knob or two for keys ... it's essential for practical reasons and to avoid clutter. Noticing the room with the bohemian furniture, large table and chairs had movable storage presumably to hang coats and so on. If your friend/homeowner is willing to part with her bohemian table & chairs I'll take them off her. Loving the kitchen wallpaper! Wishing your friend is loving her newly decorated home with your design sensibilities.

[@jonathanhamm4357]

Thanks Bibas❤️❤️❤️

[@kimgurley472]

The color palette is TDF!!!!!! I'm in love! Can't wait to see the rest of the reveal! 💙

[@katemclean3301]

I have been waiting!!!! Love the mix of the modernist approach with the architecture of the old historic/boring house. Embrace the lightness people and lift your mood instantaneously. It works. Interiors' Stylist/Designer Australia. Well done Sarah.

[@VONALEXANDRIA]

Those charcoal stairs are beautiful!

[@cindypeterson1629]

Beautiful entryway Sarah and by the way I love your new haircut!

[@rebeccabiddix6319]

Love the colors and your new hair!

[@junethiel632]

Those pillow covers look like they were made using the drop cloth for that painting! Awesome.....

[@lindaartz3297]

I have always loved traditional and antiques but have downsized to a small two bed two bath house on the beach and am going to contemporary. I found a pristine Haywood Wakefield set with dog bone chairs and and wishbone table. Your color scheme in this house is exactly what I am going for and this has given me some great ideas. I have a huge storage problem so everything I buy must have doors or drawers. It has helped me decide how to use the colors.

[@janej8995]

I love the colours in the living room and the painted staircase is fabulous! You are bringing this home to life :-)

[@rhondathompson7960]

I love what you've done in this room along with the way you explain your thinking around many of the decisions and elements included! Very helpful and interesting!!

[@danieldotson528]

So comfy and fabulous- this will be the teen hangout house for sure!

[@susanherndon5654]

Love those lemony chairs!

[@stacylbrewer]

I adore this house! Glad you came back to it!

[@seattlegirl2077]

I'll have to think about this one for awhile.

[@kaikai8684]

Same! i almost liked the empty, sparse, neutral room that the client had before... seemed like that was more her style ... and then completely turned 180... it was turned into colorful West elm vibes...west elm is amazing... but why do i feel like it cheapens the house? eeeek sorry sarah!

[@MJ-cc4uf]

@@kaikai8684 - I like SR but I feel that every project looks similar to each other and the color palates are all the same (excluding the hotel) which consists of white, grey and blue.

[@elaineroberts7493]

@@kaikai8684 i think I liked the room better before, too! Sarah’s colours aren’t my choice in general and I am never a fan of white walls: controversial, I know. I like the stair colour, but think a runner might work well, and the walls need some warmth - either paint, or large artwork. Just my feelings

[@JL-hw5hu]

Love your new hairdo Sarah beautiful 😍. Finally been waiting for this video Thank you.

[@cinziadeluca5074]

I have always been afraid to use colour in my own home because I just don't know how to mix tones well enough but, I actually really love this room and all of the colour. It actually makes me feel like wanting to sit down and read a book on one of those armchairs rather than feeling afraid to mess anything up or it being too precious. I adore this room. Thank you for sharing it with us Sarah; I cannot wait to see the rest of the home.

[@loxiemonson1615]

Absolutely fabulous. Love what you do.

[@janweyant8902]

LOVE this color combo in the room! The citrus yellow-green with the blues and greens. Just gorgeous!!

[@susanwatson3372]

Gorgeous! I’m so glad to see the reveal. Can’t wait to see more !

[@noracardona2527]

Love how you explained how to style a long living room. I have one and have struggled with it. Thanks for the beautiful ideas and inspiration.

[@christijennings9064]

I would love to have a room like that in my house. I love the table in front of the window where you can sit and gather with others to play a game or quiet and studious. Just my style.

[@lisahandley2552]

i am so happy you are showing this house!!!

[@AnnMarieKing]

I have been a fan for over 20 years and this room design reminds me why. Comfort, sophistication, fun colour story, and form follows function ... consummate Sarah Richardson design! Hugs from Barbados!

[@kimberlytaggert8502]

Sarah - I so love your commentary on your videos. You give great explanations on why you made the choices you did. Thank you for sharing. On top of that, I want you to know how much I admire your designs and your personal style! You are an inspiration. 😊

[@Helen-us1ly]

Beautiful lovely elegant relaxed and beachy. Personally I would have put a plush runner up the stairs with brass rods to hold them in, continuing on the corridor to the kitchen, in a muted gray traditional design. A grand entrance needs grand mirrors. I love the way the staircase echoes the formal entry in charcoal gray.

[@lindabriedenhann3042]

This whole project was amazing to watch and be a part off/////1 Thank you for sharing!!

[@VONALEXANDRIA]

It is very cozy, loving 💙

[@susiesimmons2796]

Absolutely amazing in design! Not a fan of the modern ceiling lights, but I do understand why it works in this case. Great Job!!

[@lisafournier4379]

Love it! The art is stunning!

[@geraldinegillingham8255]

Thanks for the compliment on my artwork.

[@jeffgillingham2567]

instagram.com/geraldine_gillinghamgalleries/ www.geraldinegillingham.com

[@barbaradempsey7065]

I absolutely LOVE this room. One of my all-time faves. Exactly what I would like in my home. Thanks for sharing, Sarah!

[@la1930]

I love and respect you for over 28yrs. LIGHT fixture: coherence. YOU RESPECT your client's wishes. I can tell this is not your SIGNATURE. Respect! 🙌🙌 I'll be honest, the hair aged you by 20yrs. Being honest. Delete if you feel necessary. Love ya! 💯✌️🇨🇦❤️

[@josephinebournes8212]

I agree about the hair but that's not why we watch and enjoy Sarah's amazing work.

[@donnadoble-brown338]

Did she love it? That living room is just gorgeous! And painting the stairs that way - Genius! Beautiful job Sarah💚

[@jonathanhamm4357]

Thanks Donna am glad you love it❤️❤️❤️

[@bobbienordlow2991]

AWESOME rooms, cannot wait to see the rest of this house. Beautiful

[@pd4887]

Looove it! Especially the table and lemon grass chairs.

[@binamills4931]

A runner going down the stairs would keep the paint nice and add interest/softness.

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

With two teens and a dog a runner would be a nightmare to keep clean.....I had a oak staircase and I kept them all wood-two boys and a dog. That way I could move the portable sweeper down a stair at a time and keep them clean Stairs in a busy household like this will need to be a cleaned at least three times per week.

[@MThiesFado]

Just love to watch her show ..🌾

[@louiselewis5061]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love your new haircut, too. 👏🏻

[@GeographyNuts]

I was waiting and waiting for this house reveal, worth the wait. Beautifully done

[@realgirl2704]

Makes my heart melt…. You really nailed it. Using asymmetry as a feature is brilliant. The colors and feel of what you did is exactly what I would want in a traditional home.

[@janetmercury83]

This is the first makeover that has a fireplace smack dab in the middle between the living room and dining room which is like my house. Although my fireplace is huge I like the way you don’t make it a focal point.

[@myranieken7009]

The light fixture in the living room!! 😍😍😍

[@kathaleeneriolo4851]

How does Sarah not have more subscribers?! She is amazing!

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

I have been waiting! and wondering, so happy to see beginning of reveal.

[@steveearleisthebest1884]

Does anyone miss the more old school Sarah Richardson style. I’m kind of falling off the wagon on this “crisp contemporary” jam going on. Sarah Richardson off the grid season 1 I’ve watched a million times it’s incredible. After that everything kinda of okay. The hotel was pretty cool too.

[@VONALEXANDRIA]

I like the asymmetrical light fixture.

[@cherylhayes75]

Love! Love! Love the stairs!! They are a wonderfully warm hug into this home!!

[@laurab8450]

Absolutely fabulous, Sarah! Love it.

[@robinjones394]

Great house! I love the living room - it’s my favorite room in this house because of the color.. I’m obsessed with the painting over the sofa! Colorful yet not overwhelming… Sarah, I know you usually do simpler color pallets…but I’m loving the choices you made here..

[@Joan-qh8lw]

Love it. I especially love the rug in the living room. Your friend must be doing the "happy" dance.

[@fayestewart1301]

Love what you've shown so far and can't wait to see the rest. I love your decorating style and try to get it in my home. Keep em coming 💕

[@aliciabeatrizpalavecino683]

Beautiful video!!!😊❤🎉

[@gardengal26]

I love the colors, especially the pops of dark in the living room. Glad to see it wasn't all shades of gray. I like the dark stairway also...adds drama. I don't care for the modern light fixtures, though I do appreciate your explanation of them. I'm one who likes more traditional with an historic home. Looking forward to seeing the next rooms!

[@suzannehansen1854]

Such a lovely casual yet elegant refresh of a formal house that now is a home. Looking forward to more reveals (that kitchen!!)

[@darlenechandler2403]

So nice to see this home again and what else you have designed. Just beautiful. Loved the idea of the stairs being painted all in Railing colour. Always love that colour. Makes the entrance very striking. Beautifully done.

[@kayelle8005]

So good. That lounge looks heavenly. Very cosy and comfortable while still being super stylish. Love the colour selection.

[@jonathanhamm4357]

You’re welcome Kerryn am glad you love it ❤️❤️

[@joycetaggart3123]

I love your style. You are an exultant designer. I have been watching since your family on the lake. Water what ever you call it up there. I fell in love with your lake home. It is literally on the rocks and almost in the water. I would love it. Your family is so nice. I also love your farm. Good place to get Quarantined. I am ready to see the next room of this home. thanks Joyce

[@sandyg.3454]

Fantastic job Sarah! The home is inviting and lovely, it's a night and day transformation!

[@umadhanushkodi]

It's beautiful, and manages to be colorful while still calm. Love your necklace too!

[@katherinekelly5380]

Really, really like the light fixtures! I’m not one for bare light bulbs, no matter how fancy so I like that the light fixtures have shades ! Also love how modern and playful they are

[@jilliansilveira7511]

your designs are always stunning. and loving your hair, great cut and color.

[@sassysanders3997]

Excellent job! Those aren't my colors but I loved it. I also learned a lot from your explanations.

[@margotucker750]

So glad to be back at this home and again fantastic job. Love the hallway colors

[@marieschmidt9416]

Beautiful house!

[@vivan111]

Love, love love it!

[@mcblakemore3423]

Ceiling fixtures for the win on this reno....I want them all

[@charrington1356]

Very happy to see this house. A super choice. Not loving the staircase color. Thought a lighter color, perhaps the color inside the hall ceiling light could have worked. Or, at least place an inlaid design piece on the riser part of the stairs, so as you come in hallway, and walk up stairs you are looking at something pretty. Maybe there is some historical facts about this house and something to do with that could be inlaid? Otherwise, always, a pleasure watching, and learning. 🌞👏👍✌🌞

[@user-tz5hm2ts8m]

Absolutely love the ceiling light and great advice for odd-shaped rooms.

[@klosettreat]

Ugh those doors!!!