Just because a sunroom brings in the sun doesn’t mean it’s always a warm space. It's just one of several simple, yet rustic touches to the space that makes the room feel like a natural extension of the beautiful outdoors that surround it.
Sarah’s motto is that laundry is boring, so why not make the room itself fun? Here Sarah used her find as a sliding barn door leading into the laundry/craft room. Now that’s a space to slip on your slippers in style.
Sarah paid the utmost attention to every small detail in this space, and that included the type of glassware she wanted to feature in her belvedere. This is the family’s forever home, after all.
Swim laps, host pool parties or simply lounge out in this beautiful backyard that boasts ample deck space and a large pool that’s perfect for swimming or soaking.
We love the rustic gold frames surrounding these clocks on the landing wall, which really pop against the soft blue paint and instantly draw the eye. A painted pot with some brilliant flowers adds more design detail, while a serving tray is the perfect spot for that always-needed glass of water in the middle of the night.
That’s why she opted for neutral furniture and interesting pieces like this hutch with its carved finish, and then complemented the space with interchangeable blues via the flowers, toss cushions and shades. A tufted headboard and a chandelier make this bedroom feel fit for a princess. In the actual media area, Sarah created a space with lots of seating potential so that the whole family can curl up together during movie nights, or so that guests will have plenty of space to sprawl out. 54)Watch At Home With Sarah: Awesome Desks & DIY Home Offices!Watch Design Life: Retro Ranch Rental: Hidden Box (Ep. A central, circular mirror adds another fun design element, capped off by the geometric light fixture. It's just one of several simple, yet rustic touches to the space that makes the room feel like a natural extension of the beautiful outdoors that surround it.
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Pops of blue reminded her of water, while the stacked unit allowed for plenty of extra room for a crafts area for her and the girls.
This lantern-inspired pendant light serves as a real statement piece against the high ceilings thanks to its iron finishes and candle bulb interior. This lantern-inspired pendant light serves as a real statement piece against the high ceilings thanks to its iron finishes and candle bulb interior.
An open bench allows plenty of storage underneath while still taking advantage of the beautiful view above. This custom ladder in the middle of the bunk-bed design helps to keep the area open and spacious while still drawing the eye by making the ladder itself a focal point in the room. HGTV Canada’s Sarah Richardson is taking on a brand new challenge. Pendant lighting above and a table lamp below ensures this is a well-lit area day or night, while a bonus stool means this is also a place where collaboration can easily happen.
The simple, creamy finish ensures that the room stays bright and airy, while plenty of throw pillows in various shades of cream, grey and gold help to elevate the look and create a plush, adult space. Along the back wall of the media room, Sarah crafted this bar area with shelves that match the exposed wood features throughout, adding yet another luxurious finish to the area. Behind, the rich blue tiling adds even more depth to the look, adding a water-inspired finish to the space.
Although not much in the way of furniture fit up the stairs to get to the belvedere room, a small hutch originally meant for the hallway turned out to be a perfect fit.
Simple wainscoting adds a pretty and decorative country touch to any room while giving the walls automatic texture and depth.
Sarah surprised her husband with this pool table addition in the media room, given how much he missed their old one. Pops of wood and outdoor elements like these lanterns on the wall table create rustic finishes that balance the floral pattern and make this a truly universal guest space. A little nook for studying is further defined by wall sconces and a pretty mirror.
Vintage doors don’t just come at a great price—they also add instant personality to a space. Along the back wall of the media room, Sarah crafted this bar area with shelves that match the exposed wood features throughout, adding yet another luxurious finish to the area. Thanks to enlarged windows and an open floor plan, the space feels airy and bright. The clocks themselves feel worldly and regal, adding another instant, luxurious touch to the space. Because the winding stairs wouldn't allow for much in the way of furniture to enter, Sarah had this custom bench designed to allow plenty of seating. After working with her husband Alex to successfully build their biggest project yet — a 5,000 square-foot off-the-grid house – Sarah’s looking for her next big build and design challenge!
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Soft greens and bright tiling make this a beautiful shower for a kid, but one that Fiona can grow into over the years. This refurbished dresser adds lots of functionality, but the cherry wood finish adds another one of those rustic elements while drawing in some of the colours from the curtains. Above, this light fixture feels classic yet bold thanks to its woven design and bell shape. Add country chic back into the design by opting for a warm wood finish on doors rather than a more modern paint colour.
Add country chic back into the design by opting for a warm wood finish on doors rather than a more modern paint colour.
Next to oversized trim and baseboards the entire room simply pops. A central, circular mirror adds another fun design element, capped off by the geometric light fixture.