Sarah 101: Episode 7 Contemporary Living Room

At the outset of last night's episode of Sarah 101 on HGTV, the living space of this couple's main floor was basically a giant toy box with a big bulky couch in the middle of it. Sarah and Tommy were assigned the task of making these rooms both adult and kid friendly. This long, narrow open space needed trim furniture and a cohesive look to work with the renovated kitchen. Sarah chose a fabric in another bold print as the jumping off point for the colour scheme, combining grey and white with hits of yellow.

To cover such an expansive area, two 8x10 zebra rugs
were sewn together to create one oversize carpet.

A vintage teak chair from Queen West Antiques (QWAC)
was reupholstered in an era appropriate geometric print.

The round motif is echoed throughout the space in the

mirrors, coffee table, side tables and dining table.

The curtains were mounted flush against the
walls, with no space for finials. A lucite drapery rod
provides a touch of sparkle instead.

A vintage teak cabinet provides ample storage
for toys as well as a place to drop keys and mail.

This marble top coffee table is gorgeous mid century
modern design, and no sharp corners means
that it's also kid friendly.

Combining materials is visually interesting. Here Sarah
places a wood ball lamp on a chrome and glass side table.

A glass stair rail provides safety while at the
same time it keeps the space open and light.

A petite and trim banquette is custom built to fit into
the corner of the 8 1/2 foot wide dining area.

Grass cloth on the focal wall adds colour and texture.

The hand made Egyptian brass pendant
adds glamour to the dining area.

Photos courtesy of HGTV Canada.