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00:00Are you ready?
00:00It's bold.
00:01My path to design was not traditional.
00:04It was survival.
00:0618, no diploma, no job.
00:09What the heck am I going to do?
00:10When every dollar matters, you get resourceful.
00:14Oh my gosh, this is beautiful.
00:16It's how I design homes to look way more expensive than they are.
00:27No!
00:33We'll show you where we're currently trying to live anyway.
00:37Living in a renovation while getting it rent-a-ready has been a lot, especially for the kids.
00:43It's a weird room.
00:45Yeah.
00:45I know we have a huge long list of all the things we want to do up here,
00:48but I think that this is the room to start in.
00:51Alex started to take down the old wallpaper, but it just wouldn't come off.
00:55So we need something to cover it up instead.
00:57Investing your money is smart, and we invested it just in a really big project
01:05that may never get done.
01:12Not leaving a woman behind, and you're welcome to all that you can find.
01:24Before I step into a new client's home, it is so important that I gather as much research and
01:30inspiration as I possibly can.
01:33I go in there, I have an idea as to what my client may want, I have an idea of
01:42their personality.
01:43This is what starts my process.
01:44Inspiration always starts in a thrift store, and it's just the way it's always been.
01:50I've just had an online consultation with Michelle and Jordan.
01:54They bought this beautiful mid-century modern home.
01:56So they have $90,000, which is a lot of money, but money, it goes very quickly.
02:01We're doing a kitchen upgrade.
02:02We're going to do their living room, rec room, and their laundry room, which needs a little bit of help.
02:09This is definitely a tall order, and we only have five weeks to get it done.
02:15This is my beautiful wife, Michelle.
02:18This is my beautiful husband, Jordan.
02:24Five minutes, you guys, and we're going to have breakfast.
02:26We have Hannah, who is almost nine, and Linda, who is six years old.
02:31This house has this kind of European mid-century vibe.
02:37There's so many things that we fell in love with.
02:40But it needs to be fresh, for sure.
02:42The kitchen's a hot mess.
02:44Our mudroom.
02:45It also is a shared room with the laundry.
02:49So it's really tight for us when we're all together, coming in.
02:53Hey, you're in my way.
02:55The lower-level living room, which is our music room and our sort of laundry room,
03:01it's kind of a mosh pit of things.
03:03I don't know really how to make more sense of that room.
03:08Water or milk?
03:09Water.
03:09To have our home renovated, it's just going to be such a weight lifted off of our shoulders.
03:14And Michelle loves Emily's design, so.
03:17The eye that she has is great.
03:19She should just come on over.
03:21Just come on over.
03:22Boop, boop.
03:24So this is definitely a more challenging project for me, because although I do incorporate mid-century modern into most
03:30of my home designs,
03:31I've never done a full renovation before, so I'm a little bit nervous.
03:35For people who don't know what mid-century modern is, it is a lot of clean lines.
03:39You're kind of playing with different wood types and different metals and kind of mixing it all together.
03:45And it's beautiful.
03:46I'm hoping to find a few mid-century modern gems here and get inspired.
03:52I found a goodie.
03:53This one, it has our brass and it has a little bit of chrome, which plays on the mid-century
03:58modern style.
03:59There is a little bit of damage to it, but nothing I can't fix.
04:02So I think that this is a big winner.
04:04So I would love to find a shade.
04:07This pattern is not exactly what I'm going for, but it does have the shape and the size of it
04:13is perfect.
04:14What I could do is find some fabric and actually cover this with a little bit of elbow grease.
04:21I think that this is the perfect pairing.
04:23I love this.
04:25Best case, it works for Michelle and Jordan.
04:27And if not, I have something new for the store or another client.
04:31Michelle and Jordan really love their home.
04:33They are not clients that are coming to me asking to completely change that it's mid-century modern.
04:39They really just need it to kind of function more for their family and their day-to-day.
04:43But I really need to get into their space.
04:46And that is when all the magic is going to happen.
04:48Do they have carts here?
04:57Yeah, I used to be afraid of falling down to get up.
05:00Easy just to back up.
05:03Consultations, the initial day of meeting, I'm not going to lie.
05:06I do get really, really nervous to the point of I don't really know what to do with my hands.
05:12But that's just what they need to start expecting because it's going to happen a lot.
05:23Hello.
05:23Hello.
05:24Come on in.
05:25So nice to meet you.
05:27Thanks for coming to our home.
05:28Oh my gosh, this house.
05:31Can we just talk about the stained glass for a second?
05:34We can.
05:34This is such an eye catch.
05:37I am obsessed.
05:38What is the story on this?
05:39The original homeowner, his hobby was making stained glass.
05:44And it's just the coolest thing.
05:46And there's all these beautiful colors and just the story of their life.
05:50These are the things that really hold that character and charm of a home.
05:54So it's a great start.
05:55Okay, so take me in.
05:56Let's go.
05:56Yeah, let's go up to the kitchen.
05:58It needs a little bit of love.
06:00So this is it.
06:01It's quite big and grand.
06:04Yeah, this is a great size.
06:06But it just is a little outdated.
06:09Yes, I can definitely see that.
06:12We have a dishwasher here.
06:15Oh my, on the other side.
06:17Which can be a bit of a challenge for us.
06:19Wow, I've never seen that.
06:21That is a first.
06:22Yeah, it's not ideal.
06:23We have two kids and there's no shortage of, you know, mess.
06:27Yeah, I can relate.
06:28I have three boys, so we will fix that for sure for you.
06:31Beautiful.
06:32So what do you love about the space?
06:33What are things that, you know, you're really drawn to?
06:36I like the light that comes in off the back slider.
06:39However, we have this wall.
06:41Yeah, I can definitely see if we can kind of open this up a little bit so you can see
06:44outside.
06:45I'm sure with two kids, that's probably something that's always running through your mind.
06:48Yeah.
06:49Obviously, removing walls definitely costs more.
06:52And you're going to have to factor that into a budget for sure.
06:55Sure.
06:55Well, let's go downstairs and show you the rest of the house.
07:00Right on in here is our kind of storage room, laundry room, music room.
07:04Wow, what a beautiful space.
07:08The walls.
07:09It's pretty cool.
07:10It's rosewood.
07:11That is true mid-century modern.
07:13So we're not touching that.
07:15And the couches look like they're in good condition.
07:18Yeah, they're newish.
07:19And there's carpet here.
07:20I don't know if you're planning on changing this or not.
07:22But we could, you know, save some money, which is super important.
07:25I love that.
07:26Do you feel like it's darker in here?
07:28It is.
07:29Obviously, we do really like the wood paneling.
07:31We don't want to give it up.
07:33So, right, if there's a way to sort of fix that.
07:36Looking at the fireplace, I think giving this little makeover,
07:39that might be something that might just lighten the whole space up a little bit more.
07:43So what is the plan for this space?
07:45I see this as a room that the kids can use as they get older.
07:49A safe place for their friends to come and hang out.
07:52I had that growing up, and I love to provide that for them.
07:54Oh, I love that.
07:56I already have so many ideas.
07:57It's actually crazy.
07:59Okay, and then last but not least is our laundry room.
08:02All right.
08:03Wow, she is tight.
08:05It is very tight in here.
08:06And there's even a powder room in here, hey?
08:09Yeah.
08:10As for floors, obviously something that is going to be
08:14durable with, kid-friendly, water coming in from the pool.
08:18And I can picture, you know, cabinets being on this wall.
08:20Yeah.
08:21And it would just have so much more function in here.
08:23Mm-hmm.
08:23Okay, so I think the biggest thing with this is if we can, if it's within budget,
08:27to move this wall so we can have some functional storage.
08:30Yeah.
08:31This is a great space, and I think that there's a lot of potential.
08:34I'm just going to really cross my fingers that this wall can be moved.
08:38And if not, challenge accepted.
08:40We're going to figure it out no matter what.
08:41Okay.
08:41Any time that we want to take down a wall, we obviously have to make sure that we can,
08:47that it's not load-bearing, and whether or not it's going to be possible within their budget.
08:50$90,000 is a lot of money, but there's a lot that we're changing in here.
08:53So we definitely have some figuring out to do, but I am up for the challenge.
08:58I want to make sure that we're really keeping the integrity of your mid-century modern home,
09:02and just making it your own.
09:04Giving full control into this whole idea has been a really hard thing to do, but very easy when you
09:12know that it's in good hands. Emily is just the most fabulous, and I think she's just going to do
09:18amazing things with our already amazing property. What's happening?
09:23Yeah.
09:23It's happening.
09:24It's happening.
09:25Woo!
09:29I want to move in.
09:31The integrity of the home, the story behind it, it's magic. $90,000 is a lot of money. Plus,
09:38there are places I know I can save, like reusing those couches in the rec room, or even reusing the
09:43kitchen cabinet somewhere else. But at the same time, it still makes me a little bit nervous,
09:48because there is a lot of space to cover. We have walls to remove, a whole kitchen renovation. Things are
09:55about to get real.
10:13We've started demo at Michelle and Jordan's with some good news.
10:17We got the sign off from our engineer on moving both walls. The wall in the kitchen can come down
10:21to give a clear sight line to the backyard. And the wall in the rec room can move over two
10:27feet to
10:27give Michelle and Jordan more space in the laundry room. So while the team works on tearing things
10:32down to the studs, I'm meeting up with Chloe at my studio to go over the design.
10:41Okay, you need to set that down fast. This is way freaking heavier than I thought.
10:45Give me a sec. Give me a sec.
10:46Okay. You're like, you're barely doing.
10:50Okay.
10:51Why do we always have so much stuff?
10:53I'm bigger than I am.
10:54That is one heavy tile, but she's a beautiful tile.
10:57Yeah.
10:57Okay, so I'm going to show you the design. So this is the kitchen.
11:03The kitchen is a good size, but the layout is choppy. So first thing I want to do is get
11:08rid of the peninsula.
11:09That way we can put the dishwasher over here where it belongs beside the sink. We'll add prefab wood grain
11:15cabinets for closed storage. They give major mid-century modern vibes and don't cost a fortune.
11:21Over here, we'll add a massive island with a quartz countertop. Total showstopper. It doubles as a
11:27breakfast bar with stool seating so we can skip buying a separate kitchen table and save a bit of money.
11:32You know I love to add texture, so I'll style the space with a plush rug and some DIY art.
11:39This is the beautiful tile that is actually being used on the kitchen floor.
11:43I love that it's a larger scale tile. It's gorgeous.
11:47Okay, so aside from this tile, one thing I know for sure I'm using...
11:50Are you ready? It's bold.
11:54Ta-da!
11:54Oh my gosh. I love that.
11:57Bold greens are super mid-century modern, plus their house backs onto the most beautiful ravine.
12:03So when I saw this tile, I knew it would totally elevate their kitchen.
12:07So this I'm actually using along that entire window wall, so from countertop all the way up
12:13to ceiling, including wrapping the hood range. So I think that it's incredibly important that
12:18everything else I do stays neutral so that the tile on the wall is really the standout point in that
12:24space. I'm really liking that together so far. Next is the rec room. This room is just a pass-through
12:31right now. Jordan wants a space that his kids can actually hang out in, so we're going to turn it
12:35into something really cool. I'll make the music space more intentional with comfy seating and a
12:40display for their instruments. And the fireplace area needs to feel warm and cozy. I'm thinking soft
12:47textures, mid-century modern furniture, and plenty of natural elements. Their couches are in great
12:52condition along with their carpet, so those will stay. Big savings there. We'll clad the fireplace in a
12:59porcelain slab. It's a bit of a spend, but it's going to lighten up the entire space. A few thrifted
13:04and handmade pieces will tie everything together. Moving on to the laundry room. I had this idea to
13:12reuse their dated kitchen cabinets in here to keep the cost down. So I talked to the crew this morning,
13:17and they said that they were able to get the cabinets out safely. That's amazing. They're in such good
13:23condition. So after moving the wall, we'll be able to add floor-to-ceiling storage and a bench in the
13:29same warm brown tones from the kitchen. Plus, we'll bring the same hardware from the kitchen to the
13:34laundry room cabinets. We'll save some money using a remnant countertop and add a square green tile
13:39backsplash and terrazzo flooring. By using similar ones, colours, and tones throughout the space,
13:45they'll look cohesive and feel super high-end. Okay. Introducing Michelle and Jordan's house.
13:54I love it. I think this one is one of my favorites.
14:10I feel like I always have a million things on the go, whether it's
14:15my design clients, kids' sports, whatever it may be. But I also have my own personal project,
14:22our income property, that we are so desperately trying to complete. We're fixing up some of the
14:27rooms in our tiny apartment in order to eventually sell the property and use the money to buy our dream
14:31home. First room on the list is my oldest son, Sawyer's room. Alex already packed up the furniture and cleaned
14:38up the
14:38floors. But we've hit a snag when the wallpaper wouldn't come down. We had to pivot to paneling instead.
14:49Dang, beautiful. Having somebody come in, remove wallpaper, skim coat the walls, like probably $1,000,
14:57$1,500. Well, on timelines, like it just seemed easier to purchase the panel. Although budget is
15:02incredibly important, time is money. It is definitely going to cost us, but I think this is worth it.
15:09Oh, not there. Actually? No, I'm kidding. Keep going.
15:16Like, I'm so happy we're doing this. Sweet. Okay, so now what? Time to cut another sheet?
15:22Is it really? We're not done? For today? Absolutely not.
15:35It is the end of demo, and I get a call from my construction manager, Anthony. And immediately,
15:42I have a pit in my stomach, and now I have to explain the news to Michelle and Jordan.
15:49Hello? Hi, guys. How are you? We're good. How are you?
15:54Good. So I have some news. It is not the greatest. So the crew removed the wall between the laundry
16:05room
16:05and the rec room. There's a vinyl flooring underneath, and it has asbestos in it.
16:22So I have some news. It is not the greatest. Oh, boy.
16:30So in the rec room and the laundry room, the crew did end up finding asbestos in the flooring.
16:39Okay, so what does that mean going forward? You have two options. Option number one,
16:46we just removed the flooring in that laundry room area. It can stay in the rec room. The way asbestos
16:54works is that if it's not touched, it is fine. I know we weren't even planning on doing the rec
17:00room
17:00floors at all. We were going to leave that carpet. But the crew is explaining that since they're there
17:05already, it would be much cheaper to deal with it all now versus, say, down the road.
17:12So they quoted at about $6,000 to do all of it at the same time.
17:19Oh, that is a lot of money. Yeah.
17:22But when I was growing up, my parents, they renovated one room at a time, and the floors were
17:25always nice, but they were different from one another. Right.
17:29And so I would love to not have 14 different floors in that basement. So I guess it makes sense
17:37to do it now. In the long run, that's going to save us money, and that will be done. Yeah,
17:42then it's all done. We don't have to worry about it. Okay. So we'll just do all of the laundry
17:48room,
17:49and that would include the powder room then? Mm-hmm.
17:51Yep. Yep. And then have that pouring into the rec room.
17:54Yep, exactly. And, yeah, I guess maybe while you're at it, you can throw in some upgrades
17:59in that powder room. I would be more than happy to do that.
18:02You bet you're already there. I definitely think you guys are making the right decision,
18:05for sure. I feel like it's a really good idea that Jordan and Michelle have decided to make some
18:10upgrades to the bathroom. I mean, we're already there. We're doing everything surrounding the bathroom.
18:15So in my opinion, it only makes sense to kind of tackle it and make it feel fresh. Small changes
18:21like
18:21new lighting and fixtures will make a huge impact in that powder room. It is going to feel like a
18:26brand new space without breaking the bank.
18:44I am on the hunt for a coffee table for Michelle and Jordan's. I really need this piece to anchor
18:51the space. We're working with their existing couches. But while I'm here, you better believe
18:56that I'm going to look down every aisle because you never know what you're going to find.
19:08There's so many chairs. Look at all the wood. Even the smell in here is unbelievable. Oh my goodness.
19:16All right. We're taking off the purse. This is so good. I'm speechless.
19:25And it's comfy too. This is the perfect mid-century modern piece. The clean lines, the wooden arms.
19:32This is exactly what we're going for with Michelle and Jordan. Good find.
19:41Ooh, these are so freaking cool. These could work so perfectly. Okay, let me check these out.
19:52I actually kind of love the idea of nesting tables. The shape is different as well. It makes it super
19:56unique. And the glass, when paired with wooden legs, it's another mid-century modern element.
20:02They are selling these for only $200. I'll probably spend about $2,200 if these were anywhere else. This is
20:10a perfect score today.
20:28We're using large format tile in the kitchen. It looks clean and high-end, and you get more impact
20:33with fewer pieces. Some kind of wonder. Hello. Oh, hey. It looks so good in here.
20:45The tiles turned out incredible. Like, the scale of it's perfect. Perfect blend for the mid-century
20:51modern vibe. And then this? Yeah. Yeah, with this, with the opening. That was so important for Michelle
20:56and Jordan that they could actually see into their backyard, watch the kids, and not to mention all of
21:02the natural light that's now coming in here. It turns out this wall wasn't load-bearing, so opening
21:07it up didn't cost too much. But it completely transforms the kitchen in the best way. Fingers
21:12crossed I feel the same way about moving the wall back in the rec room. Well. This looks good. I
21:19was
21:19actually really worried that this space would feel so much smaller. Yeah. It feels so good. That's
21:23amazing. Okay, so the powder room. Yes. Jordan would really like to kind of have that floor continue into
21:29here, so we have only a couple floors throughout the house. Same tile from upstairs. Exactly. Perfect.
21:34Keep it more cohesive. And then we're going to just kind of do some light touches in here and just
21:38make it feel a little bit better. But I'm more so excited about what's happening in the laundry room
21:44and my room. Doesn't it feel so much bigger in here? It does. I'm so glad that we were able
21:50to move
21:50this wall. Yep. But I feel like with the cabinetry, we're going to have that kind of snug feeling again.
21:55However, it makes a difference when it's with intention, right? It's going to have function.
22:01Yep. They're going to be able to store all those things in here. So the other thing about this
22:05space is that we're reusing those cabinets from the kitchen down here. So we're going to paint those,
22:09add some new hardware. Perfect. Oh, our tiles are actually here. We need to get in there.
22:14Yeah, yeah. Let's take a look at those tiles. So I brought my samples. All right. Now that this is
22:20the tile for the laundry room, I want to see everything together. This is what I'm thinking
22:25for the laundry room backsplash. So I'm really hoping to go with this color for laundry. Yeah,
22:33I like that one. Which I think is beautiful. It's not too light, not too dark. And I love it
22:38with this tile. I do too. One last thing. I know I had planned on doing more of like a
22:44slab finish tile.
22:45On the fireplace. On the fireplace. Yes. That's going to cost a fortune. So what I'm thinking
22:51is what if we were to paint this out instead? Paint gives us the same clean finished look and
22:56lets the fireplace keep its character. Anything that we can kind of save on I think is going to help
23:01to
23:01offset the cost of this floor. Oh, yeah. That'll definitely knock down the cost. Okay. All right.
23:06Well, you got tiling to do. I do. So I will get out of your hair.
23:17The full slab kitchen countertops are ordered. But I want a more budget friendly option for the
23:22laundry room counter. We are in the most exciting place of this whole store. We are in the remnant
23:29yard. Let's be honest, it is very expensive to purchase a large slab. However, when you shop
23:36remnant pieces, it opens the door to so many options. These aren't used pieces. They're just
23:41cutoffs from previous projects. So now we get to shop what people didn't use. It saves us a ton of
23:47money and we still get that same luxurious look that we're going for. I'm looking for a remnant that's
23:52going to compliment the green backsplash, the warm wood cabinetry and tie the laundry room together.
23:57I want the veining and finish to mimic natural stone, making the quartz look high end without the huge price
24:05tag. I think I just found the one. I love to incorporate these custom elements into these
24:11projects. Even when we're on a budget, it's going to turn out so good.
24:22Alex and I, we haven't really seen a lot of each other lately, but we have a bit of time
24:27right now
24:28that we're going to kind of take advantage of. I go bowling. I love going bowling. Nice try.
24:34I'd probably whoop your butt. Yeah, probably. I'm thinking what better time to spend together
24:41and build this closet system for Sawyer. Closed storage is not only perfect for Sawyer,
24:47but great for any future renter too. Are you ready to push them into place?
24:58No. What do you mean?
25:04It don't fit. You're joking.
25:08Are you sure? You think you're just going to magically
25:11kick off? I'll push this as far as I can.
25:16I'll push this as far as I can.
25:25We literally measured this 500 times.
25:32The dimensions said that they were 31 and an 8.
25:36Mm-hmm.
25:37It's actually 31 and a quarter.
25:39It's just barely not fitting.
25:43Okay, so what are you going to do?
25:47Like, potentially, you see where I'm going with this?
25:53Like, cut the drywall?
25:55So, remove the drywall is exactly what we did.
26:03And you know what? In the end, the closet looks completely built in and custom,
26:07even better than our original plan.
26:12I don't know if I can't see you.
26:18perfect me.
26:21It's just a sign of the time.
26:24The one that has been missing yesterday.
26:28The one that has been missing yesterday.
26:29The one that has been missing yesterday.
26:39Hello.
26:40Hey.
26:41How are ya?
26:41All right, how are you?
26:43Good.
26:43It looks so good in here.
26:45I'm loving the wormwood grain on the cabinetry
26:48in this massive island.
26:50Just wow.
26:51I feel super happy, but I'm also slightly
26:53freaking out that more hasn't been done.
26:56Like the countertops?
26:57Like the countertops.
26:58They had a problem.
27:00They delivered the wrong slab, but the fabricator caught it.
27:03So he's working on them right now.
27:05And the hood range I actually sent back to get it so that the
27:08tile fits perfectly right across the whole thing.
27:11OK, so that was a good catch then,
27:13because that will just make things so much easier.
27:15And it's going to look nicer.
27:16Yeah.
27:16OK, still freaking out, though, like next week.
27:18They're moving back in.
27:20As long as this comes in when they said it's going to,
27:23and they promised me it would, we should be good through it.
27:26OK.
27:28OK, so this hardware, I feel like it's not exactly
27:33the mid-century modern style that I was going for.
27:36I feel like I could do a little better, maybe something
27:39a little bit smaller and a little bit more modern.
27:42Oh, I always have self-doubt.
27:44I feel like anyone who says they don't is lying.
27:47If I'm doing something for myself, it's different.
27:49But I feel like because I'm responsible for people's money,
27:52and this is their hard-earned money,
27:55like I don't take that lightly.
27:56And yeah, I drive contractors crazy.
28:03These floors are literally perfection.
28:06I love how we've now continued it into the powder room.
28:10Jordan's going to be so happy that everything's now cohesive.
28:13I love it.
28:14And the laundry room.
28:16I've already picked out the countertop.
28:18Nice.
28:18I think it's the perfect neutral in here.
28:20I'm really happy.
28:21And I hate to add, but I did when we were walking through,
28:25I did notice that the fireplace is not painted yet.
28:31So since the prep work is done, which I feel like is the most
28:34tedious part of all of this, so thank you, guys.
28:38How do you feel about me jumping on the spray gun
28:40and getting that done for you today?
28:41That really helps me.
28:43Honestly, I do love a paint gun moment,
28:44so I would be more than happy to help you with that.
28:48Hold me and hold me.
28:50Try to keep me in a little box.
28:51It ain't gonna work.
28:52Try to stop me from into the top.
28:53It ain't gonna work.
28:54All these things when you get a little flutter,
28:56but you can't hold me and hold me down.
28:59Hold me and hold me.
29:01You can't hold me and hold me.
29:03It looks so good, and it was so cost effective.
29:09I definitely saved us some money on this one.
29:12Hold me down.
29:15From one job site directly to another,
29:18Sawyer's room is just about finished.
29:20I'll just grab a tape measure if you want to kind of figure
29:24out how far apart you want to, you know?
29:27I don't know.
29:27Do we have balls?
29:29Do we have balls?
29:31I can't wait for Sawyer to get home and to come
29:34see his new room.
29:36I didn't go with the neutral for the walls, which was, I think,
29:39the smarter decision for renters.
29:41However, I went with a color that Sawyer really liked.
29:46You got his special ones?
29:48Yeah, like this one?
29:50Yeah.
29:51You guys get the vision?
29:53Yeah.
29:54I do like to implement, like, those small little sentimental
29:58details into every space that I do.
30:00We're doing this cool little art wall for under 20 bucks.
30:04He loves baseball, and these, all of these balls have special meaning
30:08behind them, so I just think it's perfect.
30:10OK, so now I think we should do this artwork.
30:14We lost our dog a couple of years ago,
30:16and Sawyer has had this Polaroid of him and the dog for years.
30:19So I found it, and I framed it, so it's going to be really special.
30:24I think that's perfect.
30:26I think I might get the boys to fill these pillows.
30:29Yep.
30:30That's a lot of fluff.
30:31I could bring you guys to the store,
30:32and you can do this for Mommy.
30:34No?
30:35Sawyer, he's the oldest.
30:36It feels really good to just give him his own space back.
30:40Are you excited?
30:43I can't wait.
30:50Are you excited?
30:53I can't wait.
30:59I'm ready to fight, I'm ready to fight, I'm ready to fight again.
31:05That's pretty sick.
31:14The baseballs?
31:17Do you want to know why there's a blank one?
31:20Why?
31:20It's for when you hit.
31:21Oh, my first home run.
31:22Yeah!
31:25Your new bed, all your new bedding.
31:27These were from the store.
31:28I actually just got a brand new order of these.
31:30So I saved them just for you.
31:32Can't wait to get a good sleep in here.
31:34The color is just like my old room,
31:36that best room I've ever had.
31:38I knew you loved it so much.
31:41And you know what that is, obviously.
31:43Beatty.
31:44Having my old dog on the wall, I think that's great.
31:47Every time I wake up, he's there.
31:49The closets, you're lucky that they actually
31:52got put in here.
31:53The box gave a measurement, and they were actually
31:55an eighth of an inch bigger.
31:56Dad literally had to remove the walls on either side.
31:59On both sides?
32:00On both sides.
32:02I love how Dad finished off this new closet for you.
32:05It really does feel like it's custom.
32:08It would be nice to not have all of your stuff on the ground.
32:13And is that a laundry room?
32:14Yes, sir.
32:15What goes in that?
32:17Laundry.
32:17And then where does it go?
32:19Top of the stairs.
32:20Top of the stairs?
32:23How about all the way down to the laundry room?
32:27It looks great in here.
32:28I'm so glad.
32:30Mom doesn't get a fist bump.
32:32Mom gets the real deal.
32:40I know how much this means to him.
32:44There's been so many huge changes in his life.
32:47We moved.
32:48We're in this small space.
32:48He started high school.
32:50So it feels good to give him a space that feels like home.
32:56Ah.
32:58One down and a lot to go.
33:01But I am like, I'm ready to go.
33:03This was like the motivation I needed.
33:05I cannot wait to keep plugging away so this whole apartment can
33:09be fully completed.
33:26Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
33:29Our countertops made it.
33:30Thank goodness.
33:31So we're moving ahead with the green tile backsplash in the kitchen
33:36and the fixtures in the powder room.
33:39I have one more piece to finish for Michelle and Jordan's rec room,
33:43so I'm heading to my studio.
33:46I love these late night DIYs.
33:48I found this fabulous lamp the other day.
33:52It has some wear and tear on it, which
33:54is to be expected when you're antiquing.
33:56And then the shade, it's a little bit more
33:58textured than I would like.
33:59So I am going to give it a new life today.
34:02It doesn't matter where we are now.
34:04The rolling fields are passing by.
34:07So I'm using a spray adhesive on this.
34:11I have been really recently been open to these feelings.
34:16But suddenly we're here.
34:18My heart is rushing faster than ever before.
34:21Lighting is so important.
34:23And it really, really changes the vibe.
34:25It's also one of the most expensive items
34:27that we can add to our home.
34:29And a mid-century lamp would cost hundreds of dollars,
34:32whereas this is going to cost us $23.
34:34So it is a huge win for sure.
34:37We're going to do a little oil stain on it.
34:40See the vision coming to life.
34:42There's still obviously a little bit more work to be done,
34:45but it's going to look so good in Michelle and Jordan's rec room.
35:08We're close, but we have a few tweaks to do.
35:12The thing I love most about Mid-Century Modern is how sleek and sexy the design is.
35:17I think it was just a matter of finding the right pieces for the spaces.
35:21I wanted to add some texture to the kitchen, so we painted an old frame
35:24and added a piece of fabric I had at my studio to create a totally custom large-scale piece.
35:29This could have cost something like $300, and I made it with $15 worth of supplies I had laying around.
35:37I also had Anthony add the table legs I found while thrifting to an old wooden disc
35:41to make a mid-century modern side table.
35:44It cost around $25, way less than retail.
35:49And I swapped out the hardware.
35:51I feel like changing these brass to this beautiful wooden knob
35:56has given it so much character in here and really elevated the space.
36:01Mid-Century Modern is not new to me.
36:03I put like little splashes of it in my designs.
36:06However, this was my first project that I was like full on.
36:09I've learned a lot on this project, and I'm not going to lie, I'm kind of digging it.
36:14You ready?
36:16Oh, yeah.
36:16Bring them in.
36:17I am freaking ready to bring them in.
36:19I cannot wait.
36:24All right, this is it.
36:25That's it.
36:25Okay, we're home.
36:26It's been five weeks.
36:27The longest five weeks.
36:29So it's going to be amazing to get back in there.
36:31Shall we go in?
36:32Yeah, let's go in.
36:33Let's go in.
36:33Okay, let's do it.
36:34Okay.
36:38Hello.
36:39Hi.
36:40Welcome home.
36:41Hi.
36:43So, the time has come for you guys to see these spaces.
36:47Okay, we're ready.
36:48Okay.
36:48Yeah, let's go.
36:52Oh, look at this.
36:58The time has come for you guys to see these spaces.
37:02Oh, look at this.
37:04Oh, my gosh.
37:06Hey.
37:11Wow.
37:12This looks so good.
37:13This looks awesome.
37:16Holy moly.
37:17There's a lot to take in in here.
37:19There's so many beautiful little pieces throughout.
37:26The brick is painted white.
37:29Oh, yeah.
37:29It looks good.
37:30That looks amazing.
37:32I actually got to whip out a spray gun.
37:34It's been many, many years.
37:36I had a ton of fun.
37:37Oh, it looks so good.
37:39It brightens the space.
37:40It does.
37:40For sure.
37:41It really brightens.
37:41With the walls being so dark.
37:43And the floor is so bright.
37:45Oh, yeah.
37:45Look at that.
37:46Big tiles.
37:48No asbestos.
37:49Not anymore.
37:50I think you guys absolutely made the right decision with switching out the floors now.
37:54You saved so much money by, you know, dealing with a crew that was already here.
37:58Yeah, it looks really, really good.
37:59It's brilliant.
38:00And this wall ended up moving.
38:02Yeah.
38:02Oh, yeah, it did.
38:03Which doesn't even feel like we lost any space whatsoever.
38:06No, it doesn't.
38:06All of the paneling went right back up as if it never came down.
38:10Wow.
38:12This is beautiful.
38:14I actually found this chair while drifting.
38:16And it was the perfect addition in this space.
38:19Wow.
38:19I completely pictured you in this chair with a guitar in hand and just completely rocking out.
38:25That's amazing.
38:27Come sit on your couch.
38:29Another huge save.
38:30These beautiful couches that you guys already had.
38:33Yes.
38:33They worked so perfectly.
38:35Yeah, they do look good in this space.
38:36And then these coffee tables.
38:37So I found these at the same place I got the chair.
38:40Stop.
38:40That's brilliant.
38:41Yeah, and these are true mid-century pieces that clearly belong in your home.
38:46Did you see that light?
38:48Oh, that's so cute.
38:49This guy I actually found at an antique store.
38:53And I ended up just giving it a little bit of a new life.
38:56So just like those little touches that make your space more unique.
38:59It's perfect.
39:01From the first time I came, it was obvious that you guys were not using the space aside for for
39:06laundry.
39:06It's intentional now.
39:08Yeah, it's so nice.
39:09And we're only in the first room.
39:11Mm-hmm.
39:12So there's more to see.
39:17Whoa, this is incredible.
39:20Wow, look at all this space.
39:23Look at all this space.
39:30Oh my God.
39:32Wow, that looks so good.
39:34Oh, that's so nice.
39:38That's perfect.
39:39So organized.
39:41Did you see this?
39:42Oh, how cool is that?
39:44Oh, man, look at the tile.
39:46Oh, cool.
39:46And these are from the kitchen.
39:49This is from upstairs.
39:49They look so good.
39:50Yeah, we were able to save so much by reusing the cabinets from upstairs.
39:56And then the countertop actually was a remnant piece.
39:59So brand new, but it was a cutoff from a previous project.
40:04Such a great way to save on budget.
40:07Two kids, lots of laundry.
40:09Never ends.
40:10All laundry.
40:10Well, hopefully this makes it a little bit more enjoyable for you guys.
40:14It's perfect.
40:17And come look at your powder room, guys.
40:19I didn't see the bathroom.
40:22Oh, look at that.
40:25You have new hardware, new light, new faucet, a new toilet.
40:31I don't know how the floors run all the way through the whole space.
40:33I know that was super important to you.
40:35And honestly, I think it turned out so good.
40:38The floors are definitely a highlight.
40:40Just with some little changes, it really makes such a huge difference.
40:43Something we can be proud to have our guests use, for sure.
40:48We have a really exciting space still to visit.
40:53Oh, man.
40:53Let's go.
40:59Wow, this is incredible.
41:06This is huge.
41:08Oh, my gosh.
41:11Wow.
41:12This doesn't feel real.
41:18This kitchen used to feel so dated.
41:21And now it does not feel like the same kitchen anymore at all.
41:24Well, it isn't.
41:27Look at how open it is.
41:29When the kids were out there, you guys were in here.
41:31You couldn't see out.
41:32And now you have the perfect view.
41:35Yeah.
41:36This is the same floor from downstairs.
41:39This is the same floor.
41:40Isn't it beautiful?
41:42It is.
41:42It is so nice.
41:44So, Jordan, now that you have cohesive flooring throughout the new spaces, how do you feel?
41:49It's unbelievable.
41:50It is.
41:51What do you think about the tile?
41:53I love the tile.
41:54That was great.
41:54You nailed it.
41:55It's a little bold, but I was like, you guys can handle it.
41:59I know.
42:00It's like you knew.
42:01Yeah.
42:02Dishwasher.
42:03This is the dishwasher.
42:05No more going on the opposite side and handing each other dishes.
42:10Fabulous.
42:11Are these the same poles as downstairs?
42:13Yes.
42:14Tying in the spaces?
42:15I really wanted to stay true to the space being mid-century modern.
42:19It took a very long time, but I think it's one of those little details that is completely worth it.
42:27I just hope you guys make so many beautiful memories in your new home.
42:31You have transformed our lives in so many ways.
42:37Don't start off.
42:38It's okay.
42:38Don't cry.
42:39Come here.
42:40The ugly cry is no.
42:42Oh.
42:45I can't believe that.
42:47We get to live here?
42:48Yeah, we get to live here.
42:49These unbelievable spaces that Emily has done for us.
42:53This is quite a unique house.
42:55With that mid-century modern vibe, Emily was able to elevate it to that next level.
43:00Completely transformed our lives.
43:03Oh, my God.
43:07Oh, my God.
43:09Oh, my God.
43:13What a fun project it has been.
43:16Their house turned out so amazing.
43:19Michelle and Jordan's reaction was everything that I had wanted and more and has really made all of these late
43:27nights so very worth it.
43:29Michelle has kind of promised that maybe we'll do some more projects in the future, which I would be so
43:35thrilled about.
43:35I am so excited to jump right into my next one because there's always one on the go.
43:41Stay tuned for what's next.
43:42Stay tuned for what's next.
43:43Stay tuned for what's next.
43:49Stay tuned for what's next.
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