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the emily michelle project s01e04
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00:00Are you ready?
00:01It's bold.
00:02My 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
00:19than they are.
00:27No!
00:32We are open, but there is a lot on the line.
00:35So let's all cross our fingers that this isn't an epic fail.
00:38Well done.
00:39I always hear, oh, I can only imagine
00:42what your house looks like.
00:44Girl.
00:47Looks great in here.
00:49Best room I've ever had.
00:51One down and a lot to go.
00:53This whole apartment can be fully completed.
01:00We should not be sharing any of this right now, but it's 8.30 and I'm only just getting
01:05home from work.
01:06This place is so messy.
01:09What are you guys doing?
01:11I love you.
01:14I want it.
01:15I want it.
01:17Being an entrepreneur and being a mom is no joke.
01:22There's always so much to do and we are quite literally up to our eyeballs.
01:26On top of the kids, we have blended living, we have our clients, and we're trying to renovate
01:32our income property.
01:33You literally measured this 500 times.
01:36Yeah.
01:36It's just barely not finished.
01:40The dream is to renovate our income property, take that money, and then to buy our forever
01:46dream home.
01:47We have a long road ahead of us, but the plan is to just keep plugging away.
01:53Look at all the mess.
01:57Send help.
01:58Come on, let's join the fun, fun, fun home.
02:02But for now, my client work is what's really paying our bills.
02:06I am trying to gather some inspiration for my newest clients, Matt Lindsey.
02:11I just had a great call with them.
02:14They've got a super dated house and a $90,000 budget, but a baby coming in five weeks.
02:20They want to know if we can renovate three rooms before then.
02:24I am Lindsey Smith.
02:26And this is my handsome husband, Matthew.
02:28Hello.
02:29We have been married for six years.
02:32We have three children, all ages four and younger, and one more on the way.
02:39But then we're done.
02:41This, in our hearts, is our forever home.
02:43I think I fell in love with the house, and I just ignored things inside of the house.
02:48It's nice.
02:49It's just pretty beige in here.
02:52I think this kitchen is original to the 70s.
02:55It's been well-loved, but it's an old kitchen.
02:58We have this amazing, bright dining room, but this wall just cuts it off.
03:03Anytime I'm preparing food for the boys, it would just be nice to be able to see them.
03:08Let me know if Cooper needs me, bud.
03:10It's just a big blank wall where we just daydream about it being gone.
03:15This is the upstairs shared bath that my kids use.
03:19There's going to be, probably, to my chances, four boys that are huge using that bathroom
03:25together.
03:25It could use more storage, and it's like the original 70s tub, so it's super shallow.
03:30You can put the toys in the tub.
03:32That's fine.
03:32Just wait till we get another baby in this mix.
03:34They're not going to fit in.
03:35We're going to have to do them in shifts.
03:37Emily would be a really good fit for us, given the three-boy fact.
03:40And so she understands.
03:42I think the thing that we really appreciate about Emily's designs is that they're very elegant.
03:47Also, kind of like warm tones and textures.
03:51I think the ability to have something done quickly would just be an amazing blessing,
03:57considering we're going to have a newborn coming soon.
04:03When you've got young kids, sight lines and storage are everything.
04:08I'm headed over to see if I can help them with smart design.
04:11When I'm going to see a space, I am looking to see if the house has good bones.
04:16I am looking for things that can handle a low-cost reno, but still have that designer finish.
04:23I think a lot of people pick me as a designer because I'm creative.
04:27I'm willing to get my hands dirty.
04:29If there is something that we need but maybe can't afford, you better believe I'm going to make it myself.
04:35We're not talking these cheap DIYs.
04:38Like, we are talking luxe finds, um, luxe DIYs.
04:42And we're going to really take it to a whole other level.
04:49Hello. Emily.
04:51You're here. Welcome to our house.
04:54I am so excited to be here.
04:57Matt and Lindsey's house is so much better than I was expecting.
05:02I walk through the front door and the bones are perfect.
05:07They need a little bit more function, a little bit more purpose for their family.
05:10But other than that, we're already off to a really good start.
05:14Is there anything in this room specifically that you're wanting to keep?
05:18We like the table a lot.
05:19We think it functions really well for our family.
05:21Yeah.
05:22It was Matt's grandparents.
05:24Okay, so there's some sentimental value here.
05:26Yes.
05:26Seems like a really good quality piece.
05:28Yes.
05:29What about this cabinet over here?
05:32I think it's pretty dated.
05:33And we could probably benefit from some more functional storage.
05:36You're looking for a fresh start.
05:37That's what it sounds like to me.
05:38Yeah, we're looking for good ideas as well.
05:40So I would love if you guys were open to it to kind of make more of like an entryway
05:45here
05:45with like a soft arch.
05:47Because I think this home holds a lot of character.
05:50And I feel like the second we knock this out, we're going to lose that.
05:53So if you're open to that, that would be a solution that I would definitely recommend.
05:56We're certainly open to any of your ideas.
05:59We are really excited to have the opportunity to work with Emily.
06:02The fact that she can get it done on a budget is huge to us.
06:05So fingers crossed, she can roll up her sleeves and get some creative ideas flowing so that we can
06:10see the magic happen in our house.
06:12Do you think you could make a big difference in this room, the dining room, and upstairs for about
06:18that much?
06:18I think that $90,000 today is not quite like it was for sure.
06:22Yes.
06:23So it doesn't go, it doesn't stretch as much as we would like it to.
06:26But I think that by reusing some of the items you already have, you know, and be a little bit
06:31creative with some of the finds, I think that it's definitely doable for sure.
06:35And you need this done fast, right?
06:37We've got about five weeks until baby comes.
06:40Yeah.
06:40Okay.
06:41Our current timeline is pretty tight, and we're putting a lot of trust in this process.
06:46It's a large sum of money.
06:47It would be crazy not to be a little worried that this will be done on time.
06:52For the baby to come, it makes you a little bit anxious.
06:56Sorry about the toys on the floor.
06:58Listen, I have three boys, and I completely understand what it's like.
07:03I think the biggest challenge besides the timeline, of course, is obviously budget.
07:07Kitchens are expensive, bathrooms are expensive, and we're doing both.
07:10Plus the dining room.
07:11So I think my biggest thing is really trying to stretch that budget by thrifting and antiquing
07:18and shopping their home and really seeing what they already own that we can use and spread out
07:22throughout their project.
07:23But we'll see.
07:24This is going to be one of my biggest and fastest projects yet.
07:32I need to pick really beautiful finishes that are budget friendly and come together fast.
07:37I have new clients, Lindsay and Matt.
07:40Mm-hmm.
07:41The goal is to actually complete this before Lindsay gives birth.
07:44Oh, okay.
07:45So no pressure.
07:46Okay.
07:46Okay, so here's the dining room.
07:48We'll use their existing table, but I really want to reupholster those chairs.
07:52And I want to try to give them more storage with a new sideboard, which I'll try to find secondhand.
07:57Super lucky because the kitchen actually is already an amazing layout.
08:01Nice.
08:02We don't have to move that plumbing or electrical.
08:04So that saves a lot of money.
08:06For the kitchen, we're losing this wall.
08:10And I want to create some interest by building a soft archway to give it an elevated kind of classic
08:15look.
08:16We'll use their existing flooring, which is a huge save.
08:20At the center, we'll give them a large island that they've always wanted,
08:23with room to cook, eat, and lots of storage underneath.
08:26And then I want to see those natural finishes.
08:29Wood, stone, and a custom hood in that lime wash finish that you know I'm crazy about.
08:34And I've got some great neutral fabric left over from another project that will work for their chairs.
08:39I actually really like more of like a creamy tone for the walls.
08:44So let's say this is our starting point.
08:47I think the next important thing is to select some cabinet doors.
08:51Prefab cabinets will give us a great look, but for a lot less.
08:55These are the prefab options.
08:57I feel like the slab is a little bit more modern, which is beautiful.
09:01But for this particular project, I think the shaker just gives a little bit more characters to the space.
09:06Absolutely.
09:07Okay, this is looking really good.
09:09So next room is the bathroom.
09:11Okay.
09:12So it's their only bathroom with a bathtub.
09:15I'm kind of feeling like going a little bit more bold, because it is primarily for the kids.
09:20Oh my gosh.
09:21I like that colour.
09:22Do you?
09:23Yeah, I love it.
09:24In the bathroom, we're swapping out pretty much everything, but keeping the same layout.
09:29That alone will save us tons on plumbing and electrical.
09:33A double vanity will make the room feel way more functional, especially with some added storage space.
09:38Finally, lighting and tile will add some drama without a huge cost.
09:42I've laid the tile next to the flooring, and that flooring is literally throughout the entire house,
09:47so it's actually in their bathroom as well.
09:48Okay.
09:49So it does pair really nicely with it, and everything looks like it could be in one space,
09:55which is exactly why we present things like this.
09:58Mm-hmm.
09:58It's gorgeous.
09:59I think it's going to look so good.
10:02I don't need you.
10:05I just want you.
10:08As soon as that wall on the main floor comes down,
10:10crews can finish up full demolition of the kitchen and bathroom.
10:13Then things will move fast from here.
10:26While that happens, I've got work to do at the store.
10:29We just had our grand opening event, and it was a success.
10:32You're getting both of them.
10:33That's amazing.
10:35It's beautiful.
10:37She's a great thrifter, and I think for many of us, that's a real challenge to do.
10:42But now I have the daunting task of restocking super quickly.
10:47I'm going to hold another event soon to keep that momentum going.
10:51And I can't just call someone to supply us, because I want there to be unique pieces in the store.
10:58So we do have a process to get things back on the shelves.
11:01So I'm talking unboxing things, and cleaning things, and tagging things, and painting things.
11:08We need to get as much product out on that floor as possible.
11:11Because at the end of the day, this is our family's income.
11:14That pressure is very real, and I am definitely feeling it.
11:18You moved all of this from the back?
11:20I did.
11:21Is your back okay?
11:22No.
11:23I see you're tagging stuff.
11:24So it's what, all the vintage stuff you're kind of getting through right now?
11:27All the vintage stuff right now.
11:28We sell all kinds of things at the store, from vintage pieces, pottery, metal pieces, glass pieces.
11:37Other things that we carry are beautiful vessels, and a lot of artwork that I actually do myself.
11:42Since you're the one who's always in here, what are you finding that's selling the most?
11:46What are we running out of?
11:47What do I need to bring in more of?
11:49Honestly, the pieces that you've painted have been flying off the shelf.
11:53That's actually so funny.
11:54I only started doing that because I had so many random pieces, and they were the perfect shape,
12:00but just awful colors.
12:02Yep.
12:02And it's all the cost-effective things too, right?
12:04I mean, it's so cheap for me to buy that stuff, and then I use leftover paints and just put
12:09it on.
12:09We have so much work to do to fill those shelves.
12:12Should we talk about how bad of an idea this was?
12:15Okay.
12:16I have absolutely no time to do it.
12:19I know.
12:19Which is actually starting to freak me out a little bit.
12:22It's stressing me out, for sure.
12:32The pieces that you've painted have been flying off the shelf.
12:35Maybe we create some more.
12:37Okay.
12:38And you're super-duper busy, so I thought maybe you could show me how to.
12:41Okay, because I was literally just about to have a pure, full-blown panic attack.
12:44I'm like, with what time am I going to make more?
12:47But that would actually be a really good idea.
12:49Do you want to actually take a break from this, and maybe we could go pick out some pieces and
12:52go have some fun?
12:53A hundred percent.
12:54This is a genius idea.
12:56Actually, I'm way too short.
12:57Can you grab that one?
12:59Chloe actually comes from a big art background, so there is no better person to teach how to paint these
13:05vessels.
13:05She can level up her skills.
13:07I have more time to deal with my clients, and the business grows.
13:11This is literally my favorite thing to do.
13:13So obviously, they feel dated, right?
13:16Yeah.
13:16And we are going to give them a brand new look.
13:18We're going to prime first, and then with this particular vase, my plan is to go over the entire thing
13:24with a plaster finish.
13:25Okay.
13:27All right.
13:36It is fun, right?
13:37Yeah, it's so fun.
13:38Now we have to wait for this to dry, and then, yeah, we get to do all the other fun
13:42steps.
13:42Awesome.
13:43Once these pieces are done, then you have about 150 pieces still to go to fill up our shelves.
13:48So, two down and tons more to go.
13:57Since we're adding arches into the kitchen and bathroom, we're repeating them at the front entrance and over the stove
14:02so that it all feels connected.
14:04The curves soften the space and instantly makes it feel more custom and high-end.
14:14For the bathroom, I've got an idea of what I need, but I need to see it in person with
14:18the tile I picked before we can get this order in.
14:24I'm really kind of needing everything.
14:27I need a bathtub, a vanity, faucet, you name it.
14:30A whole list.
14:31A whole list.
14:32A whole list.
14:32Okay, great.
14:33Have you heard of our 3D planner?
14:34No.
14:34So, this is a great option for you if you want to visualize putting the items into the space for
14:38you.
14:38Did you want to see some of our vanities?
14:40I would love to.
14:41Great.
14:41Let's go down here.
14:48I like the look of the floating.
14:50Yeah, I think it would be really nice.
14:51We can add to the 3D planner if you'd like.
14:53Okay.
14:53That is amazing.
14:54It's even calculating my total at the top.
14:56That's right.
14:59Is it weird if I sit on it?
15:00No, not at all.
15:01Help yourself.
15:02This is great.
15:03The great thing about this toilet, we can easily pop it off to be able to clean underneath.
15:08Say no more.
15:09Sold.
15:09This is perfect.
15:11Next on the list is tubs.
15:14The bigger the better.
15:15Love that this one has more of a slab front.
15:18I think it's perfect with the modern finishes that are in their space.
15:21Great.
15:21Well, I'll add the tub as we walk back toward the faucet.
15:27So, I definitely am gravitating towards the brass.
15:30I like how simple and modern this one is.
15:33Okay.
15:34And I think that it is the perfect one.
15:36Awesome.
15:36That is so cool.
15:37So, we have our bathtub.
15:39We have both faucets and the beautiful vanity.
15:42Okay.
15:42And I'll meet you up at the front.
15:43Okay.
15:49Timing is everything.
15:50We're bringing in the kitchen components while we wrap the arches so we don't lose a single day.
15:55But Anthony, our construction manager, needs me on site to take a look at something.
15:59I'm gonna live and do it my way.
16:02Hello.
16:04Hello.
16:06Oh, my gosh.
16:08This is insane.
16:10Can you believe it?
16:11This does not feel like the same house.
16:14It feels huge.
16:15They're going to freak out.
16:17It's amazing.
16:18Three archways.
16:18Look it.
16:19Right from here, there's one, two, three.
16:22Oh, my gosh.
16:23Look at this thing.
16:23It's unbelievable.
16:24I'm, like, speechless.
16:25That doesn't happen often.
16:26Look at all the space.
16:27Like, come on in here.
16:28Check it out.
16:29Like, look it.
16:30I can almost.
16:31Look how huge it is.
16:32It's massive.
16:33I love it.
16:34Look at that hood range.
16:35Oh, my gosh.
16:36It's gonna be so great after the lime wash.
16:39Look at all the natural light.
16:41There's a ton.
16:42Okay, so now that the wall is out, I'm noticing the gap.
16:45In general, when you take down a wall, it's going to leave you with a gap in the floor.
16:49If you have an extra box of flooring, you can patch that in easily and cheaply.
16:54Matt had mentioned that he's pretty sure that he had a box.
16:58I found that box of flooring.
16:59Oh, my gosh.
17:01We're very lucky.
17:02No, that is amazing.
17:03Like, because this would have cost thousands of dollars to replace all of us.
17:06Definitely.
17:06We're very fortunate to be able to tie these two spaces together.
17:09I want to show you something upstairs, though.
17:11You're making me nervous.
17:12Yeah.
17:13Come check this out.
17:16Ooh.
17:17This hasn't been touched yet.
17:19What?
17:19Are we going to continue that paint in here?
17:23Uh, well, it's not in my scope.
17:25I feel like because we ended up removing the wallpaper in here, and now it's still in
17:31here, which I think is fine.
17:32Yeah.
17:33But as soon as I walked in, I feel like I'm in a different house.
17:35I've like gone back in time or something.
17:36We don't have the time or money to remove it, but maybe if we could have a discussion of
17:42having this painted.
17:43Well, I feel some OT coming up.
17:46Yeah, I feel that as well every single day.
17:48So, but I think it's worth it, right?
17:50Yes.
17:51It's like first impression, right?
17:52So, I think it is important that we do it.
17:54Once it's painted, it's going to look fresh, and it's going to look like the wallpaper was
17:58just put on, and it is such an easy thing to do.
18:00And everyone knows that first impressions are everything.
18:04Oh, my gosh.
18:04I can already see the arch.
18:06Oh, yeah.
18:08Wow.
18:09We're just keeping the theme all the way through.
18:12Yeah, it makes it so cohesive, right?
18:14It really ties everything together.
18:16Yeah.
18:16Oh, this looks so good.
18:17Oh, my goodness.
18:18I'm falling into the hole.
18:19Yeah, be careful.
18:20Okay, so what's actually going on here?
18:22So, this is why I brought you up here.
18:25Okay.
18:26I don't have any more on this flooring.
18:28We used it all up in between the kitchen and the dining room.
18:31Okay.
18:32And I don't have any more to patch this, and it is a floating vanity.
18:36So, we're going to see underneath.
18:37And it's too late to order a different one.
18:40Ceramic tile.
18:41We would have to remove all of this.
18:43Yep.
18:44We'd have to put a membrane down.
18:45We'd have to do all the things.
18:46So, too expensive?
18:48Yes.
18:48Okay, this is a problem.
18:50Like, budget, we're already, we're maxed.
18:56Okay.
18:57I'm definitely going to have to think on this one.
19:01Not what I was expecting today.
19:10Okay, well, I was not planning on replacing this floor.
19:16I know you weren't.
19:17Like, we do not have the money.
19:19And the vanity has already been ordered.
19:21And it's a floating vanity.
19:23And it's a floating vanity.
19:25So, you're going to see it right underneath.
19:26We're going to see it all.
19:28So, ceramic is out.
19:31It's too expensive.
19:31Way too expensive.
19:33And time.
19:33Not just expensive, but time.
19:35Okay.
19:36It's a lot more work.
19:37What if we were to do something like a luxury vinyl tile?
19:40Oh, LVT.
19:41Yeah.
19:42That would make sense.
19:43Could we go directly on top of the existing floor if we use that?
19:47That way, we don't have to pay to rip everything out.
19:50We can.
19:50All I have to do is really fill in the void.
19:52Okay.
19:53Right, with some plywood.
19:54And cost-wise, as far as?
19:56Minimal.
19:57Okay.
19:57So, maybe let's do that.
19:59Let me, obviously, I'm going to have to go look at some samples and see what I can find.
20:02Okay.
20:02But I think that that's probably our best bet.
20:06I like it.
20:06I think it's the right call.
20:07Okay.
20:08Okay.
20:08Let's do that.
20:09Why don't I tackle that lime wash before I go?
20:12Oh, yes, please.
20:13I've got a million things to do, too.
20:15So, that just knocks another thing off.
20:17Okay.
20:17Let's do it.
20:18I am 100% the lime wash queen.
20:20We lime wash the entire store.
20:23It makes it look so expensive.
20:25It almost looks like suede on your walls.
20:28I know I'm stretched a little thin right now, but I know exactly how I want it to turn out.
20:34So, I'm going to take this one on.
20:36So, lime wash is limestone.
20:38It is a mineral.
20:39So, it's been around forever.
20:41The limestone is crushed and mixed with water and pigment.
20:44You can buy it from most hardware stores.
20:45I think that it really creates so much texture and character in a space, especially when you're
20:52playing with a lot of neutrals.
20:53This is a great way to kind of elevate a space.
20:56Lime wash isn't that expensive.
20:57Usually, you're paying for somebody to do it.
21:01So, if you have the time to do it, it can save a ton of money.
21:04I love getting dirty and just doing these, you know, tasks that I don't get to do all the time
21:10anymore.
21:11Our goal is to have two coats on here.
21:13So, as you kind of get that second coat, you really start to see that beautiful finish.
21:20I absolutely love this color.
21:22And again, with that second coat, it's all going to come together.
21:25But there's still so much to do before it's done.
21:29Life is what you make it.
21:31Just reach out and take it.
21:44Our next big event's coming up soon.
21:46We've primed all the pottery pieces we sourced.
21:48And now we're plastering and painting whatever we can, adding some special finishes.
21:52Introducing some coffee.
21:54Just gives it a different texture.
21:55And this is only layer one, so it's only going to get better.
21:58Chloe has mastered the technique, and the store is starting to fill up.
22:02Okay, Chloe's on lunch.
22:05It took us about four hours to get all of those baddies done.
22:12Got a couple on the ground, and then some here that I still have.
22:17A couple.
22:18I need to finish them still, so I'm technically not done yet.
22:22But we're moving on to the black group of pottery, and then the creams.
22:32So we're getting closer.
22:34And it's crazy to think, like, Chloe and I were talking while we were doing it,
22:38and being like, do you remember when that was, like, sparkles and red?
22:41And now they're just, they're beautiful.
22:44They look so good.
22:46So good.
22:47How can yours be so sweet?
22:49Baby, can we take the heat?
22:52We are moving fast.
22:55Countertops are going in, and the tile is lined up to follow the minute they're finished.
23:01But Anthony's called me back to come check on something again.
23:06Hey.
23:06Hey.
23:07What's in the box?
23:08Oh, I'll show you in a bit.
23:10Okay.
23:11This looks so good.
23:13Yeah, it's way better.
23:14You painting the wallpaper was such a cheap way to improve a space.
23:18Like, it looks day and night different.
23:20A little bit of white paint.
23:21100%.
23:22It looks so, so good.
23:23Yeah.
23:23But I'm dying to see the kitchen.
23:25Let's go see it.
23:27What do you think?
23:28Oh, it looks so freaking good.
23:31I absolutely love it.
23:32It's come a long, long way.
23:33It is amazing.
23:35Such a transformation.
23:36Yeah.
23:39Um, what do we got going on here?
23:43Well, we weren't able to get counters in with this being as low as it was.
23:46Okay.
23:47So we had to cut it up a little bit, and we cut it a little bit too much.
23:50Okay.
23:51It's the little things.
23:52They really matter, especially when building a custom range hood.
23:56The details need to be bang on, or it can impact the look of the entire kitchen.
24:01I think what we're going to do is just put a piece of this all the way around.
24:05Yep.
24:06And then there's this special lady that's going to come back and lime wash again.
24:10I wonder who that is.
24:11I'm not naming any names, but it's you.
24:14Okay.
24:14Wonderful.
24:15Are you okay with that?
24:16I mean, obviously, I'm a little disappointed.
24:19I would love for this to run all the way down.
24:22Sure.
24:23But pivoting is what we do, and I do think that that's a really great, you know, option
24:27to fix it for sure.
24:28Once I throw on some lime wash on there, you'll never even notice that it wasn't even a part
24:33of the original design.
24:35I absolutely love this island.
24:38It's huge.
24:39It's great.
24:39Lindsay is going to love it.
24:41I'm picturing all the kids.
24:43One, two, three, four.
24:44Yeah.
24:44So, so happy.
24:45I love it.
24:46It's absolutely beautiful.
24:47Okay.
24:48As much as I love being in the kitchen, I need to see that bathroom.
24:50Okay, yeah, let's check it out.
24:56The tiles look so good.
24:58I love the green.
25:00Lindsay loved that there was tile on the walls.
25:02Just easy clean, especially with those boys.
25:05Yeah.
25:05Okay, I keep hearing dripping.
25:07Why is there water dripping from the ceiling?
25:11Yeah.
25:12What the heck is going on?
25:14Okay.
25:19Water dripping in a bucket is not a part of my design.
25:23I get that.
25:25Okay, but for real, what is going on?
25:27We put the fan in yesterday.
25:29Yeah.
25:30And there's a leak in this roof.
25:31It's a flat roof above us.
25:33And it's finding its way through the hole.
25:35We just cut.
25:35Yeah, so I have a roofer coming tomorrow.
25:37Okay.
25:38And he's going to go up and actually install the vent.
25:40Okay.
25:41And fix all the spots on the roof.
25:42But it will be able to be fixed, right?
25:44Yes, 100%.
25:45Okay.
25:45I'm trying to process the list of things that need to be done in here still.
25:49Like we have paint to do.
25:51Yeah, yeah.
25:51And where's, is the vanity here yet?
25:52So everything is here.
25:54All the pieces for the puzzle are here.
25:55It's just a matter of time to get it done.
25:58I just, I feel like these finishing touches are what really make or break a space.
26:03I do have faith.
26:04I know that you're going to end up making this look incredible, so.
26:07Yeah, it's going to be good.
26:08Okay.
26:08Are you going to show me what's in the box?
26:09I have a box for you.
26:11All right.
26:11Our visit is not over yet.
26:13All right.
26:15Ta-da.
26:16Nice.
26:17Isn't it good?
26:18It gets even better.
26:19It was $5.
26:21Wow.
26:21I picked it up from a garage sale.
26:23Five bucks.
26:24Good find, eh?
26:25Yeah.
26:25All right.
26:26I need to head out.
26:27No problem.
26:28Okay.
26:28You do your thing.
26:29All right.
26:29Awesome.
26:29Thank you so much.
26:30All right.
26:37There's a secondhand shop nearby that I rely on for next level antique pieces.
26:42And I'm really hoping that they'll have the perfect dining room sideboard for Matt and Lindsay.
26:47We have so much storage, which would work out perfectly.
26:51My only worry is that this is a little bit more feminine than I was hoping.
26:56I still want to see what else they have.
27:09This piece is really good quality.
27:12And it says that it was actually made in Strasseroy, which is so cool.
27:16So I'd probably actually remove the top half and keep it lower because we have wainscoting in that room.
27:23And I think it's nice to kind of be within that versus coming up.
27:26So I think I would paint this maybe like a lighter, medium tone and just do a simple knob,
27:33keeping with that same brass that we have throughout the home.
27:36Typically a piece like this, you could be looking at 2,500 plus.
27:40It says it's 145, which is a steal.
27:44Yeah.
27:44I think we're going to take this one home for sure.
27:48Score.
27:49It feels like I've won the lottery when I find the perfect piece for a client.
27:54It is proof that you do not need to have a huge budget to have a home that feels luxurious.
27:59Try to keep me in your little body, it ain't gonna work.
28:01Try to stand me from reaching the top, it ain't gonna work.
28:04All these things, we need a little smarter.
28:06You can't hold me, can't hold me.
28:08Just give me a little...
28:14Having her help on this has been such a huge lifesaver.
28:17You did such a good job.
28:20I mean, how many pieces total do you think we ended up doing?
28:23Roughly like 150, I think.
28:25That's insane.
28:26Yeah.
28:26And I think the beautiful thing is, is this vase was $15,
28:30and it now looks like it's worth hundreds of dollars from any retail store.
28:34So you did such a good job.
28:36And now I feel so good because now I can be working on design clients
28:39and trust that you can make all of these pots look so beautiful when I'm not here.
28:50Okay, so we still have quite a bit to do and to kind of pull and tweak.
28:55Yep.
28:55I gotta go, I have lots going on, but I'm gonna let you make all the magic happening here.
28:59Perfect.
29:00Okay, I'll see you later.
29:00Bye.
29:03As Chloe finishes setting up for our next event,
29:06work at Matt and Lindsey's doesn't slow down for a second.
29:09Lighting and electrical are going in, which means that the bathroom vanity can finally be installed.
29:22Next, I need to check in about reupholstering these dining room chairs.
29:26My go-to seamstress has been book solid, and I'm really hoping she can squeeze this in.
29:31I see the chairs beside you.
29:33Yeah.
29:34Yes, they arrived.
29:35They were passed down, I believe, from Matt's parents.
29:39And the second I saw them, I was like, there's no way we're getting rid of these.
29:43I love when we can take these vintage pieces and repurpose them, giving them a new life.
29:49The set is beautiful.
29:51It's good wood.
29:52Yeah.
29:52It's mid-century modern, which is beautiful, right?
29:55And you also got the fabric I sent over as well.
29:57I've got the fabric here.
29:59Amazing.
30:01Yep.
30:02It's so beautiful.
30:03So great colors, great durability.
30:06So I think for the family, it'll be a really wise choice.
30:10Yeah, she has three boys and another one on the way.
30:13So incredibly important that these are going to be easy for her to clean.
30:17Any way we can make life a little bit easier for her is kind of the goal.
30:21I had this fabric laying around from a previous job.
30:24So do you have enough fabric?
30:28Funny story.
30:29I need 81 inches and I have 80 inches with your keys.
30:34So are we going to be short or?
30:36No, I can make it work.
30:38So you're just going to have to.
30:38It's just funny.
30:39It was almost made for it, right?
30:40That's crazy.
30:41What, you're just going to have to like pull extra tight to make it work?
30:45I'll just make it work.
30:47You are amazing.
30:48It's a secret.
30:48You always do.
30:49You always make it work.
30:51So to add to your stress, we have, yeah, you're like, I already know what this is about.
31:00My clients are coming home end of next week.
31:04Do you think that having them done for next week would be possible?
31:14Do you think that having them done for next week would be possible?
31:20For you, yeah.
31:21Okay, I see the hesitation in your face.
31:23You're like, she's always doing this to me.
31:26She's always doing this to me.
31:28No, no, it's cool.
31:29I'll have them ready.
31:30Not a problem.
31:31Okay, amazing.
31:32You are the best as per always.
31:34I'm so, so grateful.
31:35And I cannot wait to see what these are going to look like.
31:38Okay, take care.
31:39All right, you too.
31:40Bye.
31:41Bye-bye.
31:42It's going to be tight.
31:47Bye-bye.
31:48Woo!
31:49Okay.
31:50Those chairs will be a huge savings for Matt and Lindsay.
31:55At the house, crews are putting in some long hours, but we're almost ready for the finishing
32:00touches.
32:01And I've got one more project that will add a custom feel without a huge price tag.
32:05I am hoping to wrap up one more project before I head home.
32:09I think it's really important that we add some step stools into the bathroom so that the boys
32:14can easily brush their teeth and wash their hands.
32:17So I found some select pine wood, super, super cheap.
32:21We don't want to just grab something that's plastic.
32:23I mean, it's not good for the environment.
32:25And to be honest, it's going to be really expensive.
32:26So this is just a really great way of adding character and saving on the budget.
32:31So let's get started.
32:56There's this tool.
32:57How cute.
32:58So we do have a bigger one to build as well that will kind of pair with this one.
33:01So it'll kind of be like a nesting stool.
33:03I'll make four stools, and the whole project
33:05will cost about $20.
33:07So we are going to get on to the next set,
33:09because we have another set to build.
33:29The house is nearly done,
33:31but the magic's in the details.
33:32So I'm pulling in extra crew, my kids,
33:35and we're hunting my storage unit for fines.
33:38This one, look at, it says England on it.
33:41Good pottery piece that Mom probably bought for, what,
33:44two bucks at a thrift store.
33:45And I think it's perfect for...
33:48Do you think you would put butter in that?
33:49Yeah.
33:50Not sure if I'd call this work-life balance yet,
33:53but it makes what I do even more fun.
33:56Thank you, boys, for helping smooch.
33:59Thank you, Kai.
34:00Mm-hmm.
34:02I appreciate you.
34:03Always helping.
34:05It's been an intense five weeks, but so worth it.
34:09Like, I feel like this renovation has been a lot of fun.
34:11And while we made some big changes,
34:13we've also found ways to keep the budget down
34:15that I think are really smart.
34:18We were able to reuse Matt's dining table,
34:21and we were able to recover the seats.
34:25It's beautiful.
34:27And the sideboard we bought has been repurposed
34:29to something really amazing.
34:33This colour turned out so good.
34:34I feel like it matches really nicely with the rug.
34:37This was picked up from one of the thrift stores
34:41that I go to all the time.
34:43It was only $25.
34:44So adorable.
34:45And I hope that she's able to put it to good use.
34:48And then the beautiful kitchen.
34:50I think we were able to save a lot of money here.
34:53I really love how the hood range turned out.
34:56I love the texture of it, the story behind using Lime Wash.
35:00And honestly, I had so much fun doing it.
35:02And we saved a lot of money doing it.
35:05We also added a few more DIY touches
35:07to add tons of style for almost no money.
35:10We've given the bathroom a bold new look
35:13filled with personal touches.
35:16I feel like this is probably the biggest
35:18and the fastest renovation I've done in a really long time.
35:21And the transformation is huge.
35:25We are home.
35:27Pulling up after five weeks away.
35:30OK, but we're ready to be back.
35:32Baby is ready to come.
35:33Here we go.
35:34OK, let's go in.
35:35I'm so nervous.
35:38I feel like I'm about to give birth.
35:46I am just pumped to give them the keys back
35:48and welcome them home.
35:49Hello.
35:50Welcome home, guys.
35:52Hi.
35:53Wow.
35:54Oh, my gosh.
35:56Whoa.
36:02Welcome home, guys.
36:04How are you?
36:05I'm so good, honey.
36:07I'm good.
36:08Oh, my gosh.
36:09Look at the arch.
36:14So in here, I walked in and it just still felt so dated.
36:18So we ended up painting the walls in here.
36:20They're amazing.
36:21I actually, last minute, found this light.
36:23It worked so perfectly.
36:24And then some adorable little kids here.
36:26It looks so fresh.
36:27Wow.
36:27That's so cute.
36:28And so are family.
36:31This is like a crazy transformation.
36:34Yeah, this looks really, really good.
36:34You're already so happy.
36:35I can't wait to show you the good stuff.
36:36I am so excited.
36:39Are you ready?
36:40Yes, I'm ready.
36:41Well, truly, welcome home.
36:42OK.
36:44Wow.
36:45Oh, my gosh.
36:47Oh.
36:48This does not even look like the same house at all.
36:58Look at the flow.
36:59It's completely different.
37:10Our table looks incredible in this space.
37:13Oh, my gosh.
37:13I like the table big and open, too, with all the chairs.
37:16Oh, it looks really, really nice.
37:17Look at the cute little high chair.
37:20We even had a local vendor actually reupholster them for us.
37:24Oh, wow.
37:25They're gorgeous.
37:25With something that was going to be easy to clean.
37:27Nailed it.
37:29Look at this.
37:30The new sideboard.
37:31I love all the colors and how you've pulled them together.
37:33I found that from a secondhand store.
37:37And the way the rug ties in with it, too, is just so beautiful.
37:41It's just gorgeous.
37:43The arch turned out absolutely amazing.
37:45I'm so glad.
37:46It's stunning.
37:47And now think of all of the natural light that gets to shine in here.
37:50And while you're meal prepping, you now can have your eyes on the kids.
37:54Yeah, I know.
37:55I love that so much.
37:57Right?
37:57OK, should we go to the kitchen?
37:58Come into your new beautiful kitchen.
38:10This is incredible.
38:15Seating for five around the island as well.
38:18Take a seat, guys.
38:18Get comfortable.
38:19You're home.
38:21This is not our home.
38:24It looks totally different.
38:31Oh, my gosh.
38:32Look at the lights.
38:34All of the lighting is incredible.
38:36Everything is so stunning.
38:37And I love all the textures that you can see with, like, the tile versus that moment on the hood.
38:44Oh, my gosh.
38:44Actually, I did this.
38:46So this was a custom DIY lime wash.
38:51Oh, my gosh.
38:52It looks amazing.
38:53Yeah, that looks really, really good.
38:54This is, like, so good.
38:55This is, like, so good.
38:55This is, like, Italy.
38:56Yeah.
38:57And I've never been there.
38:59Well, now you have.
39:00Oh, I don't need to go now.
39:01Well, come to Italy.
39:04There's so much storage.
39:06This is the exciting thing.
39:07I love all of the hardware.
39:08I'm so glad.
39:09It's gorgeous.
39:10And look at your countercrops.
39:12So much.
39:12They're gorgeous.
39:13I think this is one of those things, right?
39:14Like, this is what is elevating your space are these beautiful new quartz countertops.
39:18Yes.
39:18You can put something hot on top.
39:20You're not going to have to worry about burning through it.
39:23Incredible.
39:23And it just adds that luxury feeling, right?
39:26Yeah.
39:27Oh, it's so gorgeous.
39:29Look at the floor.
39:31Oh, yeah.
39:31That all worked out so well.
39:33Oh, yeah.
39:33Because this is where the wall was right here before.
39:36And you guys were able to patch that up no problem with those boards.
39:40Well, thank goodness you had some leftover because usually people don't.
39:43This is incredible.
39:47Okay.
39:47Well, guess what, guys?
39:48There's still one more room.
39:49I can't believe it.
39:50Do you want to go check it out?
39:51Yes, let's go see.
39:52Let's go see.
39:53After you guys.
39:56Oh, my goodness.
39:59Oh, wow.
40:05Look at that.
40:06Look at the arch.
40:08I love that we brought the arches all the way up to the bathroom.
40:11You know this.
40:12It looks so big.
40:13It feels really big.
40:15Look at the lights.
40:17They're so cool.
40:20Two sinks for the boys now.
40:22And the little step stools that fit underneath.
40:26I did these adorable little stools.
40:29I love it.
40:30They look really good.
40:31Having the vanity floating not only gives you a little bit of extra storage, but also
40:36gives such a luxury feel.
40:38And then to tie it in with the beautiful tiles that are going all the way up to the ceiling,
40:43I feel like it really elevates the space.
40:45I think this turned out amazing as well.
40:48Yes.
40:48The floors were one of my favorites for sure.
40:50So it's a luxury vinyl tile.
40:53Amazing.
40:54So again, we were really able to save on budget.
40:56They're so durable.
40:57So you don't have to worry about water splashing out.
40:59Yeah.
41:00And they're going to hold up for many, many years.
41:02Amazing.
41:02Which I think was so important, especially with four kids.
41:05Yes.
41:05I would say this feels very, like, hotel-y.
41:08It is.
41:09Yeah.
41:09It's got a nice hotel vibe.
41:11This is the only bath in the house.
41:12So, I mean, as much as it's the boys' bathroom, I'm still going to be in here enjoying it as
41:18well.
41:18I love that.
41:18Why would you not?
41:23Well, I think it looks a little bit more...
41:25It's definitely looking deeper.
41:27...dad-sized.
41:27I don't know.
41:28Let's test her out.
41:29I mean, this is the biggest we could get.
41:30So, like, it better work.
41:32Oh, no problem.
41:33There we go.
41:33Look at that.
41:34Your legs can even straighten in there.
41:36That's amazing.
41:38Look at his eyes are closed.
41:39You know, it's been a long day.
41:40He's already at rest.
41:41Okay.
41:41Hey, Lindsay, let's go.
41:42Have fun, Matt.
41:43Enjoy your tub.
41:44I'll be in the kitchen.
41:46Some of the spaces really look like you're stepping into a hotel.
41:49It's our house, but way more elevated than our house ever was before.
41:53The fact that Emily could accomplish that with $90,000 is exceptional.
41:58We would not have been able to accomplish any of this without you coming in and just, like,
42:02taking the reins.
42:03And we put our full trust in you, and obviously it's paid off because I love every single aspect.
42:09Thank you so much.
42:11You're so welcome.
42:12You're so welcome.
42:12You're welcome.
42:13Good luck with everything.
42:15We'll let you know when baby comes.
42:17Yes, please do.
42:18I need some photos.
42:19Yes.
42:19It feels amazing to have this done because we have the kid on the way.
42:23The fact that we were able to get this in just in the nick of time was a game changer
42:28in our lives.
42:29Okay.
42:30Another project complete.
42:33I don't know.
42:33This one is just so rewarding.
42:35We were able to give them this luxury, beautiful elevated space within their budget, and I'm just so thrilled that
42:41they love it so much.
42:42It really makes all those late nights and, you know, sacrifices of, you know, leaving my family and being here
42:48so worth it.
42:50I don't know.
42:50I feel like now I just have the urge even more so to get home and to get the space
42:56done so that we can get out of there and have a home like this for ourselves.
43:00But yeah, anyways, this was just such a wonderful experience.
43:03So I cannot wait for them to have their baby, and I'm so grateful that they took a chance on
43:07me.
43:14Hi, Emily.
43:15We have some news for you.
43:18About two and a half weeks after we moved back into the house, we welcomed a little girl.
43:26Hey.
43:28Scarlett, how do you like the new kitchen?
43:30She's been enjoying the kitchen, but the bathroom definitely came in handy.
43:34Where she was born in our brand new tub.
43:37So this house is extra special for little Scarlett.
43:49You can do it.
43:50Can you do it again?
43:50If you're just going to do it.
43:50You're going to do it.
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