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How To Design A Chic Bedroom | Sarah 101

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Diane's retro bedroom was once stylish and romantic with lace drapes and floral patterns. Now, it's an ironic blast from the past. Sarah and Tommy are looking to modernise the space whilst maintaining a chic and feminine design. Can they pull it off?

Let us know in the comments what you think!

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From: Sarah 101 S1 E10

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20 Comments

@katebc9148 4 years ago

Loved it all, the only thing I would mention is the table at the end of the bed. Someone might hit their leg on the front edge of the table as they round the corner to get to their side of the bed. Maybe not, but that is the only minor critique I might mention. LOVE the color palette. And, I love these older videos with Tommy and Sarah together…such great chemistry.

@michellepereira2328 4 years ago

The room became an elegant retreat. The vintage furniture was perfect. I didn’t really care for the artwork that was chosen but overall I think it was a great makeover.

@janewasson4845 4 years ago

When you said beige, I thought Well...maybe a champagne shade will work, a long as the romantic feel is kept and updated. Glad you kept the art dreamlike instead of modern/ loud. The only thing I wish we could have seen was her initial reaction! Nicely done!

@richardflies4905 4 years ago

Katef...the original color scheme reminds me of an article I read many years ago, when the Women's Institute in Ireland (maybe '50's?)
invited a speaker to tell them how to decorate a BandB ... new concept then. She mentioned the color mauve would look nice, and within a few years, virtually every BandB in Ireland had mauve bedrooms! Cautionary Tale on advice!

@vivienmcnaul109 4 years ago

I had all of those pieces of furniture in 1990 for several years.

@DeborahCaldwell77 4 years ago

Ohhhhhhhh what a change. Glorious

@HollyHold 3 years ago

Sarah is an extremely talented designer.

Her attention to how people live best in their rooms is one of her greatest strengths in reality. Highly intuitive; she sees what we cannot, & quickly.

@brendaryan306 4 years ago

I love this room and the dresser Tommy found...just wow!

@cathygraham8005 4 years ago

Been seeing a lot of shows where they put their bed in front of the window - I can see that if your room is really tight on space. But you can't open the window or operate the blinds without crawling on the bed.

@sandiwalker761 4 years ago

Love the room. Didn't love the coffee table bench. Don't think it's strong enough for someone to sit on to use & not pretty enough to just take up space. Sandi

@ratnamukherjee9404 4 years ago

I have always loved watching your videos. This transformation is breathtaking. Even though the earlier room was pretty , it was a bit dated and fussy. The current makeover is truly timeless and classy. Something that Sarah and Tommy are so good at doing. I loved it !!

@shelter9236 4 years ago

Went from Grandma room to a feminine oasis and calming haven. Was a bit worried on the headboard in that it didn't add more older look in there but it worked out great as do the pillows in front of it. Glad you could save the floors and the vintage worked well, glad you didn't paint all of them, ha. The original was too old for her, glad she got to redo her haven.

@flowersafeheart 4 years ago (edited)

Great example of patterns, textures, lines adding lots of interest to a very subtle, neutral palette. I was hoping it'd still have lavender the owner likes and it does. I see there's ways to get lavender in there in small ways that still have an impact. Very soothing room. Cohesive without being matchy-matchy. I like how much focus was on finding bargains then remaking them. Not my personal style at all but I appreciated watching this all unfold. The owner seemed happy and it still seems soft and romantic like the original was but modernized.

@mickeyweichner3718 4 years ago

Beautiful, I like your style. I've missed your show on TV. I'm glad I can watch it here. Thank you

@CarlaLR74 4 years ago

This bedroom looks just like the one my parents had in 1988. My mother loved those dried flower wreaths at the time.

@violetbennett2407 4 years ago

I love the new look in the room, but not the bench/table at foot of bed. Very nice work. I always love Sarah’s work.

@metrower42 4 years ago

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! Gives me some thoughts for my super small bedroom. It is already in neutrals as is most of the rest of my house but this gives me ideas of how to kick it up a notch. really Enjoyed this one.

@catherinekeehn2773 4 years ago

A room of Blah! It says no one , everyone and anyone can live in this room. Nothing stands out as this is MY room, my comfort zone! Your right, this is a hotel room.

@gabrielemalcolm3567 4 years ago

Sarah and Tommy are the most creative duo. Enjoyed the transformation of this beautiful bedroom. Thanks for sharing🌸

@jhutch1681 2 years ago

Lovely!
Even on those rare occasions when I wouldn't choose Sarah's style for myself, I always enjoy watching the process, appreciate her bargain methods and splurge ideas, and recognize her talent.
To me, wallpaper is a big commitment, but I like this one.
The foot of the bed table /bench is making my shins cringe.
I would have changed the hardware on the dresser, bench and side tables - maybe some crystal or even ceramic, and I find the picture frames to be quite cool in tone for the rest of the room.
I was surprised she didn't paint the chair legs ;)