If you've ever watched the HGTV show
Sarah's House then you probably know who Tommy Smythe is. Based on his TV persona, this guy is stylish, witty, honest, kind, and super fun! He also has impeccable taste and a flair for making a space look elegant and quirky all at the same time. All in all, I think he's fabulous and wish there were more design TV personalities like him on the air.
One of his latest projects, the
makeover of a Victorian home, might be his best yet. The house obviously has great bones, but TS really took it to the next level. The aesthetic is perfectly balanced between being historical but still modern and vivacious yet still dignified. There are lacquered walls, patterned marble floors, splashes of red, period-appropriate brass hardware, vintage Deco chandeliers, ebony-stained hardwood floors, and lots of bold pattern and color mixed throughout. There is a lot of personality yet the design is really timeless and will be relevant and enjoyable for many many years.
I love all of the rooms, however, the kitchen is a standout. If you like it too then be sure to
watch Tommy's video about it, because he chats about the design direction and shares information about the materials and fixtures used to create the look. Without further ado, here are some of the photos (
all can be viewed on the House & Home site)...
The powerful principal of contrast is at work here...love the white against the black, the black against the brass. The toffee colored paint in the bookshelves looks amazing too. It's all neutral but the effect is so dynamic.
The dabs of green with the grey make the room feel a little more relaxed and I love that color combo!
This grey on grey looks so sleek and classic, doesn't it?
Tommy did a marvelous job, don't you think? I absolutely love this house and wouldn't change a thing about it. What is your favorite room or element? I am hardcore obsessed with the patterned floors in the kitchen! I'm crushing on the yellow Klismos chairs too...like everything else, they are just the right mix of funky and traditional.
If you have a hankering to see more of Tommy's work, then follow
Tommy on Twitter and subscribe to
Canadian House & Home! It's one of the best shelter magazines out there. You can also like
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