Plus, the white really makes the original wood beams stand out.Īs Dave says, “I love the contrast. In the end, the new ceiling brightens the space and makes the home look more modern. So, to brighten the space and keep the character of the wood, Shea decides to whitewash the ceiling instead of painting it solid white. “I’m actually really nervous about this decision, because this isn’t just paint in one room, it’s like their entire house,” Shea says. This ceiling spans the length of the loft and the living room below, so painting it would be a big change. Shea replaces the carpet and the furniture, but the room isn’t finished until the ceiling is painted.
So, they want to freshen up the loft space, which feels dark and awkward, with green carpet and mismatched furniture that doesn’t quite fit in the space. But the homeowners, Sarah and Dave Wangsgards, know that there’s a difference between historical and dated. The space is gorgeous, with high ceilings and original wood. In the episode “Historic Home Renovation,” Shea and Syd get to work on a unique old home that was once an actual barn. “I’m so happy that we went with wood, because I know that Shea and I were going back and forth,” Diana says, “but I think had we done marble, it would’ve looked too plain.” Not sure about white paint? Try whitewash instead The white-washed ceilings help the beams stand out. The extra shelf brings the eye up, making the space feel bigger, while the wood warms up the kitchen. She also tries to explain that two shelves would fill the space better than just one.Įventually, Diana is able to get on board with the two wood shelves, and they look amazing. Shea knows that the wood will work best in the kitchen, because it will warm up the space. While Oscar wants two wood shelves, Diana is leaning toward having just one marble shelf. Shea does a great job designing the whole house, but she runs into a problem when she finds out that Diana and Oscar have a hard time making style decisions.ĭiana and Oscar are excited about their kitchen, but they can’t decide on shelving. In the episode “Los Angeles Hideaway,” Shea and Syd head out to California to help Oscar and Diana Ramos with their home design. Wood tones can warm up a space These shelves give an otherwise sterile kitchen a natural vibe. The blue looks stylish and masculine in the light, and the paneling adds dimension. When the work is done, Ennis is surprised to see how open and stylish the space feels, even with dark walls. While the all-white kitchen look may be overused, Shea finds a way to make it feel fresh again. To finish off the look, she chooses oversized cabinet pulls, for an extra custom look. One way she pulls this off is by adding giant brass pendant lights over the white island, to add some dimension to the space. “I think that there’s so many all-white kitchens out there, that if you’re going to do it, you’ve got to make it different,” Shea says. So, she gets to work trying to find ways to make this kitchen feel unique. Linley tells Shea that she wants an all-white kitchen, but Shea knows that this look has been done to death. In the episode “Manor House Designs,” Shea and Syd work with Linley and Nate Hutchinson, who are moving into Shea and Syd’s new neighborhood. Add personality to an all-white kitchen All-white kitchens may be overdone, but Shea makes this one feel unique. The dark color gives the living room the moody feel Emilee likes, without overwhelming the space. When the paneling is finished, it looks amazing. “The dark paneling is moody, but the clean, white upper wall is light and bright.” “I created two different sensibilities, using contrasting wall treatments,” Shea explains. So, Shea compromises by using dark-blue paneling on the lower two-thirds of the living room walls, and by leaving the top third white. She knows that dark colors in the living room might make a jarring contrast with the rest of the house. However, Shea is hesitant to use moody tones, because the rest of the house is light and bright.
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In the first episode, “Forever Home,” the McGees’ clients, Emilee and Zann Call, want to update their bland living space.Įmilee tells Shea that she wants the style of the space to be a little bit moody. Use wall paneling to combine light with dark This paneling brings color to the wall, without committing the whole room to one color.
So what’s reality TV’s latest design duo all about? Check out some of Season 1’s makeovers below, which might inspire you to tune in and maybe even make a few changes around your own home. 16, they’re already working on Season 2, set to air in 2021. With Shea in charge of everything creative, and Syd pulling double duty as CEO of both companies, this power couple has their hands full.Īnd although their show just premiered on Oct.