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Baby It's You!

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Dec 31, 2001

Boy or girl, it’s a lucky baby that comes home to this nursery! Natural fabrics and materials give this room a serene and tranquil atmosphere that is ideal for either gender. Host Sarah Richardson devises innovative furniture solutions for the nursery and creates the baby's first piece of wall art. We also visit a designer of soft accessories popular with children and adults. No matter how you look at it, Baby, it’s You!

Full Episodes

Season 3, 26 episodes

Country Garden,

Room Service takes you behind the scenes to see conceptual design implemented in record time. Host Sarah Richardson transforms an empty space inside a cottage built for a flower show into a Country Garden bedroom replete with furnishings, fabrics and ideas that give an instant time-worn appeal. We learn how to install rustic hardwood flooring and how to choose accessories to get you in the country mood, no matter where you call home.

22m Dec 31, 2001

Baby It's You!,

Boy or girl, it’s a lucky baby that comes home to this nursery! Natural fabrics and materials give this room a serene and tranquil atmosphere that is ideal for either gender. Host Sarah Richardson devises innovative furniture solutions for the nursery and creates the baby's first piece of wall art. We also visit a designer of soft accessories popular with children and adults. No matter how you look at it, Baby, it’s You!

23m Dec 31, 2001

A one-year-old baby and a dog are a constant part of the décor in this small apartment. Room Service host Sarah Richardson does a little creative sourcing to help turn a living room into a space that’s suitable for all of its inhabitants. Flea market finds, Grandmother’s antiques and some fun ‘60’s touches turn this living room into an eclectic space for the whole family to enjoy.

22m Dec 31, 2001

Always wanted a home office that really speaks to your personality? Room Service delivers by giving this space the inspirational colour and accents that it deserves. Host Sarah Richardson awakens the space with bright, citrus colours and makes it functional with unique storage solutions. This place lets the sun and ideas shine in!

22m Dec 31, 2001

Blue Plate Special,

A dining room that’s good enough to eat! Raspberries are the inspiration Room Service uses for this playful and colourful room. Host Sarah Richardson combines juicy red walls with yellow and blue accents to bring this dining room to life. The most dramatic transformation is an ordinary 5’ round banquet table that Sarah converts into a showpiece by adding a drum-styled tablecloth. A tight budget doesn’t limit the menu in this dining room!

22m Dec 31, 2001

Bath And A Half,

Two bathrooms, no waiting with little Room Service! Host Sarah Richardson tackles a master and a family bathroom, making wise decisions on how to use the client's limited funds. She uses natural colour palette and materials to make the rooms consistent with each other and the rest of the home. We also learn about storage solutions in these typically tight spaces, and find an attractive way to hide the dirty laundry. We get it all done on time, and on budget!

22m Dec 31, 2001

When that dream kitchen costs too much, Room Service proves you can make the most of what you already have. Host Sarah Richardson transforms a never-touched kitchen and dining room into a casual, contemporary space that welcomes first-class entertaining. We learn how to shop wisely for stone countertop materials and create our own apron. A little imagination can go a long way!

22m Dec 31, 2001

How do you make the master bedroom of a country getaway even more relaxing? Room Service shows you how by introducing the colours of the water and skies. Host Sarah Richardson uses Asian and Mediterranean influences to create a soothing blue country retreat. Sarah makes a games table and seating area that provides the perfect excuse to while away the day, without getting out of your pyjamas.

22m Dec 31, 2001

Executive Retreat,

The home office of your dreams! Room Service host Sarah Richardson updates this woman's space with a warm yellow and cream palette and treasured furnishings to give it a touch of French Country. We learn how to re-work upholstered pieces that you love and how to create a collection of family photos for the walls. It's a cosy, inspirational space, perfect for getting the day's work done!

23m Dec 31, 2001

Modern Classics,

Renters rejoice! Rooms Service transforms a high-rise apartment living room into a modern minimalist's dream! Host Sarah Richardson's choice of sleek, low-profile furnishings plant this space firmly in the future. Accents of paper, metal and marble up the room's style quotient. We talk to the country's leading designer of stainless cutlery, and Sarah silver-leafs a dining room wall. What's more, you really can take it all with you!

22m Dec 31, 2001

Room Service wants your home to make a great first impression! In that vein, host Sarah Richardson infuses a chic, dramatic look to a foyer that gives it impact and unifies it with the rest of the home. A neutral palette forms the backdrop for an art wall of family photographs. We learn about carpet installation for high traffic areas and how to use wallpaper in a small space. When everything's done, this foyer will say welcome in a big way!

22m Dec 31, 2001

Winds Of Change,

Room Service designs a young girl's room that will keep her happy for a long time to come. Host Sarah Richardson devises inexpensive and innovative solutions that cater to her young client's whims; they grow with her as her personal style evolves. We create a unique take on a canopy bed and learn of ways to deal with a young person's ever-expanding collections. The look is feminine, pretty and able to be changed on a moment's notice!

22m Dec 31, 2001

Climb the fire escape to a romantic apartment above a great restaurant. Room Service gives this small urban space comfortable country style on a tight budget. Host Sarah Richardson cozies up the place by working with natural colours, the client's vintage furniture and accessories. We create a new top for a dining table and learn about the icons of Canadiana style. We prove that you can live large within your means and have style to spare!

22m Dec 31, 2001

Is your galley kitchen sending you an S.O.S.? It’s Room Service to the rescue! Host Sarah Richardson updates a tiny high-rise kitchen replacing “bandage beige” bland with crisp stainless steel, brilliant blue, and a fresh use for an old flooring idea – Marmoleum. Extra storage and counter space make the space more functional, and all at a price that makes this project practical for a new condo owner. It’s back to the future for this retro-modern redesign!

23m Dec 31, 2001

Room Service brings a touch of Paris to a just completed living and dining space. Host Sarah Richardson connects with the client's desire for a sophisticated palette of red, yellow and aubergine to suit the space to her own personality. A top gallery owner shows us how to choose art for the new space, and Sarah creates a potted orchid centrepiece. It's part Art Deco and part Coco Chanel with a crisp, urban edge!

22m Dec 31, 2001

Room Service pulls together a city family room with Cape Cod charm. Host Sarah Richardson infuses a Martha's Vineyard feeling that works for family and formal gatherings. It's a textural feel with seagrass and painted furniture and a soothing green and grey palette. We even learn the homespun history of antique hooked rugs. Kicking back in the city has never been easier!

22m Dec 31, 2001

It may not be the biggest room in the house but this water-inspired bathroom may be the most beautiful by the time Room Service is done with it. Host Sarah Richardson tackles a roughed-in bathroom to create an elegant en-suite for our teenaged client. Greens and blues in pale watery tones are the inspiration for the tile and slate and pebbles make an appearance to add to the outdoor shower by a stream atmosphere.

22m Dec 31, 2001

Take A Meeting,

Room Service turns an awkward unused space into an efficient, warm office and den. Host Sarah Richardson takes her cue from the English-country, using the richness of dark reds and chocolate browns to make this a masculine space that's comfortable and loungey. We reface an ugly fireplace mantle and find a solution to close out the noise and traffic from an adjoining room. It's a versatile space tailored to a client's many needs.

22m Dec 31, 2001

The Right Stuff,

Room Service points an empty living and dining room in the right direction with contemporary choices for colour and accessories. Host Sarah Richardson warms up the space by adding a new palette to pieces that the client purchased on a whim. It's all about making wise decisions for a high-profile room, yet keeping it adaptable to change. Once everything's done, the living will definitely be easy!

22m Dec 31, 2001

Springtime is the season of new life, making it the perfect theme for this nursery. Host Sarah Richardson uses greens and creams and yellows to echo the colours of nature's most joyous season. Room Service offers up some inventive storage ideas such ...

22m Dec 31, 2001

Room Service tackles what may be its biggest challenge yet. Host Sarah Richardson's client wants to turn a ramshackle shack salvaged from an old military base into a summer cabana that will serve as overflow living and sleeping quarters for a family getaway. Sarah uses a vibrant palette that covers the spectrum to electrify this environment. Room Service takes this shack from mere eyesore to a cabin designed for fun!

22m Dec 31, 2001

English Country,

Room Service cozies up to a family room with some English country warmth. using neutral beiges, greys and browns. Host Sarah Richardson's neutral palette will help the client pick major furnishing elements wisely so that they will last a long time. We learn how to make beautiful lampshades and Sarah shows us how to hang drapes in this new space. It's an inspirational retreat that dreams are made of!

22m Dec 31, 2001

The construction's done and now what? Room Service steps in by helping this couple of prioritize design decisions with what little money is leftover. Host Sarah Richardson takes a young, urban approach in the living and dining area with a colour scheme that lends itself to natural reds, oranges and chocolate brown. It's a contemporary feel that our clients will be able to build upon as they design their home one room at a time.

22m Dec 31, 2001

Take down that moose head! Room Service transforms a drab, basement pool room into a “Havana Cabana” for the whole family. Host Sarah Richardson's earthy, tropical theme helps you forget this room's in the basement. And changing that traditional pool table green felt gives the centerpiece of the room a whole new look. Everyone wins, no matter how this game is played!

22m Dec 31, 2001

First Class Suite,

Room Service helps a couple to make their pristine, new master bedroom feel like an expensive hotel suite. Host Sarah Richardson makes it modern, lush and romantic with hints of warm, spicy colour, tailored furnishings and accessories. We visit renowned designer Jonathan Adler at his New York studio and create a window seat for those lazy weekend mornings. It all comes together in a classic style that will always feel up to date.

22m Dec 31, 2001

Not everything about the ’60s was sexy and swinging. This white tile kitchen proves that. Room Service brings a dingy, dated kitchen into this century by updating the flooring and cabinets. Host Sarah Richardson takes us behind the scenes to a cabinet factory to discover what you’re really paying for when you place your order. Cooking up a great kitchen doesn’t have to be expensive when you’re using the right ingredients!

22m Dec 31, 2001