Before & After: A Dull House Becomes A Bright & Functional Home
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
See how designer and homeowner Olivia Botrie of Dart Studio transforms a Toronto house into a bright family home with space-saving storage. The addition of a Velux skylight in the mudroom replaces an existing window and fills the space with natural light.
Presented by Velux
Design, Olivia Botrie, Dart Studio
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@dartstudioinc
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I love all the episodes by Olivia. Greetings from Palestine
@nedwards2465
Жыл бұрын
YES!!!!
@oakenheart
Жыл бұрын
هلا وغلا!!
@mehxxx
Жыл бұрын
Praying for Palestine 🇵🇸 ❤️
@martinhare6085
Жыл бұрын
Olivia who? I like to search more about her on youtube.
@100Arabia
Жыл бұрын
@@martinhare6085type ( olivia botrie) you'll find her videos
Well she’s adorable.
Very practical and informative video. I also hate sitting on stools - they give me back-ache, I need back support.
You have SUCH a good eye! The “ before “ was kind of a dump. Love the skylight and mudroom. I agree about stools at an island. Seem useless to me. The round dining room table lends softness. Thank you for showing us your gem of creation and letting us in your home. I would totally have you decorate for me.
I love this lady’s style!!
She's hands down my favorite designer that you guys feature here. Everything she does is wonderful.
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
That's so lovely. Thank you!
I really appreciate how the camera work and the narrative are complementary and explain everything really clearly . Thank you.
So good, she’s a gem
Love that you nixed the stools at the kitchen island. You're so right, sitting at a dining room table in real chairs is so much more comfortable.
Love her. She appreciates her home. And love every bit of it.❤️
This is a gem! This is the first house I would actually want to live in!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
wow! I'm flattered :)
This is a REALLY beautiful and cozy renovation!! It makes my ADHD heart sing!! Every room is distinct, functional and has a purpose. I also love that she decided to go with color in the kitchen and away from a total open concept idea.
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
haha love this comment and yes i'm obsessed with function :)
@billharris-jb6qz
11 ай бұрын
@@dartstudioincI love your style, your house and your personality Olivia !! can you tell me where you purchased the tiles for your checkerboard floor ?
@dartstudioinc
11 ай бұрын
@@billharris-jb6qz Thank you! They're from Deco-Tile :)
I love Ms. Botrie's style and personality! She definitely needs her own HGTV show🙂
Just beautiful. Everything makes sense and isn't too stuffy; it's approachable and elegant.
I enjoy watching this designer, she is talented and has great personality.
The addition of paneling to hide the doorway was brilliant. A green kitchen versus white is always a winner
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
I debated the green kitchen long and hard but and thrilled with how it turned out!
Loved it!
I LOVE that you kept the cozy layout and completely agree that a snug living space is so much more livable and inviting. I like the idea that I would entertain 120 people on the daily and require 5000 sf of space in my living room but in practice you are spot on!
Everything she does is beautiful. Love this space.
One of the best Renos this channel has shown!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
wow! thank you
Wow!!!!!! She thought of everything
Can we also see the rooms? Can't get enough of it.
Olivia is my favourite ❤❤❤
Talented yet practical designer! Her home is so thoughtfully-appointed and livable. Love it all!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! thanks for watching
Every single thing about this is fabulous! I love it!❤👍🏾
I absolutely love her energy! Great choices in detailing and concept too. Well done! 🙌🏽
Love Olivia’s work, and her own renovation is so beautiful! With colour too!
only 6 months! WOW! This house is so gorgeous! I love how it has so many unique gems
I can't believe I'm going to say this; you've done a fantastic job. Beauty and logic all in one. I especially like the floor to ceiling kitchen cupboards / pantry. Most people have 10 or 12 inch gaps between the cupboards and the ceiling.
I absolutely adore everything that was done to this house! So beautiful!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
She is such a great designer and this is no exception. Amazing 🤩
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated :)
Oh my gosh this gal is so likable.
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
That's very kind. Thank you.
Woooow it turned out so gorgeous !!!! ❤💯👌👍👍Greetings from Belgium, Europe.
Love everything about it.
This is my dream kitchen! The entire remodel is incredible! ❤
I love everything she does! Great style!
Olivia, I love your style and your attention to detail; also, your insistence on "functionality." Wish you were in the US...I'd use you for sure! Lovely home.
I love this renovation and you can see it's a home well loved.
Love it!
Love what this designer did to her home! And I love Pupper! My late sister’s dogs name was Pupper ❤. Don’t hear that to often.
So Beautiful Restful, Functional and well designed. Truly a home that is a sanctuary.
Love this designer! Beautiful Reno!!
I pause this video countless times to look into the details. Everything is just so well-planned. I learned so much!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
wow! Thank you :)
Absolutely love this! Especially the hidden basement door concept. Everything is just incredible!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Well done.
I am late to the party on this, but this is a beautiful space that is very practical too! Just lovely!
The new fireplace mantel is gorgeous…way better than the original one!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
I love that you guys did it before an after I love to see this
I love love this home. I love how cozy the small living room is. A lot of small living rooms get bad reps but this is the beauty of small living rooms make it cozy and functional. The flow of the house is awesome.
I love you Olivia, you and whatever you do!!!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I would put reed glass on that back door. The Reno is fabulous!
Stunning
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Gorgeous, I like EVERYTHING!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
I'm blushing!
The paint colors are really nice and there are so many beautiful details like the checkerboard floor,the stone fireplace,the paneled staircase wall. Everything makes sense.
Absolutely beautiful… love your style
Your home is so beautiful. U are the best...👌
Very informative and useful tips.
Truly a great transformation
😃 Episodes featuring Olivia are true gems, guaranteed. Truly amazing that you are now showing your own house to us, grateful. It feels totally awesome. Congratulations on your new home on your beloved neighbourhood 😁🧡🤗 Bravo on the incredible work you putted up together with your wonder team. I truly can barely wait to come back for the update when the banquette is ready 😉😉👸🏻
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
haha thank you! I'll give a tour when the banquette is installed :)
@janishani1
Жыл бұрын
@@dartstudioinc Alright, big thanks in advance. In the meantime I am still obsessed with this episode and keep coming back for more inspo and insights. I truly love all the wallpapers chosen, specially the one in the powder room, it's sort of speaking words like: "Come here, darling, I got a hug of comfort to you." 😄😁🧡 If you don't mind me asking: is there any purpose for that gap over the hood cover? Apart from the function on the kitchens designed by your team I also appreciate a lot the storage and built-in divisions inside the drawers, cupboards, etc. Would you, please, consider uploading a shorts on your channel showing the storage divisons on that island, please?
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
@@janishani1 Yes! Thanks for the great ideas. Lots of great tips and tricks coming soon :) Thanks for following
Wow, this was wonderful. Olivia is a great presenter, and I love what she did with her house.
The kitchen colour is amazing. I love her.🤩🤩
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😍
Wonderful home, kitchen is so cool
She is adorable!
❤I love it, beautiful
Exquisite. Every choice was a lovely one.
Yes, yes, yes!
You have a beautiful home with thoughtful touches. Very well done! ❤
I agree about counter stools, no one wants to sit there. Closing the island at the back by making new storage is such a better idea. I think I will do that too! Thanks!
This is exquisite ❤ I rarely find a house I wouldn’t change something but this one rang all the bells for me. Wow 🤩
I adore Olivia Botrie’s designs and will watch any video of her work. The reeded wood island combined with the green periphery cabinets was visually compelling, especially with the juxtaposed countertops. I also appreciate how she mixes styles, e.g., the mid-century modern lighting with the more traditional features of an historical home. In fact, given the state the house was in after being a rental made this project more of a restoration than simply a renovation. The hidden basement door was absolutely inspired! Who doesn’t want secret doors?! I would seriously watch hours of the full process and the design decisions made along the way, a la Sarah Richardson’s series. Please consider it!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comments. You tube channel coming soon... :)
@dixielou4002
Жыл бұрын
@@dartstudioinc yay!!!! So glad to hear this news!!!!! I'll be an early subscriber eager to soak it all up!!!!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
@@dixielou4002 Appreciate that so much!!
She is a speed talker!! Whoa 😮
Agreed. Good neighbours make life so much easier 😊
A wonderful home. She made excellent decisions and now can enjoy
I quite like this house. Very nice and simple.
I like it 😊
love this!
Great renovation! I especially love the cabinet color and powder room wallpaper.
Love the mud room colors.
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Me too, thank you!
Absolutely beautiful !!!
Nice and a playing it safe design.
Love her videos.
great job.
Design with this level of functionality is scarce. It is a beautiful home and would be a pleasure to live in
So beautiful..!!!
Really lovely. Feels very warm and family friendly. I do wish there was more artwork though, but small detail.
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
We are always adding more art! :)
Great ideas here!
Everything is so beautiful, especially the kitchen! I wonder what the colour code for the kitchen cabinet is and I really want to copy it.
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
It's Farrow and Ball Trenon No 292
@canada3163
Жыл бұрын
@@dartstudioinc Thank you so much! Happy holiday !
Beautiful home.
I love this kitchen much better than your previous home's "farmhouse kitchen". Midsized, functional and a classic design.
Love this
Very nice house ,love the dining room and kitchen.
Your house is amazing! Your attention to detail is great, and definitely a difference maker in appearance and function. Also love your middle ground with color and neutrals. I could move in tomorrow; and I certainly would love to work with you. Bravo!!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Amazing 🥰❤🥰
Skills! She completed all of that work in 6 months!? It’s beautiful to design your forever home.
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
Contractors are amazing! I have all the trades to thank :)
Very nice, love the color pallet
She’s adorable and so practical about the beautiful design decisions. Wonderful video and I’m so thrilled to see a gorgeous home that’s not 10,000sq ft 😂
@THALOOTI
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can live in normal size and comfortable.
Great place, I agree with all positive comments. I personally find it more practical to have a dining island. It ends up everybody stands around it, so why not to sit down…
Love the designs. Green & wood is my favourite colours of kitchen cabinets
@zeroheroes4081
Жыл бұрын
I preferred the previous mantel though
Love the sage cuboards...surprise the washer and dryer is tucked away. I guess everyone have different taste
Love the powder room wallpaper! Can you share the name? Thanks!
@dartstudioinc
Жыл бұрын
It's Lulie Wallace from Memo Showroom. Thanks for watching!
@ediewall6360
Жыл бұрын
Careful!!! I have symptoms from mold exposure and attended an online mold summit. NEVER do wallpaper EXCEPT on south facing EXTERIOR walls ONLY. Now if one lives in the desert , those rules probably do not apply. But mold can be invisible. Do you really want your whole family and pets exposed? The most toxic air we breathe , is in our homes. Unfortunately , decorators have not got the memo yet regarding how mold laden wallpaper is.