In the Fall issue of VintageKC , Tamara discovered an old wine cellar in the corner of the room. The room is now the grand kitchen. Here she has made thoughtful use of the corner space and included a cozy banquette.
A: I think that more than anything, the influence of design comes from each house instead of each season. The houses themselves have their own flair and I feel like the houses in Season 2 have been more fantastic than last season. I’m kind of obsessed with several of these new houses. Last year’s houses were awesome but some of these new houses are just so over-the-top amazing. It’s a completely different ballgame. When I watch episodes from last season, the things that pop out to me are things like the artwork and how much that adds to the finish of the houses. I personally love artwork and, in another life, I will own an art gallery. I appreciate the creativeness that people put into their art and I have such an affinity for original art. In my personal home, we only have originals. With that said, it doesn’t mean they have to be expensive. There are tons of great artwork that’s affordable. I felt like the artwork is the thing that stands out. It makes it feel more colorful and alive versus some other architectural element. I also think plants make each house come alive. I use a lot
They’re all steel and leaded glass and they were in rough shape, but we were able to clean them up and salvage every window in the house. They inspired a lot of what we did with the dark, moody tone with the diamond pattern makes it a great compliment of both masculine and feminine. I feel like it really works well together, and that black element adds a touch of charm that the house needed. Q: We notice tiny round brass numbered plates attached to the window sills, very unique and interesting. What are those and their purpose? A: Those were original to the house some hundred years ago and every actual window has its own number in front of it and my guesstimate is that they were used to coincide with placement. Each window was probably numbered, and the installers would know where each window went. These were probably made at the factory and needed a system to keep them straight. Q: What is different design-wise in Season 1 of “Bargain Mansions” from Season 2?
Tamara Day of DIY Network’s “Bargain Mansions”.
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