Sarah Richardson is an enthusiastic producer, interior designer and host of three home renovation shows on HGTV and Fine Living TV networks.

Sarah Richardson was interested in interior design but was working in the field of fundraising when a friend offered her the opportunity to work as a set decorator and prop stylist for a home and garden show on TV.

From there she moved on to production designer for the Canadian lifestyle show Savoir Faire. With a lot of hard work and learning the business, Sarah was given her first interior design show Room Service.

Sarah Richardson’s Television Shows

Room Service

Sarah leads the audience through the design plan and reveals the renovated room at the end of the show. As the show proceeds, she explains why her choice of fabrics, room colors, furniture and accessories all satisfy the needs and wants of the client. Room Service originated in Canada and is now aired in the U.S., Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean plus Central and South America.

Design Inc.

Sarah and the staff at her design firm, Sarah Richardson Design in Toronto, reveal the real world of the design business. The show begins with Sarah interviewing the client in order to determine what the client wants for the space. Next, Sarah collaborates with her staff on the overall design. Audiences see the process of shopping, dealing with suppliers and the renovated room. Design Inc. is also aired in the U.S.

Sarah’s House

The entire season is a chronicle of Sarah renovating a fixer upper house in Toronto. The first show starts with Sarah selecting her house after looking at several locations. Every episode is a progression of renovating room by room. Audiences see Sarah consulting with specialists and trades people and shopping for materials. In the season finale, appraisers give their opinion on the market value of the house to see if Sarah’s efforts have allowed her to make a profit.

Sarah’s House is only aired in Canada on HGTV. Sarah’s House II will be aired in the Fall of 2008. Audiences can look forward to another top to bottom renovation.

Sarah Richardson’s Accomplishments

She was the youngest designer named one of Canada's foremost "stylemakers" by Canadian House and Home Magazine.

Sarah is the contributing design editor for Canadian Home and Country Magazine along with guest columns in the Toronto Globe & Mail and other publications in Canada.

She was named one of “Canada's Top 40 Under 40” for 2007 which was sponsored by The Caldwell Partners. This award is given to a wide range of recipients including scientists, entrepreneurs and doctors.

In addition to her three TV shows, Sarah has owns a design company in Toronto and she has launched her own line of upholstered furniture and outdoor furniture. Her website Sarah Richardson Design features her products such as sofas, chairs, dining sets, head boards and stools.

Because Sarah Richardson narrates all of her shows; Room Service, Design Inc. and Sarah's House have all been approved programs for the visually impaired.

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Sources:

HGTV and HGTV Canada

Fine Living Network

Wikipedia