Sarah Richardson
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Sarah Richardson is a Canadian
interior decorator and television personality who started out her career as a prop stylist in 1994. Since then, Richardson has hosted the design series' Room Service
, Design Inc.
, Sarah's House
and Sarah's Cottage
for HGTV in Canada.
, Ontario
on October 21, 1971. Her mother, Susan Cuddy, was director of design and development for the old City of Toronto. Her father, Douglas Richardson, is a retired professor of history of art and architecture at the University of Toronto. Her brother, Theo Richardson, is also a designer with Rich, Brilliant, Willing, based out of New York City. Richardson's parents divorced when she was 5.
Richardson attended Havergal College for high school. In 1993, she received a B.A. in Visual Arts (a combination of Art History and Studio Arts) from The University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario
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Richardson is married to Alexander Younger, the owner of advertising and marketing agency, Design Lab. They met as children - Younger was a friend of Richardson's brother - but did not begin dating until 1998. The couple live in Toronto with their two daughters Robin (born 2006) and Fiona (born 2008). They also own a summer house on Georgian Bay
in Ontario, which she decorated and featured in her televised series (seen in the United States on HGTV), Sarah's Cottage. The house is powered by solar energy.
. For the next several years, she worked as an interior designer, worked as the Set Designer and Stylist for Savoir Faire on HGTV, renovated a series of houses, and appeared on several home and design based TV shows as a guest expert. Sarah has five television shows: Room Service, Design Inc., Sarah's House, Sarah's Cottage, and Sarah 101.
Richardson has several signature product lines including indoor and outdoor furnishings. In April 2010, she released a line of paints with Para Paints, called Sarah Richardson's Designer Palette, which sells at hardware chain Lowe's
.
Richardson often chooses eco-friendly products and styles. She used reclaimed wood for an episode of Sarah's House
, and frequently chooses eco-approved fabrics. She and her husband also share a green office building in Toronto
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
interior decorator and television personality who started out her career as a prop stylist in 1994. Since then, Richardson has hosted the design series' Room Service
Room Service (TV series)
Room Service is the first of four home renovation television series hosted by Canadian designer Sarah Richardson. In each episode, Richardson remakes one room of a person's house. It aired on HGTV in both the United States and in Canada.-External links:...
, Design Inc.
Design Inc.
Design Inc. is a Canadian television series, which airs on HGTV in Canada and Fine Living in the United States. The show also airs in SIC Mulher in Portugal....
, Sarah's House
Sarah's House
Sarah's House is a Canadian television reality series hosted by Toronto interior designer Sarah Richardson, which airs on HGTV. The program's on-air team also includes interior designer Tommy Smythe and contractor Vito Colucci, as well as Richardson's husband, marketing communications specialist...
and Sarah's Cottage
Sarah's House
Sarah's House is a Canadian television reality series hosted by Toronto interior designer Sarah Richardson, which airs on HGTV. The program's on-air team also includes interior designer Tommy Smythe and contractor Vito Colucci, as well as Richardson's husband, marketing communications specialist...
for HGTV in Canada.
Personal life
Richardson was born and grew up in TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
on October 21, 1971. Her mother, Susan Cuddy, was director of design and development for the old City of Toronto. Her father, Douglas Richardson, is a retired professor of history of art and architecture at the University of Toronto. Her brother, Theo Richardson, is also a designer with Rich, Brilliant, Willing, based out of New York City. Richardson's parents divorced when she was 5.
Richardson attended Havergal College for high school. In 1993, she received a B.A. in Visual Arts (a combination of Art History and Studio Arts) from The University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
.
Richardson is married to Alexander Younger, the owner of advertising and marketing agency, Design Lab. They met as children - Younger was a friend of Richardson's brother - but did not begin dating until 1998. The couple live in Toronto with their two daughters Robin (born 2006) and Fiona (born 2008). They also own a summer house on Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay is a large bay of Lake Huron, located entirely within Ontario, Canada...
in Ontario, which she decorated and featured in her televised series (seen in the United States on HGTV), Sarah's Cottage. The house is powered by solar energy.
Career
In 1995, Richardson was hired as a behind-the-scenes prop stylist and set decorator for CTVCTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
. For the next several years, she worked as an interior designer, worked as the Set Designer and Stylist for Savoir Faire on HGTV, renovated a series of houses, and appeared on several home and design based TV shows as a guest expert. Sarah has five television shows: Room Service, Design Inc., Sarah's House, Sarah's Cottage, and Sarah 101.
Richardson has several signature product lines including indoor and outdoor furnishings. In April 2010, she released a line of paints with Para Paints, called Sarah Richardson's Designer Palette, which sells at hardware chain Lowe's
Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a U.S.-based chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores. Founded in 1946 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the chain now serves more than 14 million customers a week in its 1,710 stores in the United States and 20 in Canada. Expansion into Canada began in...
.
Richardson often chooses eco-friendly products and styles. She used reclaimed wood for an episode of Sarah's House
Sarah's House
Sarah's House is a Canadian television reality series hosted by Toronto interior designer Sarah Richardson, which airs on HGTV. The program's on-air team also includes interior designer Tommy Smythe and contractor Vito Colucci, as well as Richardson's husband, marketing communications specialist...
, and frequently chooses eco-approved fabrics. She and her husband also share a green office building in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
.