Big big big day today, the television programme I have been working on, Get Your House in Order airs tonight 8pm Channel 4. Each week Nick Allen (my co-presenter and I) go into people’s homes whose quality of life has been buried under mounds of possessions. Nick and I persuade them to part with their possessions and then Nick uses all his tricks in the trade (he is a super cool dealer of antiques and artifacts) to sell the stuff in order to give me the money to re-design their homes. In this first episode Nick and I get to visit Amie and Ali’s home where compulsive shopper Amie has something like 106 dresses, 142 handbags, more than 300 tops, 140 pairs of shoes and more.
Will Nick and I be able to get Amie and Ali to part with their possessions? Will Nick be able to sell said possessions in order to give me the money for a much needed re-design? And finally will Amie and Ali even like my design (some of the rooms are going very dark)!!! I shall leave you all in suspense until this evening. Hope you enjoy, and a sneak peak of the re design for Amie and Ali’s pad which you may have seen in the advert C4 have been running recently.
O I’m so excited, cannot wait to watch! But, slight problem,
I’m not based in the UK. Is there any way I can watch it afterwards, on the internet??
btw, the pad looks AH MAH ZING!
happy thursday! x
Not sure I hate to say, shall look into and thank you for very kind comments x
He Abigali,
Good job done, looks fab. Love the colours used and furniture is right up my street. I work for an architect and nice to a finished product that’s not a typical interior designed look. I am in the proces of totaly renovating my house and very interesed in useing a similar fire place as you used in the bedroom , are you able to tell me where it is from?
Cheers
Jordan
The fireplaces are from our store and going on the website soon x
Try using 1.channel, they have been putting lots of Channel 4 programs on, though I don’t know if this is because I am based in the UK. Oh! Thursday night tv set to be good again……. Thanks Abigail. xx
OOOH so exciting can’t wait, good luck Abigail!!!
Very kind thank you
congrats and good luck with it all. wish it aired in israel!! x
Thank you, you never know it might air in Israel one day
Can’t wait – the highlight of the week. So well deserved.
Thank you x
The show sounds great, will definitely watch. Also I love the colour of your sofa, I cant find that colour velvet from my normal fabric suppliers. Do you mind me asking what make it is.
Thanks
D
The fabric was actually from George Smith where I got the sofa its a mohair cashmere blend a sort of caramel colour. I got it 10 years ago and for the life of me can’t remember the name but hopefully that will help
Thx
Good luck for tonight! I would be at an art class when its on – but I fully intend to track it down because its bound to be repeated!
Thank you Heather x
I cannot WAIT to see this! First of all, I love your interiors, and second of all, I love shows about hoarders! I am already addicted to the American programme ‘Hoarders’ but your show is bringing two of my favouritie things together: tidying up, and making things beautiful. Hurray
Good luck Abigail. Saving the nation from beige haze, one house at a time!
I am very excited tooo!!!
And you can probably watch again using 4OD (4 on demand, you can downoad the app and watch on Ipad etc)
Thanks for this x
I will at that very moment be knee-deep in an Ebay battle for a retro coat stand but even that won’t prevent me from watching this!! So excited for this and huge congratulations Abigail.
Have you used dark paint on the ceilings in your house or have you painted some white? I’m sure your series will be a great success!
All but one room has dark ceilings x
Thanks AndiB and Abigail, I will definitely check out 4OD.
Everyone, enjoy tonight!
x
Really looking forward to it. Even re-scheduled my Thursday evening run so I can definitely catch it!
(p.s – if you ever need any tips on getting your fridge in order…)
Please please can you tell me how you apply to get your help in a series? Im 37 with 3 kids and some have said im a hoarder, and i hate my home. I try so hard to get it in order but it never works out. I am desperate for help, so i can enjoy my home with my kids, and be happy for once.
I am really looking forward to this! My only worry is that now so many other people will be exposed to your ideas, they too will embrace the dark side and my decor ideas (based on your ideas!) will not look so unique ;-( Anyway Good luck with it! You have revolutionised my thinking so no doubt you will do so with many others!
Really don’t worry about that the more people that convert to the dark side the better is what I say.
yes i think you are so good that you have just put a cow skin rug in a veggies house how sad are u
I wasn’t informed Amie was a veggie, it certainly wasn’t intentional. Rugs are fundamental in changing spaces.
there is no need to be mean and rude , abi didnt know she was a vegetarian and anyway after that girl had all those shoes, bags and belts how do you know some of them werent made of leather or suede!!!!!
Thanks Rachel and yes shoes and bags were leather x
As expected, the programme was excellent. Well done! I noticed that you used a tall orange lamp shade similar to the one you have in your own home. Would you let me know where I can purchase similar please? I’ve already looked on the suppliers list from the show (!) but can’t find it on any of the websites
Thanks
Thanks Alice the lamp was a vintage find but lots of them abound at the major antiques fairs like Newark and Ardingly
Just watched your programme. It was really great, well done. i cannot believe how much stuff Amy had…..i am so going to look angelic to my husband now, almost saint like!
I loved what you did with rooms. I have but a couple questions….well I have loads but will hold back!
First, what colour did you paint the study and bedroom?
Second, where do you order the fireplace from?
And finally, I loved your grey/ yellow jumper- if not too cheeky, where is that from?
Looking forward to next week.
Thank you, fireplace comes from the store, paint for the bedroom Designers Guild and its called pebble, the study is Hague Blue by Farrow and Ball and the jumper is from Selfridges.
Great first episode Abigail! Kids story cut short, wine opened. Could not believe how much stuff she had, saint of a man for putting up with her! Of course the finished results did not disappoint, the white did nothing for the room, it could so take dark with its size & low ceilings. So warm, inviting, sexy & fun in the end. Roll on episode 2!!! Congratulations to you.
Don;t be sorry its your opinion and you are entitled to it. What I hope is that you interior pushes boundaries and makes you happy,that is what is design is all about. You walk through the door and your spirits are instantly raised, feel that and you’ve nailed it.
Loved the show! The end result was fabulous. I too love fashion but would gladly have traded the hoard in for a house as amazing! Painting the shoes was a great idea! What colour paint did you use in the bedroom?
Thank you pebble is the paint colour from Designers Guild
Hi,
Could I ask where u got the pink egg chair? I want one
Hayley
We just watched the programme and loved the print used in his study. It was sort of a negative/coloured effect city street scene. Where is that from?
The print is from Ikea
Loved the show! Loved the bedroom with the lip print on the wall. I loved it all really! Where did you get the statue of what looks like a fat bellied wolf on your fireplace. Hilarious looking and fantastic!!!
The print was from Ikea
Hi Abigail, and a huge congrats on your programme!! I have been counting down the days with great excitement. Would like to say it didnt disappoint in the least. I’ve only recently come accross your work, and have to say one has been hooked ever since. I just absolutelylove your style so much as I would like to come on one of your courses it would be a pleasure to meet you as well. Keep up your good work.
Thank you very kind indeed
Congrats Abigail!…Lovin your work.
I live in San Francisco. Soooo wish I could have watched it. As expected, it sounds like It was great. Congrats. I love your style. You inspire me all the time. Yes, let us know if show is available online.
I am Brazilian and I live in Barcelona.
I love your blog!
How do would to know if there is a link to watch your channel 4 online?
xxx
Watched it, loved it!
HI, loved the programme! My daughter loved the red chair…where is it from?
Its was a site on eBay think they have quite a few if you plug in the name x
Great programme, bit different to other make over shows, very enjoyable! Had a reminder to watch it in my calendar since you first mentioned it! Still havent painted our coffee table – you suggested Charlottes Lock as a colour but have purchased the tester pot so maybe this weekend….
Angie – I’m no expert but I am an ex-sentimental hoarder. I started reading various blogs on the subject. Unclutterer is a good one. There are many others. Search on minimalism also – that will help. It took a while for my mindset to change, but slowly it has. I no longer hoard, but it was a gradual process. I didn’t realise what a detrimental effect keeping all the crap was having on me. There’s also a book called ‘Buried in Treasures’ – which includes questions to help you identify why/what you are hoarding. Jo
Hello,
Could you please tell me where the egg chair is from….need this in my home!
I got if off eBay
Havent watched the show yet but am saving it up till tonight having recorded it yesterday. Can’t wait to watch it (with glass of wine of course). I was upset for you with the two negative comments as I think if you havent anything positive to say, dont say it at all.
Thankfully the positives far outweigh the negatives, Abigail.
Thanks Heather the negative comments don’t worry me its the name of the game as they same in TV land x
Hi Abigail, loved the show. Please could you tell me where the £80 pic in the blue office was from? Have to have it!!
Thanks emma
Sorry please ignore you answer this earlier.. Ta
Yeah loved the show, cant wait for the next instalment, couldnt believe she was trying to buy stuff back from her own sale…so funny. I loved how you accessorised the living room with the various pops of colour.
Thank you, next weeks ep is cool as I have a conservatory on my hands one of the hardest things to make work x
Loved the program! a real inspiration to try new decor ideas on our own home, can’t wait to watch next weeks show. I thought the fireplace was beautiful and would love one, if you ship to Ireland!
Thank you. Would love to say we ship to Ireland but regrettably we don’t we these pieces.
Hi
i loved your makeover of the Living room especially the colour on the walls. could you tell me what paint was used please? Also, there were a couple of rooms featured to show how a fireplace can bring a room together, and above the white one there was a fabulous L O V E picture in pinks and blues. I would love to own this. Can you tell me where I can get this?
The paint in the living room was by Farrow and Ball could downpipe,not sure where the Love print came from, Nelly Duff might do it have a look at them
I am a new fan of yours. LOVE your work! I wish we could watch this online…
Lia
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Hi Abigail,
Watched the programme and loved what you did to the house. I am interested in finding a similar red chair to the one that you got in the series – i seem to recall you mentioning it was around the £150 mark. Can you let me know where I can find one at that price please?
Many Thanks
Hi Tori is was on eBay, sure something similar will come up if you pop it into search button x
Hi Abigail,
I was wondering if there was going to be another series, as i would be interested in taking part, as i have been told i have a hoarding problem, and i must say i think that i probably do. by the way i really enjoyed the show.
thanks barry
Hi Barry we’ve only literally just finished filming this one so not totally sure but keep an eye of Chaneel 4′s website they will post it on there is so
Thankyou
Hi I think ur makeovers r fab!!!! I live in Leicester and really want to sort out my garage which is full of clothes and household items! There is just too much to get rid of on eBay or at car boots!! On the show they have mentioned agents that will take a cut and sell stuff for u on eBay and also clothes wholesalers that will buy stuff in bulk and sell off to Market traders and dress agencies etc. How can I find the contact details for these in the Leicester area? Many thanks, fab programme!!
I would check out the Channel 4 website there is alot of info on there
Have just watched episode 3 with Sylvia, (conservatory makeover) I really love the greeny blue you used on walls and wooden unit, and the coffee colour in the other adjoining room, could you please tell me what colour paints they were, i’m guessing farrow and ball and have their paint chart in my hand trying to fathom out which ones it may have been!
Hi Abigail,
I love your style. Iam moving to a new house soon and Im thinking of going dark, what colour is the paint in your room the one thats featured in the programme I love it. I was thinking of going a darkish grey on the walls so what colour sofa would you recommend I aready have a grey-green velvet chair and want something different from that but Iam overthinking it and can’t come to decision, Thanks Kelly
The colour is down pipe by Farrow and Ball, in terms of sofa I would go caramel or if you wanted a dash of colour maybe an inky blue. if you look at theselby.com and type in my name some pics will come up with downpipe walls and various sofas at my home. Might give you some inspiration on colours.
Hi
I watched the conservatory make over and I was really impressed. I have been trying to find the right grey for my kitchen for ages and I have seen the down pipe grey before and liked it. Could you inform me of the name of the lighter grey (on the wall with the buterfiles that was used in the second area – kids reading section), as I really liked the combination of the two.
Thanks in advance, looking forward to the next show. Vicky
Down pipe in the dining area and the kids/butterfly area dusted moss (No 1) by Dulux. Go for No 1 as the other dusted moss hues are too pale I find in comparison.
Hi Abigail, loving the show, I have seen some of your work before and find you a total inspiration! I am an aspiring Interior Designer myself and am currently re-doing a few rooms in our flat before we sell. I was wondering if I could pick your brain on something? Most of my rooms are either grey or white and have matching skirtings and door-frames, however I have just used a hot chocolate colour in one room (it is surprisingly elegant) and can’t decide whether to leave the woodwork white as it does pop or go for a matching eggshell/satinwood?
Also do you know of an oil-based paint for woodwork that is completely matt as the above tend to have a slight sheen?
I realise this isn’t an advice column so if you can’t reply I totally understand.
Many thanks,
Claire
Personally I would paint everything the same colour as I don’t think woodwork should get any sort of attention, the accessories and whats in the room should do that. But again its a totally personal opinion. Also if you paint everything out the same colour your walls will feel way taller rather than cutting them off with white woodwork. Re oil based I’m not the best person to ask I am afraid since many of the paint companies I use have gone eco friendly and now everything is water based. Not as hard wearing and the finish isn’t as good but hey.
hi Abigail, just doing our place to sell big, but sort of dark in places, basement flat in South Ken, could you work your magic on it if you have time for another project this month?
Toby
Hi Toby, thanks for your email, regrettably will have to decline, diary is beyond crazy right now. Apologises though
I’m really looking forward to one of your workshops I have planned with my friend Keara. A bit of an odd request really on the 2nd episode you made over a conservatory, which are pretty difficult at the best of times, but you used a fabulous house plant…do you by any chance know the name of it!
Love the end results you achieve each week.
Its a ficus and I got it from Covent Garden flower market there is a stand there that just specilises in house plants, was around £150ish pounds if I recall. See you soon
hi abegail, in your last programme with joy from bexhill, i was very good friends with her daughter for a long time, we lost touch, moved etc, i have been trying to track nik down, then i saw her mum on tv.. would you be able to pass on my message and details for me please.. many thanks.. tanya..
All done, I’ve contacted the production company given them your email and they will pass onto Joy
Hi Abigail, have been watching your show tonight. I struggle all the time with O.C.D. and hoarding. I doubt I would have anything of much monetary value. My life thus far has been blighted by my difficulties. Would you know of any help available to me. I need to overcome the need to hold onto things for fear of them ending in a landfill. I battle perfectionism and procrastination constantly. Awaiting your reply.
Thank you.
Jackie.
Hi Jackie, I would google de-cluttering organisations in your local area they should be able to help you out. We took very little to landfill in the show, things were recycled, given to charity and reworked so they don’t be all means have to go to landfill. I wish you the very best of luck, you’re half way there I would say facing up to the problem and wanting to do something about it, is the hardest part but if you can push forward its the most rewarding. x
Hi Abigail in one one of the episodes there was a lovely children’s sofa, where was it from please? Really enjoying the programs and love your work!
Thank you, sofa was from eBay x
Great goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you are just too fantastic. I really like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still take care of to keep it wise. I can’t wait to read far more from you. This is actually a great web site.
Hi
Looking at the first photo on the page i want to find a similar paint scheme for my loft bedroom (very small room)
i fancy a pebble style colour and jazz it up with bright furniture so im just after any names of decent paint colours you would reccomend?
Thanks xx
Dusted moss by Dulux is quite a pebbly colour
Hi Abigail
Just watch episode 3 here in Denmark, stuart and Annas appartment. The black skyline wallpaper in their bedroom where can I buy it. Looks great:-)
I can’t recall I hate to say, if you google skyline at night NYC wallpaper the company stocking the wallpaper should come up. Sorry not to be more help had a quick whizz thru old files and couldn’t locate
I enjoy what you guys tend to be up too. This sort of clever work and exposure!
Keep up the very good works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to my own blogroll.