Budget Celebrity Remodel: Kitty Bartholomew's bedroom redo
When HGTV and ABC decorating show host Kitty Bartholomew moved into her 1930s cottage in Santa Monica, she noticed one problem right away: There was a solid wall in the master bedroom that stood between her and her garden.
To remedy the situation, Kitty had a Dutch door and window installed in that wall, along with a used-brick porch outside. Kitty said she purposely did not choose a French door, because she wanted the fresh air a two-piece Dutch door could offer.
Also, Kitty loves to have a fireplace in the bedroom, so she added one, raised up so it could be seen from the bed. The fireplace was installed by Paykel Fireplace Fixtures in Santa Monica.
With the fireplace positioned between the two existing windows on that wall, Kitty bought chests from Pottery Barn and created window seats. The fireplace addition also helped soften the unusual soffit and ceiling angles that were at odds with the rest of the Cape Cod house. The moldings added to the fireplace came from an old house being demolished in the neighborhood, and match original moldings in the living and dining rooms.
The Dutch door, window, porch and fireplace were installed according to code and with necessary permits, and cost about $5,000.
(About this series: So why feature budget "celebrity" remodels? Gosh, this is the Los Angeles area, where there are half a dozen celebrities huddled on each corner. Well, not really. But there are a lot. And some of them are creative. And if their projects are not over-the-top, why not?)
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(Photo: Sharon Cavanagh)
I think Kitty B is one of the most talented decorator/craft person to be on tv. So why isn't she.?
What is the matter with HGTV letting her go? Give Kitty her own show....please!
BTW, the bedroom is gorgeous!
Posted by: Brooke | December 27, 2008 at 08:41 AM
I agree that Kitty B was a great decorator on HGTV and I don't understand why she went away. It seems like most of the great decorators have disappeared. There must be 40 episodes of House Hunters a week but very few decorators. Why?
Posted by: Diana Lewis | January 09, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Kitty, Please come back. You have given me such great ideas and talent that you have is unbelievable, and you are so willing to share. I thank you, so come back to TV again (please).
Posted by: Patricia Fielosh | January 19, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Here! Kitty,Kitty, Kitty,
Same here, I miss Kitty too. Her style is VERY appealing
I do wonder about the powers behind such poor judgement, not keeping such an influence more prominent is a waste.
I continue to hope she will be on the air again in a substantial capacity SOON.
Posted by: Russ Jackson | February 14, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Kitty, I have missed watching your motivating ideas, tips and treasures to look for. Saw you once at a golf tourney and had so much to ask but didn't. I worry about getting sluggish with my decorating as you have inspired and pushed me to do my best. Hope to view you soon. Char
Posted by: Charlotte Mann | February 24, 2009 at 09:12 AM