Ep 2. Tuscan Sunset

Nate & Jeremiah By Design is a home renovation show that looks at the challenges faced by homeowners in redesigning and renovating their homes. The show stars Nate Berkus, a renowned interior designer, and Jeremiah Brent, a talented decorator who also happens to be Berkus' husband.

Season 2 of Nate & Jeremiah By Design features 8 new episodes that are set to take viewers on a journey of home renovations and updates. In this episode, Tuscan Sunset, Nate and Jeremiah are set to take on a unique challenge; redesigning a home with a little bit of Tuscany infused into its essence.

Tuscan Sunset focuses on the challenges faced by the O'Briens, a family of five who has just moved into their new home. While the family is thrilled to finally own a home as beautiful as this, the space is in dire need of modernization. The home, designed in a distinct Tuscan style, is filled with a mismatch of unique décor, earthy tones, and bold design choices, which on the surface level impress, but overcrowd the space.

Nate and Jeremiah have their work cut out in this particular episode, given the homeowners' unique taste and exuberance towards colors, rich textures, and ornate patterns. The goal is to strike a balance between the intricate design choices that are already present in the home, while creating an updated home that reflects a chromatic, eclectic theme. Interestingly, the designers get to explore the art of mixing and matching until they arrive at a pattern and color scheme that strikes the right balance.

The episode commences with the designers coming infor their initial consultation with the homeowners. They assess the space and are happy to discover that there is plenty of potential renovation ideas in the home. The designers then sit down with the homeowners to get a better understanding of the family's taste, lifestyle, and preferences. It is clear that the family loves color, and so the primary challenge lies in finding the right way to infuse these hues while keeping the design elements minimal. Nate and Jeremiah suggest breaking up the earthy tones of Tuscan style by introducing bold colors, rich textures, and modern décor.

The renovation process starts with Nate and Jeremiah's team of contractors demolishing parts of the home to create more open space in the living area. The team then installs new fixtures and paints the walls in subtle pastel tones, bringing the home an updated, tranquil vibe. The designers also switch out the once busy-looking furniture, introduce slightly bolder, yet still subdued color schemes artfully mixed with vintage textiles, and also install some new mirrors and other accessories to up the chic factor.

The pace of the episode picks up, and the transformation of the home is awe-inspiring. Nate and Jeremiah are now ready to unveil the brand new Tuscan-inspired space to the family. As the family gets a tour of their newly renovated home, their joy and satisfaction are evident. They appreciate the modern feel that still respects their love for Tuscan style, and the colorful artistry, matching up effortlessly with earth tones, reminds them of their previous home, with just a little spiciness for good measure.

Tuscan Sunset episode continues, showcasing how the right use of color, texture, and minimalist design allowed the transformation to be successful. Whether one appreciates Tuscan style or not, Nate & Jeremiah By Design season 2 episode 2's renovation advice and inspiration can work for everyone looking to incorporate bold colors and patterns into any home design. This episode brings a surprising twist to viewers, and gives the family a home that still has Tuscan roots, but one that is now a fresh, modern classic.