Ep 4. Well-Traveled

Nate and Jeremiah by Design Season 3 Episode 4, titled "Well-Traveled," follows the dynamic duo as they tackle a unique design challenge for a couple with an extensive collection of souvenirs from their travels. The couple, Maggie and Mike, are passionate globetrotters who have accumulated a diverse range of eclectic items over the years. However, they struggle to incorporate their treasures into an overall cohesive aesthetic within their home.

Nate and Jeremiah visit Maggie and Mike's house, which is currently cluttered with various mementos and items collected from their journeys. They discuss the couple's design preferences and needs while taking in the various pieces that decorate the space. Maggie and Mike explain how they would like to incorporate their love of travel into their home without it feeling tacky or overwhelming.

As they start brainstorming ideas, Nate and Jeremiah discover an unusual piece. A wooden surfboard decorated with sea life that Maggie and Mike had picked up during a trip to Central America is a unique piece that captures the couple's love of travel and adventure. The designers use it as the primary source of inspiration for the whole design of the couple's living space.

With the surfboard as a focal point for the design, the duo work on introducing a more harmonious color palette and patterns throughout the living area. They utilize carefully selected textiles, fabrics, and furnishings which create a sense of warmth and intimacy within the space. The pair aim to create a clean and cohesive aesthetic, using a predominantly white canvas that allows Maggie and Mike's souvenirs to shine against a sleek and modern backdrop.

One of the most significant challenges for Nate and Jeremiah is to incorporate all the items Maggie and Mike have collected from their travels into the new design while ensuring it flows well within the overall space. They carefully catalog all the items and decide to only include some in the living area, while others are stored elsewhere in the home. However, they use photographs of the couple's favorite items and display them on a newly designed gallery wall. This way, Maggie and Mike can enjoy their treasured items without them taking over the entire living space.

As the design progresses, the tension between Nate and Jeremiah develops over a delicate lampshade used in the design. Nate wants to use a big and bold lampshade that can hold its own in the space, while Jeremiah thinks it's too much and suggests a more understated and straightforward option. The tension between the designers brings an exciting new layer to the show and highlights their differing opinions and approaches to design.

In the end, Nate and Jeremiah come up with a design that perfectly combines Maggie and Mike's love of travel with an elegant and sophisticated aesthetic. It's a space that feels both personal and curated, showcasing the couple's unique story and style.

The episode is a testament to Nate and Jeremiah's ability to take a seemingly complicated task and create an elegant and practical design that impresses their clients, channels their unique personality, and reflects their personal journey. The episode leaves the audience with a sense of awe and inspiration, showcasing the power of design to transform spaces and change lives.