Pure Design is a fresh new series with a timely hook - it shows viewers how to create stunning, stylish living spaces with an eco-friendly twist. Pure Design is hosted by Samantha Pynn, design editor for Style at Home magazine and featured home decor expert on CityTV's Cityline. Sassy and style-savvy, Samantha believes you can have it all - high design that's easy on the eyes, the budget - and the earth! Each week, Samantha and her team transform one room in a client's home from outdated and unsustainable into fresh, gorgeous and green. Shot in High Definition with a beautifully crafted, dynamic shooting style, Pure Design follows Samantha's design from conception to completion. It's a fun, informative journey jam-packed with responsible, reasonable options and take-away tips. This is a show for anyone who wants to combine green living without sacrificing style.
Lauren and Mike call themselves 'the hand-me-down' family. Although they're into re-using and re-purposing pieces, they haven't felt like their family hand-me-downs were ever really 'theirs' and because a lot of stuff has followed them from place to place.
Lori and Jason bought a beautiful old house about 3 years ago and renovated the entire place, except for an awkward old kitchen space that's attached to their son Atticus's room. They had no idea what to do with the space or even where to start.
Erin and Ryan are an active, eco-conscious and newly engaged couple with little time to think about decorating their living space. They moved into this open-concept condo in December of 2008 before building was complete.
Paula, Pete and their 2 children, Ava (9) and Eric (13) moved back to Toronto from Vancouver in August. They bought a house that needed a little work and have made minor adjustments to it to make it feel like home.
Chetna and Bhups have moved around a lot. They've live in L.A., Britain and Asia. In January 2009, they bought a house and settled in Canada. Because they have been moving around a lot, they haven't had a change to collect heirloom pieces.
Sam's Mom, Colleen Pynn hasn't had the time to re-decorate her home. She has been in this house for 14 years and she's always liked it just the way it is. But over the past few years, she's started to softy ask Sam about re-designing her kitchen.
Nadine and Jacques are a young, unmarried couple (they also have a wiener dog named Sasha). They purchased an 1886 row house in Summerhill in 2005 and they love the old character of the house. Jacques grew up in Italy and Nadine in Montreal.
Madeleine is 10. She is a smart, active girl who enjoys playing soccer, beading, reading and playing with her friends. She rejects girly norms, the colour pink and all things frilly. She is an active member of her school's eco club.
Siham owns her own business, a learning centre for children with learning disabilities. Her husband Maged is a Child and Adolescent psychiatrist (who is currently home and ill).
