Not that there weren’t some fundamental decisions to be made and issues addressed, notably how to deal with some awkwardly-placed structural pillars along the width of the cinema. "But alongside this, Angela was keen that the space should have the right fit and flow to suit the rest of the house, as well as the right design – so some unique style, not too energetic, but certainly with some flow and intrigue.” Room designĪs the pictures show, the results speak for themselves in terms of room design. Back in the day he was an avid DVD collector, and he really wanted to reconnect with his passion for movies and collecting. “Tony was clear that he wanted that great sound, and big bass. “So the scope was to convert their existing formal dining room into a fun cinematic entertainment room,” says Rogue’s Scott Rogan. “Angela, my wife, however, also wanted to make sure it looked good – like a cinema.” And to make sure both goals were simultaneously satisfied, they invited the team at Rogue Home Cinema to undertake the project. “I really wanted to focus on the sound and the performance,” says homeowner Tony. They decided to change things, and set about transforming things to achieve more use from the space – and far more enjoyment – by dedicating it instead to the wonders of home entertainment. That’s exactly what the owners of this Western Australian home had come to realise. "I worked in all-white kitchens and the chefs very upfront said to me, 'You have to lower your ambition, because there is no Black chefs that owns restaurants like ours.The evolution of Sandra Bullock, in picturesĭoes your home have a formal dining room? How often do you actually use it – even when you’re not in lockdown? The chances are that it’s only used a handful of times a year, which probably makes that room the most wasted space in your home. challenges when you're a Black chef coming into a space and you're very, very ambitious was finding role models," said Samuelsson. RELATED VIDEO: Marcus Samuelsson Talks About How He Worked on an All Vegetarian Meal for the MET Gala In September, the No Passport Required host joined the PEOPLE Every Day podcast hosted by Janine Rubenstein to talk about some of the challenges he faced as a young Black chef working in all-white kitchens.
Never miss a story - sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Since November 2020, Ethiopia has been embroiled in a civil war, which has left thousands dead, fueled famine in the region, and has displaced millions of people from their homes, per CNN. We are sending our joy and light to you and our community." "Our fellow Ethiopians have experienced such a difficult year, so it means a lot to us to honor and celebrate our country of origin through the birth of our daughter. "We will be welcoming a baby girl in the new year and naming her Grace Ethiopia," Marcus, whose native country is Ethiopia, continued. RELATED: Food Network Star Molly Yeh Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No.
"Maya and I are very excited to share that Zion is going to be a big brother!" the award-winning chef captioned an adorable picture of Maya, their son and himself, who are all wearing matching white tops. The Top Chef Family Style judge, 50, took to Instagram on Friday to reveal that he and wife Maya Haile Samuelsson are expecting their second baby together, and the name they've chosen for their little bundle of joy has a sweet and special meaning behind it. Marcus Samuelsson is adding to his family!