Creating Our Dream Cottage
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Күн бұрынTake a home tour of the complete remodel of our 1942 cinderblock house. From the new stone façade to the updated floorplan and charming interior decoration, this unique home with a French country style is full of fresh interior design, remodeling, and decorating ideas guaranteed to inspire. All done on a budget!
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Before
03:24 - Original Floorplan
04:35 - Rest of Interior Before
05:42 - Design & New Floorplan
08:00 - Exterior After
10:31 - Living Room
12:04 - Dining Area
13:18 - New Kitchen
14:19 - New Family Room
15:06 - New Bedroom Suite
15:45 - New Library & Powder Room
16:48 - Lessons Learned
18:20 - In the Garden
@KazuohAquilegia 2 жыл бұрын
Ho my ! Finally ! Finally someone who see an overgrown garden and don't tell immediatly "Hey, I need to remove all the beautiful trees and flowers and put a big, ugly, empty lawn =D" ! You're garden is absolutly stunning and sumptuous. Also, I love the way you have cunningly mixed the french and english countryside style in your interior decor. Living in a old french house, I can tell you that if I can achieve this level of decoration I will be certainly the most happy person I think X') ! Good job, I was a pleasure to see your work !
@mikeburch3841 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I knew the previous owner, Carl. Gardening was his passion but unfortunately, his health declined and he wasn’t able to keep up with it. The house is amazing. So different than what I remember and the design update is flawless. Excellent work!
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
It's so nice to hear from a friend of Carl's. Be sure to check out the 2 videos where I mention Carl - Mysteries of the Garden and Exterior Make-over. I wish I had known him!
@texasred2702 2 жыл бұрын
I really like how you made a few critical structural changes to improve the flow but kept it traditional instead of making it into another boring HGTV-type reno with gray walls and shiplap and a kitchen island the size of an aircraft carrier. It's also good to see you preserve the previous owners garden and just do some cleanup and pruning. As someone who lives with drought as the natural order of things I envy anyone who can grow a lush overgrown garden without a 500-dollar-a-month water bill. It would have been criminal to tear that out and put in a boring lawn.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Having grown up in west Texas, I have the same feeling about gardens!
@rneustel388 2 жыл бұрын
That new exterior is the best thing of all!
@maryoleary2037 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Great job! I live in a house built in 1908 and have been restoring it for years. Have been here since 1991 and it has truly been a work in progress. I like your vision and admire your hard work. Am very glad that you didn't go all modern inside...white, grey and chrome get's boring. Your "old" things have grace and charm. I will continue to watch your other videos.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@cathleenvance4441 2 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous remodel. I just love watching how people make their vision come to life. I wish I had that kind of talent. You did an absolute amazing job.
@faithgirton9388 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% I came across your channel this evening I love how you loved this old house and made it new with a charm of yesteryear!I wish I could have done this I had a home but it’s gone through an unfortunate divorce. so now I live in an apartment and I keep the front my my building in the side of my patio with my touch!I changed the interior to make it look like my home. I changed out all light fixtures to give it a more personal touch instead of an apartment. So I do appreciate what you have done to this home! Bravo
@michelledalenaa Жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful. You should be proud.
@MsSherrydarling 2 жыл бұрын
Great job reimagining the existing space! This is a classic "Not so Big House" principle. Adjusting the flow has made a huge difference and you've all done a wonderful job to make it your home. I love it!!👍🤗. New subscriber.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! "The Not So Big House" is one of my favorite design books of all time. It changed how I looked at space.
@doctormimi9486 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@pamcornelius9122 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing outcome! I love before and after house videos of real homes with personality. So much character.
@jeanetteshawredden5643 2 жыл бұрын
The landscape reminds me of beautiful gardens in England. Wonderful stone exterior transformation. Absolute stunning & amazing interior renovation.
@sumar207 2 жыл бұрын
I judge this transformation as MIRACULOUS! New subscriber.
@stephaniecoda7332 2 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, cozy and charming! You have a lot of pieces, furniture and wall decor but it looks so inviting and not cluttered. I love what you've done! Thanks for the tour!🙂
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ambercochrane5594 2 жыл бұрын
Oh you have the best style on all of you tube.l hope you do move videos. I could just watch room tours of your home all day. Thankyou for your inspiration. Was about to go and buy new curtains for my kitchen window....not any more....that is now going to become a crystal cabnet.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! If you have any questions about how to do the shelf, let me know. We are discussing doing a 5 minute video on just the shelf construction. We would do it just for you. Dedicated to Amber!
@kimesch9698 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more videos, especially on wheelchair accessible ideas. Great job!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@shirleyprescott1528 2 жыл бұрын
Flow is key to a functional household! I allowed others to tell me what to do andIi am so forever regretful for that! Do what YOU love!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
I try hard to be ageeable, so the only way for me to really learn to stand up for my ideas was to experience that regret.
@leighalexandra7899 2 жыл бұрын
Your lovely house is packed with interesting objects and decor.
@andrehopfer4220 Жыл бұрын
I have been to this home many times. You did a beautiful job
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@saltysammy3457 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful garden, absolutely love!
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Me too! It was love at first for me.
@saltysammy3457 Жыл бұрын
@@stonecottageadventures304 My mom left this earth 26 years ago but she would have appreciated your garden and the birds & butterflies that come with it. take care
@user-oz7nw9sq7y 2 жыл бұрын
This is STUNNING!
@gilbert-noelsfeir4842 2 жыл бұрын
I feared you might take down the beauty of the walls with their moldings and woodwork and indulge into a one-space grey and trendy modern house as we sadly often see nowadays, thus killing all the colourful charm and secret passages left from the past. What you did was actually restore the house into what should be its "original" beauty, getting yourselves a lovely traditional home, the way I like them. But don't laugh: I loved that cyclamen pink in what you called "the red room", if redone in a new clean context. Ha ha! Greetings from snowy Mount-Lebanon. [Liked]
@jillchappelladly2382 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done, Leslie! I'm amazed how much you did with the garden! That's so much work!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Jill!
@AndreeaNastase 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Love how you opened up the space and let the house shine. The garden is beautiful too!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@kathleenkolb3316 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and I am so happy I did. What a beautiful transformation! Such vision and creativity, very inspiring. Can't wait to watch more! Thank you for sharing.
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@mizzmolly7649 2 жыл бұрын
Most people can't see the amazing potential of the canvas. I do. I'd snatch that house up in a minute! 😁
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@colinmcknight9605 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, my earliest memories are living in one of those houses. The exterior was the plain concrete block, painted. It was in the mid-50's, and my father worked at the Pentagon. I have no idea how my parents squeezed our family into that small space. My family didn't own it, we rented. There was a little girl next door that was about my age and we played together. She had a pink tricycle. Funny, the things you remember.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your memory!
@colinmcknight9605 2 жыл бұрын
@@stonecottageadventures304 I don't have the exact address, but I think the house may have been on South Edison.
@angiecampbell2863 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing transformation, your home is so beautiful!
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@vickyspiers2835 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful home! You had such foresight to see everything that house could become! I love it & the gardens are amazing, I hope you will do more videos of the gardens & all the beautiful flowers! We can certainly tell it’s a work of love! Enjoy & God bless!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you.
@jo-annmaruszak9885 2 жыл бұрын
You had a lot of foresight 👍
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
And some hind sight! We have remodeled and built from new before. And learned from mistakes over the years.
@amandarolle8176 2 жыл бұрын
Hi love your videos. Love your home & gardens & what you’ve achieved am looking forward to seeing much more
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
You are so sweet. Hope to have the next video up on a few days.
@brendaadams666 2 жыл бұрын
Love the transformation! You have created a cozy, charming cottage.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@pattywest1 2 жыл бұрын
This is now a beautiful cottage of my dreams.
@eleanorbertin8725 Жыл бұрын
I love that you're a woman of a certain age. Your experience, humour, and wisdom permeate these videos. I, too, think design is the unsung hero of a good reno. In our century Alberta farmhouse, we have only 5 ft of original wall left. Previous bad renos offered us the opportunity to start fresh. We're only 19.5 years into a 50 year project. Hope we live long enough to see it done! 😂
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Our first reno was finished literally the night before it went on the market - afer having lived in the house for 10 years. My husband was asleep in the car when the realtors came through to see the house. And I suspect we will have projects on this house for years to come. True confession - I would probably be looking to move if there was nothing left to do on my house.
@gypsyvanneraddict 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely lovely and don’t you just love it when you “inherit” plants from a former gardener? The garden is just so lovely!!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! I am doing a video in the next 2 weeks about the history of the garden, focusing on exactly that topic. Be sure to watch our video "How to Add Curb Appeal" if you want to see more of my inherited garden.
@ameliabradley730 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and charming. Great job.
@dazlette 2 жыл бұрын
Just stunning! I know you had a lot of fun even with all the challenges here. I couldnt help but notice how all the carpet lines in the red room and other rooms were so meticulously done. They were actually serious about those colors etc. I would have loved to see your expression the first time thru.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊Mostly we just laughed.
@heathersmith8549 2 жыл бұрын
The new floor plan works so much better!!!
@lindaestoll1104 2 жыл бұрын
Uh, oh! I have those exact “flimsy bi- fold doors”! 😏 Beautiful home!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
I still have several of the original flimsy doors in the house. I used one on my pantry and another on an upstairs closet. If you have style, you can pull it off!
@ksto1427 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! love all of the changes you made starting with your entrance.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@Sooz1234 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful changes to the floor plan, and a great neighborhood for such a large investment. The exterior looks amazing. Perhaps some editing of the smaller decor and furniture pieces would help the new spaces "breathe" and truly showcase the quality of both house and collections.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed years ago that my husband's and childen's clutter drove me crazy, but my own didn't bother me at all. I am a very sentimental person and have a hard time parting with family things. Thanks for looking past my clutter to see what I see!
@ellentopp 2 жыл бұрын
What a transformation!
@EMMYPESS 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing transformation, I see a few comments here and there on the design and I'd like to say that it's actually quite beautiful and very cohesive. It feels like you took your time in making very conscious decisions to make your home be exactly the way it was meant to be. I would love to live in this home!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@patriciagrisham5938 2 жыл бұрын
Your home & garden is stunning. It’s clear you & your husband make a terrific team. I think old houses make the very best homes! Thank you for sharing. I’ve subscribed, & look forward to future videos.
@loraleewarner8905 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Lauri! I'm so impressed, it is beautiful!
@nagolhayze9366 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful transformation. It’s like the story of the ugly duckling, impressive remodelling, so glad you lost that window above the front door, it brings a nobility to the front elevation of the house.
@minahammonds7511 2 жыл бұрын
Your home is so charming!I love it.Thank you for sharing
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@clarksonad 2 жыл бұрын
You've done a great job futureproofing this house. The design is great and you were right about the garden-you've really enhanced it but there was lots to work with under the brush. The stone cladding is not to my taste but you like it, which is what matters. Congratulations.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@tinaavery4720 2 жыл бұрын
I am so amazed at the transformation of your beautiful home. A labor of love .........
@loriholland6431 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, absolutely beautiful! You and your husband have done an amazing job in transforming a sorry little house into a gorgeous home! I am a new subscriber and am looking forward to many more videos! ❤❤
@dianejohnson7235 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! The outside is surly a taste of heaven!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
It really is! I am so grateful to be the current steward of this garden.
@evelyncortez8643 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully renovated! I especially love the new kitchen. 😍
@jerigrovesco 2 жыл бұрын
You've been having fun! Love to you, Ted and Daniel!
@laurileslie 2 жыл бұрын
How did you find this?? So wonderful to hear from you!
@carmenberbel7287 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning 🤩
@m.l3434 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely, the garden is beautiful also
@junebarnes5470 2 жыл бұрын
You found a pearl of great price, my friend
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@debbiestott3651 2 жыл бұрын
Amazingly beautiful transformation.
@libbyhinson4676 2 жыл бұрын
Love your before and after! The decor is my favorite! ❤️
@karellarsen939 2 жыл бұрын
I love your home!! So cosy and warm 😊❤️😊
@SuzanneBaruch 2 жыл бұрын
*WOW* what a fantastic design!
@robertmccannel8598 2 жыл бұрын
Love what you’ve done!!🥂🥂🥂💐
@juliahelland6488 2 жыл бұрын
The new layout looks so much better. Really love the new windows and stone facade too. FYI the audio was low even after turning my volume up all the way. Thanks for sharing ❣️
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for letting me know about the volume. That was one of my first videos, so I was definitely thrashing about a bit. Hopefully the problem has been fixed in the newer videos. If you still shee the issue in the new videos, let me know!
@jeanettelawrence293 2 жыл бұрын
Love the transformation. Looking forward to seeing much more. ❤
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@Cotswoldblonde 2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@patchadams4me 2 жыл бұрын
Fabtastic job!
@judywolff799 2 жыл бұрын
Just perfection 💕 I love everything you have done!
@pinkpirulita 2 жыл бұрын
You did a nice job, especially on the outside! I, personally, didn’t like the interior decor. There’s a lot of items, it feels cluttered. The ceilings are not too high, and those many pictures hanged made it look too busy. But, that’s just my opinion, if you’re happy with it, that’s what counts! 😊
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you that each person's home should make them feel happy.
@pamcornelius9122 2 жыл бұрын
As a maximalist, this house is definitely my cup of tea!
@Raxx777 2 жыл бұрын
Turned out so lovely
@doctormimi9486 2 жыл бұрын
My goodness what a great job you did !! It’s magical 🎉🏡
@MyFeatheredNest Жыл бұрын
I just ❤ your home and gardens!! Such a perfect cottage!
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@Laura-rx9mp 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing and great renovation. Thanks for the tour
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@blambert541 Жыл бұрын
I have just discovered your channel & I love all the vlogs I've watched so far. I can relate to you so very well. I'm so glad I found you. There are only 2 other channels that I love, all the others are a constant repeat, boring content, & frankly all copycats. I love your uniqueness!! Thank you, Beverly 🌹
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! That is such a kind thing to say. Now I am curious about the channels you love. Please share!!
@e-mae-w7824 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the tour
@joannesferrati3076 2 жыл бұрын
Love your creative courage! You spotted the perfect house to restore. Brava Bella!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@barryhonsel4992 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing job, great decorating!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@sandrajohnson926 2 жыл бұрын
Quite a project turning out so nice💐
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@dawnlee1243 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video it was a really educational. I loved the after as well.
@susanneandrischok2609 2 жыл бұрын
I Have played this over and over! What a great re imagine that you have done. LoveThe outside of the house and the yard also.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Jolanta-mp7ek 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely 🥰
@beeline22 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning. Thank you for sharing your amazing home renovations. The results are simply stunning. I'm so happy I found your channel. Thank you again for sharing and inspiring. 🏡❤
@littlefoot9832 2 жыл бұрын
your home is a real dreamy cottage. Extremly beautiful .
@katrish786 Жыл бұрын
I don't know why this channel showed up in my feed but I'm thrilled that it did! You took a sow's ear & created a silk purse. I love your home, it's traditional but cozy, not stuffy like traditional so often can be. I love (& appreciate) the pathways in your garden & the hard work that it took to create them.
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
@ericscott5224 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done.
@rosealcidoacademyofaesthet8947 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful home, Love it.
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Us too!
@karenn993 2 жыл бұрын
I admire your vision!
@lindabutler3705 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful transformation! Well done!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@monicagaitor6751 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful house, you did an excellent job 🌹
@rachellebrooke4614 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!!!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@susandupuis1282 2 жыл бұрын
Love your sincere and honest approach to decorating . I like the homie happy feeling that your home gives to us . You are different and not trendy which i love to watch .I am so tired of all the white walls , faded rugs and farmhouse that everyone seems to think we all need .
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@sarabrunsvold2461 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful home!! The gardens are fabulous!!!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@flowerchild777 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job. Well done.
@josettedarphin1882 2 жыл бұрын
super relooking
@sharylolson6949 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Can’t wait to see more!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Posting a new video right now! Check it out.
@vennue9958 Жыл бұрын
great work on the home, it's so cozy!
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@Briannalangland 2 жыл бұрын
It looks so good! Your style has so much unique character.
@susanchase4839 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@vickibrain8959 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful renovation--very inspiring...
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@allymonte7295 2 жыл бұрын
Love your work and you're a fabulous narrator! 💖
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@casandradickinson8518 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!
@stonecottageadventures304 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@sandiwilson5376 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely home , you've done a beautiful job. ❤
@baygirlernest4870 Жыл бұрын
Amazing transformation!
@stonecottageadventures304 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
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