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2:44 Junior looking at their latest prey: Fabric.

Love your sense of humor!! And you've got good taste in decorating!

George always gets the best people to work on projects.

The coziest thing about this video for me is your voice. It's like a mediation video I want to curl up in. It's so gentle and soothing. That said, the space looks great. Very cozy. Love everything you picked out.

Minimalism when decorating can be beautiful and "cozy", George. It is always great listening to your soothing voice, great ideas, and sense of humor. I bet Bill will be watching this video and will say to himself, "I should've had that tea with George".

Love your place! Couple of suggestions - scratching post for Junior and hanging your wall art above the turntable. The position and angle of the art gives a reflection of the skylight which diminishes enjoyment of the art. Totally warm and cozy feel - looks great!

The censored unwrapping of the rug had me dyin'! 😂💀

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Don't worry about style. That is not important. What is important is that you are happy with the results and you feel you are home. You decorate with you in mind your colors, likes, art and furniture. You are creating your home so it reflects you. If you are happy with the results, that is what matters. I love the art work. The colors in the rooms tie into the artwork and brings the rooms together.

It looks beautiful and the Scandinavian look is spot on. That is what we in Denmark call "et hyggeligt hjem". A cosy home. Greetings from Denmark 👋☺

Impressive moon walking, George. Love your choices. They've made a real difference ❤. Very cosy. The prints are gorgeous and personally I always prefer them fixed to the wall than ledged against furniture. The only things I would add are rustic style wicker baskets on top of your kitchen units (but then again I love the rustic, cottage style). I would also add a basket of apples in the kitchen, just my little thing, they always give off a sweet scent. I'm so jealous of your beautiful walled garden. Looking forward to seeing what you plant. Thank you for another great video 🦋.

I think it looks great! Personally I like the art hung on the wall above the stereo as then it leaves a bit of white space between them. I wouldn’t hang it too much above the stereo. BUT, it’s your house and you should do whatever you like best. Different tastes and preferences make decor interesting. 😊

That green wall looks so nice. it really adds to the overall beauty of your house. you really have a good eye for design, I like the art you chose. Hopper is a favorite of mine and the other picture has such charm.

Coziness: You did an excellent job of creating a warm space! Window coverings, comfortable seating and warm low-level lights. (avoid cold color LED lights.) Candles always work.

The extra decor and finishing touches make such a difference to the vibe of your home. It does look cozy and inviting.

There’s nothing like a cozy home.

Adding lighting was smart - it's the greatest component in creating cosiness. Your furnishings are all incredibly neutral coloured which really minimises any sense of cosiness, but that is contrasted with the gorgeous oak floor, table and hi-fi stand. I think just a little more autumn coloured items will add cosiness on winter days when you want the blinds open. The soft furnishings look nice.

Bookshelves will add some of that coziness you're looking for. Nice job on your new home.

What a beautiful video 🥹 I recently hired Hillarys to put a door shutter into my dad’s ’granny flat’ that he built onto our bungalow and they truly were so professional, so here to back up your spon! Brilliant ideas in this video, actually sent it just now to my dad as he’s in the stage of wanting to make his place more cozy 💖 Love your channel.

Certainly cosy now, love the automatic elements and those pictures especially the gas one.

The turntable and speakers are gorgeous! Your place is so beautiful and calming. You are a natural decorator. As someone who is a little crazy for lighting, I really appreciate your understanding how important it is in a space. Hearing you talk about the color and the temperature really made my day! Regards from Indiana.

Very cozy and appealing. Great job. Since you asked, as an artist and interior designer, I mostly like pictures hanging on the wall. Especially in small crowded areas. It's less chaotic and more organized looking. Sometimes in a cavernous room, something big, like a giant mirror or painting resting on the floor or varied stacks of books make for appealing design elements. But your sideboard is small, and resting the print there looks precarious and crowded to me and makes the surface of your sideboard less inviting. Ypur sideboard looks more beautiful with just the turntable and speakers on it.

I like your bookcase, books always makes somewhere feel more homely.

Love the Moonwalk rendition! Add Junior for softness on those hard edges, more kitties make it all softer looking, even a bit frilly after they have taken a claw or two to fabric.

Looks fantastic! One thing I'd suggest to save your furniture from kitty claws is a decent sized scratch post near the sofa.

I absolutely love the sideboard you placed the record player on. What a charming sight that is. Your home looks so beautiful and I appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you for your calming videos, I send you many greetings from California . Btw, the blind on your French doors is perfect for a cozy and modern look. I would have chosen the same blind.

Yes, getting a true, reputable professional person to take care of window coverings is extremely helpful. My Grandparents did this, and their home looked classy! I'm glad that Junior is safely tucked in with your parents, while his home is getting ready!

I thought your space looked good but your additions did make a warm cozy difference. Well done. Love your sense of humour , thanks for sharing your space and life with us all.✌️

It looks warm and inviting (curious what Junior will think...). The story about the painting is just lovely!

Your taste for interior is impeccable

Your aesthetics are so soft, cozy and place to relax. It’s really a reflection of who you are.

As to your cat, clip it's claws when needed, get scratchers and place about the house especially near the sofa so it scratches the scratcher instead of your sofa and put a blanket on the sofa, when you don't have guests which I learned from a friend. She had three.cats and two large sofas and I asked how she kept the cats from scratching it. She put blankets on it when there were no guests. I did that with my futon, but used two comforters and they scratched the blanket and the futon was fine.

as someone from Denmark I would say your style is Scandinavian , I love it, and about curtains you rarely see that in Scandinavian homes, we tend to prefer blinds and have them rolled completely up most of the tome , to let in as much light as possible , I do think the blinds are cozy because it's linen so they do give some texture

"Your videos are truly inspiring! I was captivated by the way you transformed that small house. And your video with your cat was just adorable! I'm thrilled to see how things have turned out for you. Your storytelling is truly amazing, and your choices are nothing short of brilliant. Keep up the great work and continue to inspire others!"

I would choose to spend a vacation trip in your home in a split second! Very well done! I imagine short trips/walks/hikes around your town in the High Spring time, and having a bowl of popcorn, watching Netflix, and rubbing Jr's head in the evenings....HEAVEN!!!

George, your humor always makes me smile. This was a lovely day shared. Frying donuts would be a delightful retirement plan for many of us, I think.

You made it warm and cozy….love the blinds…absolutely great decorating

I can't wait for the video of the same Junior who walked the upstairs railing, walking along the top of the blinds 😆

I always look forward to your videos George.... love the mix of dry humour and calmness! Your decorating looks great and the before and after shots really show how little touches can make a big difference!

The colour scheme is fantastic and the coziness through all elements just brilliant. I would keep an eye on the rug you placed under the kitchen table. It may get in the nerves everytime one sits down because the rug will roll at the chair's feet.

Not just, okay, it’s beautiful, cozy, stylish, and welcoming ! Good job…..love that Pinterest!

Whatever the style, it's your style. And it is a very comfortable space. A job well done.

You did more than “just ok”. It looks like you had an interior decorator create a warm, cozy, living space. Now, come do mine, lol.❤️

You must’ve watched your mum or dad or Gran or anyone make a cup of tea, 1 million times in your life. 😮

I enjoy your style. You've done a great job of making the space cosy and yet still calmingly clean and minimal.

You have some awesome interior design ideas. So nice and calming.

Nicely done! The only things I might change are, I'd hang the picture over the record player and I'd remove the little pillow on the couch and just leave the 3(remember everything looks better in order numbers) just the 3 bigger pillows and maybe put the little pillow on the bed, in a window seat or in a chair. You are interesting to watch and love listening to your voice! 👍❤🐝

It looks so much warmer, George. That window behind the sofa was screaming for a plant! LOL. And I really love the picture you got for behind the record player. Do you really want to live in the woods with 23 cats? I don't think Junior would like that, so you can send her to live with me in Canada. Tell her she'll be my one and only. 🙂 Enjoy your wee hus!

I think it’s always a good idea to offer any workmen coffee or tea or soft drinks. Place looks gorgeous. Jr will be so impressed!

Looks really good, George! You definitely captured “cozy”!

Lighting in the bookcase 👍

George, your house is beautiful. Everything is very tasteful.

Looks honestly amazing! My only recommendation would be to add a diffuser to the kitchen lights under the kitchen cupboards as the LEDs are a bit too harsh and detracts from the soft, cosy feel you're going for.

My friend your backyard and view are absolutely stunning! Just thought I'd let you know

Looking good mate :) coming together beautifully!

This looks great! You added the perfect amount of "cosiness" really makes a difference!

That looks very nice George !!

Your videos are always a breath of fresh air thanks to your calm, comfy voice, style, editing, and music choice!

I like the picture leaning being the record player Jute, wicker and wood and other natural materials automatically feel more cosy to me even slate and stone. I like Japandi style and Hygge. Such a good combo 😊

Love it but think picture on sideboard would be better on the wall xx

What a terrific job you've done, George.

You have great style and your home definitely has taken on a cozy vibe. You can decorate for me anytime!

I've seen where people put at and custom unique dishes in their short term rental and list the price in the welcome book. BTW a welcome book and guest log are great ideas for your shirt term rental. Your welcome book could introduce you, hold cards displaying your social accounts, have a map of the area and some places you recommend they check out. Your guest book would have pages for the guests to read others thank you notes and a place for them to leave their own.

Such a sweet video 😊 I like to lean some pictures against the wall as well. Lovely place. Looks perfect to me.

Your space was beautiful before, but now it's hygge and Wabi-Sabi to the max! I picture you on your comfy couch, Astrid from Sweden on one side, Mariko from Japan on the other, both having a hard time keeping their mitts off your rippling, Thor-like figure.

Great additions. Seems that the more you fill the room, the bigger and cozier it looks. For the coffee table I'd also suggest a bowl of seasonal fruits.

I don't know if you're in the market for furniture for Junior when she moves back, but I always loved stuff from Maupet to distract from scratching my furniture. Potential for another sponsorship as well!

Hi Patchy. Greetings from Los Angeles. Brand new subscriber and just spent the last 48 hours watching all of your videos! I love your renovation work, remodeling skills and pastry cooking. But especially, I love listening to your personal insight about life and sense of humor while you work. So glad I found you and can’t wait for the next upload!

Lovely job on imbuing your space with coziness, George! Your thoughtfulness and intention is so evident.

Have to trust a man who loves cats, plants & art & making his home comfortable for himself.

Hey George, I have followed your channel for a while since you renovated the small cottage. The last few months I've been trying to cozy up my own bedroom at home with the tips of Hygge and other cozy tips on the internet. When I saw this video about coziness I got excited, since my grandpa also wants to cozy up his own rooms in his home, I'll show him the video. The room looks really cozy and warm, I love the green walls and the wood elements. All the best from the Netherlands!

This whole video with your voice is so cozy!!!

Really cozy, I also like the integrated wall bookshelf.

Thanks George for this vlog, I love the way the room looks now, so inviting and warm. When you opened the photo album I thought I was looking at my family, we’re also redheads. The baby ones in particular looked just like one of ours who is 22 today.

George !! I absolutely adore your home and how you’ve transformed this area .. your taste is exactly like ours !! Everything about it is stunning .. well done !! By the way, I love your opening comment here .. that you’d like to live in the woods with 23 cats. Ditto. Wishing you luck with your dream, lol ❤️

I’ve been waiting for a video like this since you posted your tiny house tiny makeover video. Loved the aesthetics of that.. I think you’re a natural in decorating.. hopefully you post more of these kind of videos in the future

Mid century modern and Japandi is right up my alley too, good work

In all the ca 17 years I've been obsessed with YT, your videos are my favourite!

Wow! great job, George. I so enjoy how you try various possibilities and easily change your mind when it's not quite right to you. Suggest you pull the living room rug right up to the planter, and get the next bigger sized rug for dining area as when people pull out the chairs the back legs will go off the rug.

Some great ideas here George, looking good. Plants, rugs, candles, atmospheric lighting, books, soft furnishings, paintings. I love Hoppers paintings.❤ I would have thought you would have had some Scottish painters work? Must be some awesome art students at the Glasgow school of Art?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I have always enjoyed your sense of style. Loving these new touches as well. I thought the picture behind the record player looked perfect resting there, I'm so glad you didn't hang it. Another job well done & very interesting to watch.

Great start! Suggest mixing small mementos ,art, or photographs among all the books on your shelves. Might want to try mixing some old with new furniture or accessories from flea market or yard sales to warm things up a bit. When you say cozy think warm, comfortable

Great ideas. It all looks lovely and definitely cozy! Something about watching you in your socks on that cushy rug brought back a comfy childhood memory. And 😂 with the tea making.. I'm in my 50s and never owned a coffee maker. I realize making a pot of coffee isn't exactly complex, but the thought of having to do it in a public situation.. anxiety provoking for sure! Love your videos. Always so smart, soothing, and hilarious!

👍 I like listening to you explaining what you think about things.

Good job George! Your place is very cozy and warm. I've just loved!

"Filling empty spaces and add some softness" - definitely something to treasure. Thank you, George. 💖

Nice touches - makes it look much more like a home

You've done a very nice job. Everything flows together well.

You actually have an extremely good eye for interior decorating!

Lovely job George. Coziness achieved.

WoW, I wish I was there sipping tea and looking out at the nice view of the hillside … it’s SUPER COZY ‼️ All of the right finishing touches ❤

I’m just decorating my old little cottage so this has come at the perfect time!

What an amazing job you have done. Love everything, especially the little shop print. Well done. I love your humour....

George you are such a beautiful person! I highly enjoy your videos!! Since you asked for my opinion I will share it. I enjoy watching you trying to discover your decor style! I love most of what you've done!! Having said that this is what I would change. I think the rug under the kitchen table will be annoying when sitting and while you're moving the chairs in and out while eating. Ultimately I think you'll be better off without it. I have seen wood stains help set apart areas like that. I have also seen painted ceilings set off areas easily in that environment. The only other thing I would change up is the picture in the kitchen. In my opinion it looks like a postage stamp on your wall. What I would do is get a narrow ledge for it to sit on. I would see about hingng it to the wall for safety. Then you can find other things to help balance that space. A tall narrow green thing (? Fake plant maybe) and a third little thing on the other side for balance?? Think 'set of 3' to round out the coziness without cluttering it up. The living room and record player area look fabulous!! Great job!!

I am telling you, you and your place is still on my bucket list. I will have to take my grandchildren as well. It will be a great memory and experience for them. Maybe soon!! Great video and great moon walking. I always enjoy your videos!!

All FABULOUS choices! I'm a big fan of Edward Hopper's work, so I was very pleased to see the print you chose.

The new decor choices are lovely!

I like both prints! Your plants definitely make homes look compete!

This was so lovely! And I really liked how you used affordable items to create a warm and cosy space!