My Little Italian House: Flea Market Finds and New Kitchen Remodel starts!

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@caroltombari9112 9 күн бұрын

The little alcove screams for a book case. It would add to the ambiance, coziness.

@camilamhf 9 күн бұрын

A few shelves were my first thought too, but you can search for a cute small china cabinet to pop into the nook as well

@JillBrewerVideos 9 күн бұрын

I see firewood stacked there. But if you don’t have a wood-burning fireplace, never mind.

@tammyr2966 8 күн бұрын

I was thinking that as well! A little bookcase with glass doors!

@denisetreser1914 8 күн бұрын

What about floating shelves for the books; leaving the floor showing its beauty.

@ginnyburley9552 8 күн бұрын

I agree. Books bring soul to a space for me.

@ellenmcgehee6066 9 күн бұрын

A few shelves for books is all you'd need in the wall 'alcove'.

@jiannelegere8320 9 күн бұрын

Yes I totally agree with your thoughts,shelves need to be reclaimed wood.

@marygrise8490 2 күн бұрын

That is a great idea

@pamaroonie1 9 күн бұрын

Julie, I would add a cabinet in the cubby. Filled with games, cards, puzzles and books.

@melissacoelho8413 9 күн бұрын

You did such an amazing job not only having a vision, but being able to tweak it as necessary. I love finding all second hand, either antique or vintage. But to pull it all together in a cohesive and beautiful way. Absolute kudos to you. You’ve done an amazing job and you should be so dang proud of yourself. A beautiful vision, come to fruition.

@rmilkyswife 4 күн бұрын

Hello from America 🇺🇸 I just found your channel and you remind me of myself. I am 51 years old and dreamed my whole life to visit Italy 🇮🇹. I got really sick where I almost lost my life not too long ago. I just came back from vacationing in Rome , Pisa, Naples, Sorrento Pompeii. I got to take a beautiful cruise and spend time there finally. I wanted to cry when I got to Italy. I loved it. It was just weird that your channel popped up in my recommended. I can’t wait to see all your videos. If anything ever happened to my husband I’d be like you living in Italy 🇮🇹💕

@melissa2luv268 9 күн бұрын

I think you should put a antique two level book shelf with a liquor station on top. With a mirror behind on the back wall.

@karenhazzard1499 9 күн бұрын

I agree with Luke! Whole wall looks better than small patches!

@jiannelegere8320 9 күн бұрын

Hi Julie, my advise for your alcove would be refined old wood shelves where you can highlight fun photos of your family. I cannot express enough how happy you make me watching your extremely well done videos, you are always such a refreshing breathe of wonderfulness. Absolutely Beautiful Sole ❤❤

@loismanzi2442 9 күн бұрын

Love the black stairs the cubby hole I think shelves with books would look cozy and warm. 💕

@raquelfernandez463 7 күн бұрын

And everything you brought is So, So, So Beautiful for the Room's, bathroom,hall way, living room.And I think you brought for your Kitchen to not to sure you show Us somethings.For the kitchen but all what you brought Beautiful.Thank you Julie.Love Raquel.Keep kickin' Butt.

@aprilninthr2886 9 күн бұрын

I love the black stair case and all you’ve done to your little Italian house! Black is so neat and clean looking in design. So tired with many people painting everything white! Looks great!

@budgetwithrenay2419 9 күн бұрын

I love the rusty claw tub and the beautiful black stairs!!!

@erenareynolds6692 9 күн бұрын

Julie, you have done an exquisite job in transforming this house to a splendid creation …you are a Genius! Love, love, love the staircase you and Nester did… your son is such a big help… Brilliant job Julie… looking forward to the Kitchen Transformation

@Laura-vv6cf 9 күн бұрын

It all looks great. You may have already designed the living room nook, but a vintage or antique open bookcase painted in a complimentary green would be beautiful and draw the eye to such a unique feature of the room. I hope you continue to go flea market shopping after the decorating is complete and take us along! I remember the guest bedroom and was so excited that you kept the headboards original as well as the bath! It's wonderful to see your children get involved too!

@julieinitaly 9 күн бұрын

Great idea!!

@JeannieMitchellMyers 9 күн бұрын

Love the stairs and the bedrooms! Cannot wait to see the Kitchen once finished! Chow!

@chrissyjones-major1557 9 күн бұрын

You’re fantastic Julie. Love your enthusiasm and love of life. Your little Italian house is gorgeous. ❤

@julieinitaly 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@MM-jv8di 9 күн бұрын

Your husband couldn’t possibly find a better wife and a mother for his kids! Even though he seems like a very nice man! Julie,This is your calling! Just beautiful! Great taste and talent to find diamonds among dust!

@julieinitaly 9 күн бұрын

😊 thank you

@gunvormagarity-groves8005 7 күн бұрын

Love the black stairs, being matt is the magic!

@Premchik 9 күн бұрын

A dry floral composition would look stunning in that corner behind the armchair in the sitting room.

@kimandesron 9 күн бұрын

How about putting an antique drop leaf desk in the cubby? Something like a secretary desk with open legs so you can still see the terracotta floor tile. You could also add a simple chair that could be pushed into the desk when not in use and then pull it out when needed for extra company.

@marionbauer4566 9 күн бұрын

I think the cubby hole should house bookshelves and a lot of books : )

@melissaphillips3088 9 күн бұрын

These treasures you find are beautiful . Your hard work and vision of how you want it to look is so pretty. Many people will want to come and stay.Fantastic job by all involved. Your house is amazing. 👏🏻♥️

@jenwilkes614 9 күн бұрын

Here in wine country, we love old furnishings and of course an old, weathered claw foot tub..... LOVE IT.

@tonitemperance9960 9 күн бұрын

The stairs are fantastic, the black is a perfect grounding color. Vision is on point and very whimsical ❤ My entire home is furnished in second hand everything, as I married into a family of Antique show promoters and dealers 😉

@kerriedunn2573 8 күн бұрын

For the nook a retro drinks trolley filled to the brim with beautiful bottles of aperitivi e digestivi and all the acoutrement necessary to whip up some beautiful drinks

@memphis2375 7 күн бұрын

Definitely make the alcove in the family room into a bookcase for coziness!! 😊

@loismanzi2442 9 күн бұрын

Everything is just beautiful. Your amazing you just never stop. I use to be like you when I was younger. I miss haveing that never ending energy . Having a knee that was reconstructed when I was 16 finally giving out has slowed me way down. God Bless you.🙏🕊💕🌹

@julieinitaly 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@joegonzales9053 9 күн бұрын

I would do shelves in that nook area. That way the terracotta tiles and the wood on top remain visible. Could be a fun place to collect more local flea market findings!

@susanm8957 9 күн бұрын

Hi from Florida! Love the stairs. Idea for sitting room nook: shelving for books, games, etc. I would wallpaper it & use rough hewn boards, maybe salvaged? Put a rechargeable light(s). I like the kitchen plans & I agree w/Luke about covering over the exposed cutouts in the walls, & expose just those that are larger areas. For the little nook w/the archway, use it for cookbooks, cutting boards & the like. If there is a ledge under the little window, you may like terracotta pots filled with fresh herbs😊 nice work!

@TheCatsafrican 9 күн бұрын

Yay to Luke....someone with design sense!

@carolh.3602 6 күн бұрын

Your vision is incredible. The way you've salvaged and saved so many wonderful pieces for your house is admirable. Your home is comfortable and heartwarming. You've worked so hard and put so much love into this renovation, it's something to be so proud of.

@rosemiller2990 9 күн бұрын

You could put a faux fireplace in that little spot behind the chair. Or you could opt for a very beautiful deep, set shelving unit for a mini library.

@melissareid640 7 күн бұрын

It's a beautifully curated home, while still being cozy and liveable. You have to be happy and comfortable what brings joy to your life is what you do.

@Leeamm117 7 күн бұрын

The cubby hole needs a book shelf plus frames, ceramics, extra pieces that can be used for entertainment plus are beautiful to look at. Beautiful decorating you are doing. Love the whole project!

@marysmithson8890 9 күн бұрын

Best feeling is finding a good deal 😊. Your rooms are so cozy and beautiful.

@stephriggs68 4 күн бұрын

It’s beautiful and I love all of your finds and the stories behind them. It takes a good eye to incorporate them all into your home. So cozy and everything fits perfectly.

@pw4075 8 күн бұрын

The living room nook would be prefect for a barrister's bookcase. With that comfy chair and lamp --- what a cozy spot to curl up with a good book!

@donnasteinberg1398 7 күн бұрын

The cubby would look great as a bar with antique bottles and glasses. Also books and a few framed photos of the boys would be fun!

@cinziam457 9 күн бұрын

How about a book shelf library/objets for the space behind the chair?

@maricogan2903 9 күн бұрын

YAY! This is so much fun1 Love the historic maps. If the furniture and paintings could only tell us their stories.

@lorrie5422 9 күн бұрын

Need big basket with some blanket throws and a place for guests to store all the lovely decorative pillows at bedtime.

@Adri-oj3yt 8 күн бұрын

I love Julie's little Italian house❤.

@user-bu8vd4il8i 7 күн бұрын

Your house is turning out so cozy, so put together . You are so blessed to have a son that wants to help you! ❤

@gloriaoppen8412 9 күн бұрын

Perhaps you should have a book shelf installed in that cubby hole in your sitting room. It would look nice with a collection of books.

@denisewatson3038 8 күн бұрын

Loving the renovations how fabulous you have done amazing work with the property ❤️

@carolefranks5489 8 күн бұрын

Regarding the alcove, as you have the pull out bed in that room have you thought about where bedding, duvet, pillows etc would go during the day when you have guests using that room to sleep? My suggestion would be to have some sort of blanket box or storage cupboard in the alcove to hide/store the bedding away when not in use. You could also then place some shelves above for books and games etc. The villa is beautiful and you have done a wonderful job.

@shelleyjacobs2563 6 күн бұрын

For the nook behind the chair, I can see a beautiful bookcase full of books 📚. It would add color and interest to that space. What a beautiful reading nook / library.

@francesw.2666 7 күн бұрын

An antique chest of drawers or cabinet or a bookcase.

@tammyr2966 8 күн бұрын

I absolutely love everything you have done with your little Italian house! Those stairs really stand out! I love black with the jute rug!

@mariesmith867 9 күн бұрын

Love your modesty thanking Luke for correcting you lol😅 Your house looks amazing now ❤

@MaggieG121 9 күн бұрын

Your house is so lovely. Did you ever find out if the cellars and its items are your?

@julieinitaly 9 күн бұрын

News soon!

@godsbuckets 2 күн бұрын

You need a book case in the alcove! There is no question. Book shelves cozy up the area and will fill it in nicely while creating a space that is interesting. Everyone will want to sit there and read.

@patriciarossi7907 9 күн бұрын

Alcove...paint back wall deep burgundy and a backlight to create depth and dimension or mirrored tiles on back wall with piece of sculpture

@Tracy_R 7 күн бұрын

Julie, i have to say when we watched the purchase of the villa, i thought omg, can she do it? Please luv, take a bow! Fabulous! Well done. I wasn't certain it could be done & look at you... wow!! Thanks, Nester, for filming & help mom... hugs from ohio ❤

@The_Travelling_Jonoberries 4 күн бұрын

Julie you have such a wonderful place your family must enjoy the breaks from the non stop work at Mapperton Manor, certainly great to see Luke enjoying himself as well 👍😇🙏

@cindiblazer8621 9 күн бұрын

I love to add the old with the new. I have found many precious items for my home. You home is lovely.

@julieinitaly 9 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@laurihines300 5 күн бұрын

One of the best things we have experienced in furnishing our little Italian home is the artwork. We have found hand signed and verified original oils of the Tuscan countryside. And honestly they are a steal. Also found our all time favorite Mercator dell’usato in Tuscany. We also went to the one you went to Julie where you couldn’t find the entrance and yes, it was lovely. Also found an amazing place for lunch right around the corner. So much fun!

@trinawitte8625 8 күн бұрын

A nice chest of drawers would be both practical and beautiful in the cubby 🤩 ~ You can store things in the drawers and dress the top with books and other treasures!

@MM-kx9ue 9 күн бұрын

Everything so beautiful, you are amazing and so down to earth, lovely !

@maryoperschall5709 9 күн бұрын

So beautiful!! Definitely magazine shoot quality.

@barbaraputz 8 күн бұрын

It is beautiful to see how every room changes into an oasis! Everything done with great taste and talent! Congratulations from Vienna!

@lizesquivel7270 8 күн бұрын

I think a bookshelf behind the chair would work well. Old books always brings warmth to a room.

@Edie3366 8 күн бұрын

It is impossible to express how much *vicarious* fun and joy we have experienced while watching this vlog and the Mapperton vlog --- we often set the various playlists on loop and go about our [own] household tasks. Thank you, Montagu family! 💗

@julieinitaly 8 күн бұрын

Thank you soooo much!!!

@beccagee5905 8 күн бұрын

I lOVE the ceiling light in the bathroom, and the daybed. My mom had a modern lounge when I was young which was all curves to perfectly fit the head, back, bottom, knees, and feet. It was covered in turquoise terrycloth. It was never my style, but was the most comfortable lounge I've l ever laid on.

@charmainejfritz 5 күн бұрын

i buy a lot of flea market finds - makes such a difference to find what you love and for a good price and makes your home unique!

@Maximusrex4575 8 күн бұрын

Julie talking about her surprise bonus room before she finds the surprise basement is peak accidental foreshadowing! It would be interesting if Julie could find out more about the history of the building, I get a feeling that the building has been reconfigured and redivided over its existence, especially the way the stairs are. Julie has said that the entrance next to them was the main entrance, yet there isn't much space there, and the stairs are awkward in how they flow into the living space there, it makes me feel like they used to be closed off and that it was a direct entrance to upstairs, maybe at one point the upstairs was a small one bedroom apartment.

@tedmount331 9 күн бұрын

Beautiful home! I absolutely love the vintage and secondhand furnishings. They make your home so “warm and welcoming”! I wish some of the pictures were at eye level. I look forward to your episodes!

@k.c.8872 5 күн бұрын

Your style is exquisite! I love how you arranged it all to fit together! I especially loved the idea of the tub! Amazing!

@user-cj2wu9nl8m 2 күн бұрын

I agree with Luke. I would expose more of the stone walls rather than cover them. It would give the kitchen more interest…

@mippensotti4825 9 күн бұрын

Hi, your italian House now , ¡¡¡🎉is so beautifull!!! Congratulations!!!

@paisleyjane9606 8 күн бұрын

Open cupboards in the kitchen seems like a commitment to a lot of extra dusting/dish washing when you arrive for occasional visits.

@minabargiel 7 күн бұрын

Julie - For the little alcove in the sitting room, I think a bookcase would be lovely (add some coziness and practical too), and maybe even an (antique) copper washtub with blankets, games, magazines. I love all the renovations you’ve done so far. Wonderful to get glimpses of your life in Italy.

@julieinitaly 6 күн бұрын

Great idea!

@rankinstudios5342 9 күн бұрын

Love your selections of vintage/antique finds in this charming Villa. You have excellent design style, Julie! I suggest an antique writing desk in the alcove with a under ceiling lighting source. Maybe some books decorating the desk. The stairs look fantastic. What a pleasant, vacation home. BTW- you're looking more beautiful with your hair up. ~Terri 😊

@julieinitaly 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@user-bu8vd4il8i 7 күн бұрын

I agree with Luke. I think you should expose that whole stone wall .❤

@timhazeltine3256 9 күн бұрын

Congratulations. The guest bedroom and the principle bedroom, and stairs turned out very well. They meld the house's vernacular architecture with a lighter, brighter aesthetic.

@julieinitaly 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@marilyncanaday4862 8 күн бұрын

I love the stairs black and the runner is perfect! The new daybed is so pretty and all the pillows are beautiful. I always enjoy your videos.❤

@rebeccalowry9296 5 күн бұрын

I love all the beautiful renovations you have done to your little Italian home!

@user-qr4cw7qj9d 9 күн бұрын

That's amazing that you found that cast iron bathtub on the side of the road. What a find! Do like the rust color & mustard walls. All your finds are incredible. Smart to skip high end shops that have the same thing. The hunt is part of the fun! All your rooms look so airy and tastefully done.

@pathoward5721 9 күн бұрын

Love the stair runner❤❤❤

@1234OopsyDaisy 5 күн бұрын

I would put a slightly battered tallish wooden dresser in there it would warm up the space and give you storage space for games,art supplies sewing supplies ….. the list is endless.

@lindabenedict8379 9 күн бұрын

Julie I am not a fan of open shelving , especially if you are not there for long periods, dust and cooking fats seem to accumulate on them and I’m was forever cleaning them. So I would opt for cupboard doors but of course it is all up to you

@onemoonbeam3590 5 күн бұрын

Best kitchen suggestion i have is that you view The Forge House renovations (KZfaq), especially the kitchen as they have worked around very thick stone walls and their view might be helpful to you. Good luck with your kitchen!

@SamiaElAkrut 8 күн бұрын

Truly love your exisite taste. It's great that you're using old beautiful furniture. I too love fleemarket finds and vintage style, it's so much more authentic and enviremental friendly. Also these furniture have really quality and are handcrafted. So congratulation on your renovation and decorating your little italian home so tastefully, really love it and I'm happy for you and your family. In the nook I would put an old book shelf with old books and nice little antique treets as well as little art pices.

@julieinitaly 8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@lindalievens991 9 күн бұрын

It's beautiful I think you have great decorating taste.

@julieinitaly 8 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@naricewoolon3248 9 күн бұрын

Dear Julie you have created beauty from a very tired house, you and your stories an over flow from Mappaten tours talking about the home you have fallen in love with. ❤ Love this house, don't know if I would be painting the stairs black.❤❤❤🎉 Julie use a steel brush to scrub the pointing gently till it suits you and what your doing.❤❤❤❤❤

@julieinitaly 8 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@MsThylacine 8 күн бұрын

Your kitchen ideas are great. I would try putting some rustic wooden shelves in the large open "ugly" stone area in the Kitchen- maybe have someone clean out the bricks and odd bits that are pushed in there, and replace with stone. That way you could collect interesting Italian glass storage containers for the shelves (if it's deep enough). Maybe worth thinking about. Maybe on the open stone recesses just remove the really odd bits and keep the main shape- they are so cool. Oh yes, in the living room- you could put a small chest in the recess there, and put small TV on top. edit- or one of those huge antique glass wine containers with led lights inside, perhaps. It would be so comfortable to lay on the daybed and watch a movie on a rainy day! Great home, good job!

@mytube-10 4 күн бұрын

I am excited to see the kitchen reveal. Yes, cover up the walls, all the stone is distracting. Love the plans for the flooring, so fitting for this home. Don't care for the open cabinet design. Cabinets give interest to a room. Open cabinets say I cut corners, looks unfinished. Everyone looks on wondering why there aren't doors on the cabinets. Shelves on the wall are nice.

@godsbuckets 2 күн бұрын

That is gorgeous! I love the living area with that couch. That looks really inviting. Great job! 👏

@lindablackerby9819 2 күн бұрын

For the space behind the chair in the sitting room: how about some shelves with similar look and feel to the one in the cubby on the wall of the stairs? A place to hold books, a plant or two, etc.

@goldenineke 9 күн бұрын

Your jute stair runner will last forever Julie - I had mine installed around twenty years ago and they are still wonderful. (and non slip)

@sallyannc3176 8 күн бұрын

The runner on the stairs looks great - it'll also be a lot less noisy when you're going up and down them.

@anniekingsbury6842 4 күн бұрын

Cover up all the stone in the kitchen except for one feature wall ( a small one). The nook in the loungeroom could be inspired by the way the traditional Japanese houses used nooks to display a stand-out piece of pottery and flower arrangement.

@niarchosgabriel853 5 күн бұрын

When I lived in Spain I had the same kind of alcove, and I found an antique, 13th century Alhambra style water jar on a stand. Here in Italy we have same kind of water jars, from every period till early 20th century. The difference between the olive and water jars that the water ones are more "filigree" so fit a bit more to tiny places and for me they look more artistic. You also can find Moroccan style jars, they are even more colourful.

@tzok09 9 күн бұрын

I agree with Luke, get rid of the exposed walls in the kitchen except the end wall.

@cjpowers9330 8 күн бұрын

I agree getting rid of the “boot” shaped exposed stone. It actually reminded me of a baby basket.

@kinsman2k 8 күн бұрын

Your house is coming together nicely. I would suggest a book case in the alcove. The lamp & chair are perfect to sit & read.

@cherylpeters1960 8 күн бұрын

Very nice reveal and the stairs look beautiful. On your cubbyhole you could either do a bookshelf insert and put your treasures on those or push your chair back in the corner and decorate the wall if you’re sitting in the chair to the right of it. Now if you wanted a TV you could mount it above the cubbyhole and cover it with a picture frame. 😊

@karenv525 8 күн бұрын

All your rooms have come out so lovely, and how marvelous to have so many vintage markets available to you at reasonable prices, love it. Other than a bookcase in the little alcove downstairs, you could do a nice silk plant in a wicker basket or earthen ware pot. Love the stairs and the jute runner, looks much better.