Little ITALIAN HOUSE | GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER (on a budget) - Part 1
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Raise your beautiful headboards higher on the wall. You can attach them to the wall or add height to the legs with wood braces. They are too lovely to cover up with the pillows. Love what you’re doing!🥰🥰🥰
Oh I wish you weren’t covering up the designs on the headboards but I’m sure it will look beautiful because everything you do has that beautiful touch
I was thinking the same but her project of them is just as beautiful ❤
We are still deciding - might have to do a poll after this video! xx Julie
We are still deciding - might have to do a poll after this video! xx Julie
I love the head boards just as they are. Padding them is not necessary as far as decor/design goes, but if you prefer the padding, then it will be lovely too. Personally, I’d keep them as is.
I love the headboards too but happy to see what you do regardless. But they have plenty of character as they are.
Wow Julie, those headboards are beautiful & unique. Can’t believe you’re covering them with fabric. Why not just have throw pillows in that fabric instead. And one for the chair. Would look sooo pretty and you’d preserve the integrity of the headboards. Love your little Italian house & village. You are one lucky lady.
Yes, we are still deciding! And will probably keep the headboards and just use the fabric for bedskirts. :-)
So agree! The head boards are unique and have the vintage look that adds heart and character. Cover them and you just have another could-be-anywhere designer look.
Great suggestion!! Please don’t lose those lovely old designs❣️❣️
Yes, a throw pillow for each bed in that same pretty fabric, and long neck roll pillow for each. You might also find something to be a wastebasket for the room and cover it in the fabric too. Cute!
So nice that your local Catholic Church still tolls bells. A joy for all.
I am going to use Babbel to learn Dutch ,so that when I am in Belgium, I can speak to my cousins in their own language. We will be meeting for the very first time! My husband and I , who are in our early 60’s, are traveling to Europe in June 2023. My grandparents emigrated to the USA from Belgium in the early 1900’s, but I have never been to Europe before! On our trip, we will be going to Amsterdam, Bruge, Paris, and London!!! I would love to see your house!
My mom's family are from Markegem. I hope to do the same thing as you someday. We are in our early 50s. Maybe one of those river cruises that ends in Brugge. Hope your trip was wonderful!
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria, Immaculate Mary.... How wonderful to hear the bells!
There is something special about bell ringing in Italy!
Hi from Canada! Please don’t cover up the designs on those headboards! Besides that everything is just wonderful and very tastefully done. I’m Italian by the way and can truly appreciate what you’ve done.
I've had so many comments asking to keep them as they are - so I think that is what I will do. Thanks to you all!
@@AmericanViscountess I'm so glad you're keeping them as is. They are so beautiful and unique. And it shows their age
@@Lea-bw9wj Yes, I too am pleased they will stay as they are.
@@AmericanViscountess This is such a relief to hear! Those headboards make the room!
@@AmericanViscountess I am so glad you decided not to cover them.
Love, love, love everything you have done in your “little Italian House”, just really charming, Julie! The kitchen is darling now… cannot wait to see what you do to transform it to your decorating touch!
Oh thank you!
Looks like the same colour lol.
Wondering if the house has a cellar, it has those windows on the outside that are low to ground but haven’t seen stairs going down from the main floor.
Those wrought iron and tole beds in your guest room are wonderful! They're works of art and bring so much authentic character into the room. We bought a similar pair which were in worse condition but our antique restoration shop in Pontremoli brought them back to life.
those headboards are stunning as they are! of course it's your house, but here's hoping you give them the chance to live on and keep on proudly displaying their unique character... as someone else's said, they make the room! congrats on a job well done on your piccola casa 🌹hopefully you'll be able to fully enjoy it soon!
Even though you didn’t ask me I’m going to give my opinion 😘😬 I would not cover the head boards. They are beautiful as is with the pillows up against it. If it’s the addition of padding you want for leaning against, just decorate it with a folded old quilt draped over the center back. Leaving a majority of the head board uncovered from the quilt.
I've had so many comments asking to keep them as they are - so I think that is what I will do. Thanks to you all!
You've got the best Italian teacher in Nicky & Carlos.... just communicate with them in Italian instead of English and you'll be fluent in no time. The design on the headboards remind me of angel wings.
That's a beautiful outcome. I watched ur video from the beginning and boy, u transformed it into a gorgeous and cozy home. I love the way u restored the antique furniture. Please do a walkabout in each room including the kitchen.
Julie, as someone who also loves renovation and history, "old" furniture and things, and generally making things beautiful, I love your joy and positivity and enthusiasm for all this. Thanks for letting us share the ride with you!
I get so excited when you do your Italy video, I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee what you are doing to that house, it sees like I am in the same boat as a lot of people, I want to go to Italy and do what you are doing, the only difference, I want a little garden since I love planting, I want to plant fruits and vegetables, but the most important is to enjoy and visit all the little town the dot the Italian country side. You are doing an amazing job.
Thank you so much!!!!
I love the stone on the walls and I love the hall rug! Beautiful ❤️! Beautiful bathroom mirror! Extraordinary furniture! You could add shelves and another small dresser on the other side to put things on.
Your little house is becoming more and more beautiful when all falls inte place. 😍
Wow so impressed with your son's Italian, that's awesome. His accent sounds really good too. I'm sure he's popular with the girls haha. I'm forever sad that I can't speak a second language! Studied Italian and French at school with little luck, but am now learning Turkish to hopefully be able to communicate a bit with my partner's family/culture.
Love your designers idea's, with one exception. I would never cover the old designs on the bed heads - they have so much character!
Beautiful, pretty, awesome! Oh I love how you've spent your days! Your house in Italy is going to be a gem Julie!
It’s all looking so lovely! Thrilled you’re not going to cover the bed heads with fabric! They’re stunning as is! The carpet is perfect! It’s so exciting to see it all come together and the kitchen furniture……YES! ❤
I enjoy all the videos on this channel and the Mapperton Live channel, but I love these Italian home room transformations. Beautiful!
I always enjoy these Italian videos..I love the lighthearted music in this video! It reminds me of how much I love the lighthearted ( or comic) music you often use in your Mapperton Live videos!! Makes me enjoy, and laugh at, the antics you are getting up to at the time all the more!! Thanks for all you do! Cheers, Judy
I like the head boards as they are , it adds character to your guest room .
I've had so many comments asking to keep them as they are - so I think that is what I will do. Thanks to you all!
I love your beautiful house. I bet those headboards would also look great with a recreation of the image found on the one, done on both. Colour added. :)
Great idea!!
Wow! A world wind visit with everything looking amazing. Love the carpet in the hall and the work on the guest room. Hope next time the maps are ready to hang! Thanks for taking us with you. I’m a little tired just watching all of this❤️
Every time you bring me to your wee house I fall in love again. My Italian soul weeps. 💗
That "runner" rug is stunning!😊
Your Italian house is stunning and a perfect foil for Mapperton. And Van Gogh chairs in the guest bedroom! Love your hall lights and your kitchen looks perfect already and... and... Please buy another Italian property when you've finished this one. The suspense of improvements and growing decor is wonderful.
You are absolutely right about the Van Gogh feel to the room.
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When I was 16 my parents bought a very old home that had been a carrage stop. The room that was my bedroom had cabinets built on the wall. They provided ample space for all of my clothing, including sweaters, and luggage. You may want to consider something like that in your spare bedroom. You have the wall space.
It might look like we have the wall space but we really don't. Am excited for the pegs! so cute!
I was just thinking similarly-that you might be able to have a shelf above one of the peg boards or above the desk (maybe in that nice chestnut which would match the bed headboards 🥰), and have some organizational baskets for more drawer type storage for clothing that doesn’t hang or other odds and ends. It’s all coming together so nicely! ❤
I love to see the evolution of a home's decor and collections, it's beautiful and develops a personality. :) Bella!
I would put one bedside table in between the 2 beds .you dont need 2 .
Your trips to Italy are like a tiny vacation every time I enjoy it with you! I’m in agreement about the headboards!! Leave them and perhaps just make a bolster with the fabric. Otherwise just lovely!!! ❤
Yes def going to leave as is xxx
17:41 - Don’t know if it is a design style in Europe but here in the states some people do a half wall of shiplap usually in a light color/or white and then another color on the top half of a wall. Just throwing an idea out there. Love what you have done to restore this old house.
I love watching the transformation of your lovely Italian retreat. I love your style and the slow lifestyle in Italy. You are a very busy woman. Don't overdo it. Malcolm is a gem. Can't wait to see the room finished. Not to mention that amazing kitchen.
Love how the doors look. As an American, when you said you needed four doors for the first floor I was really confused. Then I remembered that in Europe there's a ground floor (our 1st floor) and the first floor (our 2nd floor). LOL
Love the guest bedroom colour scheme. Love the headboards as is and do love the chairs you chose for the room.. Looks very nice. Can’t wait to see when it is completely finished. Pizza looked fantastic too.
Still deciding about headboards but all the comments so far has been to keep them as they are - so I think… that’s what I’ll do! Xx Julie
Got to love Malcolm telling his client that she doesn’t have an interior designer’s eye!! Way to protect his job!! Julie has picked out some gorgeous things. So she does have a good eye for objects.
I love seeing your little home in Italy. The rug is perfection and all the little details are really coming together nicely. Bravo!!!
Thanks so much! 😊
Sooooo enjoying your Italian home decorating series!!!!! You do have such great taste in things, Julie!
Beautiful , love your little house and street 🇮🇹 God bless this home
The hall rug is perfect!
Your bedroom turned out so lovely. I wasn't sure as you were doing it, but boy it is warm and lovely.
Wow! The guest bedroom decor is coming together nicely!
Thank you! 😊
Just found you while watching Nicki, and will now be following your adventures! Malcolm is a gem and has exquisite taste....your little Italian house is sublime....LOVE it!
I live in USA, here most people want modern decor now days. Its like 1950 again. But, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE that in UK and Europe, it is still popular to use period pieces, older furniture and textiles. It does my heart good to see your sweet Italian house. I love old things and quality furniture. Thanks for sharing...
I love little Italian house videos❤ They make me happy too❤
I absolutely love your little Italian house. You have exquisite taste, Julie. Can't wait to see the kitchen when it's complete.
Thank you so much!
I love your piccolo house updates. Love every single detail of the house and look forward to the next instalment. Thank you for taking us with you.
Thank you so much!!
I love your Italian home 🏡 😍 proud of you for the renovation and creation of this special place. What a great dream!
Thank you so much!
I don’t like the headboards. I wouldn’t want that rusty stuff next to my white linens or my face and head. But the nice thing is that you can try them for awhile and change them later if you want to! Ta da! Idea: paint the risers on the stairs each a different bright color or stencil them with something pretty or a stencil design copied from some of those beautiful pottery designs you saw in Abruzo (?) or maybe your roosters escaped and made it to the stairs? How about using the kitchen tiles on the stair risers? That would be pretty! LOL! I do love the dust ruffle material and think a matching throw pillow and long neck pillow for each bed would be cute. I also think matching cushions for the chairs with a bit of ruffle around the edges would make them more comfy and look nice. Curtains too? Maybe with maps it would be too matchy-matchy. Maybe just Admiral Blue blackout curtains to match the desk ? I love the maps! What a great find! That room is going to be so welcome to weary travelers! You have such a great eye for possibilities.
What is that indented space beside the desk? Could it be made into a wall of hooks for hanging clothes and bags? Could you put risers under the feet of the beds to raise them higher up so suitcases and blanket storage on rollers could go underneath?
I just love everything you're picking for the house. That marble really is beautiful and brings out the colour in the floors
Thank you so much!
I like looking out over the roof tops & seeing guys working nearby ❤️😊
That rug is beautiful, what a find!
I love the sconces in the corridor!!
Love those prints and the framing looks so nice.
Thanks so much!
You’ve chosen such calming colors for the walls and doors. Everything is looking lovely and well thought out and charming. Love the kitchen table and cheese cupboard.
I loved the headboards the way they are! I thought they were beautiful
have decided that the headboards are staying as is! YAY!
Love your enthusiasm over all your pieces….love your Italian house series…
The twin headboards are pretty, just as they are. Use the fabric to make pillow covers with zippers, which can be removed for cleaning.
Have decided to keep as seems everyone also wants to keep as is. Great idea about cushions!
Looking so beautiful, that Mable table is to die for 🙂 I love it..
Thank you for sharing your home there in Italy.
Me gusta el diseño que tiene la pared detrás dresser!
Watching your Little Italian House makeovers is one of my favorites.
Beautiful!! I love those headboards! And the formaggio cabinet, oh! When you first started the painting and explained the split colors for the walls, I just couldn't agree, but now that I see it, wow, I really like it, especially how you have the doors and frames the same color, very very nice. I can't wait to see more! You and Malcolm have a great talent for this.
Thank you!!!!
Marvelous. How you have transformed your little villa is just amazing! Well done💕🥰
Thank you! 😊
Everything looks beautiful!!! Great work! I hope you’re feeling better!
I love hearing you talk about your sweet little house! I was especially delighted you took us upstairs to your patio to hear the church bells. Throughout all was the most distracting noise (music?). Please, I just want to hear you and what it is you are sharing with us. That is more real and important to me. I really hesitated to bring this up.
You also have a very nice voice and a pleasant personality 😊
Those headboards are great the way they are!
I am keeping as is - so many comments to leave as they are. Def agree now. Everyone has been so helpful here. X Julie
I love the bells! It reminds me of living in Germany.
Wow,it's really evolving.I like how you and Malcolm are taking your time choosing the themes and furniture on an organic level as you go.Wonderful.Happy Holidays,Julie to you and Luke,your kids and the whole Mapperton gang! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Thanks so much!
Hi! The "music " thar you are listening from the Campanile is a pray, it's a salute to the Virgin Mary. Ave Maria.
hi all is getting nicer and nicer! I agree with others that the bedhead seems really intriguing , worth keeping.Just ,as you are progressing so much on the Italian language please remember the pronunciation of scrivanìa , with the accent on the second i.Saluti dall'Italia e complimenti per la casa.
Love it all. I recently inherited a similar desk which was my Mother’s and I’ve been wanting to paint it dark blue! I’m taking this as a sign as yours looks so good! The fabric is wonderful, everything is wonderful so classic. Yeah team Malcom!! Also love the keepers cottage!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Really love how the writing desk turned out! That made the guest bedroom pop!
It's taking shape. Looking lovely. Hi from Seattle.
Leave the headboards. They are so lovely. Fabric will ruin the vibe. The rest is gorgeous. You are a gem. Happy holidays.
Yes, decided to leave them as is. Xx Julie
The pictures look fabulous!
You are so fun and relatable. I love following your adventures and seeing life from an American perspective! 🥰
Thank you so much!!
Love the changes you are making to your little Italian happy place!
Thanks so much! 😊
I love this series and every detail that you share about this project.
Just gorgeous. I have always wanted to go to Italy but never knew where I should go first. I think I have found it.
Wonderful!
Really, REALLY well done. Hats off to you and Malcom.
I love the beautiful heart design on the wooden headboard. Instead of covering it, I wd get an artist to copy the design onto other headboard. Varnish both in clear yacht varnish. Use the striped blue fabric to cover two big pillows for the beds. I like the shaker pegs. I love the rug and light sconces in the corridor. Great taste! 💚💙💜
I've had so many comments asking to keep them as they are - so I think that is what I will do. Thanks to you all!
Do the bells play "Immaculate Mary" all the time, or do they play different hymns on different hours? Oh, I would be in heaven too! How beautiful!
I hope that by this time the house has become less of a job and more of a retreat for you! Xoxo
Different all the time! xx Julie
The guest bedroom looks great. I love following your Italian home adventure.
Thank you! 😊
Looks beautiful. I love Italy too. Have fun and thanks for sharing😘
Your Little Italian House is beautiful!! Everything you have picked for it is absolutely perfect!! Many years of happiness there! ❤️❤️ 28:24 28:24 😊
Julie
Love marble coffeetabke.
Lapis luzzuli blue desk,
Pretty for 2nd room..
Great score on cheese cabinet...
Great painted walls...
👌 👏 👍 Awesome...
Great decorating..
Off to work, later
Great doors too..
Everything is coming together so beautifully! I am anxious to see the upholstered headboards, and I agree, that the proportions of those nightstands work well in that room. What is the source for your rug? It's just perfect there. Don't forget to get a rug pad though!
Yet another lovely room almost completed Julie. It's looking fabulous and I really enjoyed watching you and Malcolm go through the processes. I'm going to put PiGi's on my "must visit" list for next time we are shopping for furnishings. We still have our cantina to renovate and I'm always looking for lovely pieces at great prices. I've shopped predominantly at flea markets for our house too! Such great bargains to be had in Tuscany! Your online rug looks beautiful in the corridor...great choice! Bravissima 🥰🤗
It all looks lovely, you have exquisite taste. I do love those unique headboards though. Your Italian villa is looking great
We might keep them as is - still deciding :-)
It is looking so adorable!
Beautiful....Bellissimo...
The botanicals are beautiful!