I am thinking during the vid, "don't get that fan in black!". I thought the ceiling was white. GREAT call. I think things like a fan, tv's, or exhaust fans should not stand out in a room. You could still see the fan but it is not so visually loud that it dominates the room. Wow you have a lot of talent and imagination, your vids are a pleasure to watch. Thanks, I know that filming and editing are a lot of boring work.
Absolutely agree! The ReStore will no longer pick up donated TV units… And most of the ones people bring us stay in the store forever and end up selling for $5-10. But when they are constructed well, they can be great for cheap materials!
Love the ceiling fan. I about died watching you demo the fireplace…thinking oh no what the hell has he gotten into now!!! Your a brave determined soul!
This is becoming my favorite channel! I love thrifting already, but your DIY's encourage me to check out pieces I would've never considered before. Even though we have different tastes, I admire your creativity and appreciate you for sharing it with us. Looking forward to your next video!
Wow. I honestly can’t tell you what is my favorite part of this room - I think it’s how all the elements and creative solutions all blend together! Family is everything and doing this with your parents makes it extra special! You should have your own network tv show - I think your design ideas are that good!
I would do tempered glass shelving in the closet. They're not too expensive to have custom cut at a glassier shop. Make the shelves adjustable so you can change your displays at will. Have a puck light installed at the top of the cabinet ceiling. The light will filter down through the shelves and illuminate your displays. Also think about adding an electrical outlet within the cabinet in case you need to plug in a lamp or something. Personally, I would've added on a few inches to the fireplace chase wall so that the mantle fits without sticking out on that side. This could address and fix the problem of the chase not being level. Of course, you wouldn't have room then for your angular cabinet. But that wall might be "too busy" with all three elements scrunched together. You can always set those cabinets elsewhere in the room. I'm not usually a fan of ceiling fans, but the one you chose adds a sculptural, modern touch to your room. I'm glad to see you're getting some swag! Looking forward to seeing the completed room.
Hey there! Thanks for your input! Totally hear ya on the glass shelves… just not personally a fan of glass in built ins. We are definitely adding an outlet in there since there was already a cut out in the thrifted entertainment unit. You are spot on that it will be great to have in that area. And yes, the original plan was to extend the wall to go behind the full mantle. However, I’m hoping that the cabinetry and diagonal panel will work - so that we don’t have to do any drywall or plaster work. We got REALLY burnt out on that after the kitchen, bathroom, and atrium 😂😭 I agree that it might feel like too much… which is why I’m being mindful of editing down and eliminating unnecessary extras. But I’m just hoping it works out 🤞🏻
I’m just insanely jealous of your style, creativity, and eye for design. These rooms are gorgeous, and I adore the mix of modern and original. This like my dream home. 😍
You have incorporated so many interesting out-of-the-box elements into the renovation so I'm sure you will find the best design for the fireplace wall as well. I enjoy seeing the ideas you come up with using recycled/repurposed materials as well as hearing you explain the thought process that went into making it happen. Wishing more people will find your channel soon!
The ceiling fan is stunning. Will you be putting a spacer between the wall and new cabinet by fireplace? From the angle we could see, it didn’t look like the door would open fully. It could have just been the angle of video. Can hardly wait to see the end result. I love that you are showing how a magazine worthy home can be cultivated over time and on a budget. The way you repurpose items is just genius.
I am a BIG fan of mixing classic elements with modernist details. But my mind's eye always appreciates a more eclectic style anyway. One of my faves is mixing Victorian or Italianate plaster mouldings with modern lighting...or in your case that awesome propellor ceiling fan! Love it! My vote on the shelving/back panel depth would rely on available lighting inside the finished unit. It may ultimately come down to a form vs function decision. (I'm anxious to see the completed fireplace surround. Your adaptive re-use of materials is admirable. They don't call it 'upscaling' for nothing!) Cheers Andrew 😉
I am really enjoying you sharing the renovation story especially your thought processing on design and choices. It’s all so friendly partly because you have a very appealing screen presence, too.
I like your thinking and design ideals. You are blessed to have your parents help. I agree if something is original, but not well made, or, not thought out well, it's best to correct it. I for one have always loved the mix of antiques,vintage, and modern, if kelp in scale and color family. It's your home, not a museum.
Hey Jane! I agree! I didn’t do it before because those projects were just SO massive. But I think most of the projects moving forward will be great for sharing as they happen!
Watching your home reno makes me nostalgic for my little 1927 bungalow. Been watching your channel since the pantry makeover and you're making such great progress. Thanks for sharing the process with all of us lookie-lous! :)
I think you're doing a great job mixing original features and modern design. I think it comes down to balance, both in form and function. We live differently than the people who originally built your house, so it seems logical to make some changes that fit how we live today. It's lovely (and important) to keep as many original features as you can and you seem really on top of mixing modern and original style - I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Andrew, how great to see you, Mom and Dad working together again. I think I would keep the shelves in the closet re-do towards the front. If you can get extra depth, even better. The new Ceiling Fan is a fun style. Keep up the great work and enjoy your weekend. Take care - Don
We are doing a new build and I just bought black paint for the ceiling of the Junior suite. I thought I might have lost my mind but was thrilled when I saw your ceiling. 😊
I love the question “is it valuable just because it’s old?” I think a lot of people get sad to see old fireplaces/cabinets/floors etc get covered up or reno’d out because in those floors and fireplaces, we usually get glimpses of true craftsmanship, and we just want to honor it and to not forget it. Today, developers mass produce 6 different floor plans and repeat them 35 times in any given neighborhood, and it’s not really about being the best at the craft, it’s just about being the most efficient. Maybe I’m just romanticizing hand-made items, but there’s something about historic architecture and craftsmanship that just demands respect! It makes the people of the past so much more real. And I guess there are those of us who feel sad to not keep those things, almost like we are losing a connection to those people who paved the way for us today if we don’t. BUT if you are going to restore something with care and quality work, in place of something that’s just “old,” then in a hundred years, hopefully someone will be saying “this tile seems like it was probably made somewhere in the 2020s, and I just really want to keep that historic vibe since it’s in such good condition.” 😂❤
Love watching the more realistic timeframe videos of a home renovation. We bought a 1950s-era home almost a year ago, and almost nearly have a finished kitchen after a year of a diy-renovation (all while working full time). It's so true that these projects always take longer than you think, especially with an older home! I struggle with the historic vs. modern topic as well... I adore the midcentury modern aesthetic, but our '50s home was definitely "builder grade," so I struggle with some aspects of our house, like our original cork-tiled bedroom. Thanks for keeping it real. I think I would paint the ULC cabinet the light trim color. Still, I am worried that the darkness of the wood entertainment center contrasted with trim-colored shelving would create a "floating feeling" that would take away from the cool architectural moment of the modern, built-in shelf-things. You clearly have a strong sense of design, however; I think you should trust your intuition and go for whatever you think is best!
Ooh your house sounds super cool! And cork tile could be amazing! What’s your reservation there? (I ask as someone who has not seen it… maybe it’s just really ugly 😂). I think you might have won me over on the shelving color. I have a lot of references of natural wood shelves in a painted cabinet (which looks amazing) but none that I like of painted shelves in a wood cabinet. I’m gonna see if I can source some natural wood to match the cabinet interior. Thanks for the input!
@@REISSUED The cork tile is cool! ...But it's damaged, with chunks missing in certain areas. I had first thought it was a weird, quirky floor choice installed after the house was built, not knowing any better. So our original plan (of replacing our old carpets and the cork tile completely with hardwood floors) suddenly became more complicated when I realized they were original to the house and quite common in houses of the period. So now it's a question of, do we try and restore the cork tile (and all of the inevitable complications that will come along with it) or stick to the original plan of hardwood throughout? When do you honor the original bones of the house vs. doing something new?
Those side panels on the fireplace are a puzzle aren't they? I'd bet someone f'dup on the fireplace install, and the owner of the place just tired of yet one more delay tiredly said, just hide it with a false wall and we'll deal with it later. As for historic . . . you living in a home? or a museum? From what I can see you are being very sympathetic to the original construction, not like you are pushing out entire walls with no roofs like Delia Deetz did to the Maitland house in Beetlejuice . . . That ceiling fan is GORGEUOUS! like a piece of sculpture with those curves. I'd paint the cabinet the same colour as the trim, and I'd put the shelves almost flush with the front, like set back an inch, just to leave a bit of a reveal. BTW? that tile choice for the fireplace is stunning!
Get a pair of fence pliers, $23 at Lowes, for pulling the nails out of the back of the molding! I just finished replacing the moldings in a room of my 110+ year old house and they were great for pulling the nails out the back!!
Hello! All of your design decisions are so well thought out and things are coming together. Your mom and dad are real troopers. I converted a bedroom off my kitchen into a dining room and the closet was turned into an area that has a sideboard cabinet. The upper shelf of the closet was left in place for storage of less used tableware. I love how it all looks like a beautiful built-in unit. I also put an outlet on the back wall for a lamp. I liked the music you used when stripping the paint from the fireplace.
I can't wait to see the finished work for now I can tell you that you are in the right direction. I love when the house has a common thread that recalls all the environments and above all I love when the style of the house itself is preserved with a touch of modernity
I’m glad you’re feeling the direction I’m taking! I agree that having common colors, patterns, and architectural details is important - and also a fun thing to play with - like Easter eggs in a movie haha
@@REISSUED I live for art! I feed on knowledge and knowledge I know no limits, in art with the right balance one must always experiment. I always take new ideas! I appreciate what you do. you do it well and I see you are prepared. where others draw lines I always see new horizons
I really appreciate how you explain your design process, you are a multi-talented artist for sure and a joy to watch. I would go with the deeper shelf option even if it's not the full depth. It will look more like a custom built-in and not closet shelves. Never give up useable space.;)
Hi! I’ve been watching for a couple of weeks. I have a house that’s somewhat similar to yours in Atlanta (although not quite as nice in some ways, your moulding is wayyyyy nicer). Honestly my friends are wondering why my house takes so long and your videos make me feel so much better 😅. You’re not slow, it’s just a long process.
Haha I totally relate! People ask me “is your house almost done?” And I’m like… “you have no idea how long it’s gonna take!” Especially as a DIYer with a regular job! I’m glad you’re taking the time to be patient and do it the right way. It’s gonna be worth it! 🙌🏻
I really enjoy your explaining your process as you go, sometimes when you watch a video and wonder why they did something and your like why?!?! Lol as always love your videos😊
Thanks for watching Margo! I’m glad you enjoy the explanations. I share your frustration with watching shows where design decisions are made without any sort of explanation - partly because demystifying the process can be so helpful for applying ideas to your own projects and partly because I just find it so fascinating to see how other artists, designers, and DIYers are thinking!
I like the way you share the way you think things through with us- I appreciate your thought processes which often chime with my opinions so I feel you are doing what I would do if it were my house - plus a big shout out to your mum and dad for the work they put in
i think you're striking a good balance between keeping historic, original features (that were built correctly and are in good condition) and adding function that works for your current life. that ceiling fan is so interesting. it looks like the blades of a blender. i just image it chopping people's heads off (it won't of course but that's what i picture lol) lastly, i like the questions you posit in every video, makes it more philosophical :)
I always hate when I come to the end of your videos. I think you have the most interesting and imaginative ideas. Personally, I would bring the entertainment center forward. I know someone who had a shelving unit made with shelves so deep, the objects displayed got really lost in the black hole! Plus, I don’t think the wood will be showcased well if so recessed into the wall. Good luck and can’t wait for the reveal! ❤️
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos! Yeah, I’m torn with the shelving because I don’t want to take away even more useable space. However, I think you are totally right in that a shallower setup would look better. So I’m gonna try both today and make the call!
Mum and dad are such great help! And I can’t wait to see the progress 😍👍 Ps. You have to be very liberal with the paint stripper and then cover it with Saran Wrap.
All the hard work it paying off and how good did it feel putting the heat gun on that paint and watching it melt away to expose that gorgeous timber!! Can’t wait to see the fireplace completed, the tiles look great and omg that fan is everything! Looks perfect against the ceiling. Looking forward to your next video🥰
Oh my gosh that fireplace! What a cool feature! I'm jealous, the fireplace had been long removed when we bought our 1914 renovation project in 2016. We ended up taking down the chimney, because there was no point in having it without a fireplace. We built a couple of outdoor patio areas with the bricks. Reuse, recycle!
Love seeing one of your videos in my feed! Gorgeous work as always! I almost hope you never finish your house so there’ll always be Reno videos to enjoy 😆
Thanks for sharing your thought process so clearly and succinctly, I love your style and aesthetic. I’d say make the cabinet shallower and keep the shelves to the front to assist with the ‘built-in’ look. Excited to see where you take it
Love that ceiling fan, definitely looks almost sculptural. I like the mix of modern and historical and think you have done a stellar job of melding the styles together.
Quick tip: put a putty knife under the pry bar or hammer where it’s going to press into the wall. You won’t have the dimple spots. I’m new here, and I’m enjoying your channel.
Because of all the openings in the bedroom I would suggest putting a faux wall in front of the fireplace (Sheetrock, shiplap, etc.). Then move the bed to where the fireplace wall is now covered up.
One last comment from "know it all". Andrew IDEALLY when you strip down to bare metal, you should use a thing called "bare metal primer". (mainly for rust) I painted my bare aluminum handrail black and couldn't find the can I bought. So used the same paint as your in matte black. Neither the downrod or the fireplace are going to see much wear, so fingers crossed my paint will still be sticking to my handrail. IF you are going to use that fireplace, use the high temp paint, it has a black outdoor grill on the can. I like that fan and it is a deliberate contrast, so I think it is fine.
We have renovated eight homes, only one was very old (it's something to tackle when young!) We tried to save or reuse old features, but if we wouldn't use it and didn't like it had to go. Fern Cligget spinster (that was literally listed as original owner) no longer ran a boarding house there and I did not need a potato bin that holds 50 pounds of potatoes. I did keep the brass numbers on the bedrooms though because they were cool. You are doing a great job, it's hard work.
You could put the shelves towards the front and put a false wall (like on the back on the shelves) giving you nine or ten inches of secret wall space. I'm probably not explaining this very well. Too bad I can't draw a diagram. 🙂
Frequently, the older houses that still exist survived because they were well made. It doesn't mean that there weren't any badly built houses. When you think about modern zoning and building codes; they were developed for a reason. To prevent the issues, including health problems and deaths, caused by cheaply and incorrectly constructed buildings. I'm a big fan of building codes.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with your fireplace 🔥! I mix décor era's & in my own space, focusing mostly on scale and feeling elements create together, listening to my gut.
I like the idea of bringing the shelves out to the front of the cabinet (making the upper shelf area shallower). That should make the entire unit look more intentional, and possibly original. I struggled with the issue of modern vs. historic when I was renovating my 1885 row house, too. I made my selections around a couple of values decisions. 1) was the new, or modern, change going to improve something that was functionally obsolete?, or 2) was the new addition of sufficiently high quality that it matched the original materials in character?
Coming together. Cannot wait to see it finished. So nice that both your mom and dad are there to help. You all are so talented and appear to work well with each other. I would prefer the shelves pushed back vs flush. 💖💖🎶🎶
Love your videos! I just wanted to comment about the bedroom makeover plans... I love the angular shelves, but I was thinking that painting them in the dark ceiling color rather than the cream might help accentuate them. As for opening the closet to join the two rooms, I wouldn't do that! Maybe wall it off for storage in the other room? :-)
The fireplace bricks scare me, because they look so fragile. I, too, have an ULC, but I left it the way it was-it is in my small spare rm. I also live in an older home, which can be a nightmare. I only do what is needed to 'take care of it.' Since I have living here, I have left things as is, because I don't have any help in doing anything over or a complete renovation, but a las, it works.. Its interesting to see what you are doing, though. Great video. Ms. B. Churchill
Yes, the bricks are definitely a bit fragile so I’m hoping our added mortar will provide some stability. And I totally understand doing what you can! I am so lucky to have my parents for knowledge and extra hands to make this process happen. But if they weren’t around to help as much - I’d find other solutions to make it work! They are many ways to make the best use of a space for your life. Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
I think everything looks amazing, and your plans are on point. I think the trim color for the built in is a good idea. At first I was thinking that having the shelves set back made more sense, because you want the walnut entertainment cabinet wood to show? But then I thought that having more shallow shelves if you are using it for books and stuff, would be better. So, I am torn as well. I guess it depends on what you will use them for.
Andrew I really like your content because I never thought there would be somebody else like me. I have a minimum of 50 projects going now, all stuff used just need to change it up. Not all of my big ideas are a success. I have made some idiotic mistakes, believe me. I watched many of your vids, thanks. I have been thinking about an idea for the washer dryer situation in you bathroom and might have an idea that I think will work and look great. Let me know if interested and still not resolved. Meanwhile thanks for your channel. 👍
Definitely let the fireplace be the star of that wall. Not sure if your logistics of the built in your doing but I think let shelves be shallower than cabinet. Hard to style well when they are too deep. I have that situation and I hate it! It just seems like dark jokes behind stuff. And I’m always pulling stuff forward - so I guess it depends on what you want to put on there also gives a landing spot for a lamp of some kind if the shelves don’t come out as far. Wise to put an outlet there too! I’m sure it’s gonna come together!
3:00 Correct most old homes had no closets. Relying on wardrobes, and chifferobes used for clothing and usually a top mirrored door. Used to store hats when they were in vogue. Like your converted one, there’s absolutely no space. Later on some closets were built out into the room.
It’s funny… because we think of closet space as such a modern necessity when in fact so many closets are not set up well to be useful. So the old method of wardrobes and such can work much better! I’m definitely searching for an amazing vintage wardrobe for my guest room 🙌🏻
@@REISSUED I have my maternal Grandma’s cross cut oak, and it’s made a lot of moves with me. The first house I grew up in had no closets. My Dad built a walk-in one in our bathroom way before I was born. Then a cedar lined one from the excess wasted space above the upstairs. Our bedroom had a huge waterfall wardrobe with round celluloid or Bakelite handles. Since he added on to the upstairs long before I was born, it couldn’t be moved with us. He, later built a long MCM living room which also had a cedar lined closet. I believe there were two picture windows front and back. Two additional small windows on the furthest wall from the entrance. Something I don’t like is when families add on another room. Instead of covering a window opening, they close off the back. Then use that as shelves, for knickknacks, bad Feng Shui. Stagnates the flow of energy it once had.
It’s your house and it works for you, so that’s what matters. But I would’ve removed the ULC and UBC ENTIRELY. Then I’d flank both sides of the fireplace with Pax wardrobes.
i like your channel. i just hope you see this comment... If you could show more of your projects than your face the videos might get more views. just a suggestion. good luck
because the fireplace is so prominent in the room.... especially since you will be bringing back the dark wood tone and dark modern tile .. It should not fight the new closet 2 feet away for dominating that short wall . I would keep the new closet /shelf opening the same color as the walls .... making it less "another feature" and more simply architectural . Let it blend into the walls ... keep in mind that dark colors as well as Bright colors draw attention . If you have too much dark wood and browns on one wall and the remainder of the room is painted light . The room will be heavy sided . keep the room colors including the furnishings down to 3 colors . rich browns to soft coco tones to match your mantle and your lite wall color tone range . The 3rd color is the PoP color , The Kicker to use very sparingly like him a couple of pillow shams, and perhaps a vase in the new closet shelving along with may be a rug, but no more.
Hey Andrew. I've been enjoying your channel. I thought I remembered you saying your house was from the 30s? Anyway, your house is classic late victorian or Edwardian (King Edward's time) or about 1890-1920 or so. Right?
I loved the blue glass pebbles on the fireplace. Now you ruined it. All due to you not having any style taste at all. Duh. 😶 (Kidding. In case that wasn't obvious.. Guess the algorithm won't get it and will put me all down to the bottom. Well..) I volunteer as your personal stripper coach: When only those little rests remain in the crevices of the wood, I recommend using a brush instead of the spatula. Not too hard/rough (no metal brush) but not too soft either. And for covering the stripper "airtight" try to put the foil directly onto the stripper paste and not leave air gaps/bubbles. For the colour of the cabinet you could go with the blue tone of the tiles maybe. But trim colour might even be better. Hard to say from here. 😅 The shelves should be deep, I think, not shallow! But round off with the front wall, not overlap it, if that makes sense. (I'm not native, so sometimes Idk exactly how to put things. 😅)
@@REISSUEDOh, I lost the little ❤ of yours!.. 🙊 ..I hope, I haven't offended you. That wasn't my intention at all. I really just wanted to make a stupid little irony joke. Thought it was funny since it was so obvious.. I'm sorry. ❤
I do believe that ultimately it’s everyone’s decision how they want to decorate and update their own living space, but I *will* roast the shit out of anyone who turns their beautiful character house into a mOdErN fArMhOuSe nightmare lmao
So, I am concerned about the safety of the fireplace. If it is intended for use, please have it inspected if you already have not. Having said that, I DO love fireplaces especially older ones with character like yours. I am sure you are making all the best design decisions, but I might have sacrificed the fireplace and the closet completely which would have privided have a solid wall for a natural placement of the bed. But however you finish it I am sure it's gonna look great.
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Haha thanks Todd! 🙌🏻
Yes, it's one of Andrews videos, of course I'm going to like it so why wait? . . . ;)
always :)
Yes! I'm excited to see what he's doing every day!
Every. Time.❤
I am thinking during the vid, "don't get that fan in black!". I thought the ceiling was white. GREAT call. I think things like a fan, tv's, or exhaust fans should not stand out in a room.
You could still see the fan but it is not so visually loud that it dominates the room. Wow you have a lot of talent and imagination, your vids are a pleasure to watch. Thanks, I know that filming and editing are a lot of boring work.
This guy is absolutely beautiful.
I love how your parents are there to support you.
They are so supportive! And they handle so much of the major construction- couldn’t do it without them!
When you start working on the fireplace you give off this old school 1901 beach-goer/strong man vibe and i’m here for it
TV units are the main household item, I see in hard rubbish. You just bought life into something that noone really uses anymore..love it!
Absolutely agree! The ReStore will no longer pick up donated TV units… And most of the ones people bring us stay in the store forever and end up selling for $5-10. But when they are constructed well, they can be great for cheap materials!
@@REISSUED I'll never look at one the same way.
Love the ceiling fan. I about died watching you demo the fireplace…thinking oh no what the hell has he gotten into now!!! Your a brave determined soul!
This is becoming my favorite channel! I love thrifting already, but your DIY's encourage me to check out pieces I would've never considered before. Even though we have different tastes, I admire your creativity and appreciate you for sharing it with us. Looking forward to your next video!
Wow. I honestly can’t tell you what is my favorite part of this room - I think it’s how all the elements and creative solutions all blend together! Family is everything and doing this with your parents makes it extra special! You should have your own network tv show - I think your design ideas are that good!
Aw thank you so much! I’m glad you love the finished design ❤️
I would do tempered glass shelving in the closet. They're not too expensive to have custom cut at a glassier shop. Make the shelves adjustable so you can change your displays at will. Have a puck light installed at the top of the cabinet ceiling. The light will filter down through the shelves and illuminate your displays. Also think about adding an electrical outlet within the cabinet in case you need to plug in a lamp or something.
Personally, I would've added on a few inches to the fireplace chase wall so that the mantle fits without sticking out on that side. This could address and fix the problem of the chase not being level. Of course, you wouldn't have room then for your angular cabinet. But that wall might be "too busy" with all three elements scrunched together. You can always set those cabinets elsewhere in the room.
I'm not usually a fan of ceiling fans, but the one you chose adds a sculptural, modern touch to your room. I'm glad to see you're getting some swag!
Looking forward to seeing the completed room.
Hey there! Thanks for your input! Totally hear ya on the glass shelves… just not personally a fan of glass in built ins. We are definitely adding an outlet in there since there was already a cut out in the thrifted entertainment unit. You are spot on that it will be great to have in that area.
And yes, the original plan was to extend the wall to go behind the full mantle. However, I’m hoping that the cabinetry and diagonal panel will work - so that we don’t have to do any drywall or plaster work. We got REALLY burnt out on that after the kitchen, bathroom, and atrium 😂😭
I agree that it might feel like too much… which is why I’m being mindful of editing down and eliminating unnecessary extras. But I’m just hoping it works out 🤞🏻
I’m just insanely jealous of your style, creativity, and eye for design. These rooms are gorgeous, and I adore the mix of modern and original. This like my dream home. 😍
Aw thank you so much Emily! I can’t wait for you to see how this room turns out!
You have incorporated so many interesting out-of-the-box elements into the renovation so I'm sure you will find the best design for the fireplace wall as well. I enjoy seeing the ideas you come up with using recycled/repurposed materials as well as hearing you explain the thought process that went into making it happen. Wishing more people will find your channel soon!
Thanks Patti! I’m glad you’re enjoying my ideas! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
The ceiling fan is stunning.
Will you be putting a spacer between the wall and new cabinet by fireplace? From the angle we could see, it didn’t look like the door would open fully. It could have just been the angle of video.
Can hardly wait to see the end result. I love that you are showing how a magazine worthy home can be cultivated over time and on a budget. The way you repurpose items is just genius.
I am a BIG fan of mixing classic elements with modernist details. But my mind's eye always appreciates a more eclectic style anyway. One of my faves is mixing Victorian or Italianate plaster mouldings with modern lighting...or in your case that awesome propellor ceiling fan! Love it! My vote on the shelving/back panel depth would rely on available lighting inside the finished unit. It may ultimately come down to a form vs function decision. (I'm anxious to see the completed fireplace surround. Your adaptive re-use of materials is admirable. They don't call it 'upscaling' for nothing!) Cheers Andrew 😉
Howdy Andrew!! Damn the torpedoes full speed a head!!!!!!!!!!! Fabulous with a twist!!
Haha thanks Ken!
I am really enjoying you sharing the renovation story especially your thought processing on design and choices. It’s all so friendly partly because you have a very appealing screen presence, too.
I like your thinking and design ideals. You are blessed to have your parents help. I agree if something is original, but not well made, or, not thought out well, it's best to correct it. I for one have always loved the mix of antiques,vintage, and modern, if kelp in scale and color family. It's your home, not a museum.
Love you're posting in real time! It adds anticipation for the final reveal 😊
Hey Jane! I agree! I didn’t do it before because those projects were just SO massive. But I think most of the projects moving forward will be great for sharing as they happen!
Watching your home reno makes me nostalgic for my little 1927 bungalow. Been watching your channel since the pantry makeover and you're making such great progress. Thanks for sharing the process with all of us lookie-lous! :)
Thanks for watching! Such an honor to share my renovation process with you ❤️
I think you're doing a great job mixing original features and modern design. I think it comes down to balance, both in form and function. We live differently than the people who originally built your house, so it seems logical to make some changes that fit how we live today. It's lovely (and important) to keep as many original features as you can and you seem really on top of mixing modern and original style - I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Thanks Gabrielle! It’s looking so good! Can’t wait to show you the reveal in a couple weeks!
I absolutely adore that your parents are doing this with you.
Andrew, how great to see you, Mom and Dad working together again. I think I would keep the shelves in the closet re-do towards the front. If you can get extra depth, even better. The new Ceiling Fan is a fun style. Keep up the great work and enjoy your weekend. Take care - Don
Hey Don! Thanks for weighing in on the shelves! Have a great weekend!
You are so handy and creative and a savvy Thrift store shopper. And you always give us great information.. Love your videos , and you’re adorable..
Balance is key and you got that going on ❤
We are doing a new build and I just bought black paint for the ceiling of the Junior suite. I thought I might have lost my mind but was thrilled when I saw your ceiling. 😊
I love the question “is it valuable just because it’s old?”
I think a lot of people get sad to see old fireplaces/cabinets/floors etc get covered up or reno’d out because in those floors and fireplaces, we usually get glimpses of true craftsmanship, and we just want to honor it and to not forget it.
Today, developers mass produce 6 different floor plans and repeat them 35 times in any given neighborhood, and it’s not really about being the best at the craft, it’s just about being the most efficient.
Maybe I’m just romanticizing hand-made items, but there’s something about historic architecture and craftsmanship that just demands respect! It makes the people of the past so much more real. And I guess there are those of us who feel sad to not keep those things, almost like we are losing a connection to those people who paved the way for us today if we don’t.
BUT if you are going to restore something with care and quality work, in place of something that’s just “old,” then in a hundred years, hopefully someone will be saying “this tile seems like it was probably made somewhere in the 2020s, and I just really want to keep that historic vibe since it’s in such good condition.” 😂❤
That ceiling fan is awesome.
Thanks Brent! I love it too!
I'm obsessed with everything you have done! Love the whole look!!
Love watching the more realistic timeframe videos of a home renovation. We bought a 1950s-era home almost a year ago, and almost nearly have a finished kitchen after a year of a diy-renovation (all while working full time). It's so true that these projects always take longer than you think, especially with an older home! I struggle with the historic vs. modern topic as well... I adore the midcentury modern aesthetic, but our '50s home was definitely "builder grade," so I struggle with some aspects of our house, like our original cork-tiled bedroom. Thanks for keeping it real.
I think I would paint the ULC cabinet the light trim color. Still, I am worried that the darkness of the wood entertainment center contrasted with trim-colored shelving would create a "floating feeling" that would take away from the cool architectural moment of the modern, built-in shelf-things. You clearly have a strong sense of design, however; I think you should trust your intuition and go for whatever you think is best!
Ooh your house sounds super cool! And cork tile could be amazing! What’s your reservation there? (I ask as someone who has not seen it… maybe it’s just really ugly 😂).
I think you might have won me over on the shelving color. I have a lot of references of natural wood shelves in a painted cabinet (which looks amazing) but none that I like of painted shelves in a wood cabinet. I’m gonna see if I can source some natural wood to match the cabinet interior. Thanks for the input!
@@REISSUED The cork tile is cool! ...But it's damaged, with chunks missing in certain areas. I had first thought it was a weird, quirky floor choice installed after the house was built, not knowing any better. So our original plan (of replacing our old carpets and the cork tile completely with hardwood floors) suddenly became more complicated when I realized they were original to the house and quite common in houses of the period. So now it's a question of, do we try and restore the cork tile (and all of the inevitable complications that will come along with it) or stick to the original plan of hardwood throughout? When do you honor the original bones of the house vs. doing something new?
Those side panels on the fireplace are a puzzle aren't they? I'd bet someone f'dup on the fireplace install, and the owner of the place just tired of yet one more delay tiredly said, just hide it with a false wall and we'll deal with it later. As for historic . . . you living in a home? or a museum? From what I can see you are being very sympathetic to the original construction, not like you are pushing out entire walls with no roofs like Delia Deetz did to the Maitland house in Beetlejuice . . . That ceiling fan is GORGEUOUS! like a piece of sculpture with those curves. I'd paint the cabinet the same colour as the trim, and I'd put the shelves almost flush with the front, like set back an inch, just to leave a bit of a reveal. BTW? that tile choice for the fireplace is stunning!
Thank you so much for your feedback and insight! Love your commentary ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for watching!
Get a pair of fence pliers, $23 at Lowes, for pulling the nails out of the back of the molding! I just finished replacing the moldings in a room of my 110+ year old house and they were great for pulling the nails out the back!!
Hello! All of your design decisions are so well thought out and things are coming together. Your mom and dad are real troopers. I converted a bedroom off my kitchen into a dining room and the closet was turned into an area that has a sideboard cabinet. The upper shelf of the closet was left in place for storage of less used tableware. I love how it all looks like a beautiful built-in unit. I also put an outlet on the back wall for a lamp. I liked the music you used when stripping the paint from the fireplace.
Hey Jacqueline! Thanks for watching! Your dining room closet conversion sounds like a great use of space! Great idea 🙌🏻
I can't wait to see the finished work for now I can tell you that you are in the right direction. I love when the house has a common thread that recalls all the environments and above all I love when the style of the house itself is preserved with a touch of modernity
I’m glad you’re feeling the direction I’m taking! I agree that having common colors, patterns, and architectural details is important - and also a fun thing to play with - like Easter eggs in a movie haha
@@REISSUED I live for art! I feed on knowledge and knowledge I know no limits, in art with the right balance one must always experiment. I always take new ideas! I appreciate what you do. you do it well and I see you are prepared. where others draw lines I always see new horizons
I really appreciate how you explain your design process, you are a multi-talented artist for sure and a joy to watch. I would go with the deeper shelf option even if it's not the full depth. It will look more like a custom built-in and not closet shelves. Never give up useable space.;)
Your thought process is interesting. Making it all make sense is such a satisfying feeling. And that fan is dope.
Hi! I’ve been watching for a couple of weeks. I have a house that’s somewhat similar to yours in Atlanta (although not quite as nice in some ways, your moulding is wayyyyy nicer). Honestly my friends are wondering why my house takes so long and your videos make me feel so much better 😅. You’re not slow, it’s just a long process.
Haha I totally relate! People ask me “is your house almost done?” And I’m like… “you have no idea how long it’s gonna take!” Especially as a DIYer with a regular job! I’m glad you’re taking the time to be patient and do it the right way. It’s gonna be worth it! 🙌🏻
Love that fan and your black ceiling! Can't wait to see the final outcome, TFS as always!
I really enjoy your explaining your process as you go, sometimes when you watch a video and wonder why they did something and your like why?!?! Lol as always love your videos😊
Thanks for watching Margo! I’m glad you enjoy the explanations. I share your frustration with watching shows where design decisions are made without any sort of explanation - partly because demystifying the process can be so helpful for applying ideas to your own projects and partly because I just find it so fascinating to see how other artists, designers, and DIYers are thinking!
I like the way you share the way you think things through with us- I appreciate your thought processes which often chime with my opinions so I feel you are doing what I would do if it were my house - plus a big shout out to your mum and dad for the work they put in
i think you're striking a good balance between keeping historic, original features (that were built correctly and are in good condition) and adding function that works for your current life.
that ceiling fan is so interesting. it looks like the blades of a blender. i just image it chopping people's heads off (it won't of course but that's what i picture lol)
lastly, i like the questions you posit in every video, makes it more philosophical :)
Haha it does give a bit of that vibe 😂
I always hate when I come to the end of your videos. I think you have the most interesting and imaginative ideas. Personally, I would bring the entertainment center forward. I know someone who had a shelving unit made with shelves so deep, the objects displayed got really lost in the black hole! Plus, I don’t think the wood will be showcased well if so recessed into the wall. Good luck and can’t wait for the reveal! ❤️
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos! Yeah, I’m torn with the shelving because I don’t want to take away even more useable space. However, I think you are totally right in that a shallower setup would look better. So I’m gonna try both today and make the call!
I loved this video . I think the juxtaposition of the modern and historic is right on point ❤🎉
Thank you! I’m glad it’s translating well. Thanks for watching!
Mum and dad are such great help! And I can’t wait to see the progress 😍👍
Ps. You have to be very liberal with the paint stripper and then cover it with Saran Wrap.
They are amazing! And yes… I’m thinking I just didn’t get enough stripper on there for the plastic wrap to help. I’ll try thicker next time!
Impressed with your patience perseverance and hard work on the fireplace.
All the hard work it paying off and how good did it feel putting the heat gun on that paint and watching it melt away to expose that gorgeous timber!!
Can’t wait to see the fireplace completed, the tiles look great and omg that fan is everything! Looks perfect against the ceiling.
Looking forward to your next video🥰
Oh my gosh that fireplace! What a cool feature! I'm jealous, the fireplace had been long removed when we bought our 1914 renovation project in 2016. We ended up taking down the chimney, because there was no point in having it without a fireplace. We built a couple of outdoor patio areas with the bricks. Reuse, recycle!
Love seeing one of your videos in my feed! Gorgeous work as always! I almost hope you never finish your house so there’ll always be Reno videos to enjoy 😆
Thanks Jo! It’s definitely gonna take a while… so don’t worry! 😂
Regarding paint stripper, look for a gel stripper, put it on thick, and press the plastic into it.
Extremely cool sunglasses...
Thanks for sharing your thought process so clearly and succinctly, I love your style and aesthetic. I’d say make the cabinet shallower and keep the shelves to the front to assist with the ‘built-in’ look. Excited to see where you take it
Thanks Bernie! I appreciate your feedback!
Love that ceiling fan, definitely looks almost sculptural. I like the mix of modern and historical and think you have done a stellar job of melding the styles together.
Thank you so much! And yes, the ceiling fan is a work of art!
I love this channel already!
This was a great video, love seeing the process in parts. Im super excited for part 2!
Quick tip: put a putty knife under the pry bar or hammer where it’s going to press into the wall. You won’t have the dimple spots. I’m new here, and I’m enjoying your channel.
Groovy ceiling fan!
Because of all the openings in the bedroom I would suggest putting a faux wall in front of the fireplace (Sheetrock, shiplap, etc.). Then move the bed to where the fireplace wall is now covered up.
One last comment from "know it all".
Andrew IDEALLY when you strip down to bare metal, you should use a thing called "bare metal primer". (mainly for rust) I painted my bare aluminum handrail black and couldn't find the can I bought. So used the same paint as your in matte black. Neither the downrod or the fireplace are going to see much wear, so fingers crossed my paint will still be sticking to my handrail. IF you are going to use that fireplace, use the high temp paint, it has a black outdoor grill on the can. I like that fan and it is a deliberate contrast, so I think it is fine.
Hi Andrew just finished watching all your all videos you are amazing so talented is there anything you can’t do 🤣 love watching 🥰Australia xx
Aw thank you so much! Can’t wait for you to see what I’m doing next!
We have renovated eight homes, only one was very old (it's something to tackle when young!) We tried to save or reuse old features, but if we wouldn't use it and didn't like it had to go. Fern Cligget spinster (that was literally listed as original owner) no longer ran a boarding house there and I did not need a potato bin that holds 50 pounds of potatoes. I did keep the brass numbers on the bedrooms though because they were cool. You are doing a great job, it's hard work.
You could put the shelves towards the front and put a false wall (like on the back on the shelves) giving you nine or ten inches of secret wall space. I'm probably not explaining this very well. Too bad I can't draw a diagram. 🙂
I love this idea! Gotta think of a way to execute 🤔
Love it!
Great work as usual! I would make the bookcase more shallow to fit the shelves. That looks more “built in” and custom.
Frequently, the older houses that still exist survived because they were well made. It doesn't mean that there weren't any badly built houses. When you think about modern zoning and building codes; they were developed for a reason. To prevent the issues, including health problems and deaths, caused by cheaply and incorrectly constructed buildings. I'm a big fan of building codes.
Great point!
Looking forward to seeing what you do with your fireplace 🔥! I mix décor era's & in my own space, focusing mostly on scale and feeling elements create together, listening to my gut.
Looks amazing so far! I can't wait to see how it turns out!!!
Thanks Nathan!
Beautiful! Tile Model 😅
The ceiling fan looks great against the historic features of the room
Thanks Brian! I agree! I’m in love with it 😍
I like the idea of bringing the shelves out to the front of the cabinet (making the upper shelf area shallower). That should make the entire unit look more intentional, and possibly original.
I struggled with the issue of modern vs. historic when I was renovating my 1885 row house, too. I made my selections around a couple of values decisions. 1) was the new, or modern, change going to improve something that was functionally obsolete?, or 2) was the new addition of sufficiently high quality that it matched the original materials in character?
Coming together. Cannot wait to see it finished. So nice that both your mom and dad are there to help. You all are so talented and appear to work well with each other. I would prefer the shelves pushed back vs flush. 💖💖🎶🎶
I have a ULC in my hallway and was thinking of turning it into the same thing. Can't wait to see the result!
Ooh that might be super cool in a hallway! Can’t wait to show you how it turns out!
Cover the stripper in plastic (trash bag or sandwich wrap) to keep it wet x
Love your videos! I just wanted to comment about the bedroom makeover plans... I love the angular shelves, but I was thinking that painting them in the dark ceiling color rather than the cream might help accentuate them. As for opening the closet to join the two rooms, I wouldn't do that! Maybe wall it off for storage in the other room? :-)
The fireplace bricks scare me, because they look so fragile. I, too, have an ULC, but I left it the way it was-it is in my small spare rm. I also live in an older home, which can be a nightmare. I only do what is needed to 'take care of it.' Since I have living here, I have left things as is, because I don't have any help in doing anything over or a complete renovation, but a las, it works.. Its interesting to see what you are doing, though. Great video.
Ms. B. Churchill
Yes, the bricks are definitely a bit fragile so I’m hoping our added mortar will provide some stability. And I totally understand doing what you can! I am so lucky to have my parents for knowledge and extra hands to make this process happen. But if they weren’t around to help as much - I’d find other solutions to make it work! They are many ways to make the best use of a space for your life. Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm very curious to see what that looks like in the end.
I think everything looks amazing, and your plans are on point. I think the trim color for the built in is a good idea. At first I was thinking that having the shelves set back made more sense, because you want the walnut entertainment cabinet wood to show? But then I thought that having more shallow shelves if you are using it for books and stuff, would be better. So, I am torn as well. I guess it depends on what you will use them for.
Were you wearing a Duke hat? Love the fan!
Andrew I really like your content because I never thought there would be somebody else like me. I have a minimum of 50 projects going now, all stuff used just need to change it up. Not all of my big ideas are a success. I have made some idiotic mistakes, believe me.
I watched many of your vids, thanks. I have been thinking about an idea for the washer dryer situation in you bathroom and might have an idea that I think will work and look great. Let me know if interested and still not resolved. Meanwhile thanks for your channel. 👍
Shelves back . I think if the cabinet at the bottom is dark, the fireplace will be competing with it since they’re so close. So go with same as trim.
Definitely let the fireplace be the star of that wall. Not sure if your logistics of the built in your doing but I think let shelves be shallower than cabinet. Hard to style well when they are too deep. I have that situation and I hate it! It just seems like dark jokes behind stuff. And I’m always pulling stuff forward - so I guess it depends on what you want to put on there also gives a landing spot for a lamp of some kind if the shelves don’t come out as far. Wise to put an outlet there too! I’m sure it’s gonna come together!
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Correct most old homes had no closets.
Relying on wardrobes, and chifferobes used for clothing and usually a top mirrored door.
Used to store hats when they were in vogue.
Like your converted one, there’s absolutely no space.
Later on some closets were built out into the room.
It’s funny… because we think of closet space as such a modern necessity when in fact so many closets are not set up well to be useful. So the old method of wardrobes and such can work much better! I’m definitely searching for an amazing vintage wardrobe for my guest room 🙌🏻
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I have my maternal Grandma’s cross cut oak, and it’s made a lot of moves with me.
The first house I grew up in had no closets. My Dad built a walk-in one in our bathroom way before I was born.
Then a cedar lined one from the excess wasted space above the upstairs.
Our bedroom had a huge waterfall wardrobe with round celluloid or Bakelite handles.
Since he added on to the upstairs long before I was born, it couldn’t be moved with us.
He, later built a long MCM living room which also had a cedar lined closet.
I believe there were two picture windows front and back.
Two additional small windows on the furthest wall from the entrance.
Something I don’t like is when families add on another room. Instead of covering a window opening, they close off the back.
Then use that as shelves, for knickknacks, bad Feng Shui.
Stagnates the flow of energy it once had.
My gleeful, irrational response to you reopening the closet was, 'Whoot! He gets it!" 😂🎉
Which of the ideas will give you the most function of the shelves? :)
Side question: Are you able to drop the name of the song of your outro?😊
You should test the paint for lead before messing with it 😁
ULC is a hat closet!
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It’s your house and it works for you, so that’s what matters. But I would’ve removed the ULC and UBC ENTIRELY. Then I’d flank both sides of the fireplace with Pax wardrobes.
i like your channel. i just hope you see this comment... If you could show more of your projects than your face the videos might get more views. just a suggestion. good luck
because the fireplace is so prominent in the room.... especially since you will be bringing back the dark wood tone and dark modern tile .. It should not fight the new closet 2 feet away for dominating that short wall . I would keep the new closet /shelf opening the same color as the walls .... making it less "another feature" and more simply architectural . Let it blend into the walls ... keep in mind that dark colors as well as Bright colors draw attention . If you have too much dark wood and browns on one wall and the remainder of the room is painted light . The room will be heavy sided . keep the room colors including the furnishings down to 3 colors . rich browns to soft coco tones to match your mantle and your lite wall color tone range . The 3rd color is the PoP color , The Kicker to use very sparingly like him a couple of pillow shams, and perhaps a vase in the new closet shelving along with may be a rug, but no more.
Hey Andrew. I've been enjoying your channel. I thought I remembered you saying your house was from the 30s? Anyway, your house is classic late victorian or Edwardian (King Edward's time) or about 1890-1920 or so. Right?
6:43 sounds so bad out of context. 😂
Haha yep! 😂
Keep the shelves so they come all the way to the front. Setting them back further will just make the whole thing look off balance.
Good to know! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@@REISSUED You're welcome! 🙂
When can we see part 2?
Part 2 is slated to drop mid August. We are just now tiling and working on cabinet prep… so it’s gonna be a minute!
@@REISSUED Can't wait. Love your projects.
I loved the blue glass pebbles on the fireplace.
Now you ruined it.
All due to you not having any style taste at all.
Duh.
😶
(Kidding. In case that wasn't obvious..
Guess the algorithm won't get it and will put me all down to the bottom. Well..)
I volunteer as your personal stripper coach:
When only those little rests remain in the crevices of the wood, I recommend using a brush instead of the spatula.
Not too hard/rough (no metal brush) but not too soft either.
And for covering the stripper "airtight" try to put the foil directly onto the stripper paste and not leave air gaps/bubbles.
For the colour of the cabinet you could go with the blue tone of the tiles maybe. But trim colour might even be better. Hard to say from here. 😅
The shelves should be deep, I think, not shallow! But round off with the front wall, not overlap it, if that makes sense. (I'm not native, so sometimes Idk exactly how to put things. 😅)
Haha you almost got me 😂
@@REISSUEDOh, I lost the little ❤ of yours!.. 🙊
..I hope, I haven't offended you.
That wasn't my intention at all.
I really just wanted to make a stupid little irony joke.
Thought it was funny since it was so obvious..
I'm sorry.
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Can I adopt your parents? They seem fantastic
If you set the shelves back you then have the option for future doors,perhaps with glass insets.Other then that I want your mom and dad,
#PrivateStrippingCoach
I do believe that ultimately it’s everyone’s decision how they want to decorate and update their own living space, but I *will* roast the shit out of anyone who turns their beautiful character house into a mOdErN fArMhOuSe nightmare lmao
So, I am concerned about the safety of the fireplace. If it is intended for use, please have it inspected if you already have not.
Having said that, I DO love fireplaces especially older ones with character like yours. I am sure you are making all the best design decisions, but I might have sacrificed the fireplace and the closet completely which would have privided have a solid wall for a natural placement of the bed. But however you finish it I am sure it's gonna look great.
Too many choices for me, lol.
"Promo SM" 😡