I think you should repaint the kitchen cabinets a color you prefer. Changing the cabinet style is a further down the line project but I think getting rid of the navy and choosing a color you love would help. Also changing out the hardware on them to be something funkier rather than the kinda sterile looking current knobs. Especially since you love creating meals and it's part of your job, I think that space should bring you joy!
I agree! And maybe a light color such as what your last kitchen had. I believe a light tone of blue (like the one on the top you're wearing in the video) would be a nice combination with the brown natural tones in the house, making it vintage looking. Colors in houses in the 70's is probably nice to look at, with a bit of candy color maybe.
The 2 separate spaces will be so nice when your kids are older! Not that kids and adults need to be separated, but the boys hanging with their friends on one side while you entertain your friends on the other will be really nice!
I love the way you speak to Cosmo like he’s a functional being worthy of respect. Of course, he’s a baby so he has his limitations due to age/development, but you don’t talk down to him because of that. You also seem to give him tasks he’s capable of performing, with the expectation that he can indeed rise to the occasion. When you were asking Cosmo to fetch the picture, I couldn’t really tell whether you were talking to him or Eric, and I love that about your parenting style.
I'm by no means an expert, but I've obsessively watched DIY-interior videos for years and I'm certain that you could DIY the kitchen of your dreams. Remove the upper cabinets, paint the lower cabinets as well as the walls, add open shelves, pots, plants etc.! Maybe you could get in touch with Alexandra Gater or book a virtual consultation? She's amazing at redoing spaces on a budget, especially when it comes to girly farmhouse spaces. And it would make for amazing makeover videos, which I'd love to see!
Repainting kitchen cabinets can really change the overall picture (some cabinets can be painted by kids or friend artist). Plus, handels. You can change all of them for different kind old ones. At least rond shapes for handes will decrease amount of straight lines 😅 There should be a way to add feminity vibe you currently miss.
I feel ya... the things you mention are actually really easy to create. Just a good neutral paint and different antique knobs/ handles can change the whole vibe. Then.. after sitting with that for awhile, adding some antique fixtures. I have lived in a ton of places... rehabbed many.... the cosmetic changes are very doable and therapeutic!!
I actually feel like the crossover between mid century modern, and your eclectic feminine style would not be overly difficult for a designer. And I see a lot of similarities in your inspiration photos. However, I’m not a designer. Haha. But I do feel like you have a great starting point for building a beautiful home.
Wow, I LOVE this video. I'm renting and often struggle with spending money on a space, but I'm trying to invest in more pieces I can take with me when I move. I'd love to see what you've done with the other rooms.
Love this video! Thank you for making it! You never know what life is gonna throw at you and you just have to roll with the punches. It’s nice to see realness on the internet!
I completely understand how you feel about the remodeling!! Where we live people buy up these little historical houses and "flip" them by painting everything white and grey and putting in these overly minimal style designs that do not go with the history of the home at all!! We are currently trying to purchase our rental because its one of the few houses left that hasn't been updated. It needs so much work but I'd rather spend the money making it into something we love then pay a jacked up price on a flipped house that we hate.
I’m curious if you’re doing Mind Change work around the house to try to find peace about the things that you might not be able to change. That would be a really interesting discussion if so. Either way, I hope you find joy in your home despite it not being your ideal one! 😊
I absolutely adore the Papillion and bats artwork together! So cute and eclectic feeling. I would also reiterate what others have said that painting and changing the hardware on those kitchen cabinets could give it a more feminine feel. Hardware is such a small thing, but it can really set the tone for a space. Can't wait to see what else you end up doing to beautify your home!
Have you heard of the cottage core aesthetic? The pictures you chose and the way you described the cozy feminine English style makes me think of cottage core. Also, hearing your little babe guzzle down boobie milk is making my heart miss the newborn stage. My youngest is pretty close in the age to your first son I believe. She'll be three in December.
Hi Hannah! Fellow vegan California mom here. I initially was drawn to your channel because of your move to Boise from California. My husband and I have been going back and forth for 3 years now about moving to Idaho from San Diego. We even put multiple offers on properties/land in Boise and were outbid on all of them. We actually now are tinkering with the idea of the CDA area. I love your channel and I love design. I have a few suggestions to brighten up your space- have someone come in and spray paint your kitchen cabinets yellow and paint and/or wallpaper the wood walls in your house a lighter color. God bless!
Hannah, thank you for making this video. I can so relate we moved from California to this big house in Alaska with amazing land. I feel so blessed to be here but really struggle with the house feeling like home because it’s bigger than I’m used to and built in the 2010s…which is SO not me either. I’m a lover and old, cozy and quirky too! I feel so spoiled feeling this way. But yes, home is where i am most the time (long winters and stay at home mom) and i want to love it!
Try bringing in some flowers in vases, feminine linens & artworks. I actually LOVE your house, but I understand your thoughts! I live in a house, in Australia, that is exactly what you're describing is your dream house. It's a 1930s cottage with volted ceilings & a cute little porch. But my tastes have just recently morphed a little more towards the "Australiana" vibe, & I can't really make that work here. We are allowed to change our tastes, sometimes it's harder than others. But you can totally make you're house a lot more feminine :) When in doubt, just pinterest "feminine mid-century modern" for ideas ❤❤
This style of house is very Scandinavian. You can make it cozy and cute. Bright white walls and natural materials. look up Hygge. White walls will help the light bounce around especially in winter. Have you thought about painting your current cabinets a color you like and changing the hardware? That would be a less expensive change that you could live with for a while
Paint cabinets and maybe do a little distressing. Add new cabinet pulls and demo the backsplash and choose more vintage tiles. Your dream kitchen is achievable 😊 I also have a mid century in boise and we tend to mix the cottage core vibe with those midcentury pieces. We also love shopping at the mall. We’ve done our fare share of damage 😂 beautiful home! enjoy the process, that’s what’s it’s all about.
I would sand the kitchen cabinets! To an old look! Also paint the kitchen white ! It looks too dark! Also I would add copper and going to vintage places you get that ! And add a lot of plants !! Hanging it gives a nice look! 😊😊… keep a happy spirt that’s the key !!!even though you keep mentioning your thankful let’s remind ourselves how all these are just materialistic things… nothing will be taken to heaven . Even though we are to enjoy what we have many would be more thankful for just a bed to sleep . Life is to short to dwell on what we don’t have ! Enjoying what we have life it’s self and our family is beyond beautiful ❤❤❤❤
Firstly, I'm pretty sure your style is if Dumbledore was a homemaker 😂 which I hope you take as a compliment. Secondly, I know you can't really paint the cabinets, but maybe you could remove the uppers and have open shelving up top? Or a really quick short term fix of just taking the upper cabinet doors off? I'm a renter living vicariously through you lol
Where is that gorgeous pink/red wall color from? I am on the same journey with my home and your vids like this and with Gabe inspire me. We have quite similar tastes and I think your home is so beautiful and fun!
"Just... let me have it!"😁❤️ understand! It is hard to describe personal style especially when it doesn't fit into one box category😁 I love the artistic accents you plan for every room!! Display art walls are the best, but me personally prefers to have the other spaces more minimal (i mean to not have excess of things everywhere), but that is just my personal vibe... definitely here for the meaningful art 💪
I love it. I really don't want to be THAT person but I also want to make sure you're aware... the word "with" in your thumbnail is misspelled. I'm so sorry if I'm bothering you with something you can't change now! I hope you don't feel this is rude!
We have the SAME exact style. We just moved into an old farm house and I am obsessed. It’s old, feminine, and perfect. Love that you have the same style.
What about painting the kitchen cabinets yellow? Could you also add some more light fixtures to brighten up the space? I personally love what you’re doing with the space, but I understand what you mean about it having a more masculine feeling.
I understand you. I live in a huge Victorian, it's the style I love mostly just the large grandness of the rooms and built-ins not really the heavy decorating style of Victorian times. I have looked for other homes throughout the years and nothing ever suits me. I can appreciate farmhouse etc. But it isn't me and I couldn't live in it.
I love videos like that. So for me you can just film you sitting in front of a stonewall and thinking about what to change for ever. It’s a nice challenge. Maybe you could colour some single stones of the wall, color the doors of the kitchen an doors.
The kitchen cabinets are nice I think and look good with the pink walls , the strange square brick thingy though what is for ? , if you can’t demo it can you fill it with plants ?
I love that your parents protected you and taught you well from a young age that your biggest regret is leaving a fridge. That's a true blessing and testament!
I sea how you actually want to live in a house were it feels like being in an antique store. You have a nice challenge with these minimalistic mid century house, but I feel like thats what this house needs to get some fun spirit.
The architecture in Boise was really hard for me, too! We moved from a 1940's cottage to a 1990's house. We did a lot of work to bring it into modern times, andI loved the spaciousness of the house, loved the lot sizes, loved the weather, but it's a fact that not many of the houses have much architectural personality.
oh but Ty Howard (Howard Built) in Boise is the most incredible wood craftsman. He built us a couple custom pieces and we couldn't have been happier. He might be a great option for your dining table :).
❤ paint kitchen cabinets white? Paint walls yellow? Change hardware handles? ORRR responsibly get rid of this kitchen at a reclaim-it place, and get new old cabinets from there? I love the way you are balancing the design out here. So lovely!
Similar situation. I, too, moved into a mid century house in a new community within the past year, (during the crazy market frenzy, tho we did see our house for 20 minutes before deciding to buy it) much bigger than the last, also with with 2 separate living spaces - a house that my husband adores, his dream house. (The house we left was my dream house.) I, too, am struggling to make this (much larger house with huge wall expanses) more "me", more comfortable. There is a lot of potential, but so much work ahead.
I actually thought this house was you! I guess it was The Hannah Touch you put on everything, but I thought you look so at home in this house, hopefully it will feel that way soon enough! Confession: I LOVE the kitchen, but I’m really into Navy. Changing it to a nice mustard yellow would look nice, and flow with the mid century feel. Cosmo helping is so precious, he’s a wonderful assistant! Blessings
Hi!! I’m super excited to have found you…love what you’re doing!❤ Have you considered adding in a yellow wall (look up Lime Wash paint, non toxic), maybe painting the stone walls white? Change up the cabinet handle pulls to create more of an Old World feel? Anyways I’d love to discuss the elements and energy of your home if you feel called. Thanks for sharing your Home…my home and the environment and energy is everything to me as well!
I loved this video, Hannah. I’m like you, I prefer quirky, old, eclectic, whimsical spaces. I think repainting the cabinets a color you like, and adding some cool vintage hardware and a backsplash would make a huge difference for not too much money. I also love the idea of wallpaper, it would add some of the quirkiness your missing.
An idea for a cheeper way remodel the kitchen: You could buy old wood planks and make doors for the cabinets of the kitchen. Also changing the knobs to older or funkier ones (diferent on each cabinet, for example) also gives it the cozy feeling. I totally get the death feeling of new cabinet making and the love for the old. But I see if it is just kitchen and wc is an achivable challange. Good luck and fun with it! Patience and love is what makes it come alive with time. If it is really authentic can't be there from one day to the other. Love from Catalonia!
@hannahmcneely I can completely understand and relate about how your home can effect your life and mental space. I’m going through a divorce that I didn’t ask for and I’ve remained in the family home and have to until my divorce is final. Being in this house causes me anxiety and stress because I’m surrounded by memories and things that are triggering. I can’t wait to move
Hannah I think what you find depressing about it is all the dark colours of the wood, the paint throughout etc. Perhaps doing some painting would help? And I know what you mean about liking small homes more....I'm the same way . I can really relate to most of what you said in this video!
Great video! I think a great temporary thing is to paint the cabinets and just get rid of the blue. You could whitewash them so you don’t have to worry about priming or a perfect job. Look for handles in your antique store too. Then maybe keep an eye out for people remodeling their kitchens and see if they’re selling their old cabinets. You could see if it works for your space and put some old back in for less money. Then sell yours so it’s not a waste 😊
I love how honest and real you are Hannah 🥰 I think the kitchen is lovely. And maybe you could get the older lady cottage vibe you by painting the cabnits, more antique looking handles... maybe a different splash back 😍
Yes! Having a home that feels like you is the best! I started doing this when covid hit. I also prefer to thrift and go antiquing rather than big box stores. I totally love your house! Sorry. When the kids get older, they will appreciate having friends over and having the extra livingroom.
Your style is my style! I'm the same way! I love the old, eclectic things. I even have a pie safe that is enormous, from the late 1800s that belonged to a family member. It's one of my treasures so I get it! I know you'll find a way to make this work... Can't wait to see how this all plays out as you redecorate, and make some changes.
Entryway wallpaper is a great place to add a cottagey touch. Go for some overly feminine print wallpaper w tones that match the rest of the place. Add mismatched door pulls to the kitchen cabinets. Two quick easy changes
I think repainting is easier and a little more affordable. Also look at local stores in boise that reuse/ save materials . Like Second Chance Building Materials Center . There's a lot more.
I feel like I'm going through the same thing as you atm. Moved from a lovely home to a not lovely home (but nicer spot) a year ago and it's has been an hard and emotional process. Trying to make nice pockets amongst the unfinished Reno's to make me feel happy!
It might be an easy temporary fix in the kitchen to change the hardware on the cabinets and light fixtures to vintage warm cozy fun ones. Love ur vids excited to see how you make your space feel cozier
I love your house! I actually got to walk through it when it was original and it was gorgeous! The wood paneling is amazing and such high quality. It was so beautiful, I could have cried.
You would be surprised on how different it can be with just painting the cabinets and switching out the hardware. The bones of the cabinets are new so I would keep them. I know of a person who paints (sprayer. Not brush or roller) and re dos kitchens for a fraction of the cost. If you are able to take a picture of your kitchen and pull it up on photo shop and change the colors and see if it speaks to you... it's a option???
The timing of this video in my life is just perfect. Im really struggling with doubts about having purchest the house Im living in. I should love it but the truth is there are lots of things I dont love about it. It really helps to hear someone else say that they dont love everything about their house as well. Now I feel inspired to try to make it more of my own. Thanks Hannah.
Behind chair fish tank for kids to look at and feed u get to clean so get a small one and put rocks around it small fish aqurium and boys can bring home a minnow in it they have to bring minnows back in a week or so to be free and done visiting them that way they can learn not to imprison things and get to have new minnow experiance every week or so and you can clean fish tank on moving day for minnows put them in a bucket of water thst goes back to creek or river have boys help clean fish tank and fill it and get ready for 2new guest fish or minnows.easy and great teaching tool for emotional non attachment to creatures who are born free. But can be visitors as long as ypu take care of them on thier vist.Which teaches care of creatures and responsability
I feel you on the detergent smells. My son has severe eczema so we have unscented everything. Now I can smell the detergent on my friends clothes when they’re around and sometimes it’s so overwhelming. Love the blankets you got 😍
I think you should repaint the kitchen cabinets a color you prefer. Changing the cabinet style is a further down the line project but I think getting rid of the navy and choosing a color you love would help. Also changing out the hardware on them to be something funkier rather than the kinda sterile looking current knobs. Especially since you love creating meals and it's part of your job, I think that space should bring you joy!
I agree! And maybe a light color such as what your last kitchen had. I believe a light tone of blue (like the one on the top you're wearing in the video) would be a nice combination with the brown natural tones in the house, making it vintage looking. Colors in houses in the 70's is probably nice to look at, with a bit of candy color maybe.
Came here to say this too. Even replace the splash back with a patterned tile will add to it too
The 2 separate spaces will be so nice when your kids are older! Not that kids and adults need to be separated, but the boys hanging with their friends on one side while you entertain your friends on the other will be really nice!
This is what I was going to say! You'll grow into the size of your house!
I think it could also be nice to have a dedicated library, music room, or TV room in addition to a typical living room.
Yes! As someone with a teen boy and no separated spaces… you will love this when they are older haha
You could always consider painting the kitchen cabinets & adding new handles!
I love the way you speak to Cosmo like he’s a functional being worthy of respect. Of course, he’s a baby so he has his limitations due to age/development, but you don’t talk down to him because of that. You also seem to give him tasks he’s capable of performing, with the expectation that he can indeed rise to the occasion. When you were asking Cosmo to fetch the picture, I couldn’t really tell whether you were talking to him or Eric, and I love that about your parenting style.
I'm by no means an expert, but I've obsessively watched DIY-interior videos for years and I'm certain that you could DIY the kitchen of your dreams. Remove the upper cabinets, paint the lower cabinets as well as the walls, add open shelves, pots, plants etc.! Maybe you could get in touch with Alexandra Gater or book a virtual consultation? She's amazing at redoing spaces on a budget, especially when it comes to girly farmhouse spaces. And it would make for amazing makeover videos, which I'd love to see!
I love your California house 🫶 Your kitchen was my favorite there too !!! I know you will do great at making your Boise home feel cozy and comfy !
Repainting kitchen cabinets can really change the overall picture (some cabinets can be painted by kids or friend artist). Plus, handels. You can change all of them for different kind old ones. At least rond shapes for handes will decrease amount of straight lines 😅
There should be a way to add feminity vibe you currently miss.
I feel ya... the things you mention are actually really easy to create. Just a good neutral paint and different antique knobs/ handles can change the whole vibe. Then.. after sitting with that for awhile, adding some antique fixtures.
I have lived in a ton of places... rehabbed many.... the cosmetic changes are very doable and therapeutic!!
You can also add rounded features.. pretty easy with some plaster.
I actually feel like the crossover between mid century modern, and your eclectic feminine style would not be overly difficult for a designer. And I see a lot of similarities in your inspiration photos.
However, I’m not a designer. Haha. But I do feel like you have a great starting point for building a beautiful home.
This was such a fun and personal video😊
Wow, I LOVE this video. I'm renting and often struggle with spending money on a space, but I'm trying to invest in more pieces I can take with me when I move. I'd love to see what you've done with the other rooms.
Love this video! Thank you for making it! You never know what life is gonna throw at you and you just have to roll with the punches. It’s nice to see realness on the internet!
I completely understand how you feel about the remodeling!! Where we live people buy up these little historical houses and "flip" them by painting everything white and grey and putting in these overly minimal style designs that do not go with the history of the home at all!!
We are currently trying to purchase our rental because its one of the few houses left that hasn't been updated. It needs so much work but I'd rather spend the money making it into something we love then pay a jacked up price on a flipped house that we hate.
This was a fun video to watch! 😊
I’m curious if you’re doing Mind Change work around the house to try to find peace about the things that you might not be able to change. That would be a really interesting discussion if so. Either way, I hope you find joy in your home despite it not being your ideal one! 😊
I absolutely adore the Papillion and bats artwork together! So cute and eclectic feeling.
I would also reiterate what others have said that painting and changing the hardware on those kitchen cabinets could give it a more feminine feel. Hardware is such a small thing, but it can really set the tone for a space.
Can't wait to see what else you end up doing to beautify your home!
Great tip about hanging detergent-y stuff in the sunshine! I appreciate when thrifted things are clean, but dang I hate that Tide smell!!!
Have you heard of the cottage core aesthetic? The pictures you chose and the way you described the cozy feminine English style makes me think of cottage core. Also, hearing your little babe guzzle down boobie milk is making my heart miss the newborn stage. My youngest is pretty close in the age to your first son I believe. She'll be three in December.
Hi Hannah! Fellow vegan California mom here. I initially was drawn to your channel because of your move to Boise from California. My husband and I have been going back and forth for 3 years now about moving to Idaho from San Diego. We even put multiple offers on properties/land in Boise and were outbid on all of them. We actually now are tinkering with the idea of the CDA area. I love your channel and I love design. I have a few suggestions to brighten up your space- have someone come in and spray paint your kitchen cabinets yellow and paint and/or wallpaper the wood walls in your house a lighter color. God bless!
Keep workin on it. You can soften those masculine edges
20:47 I understand that feeling.. we don't have to have a boxed definition of our taste and likes.. sometimes we just like what we like and that's it.
Why don’t u paint the cabinets and change the hardware that can go a long way!
Hannah, thank you for making this video. I can so relate we moved from California to this big house in Alaska with amazing land. I feel so blessed to be here but really struggle with the house feeling like home because it’s bigger than I’m used to and built in the 2010s…which is SO not me either. I’m a lover and old, cozy and quirky too! I feel so spoiled feeling this way. But yes, home is where i am most the time (long winters and stay at home mom) and i want to love it!
A new video 🎉 I'm excited to watch it. Decoration is something I struggle with because my taste change so often! 😅
Try bringing in some flowers in vases, feminine linens & artworks. I actually LOVE your house, but I understand your thoughts!
I live in a house, in Australia, that is exactly what you're describing is your dream house. It's a 1930s cottage with volted ceilings & a cute little porch. But my tastes have just recently morphed a little more towards the "Australiana" vibe, & I can't really make that work here.
We are allowed to change our tastes, sometimes it's harder than others. But you can totally make you're house a lot more feminine :)
When in doubt, just pinterest "feminine mid-century modern" for ideas ❤❤
Been waiting for ever for this video!!!!!! Have loved the small pieces of your home I’ve seen in your videos!
This style of house is very Scandinavian. You can make it cozy and cute. Bright white walls and natural materials. look up Hygge. White walls will help the light bounce around especially in winter. Have you thought about painting your current cabinets a color you like and changing the hardware? That would be a less expensive change that you could live with for a while
Paint cabinets and maybe do a little distressing. Add new cabinet pulls and demo the backsplash and choose more vintage tiles. Your dream kitchen is achievable 😊 I also have a mid century in boise and we tend to mix the cottage core vibe with those midcentury pieces. We also love shopping at the mall. We’ve done our fare share of damage 😂 beautiful home! enjoy the process, that’s what’s it’s all about.
I would sand the kitchen cabinets! To an old look! Also paint the kitchen white ! It looks too dark! Also I would add copper and going to vintage places you get that ! And add a lot of plants !! Hanging it gives a nice look! 😊😊… keep a happy spirt that’s the key !!!even though you keep mentioning your thankful let’s remind ourselves how all these are just materialistic things… nothing will be taken to heaven . Even though we are to enjoy what we have many would be more thankful for just a bed to sleep . Life is to short to dwell on what we don’t have ! Enjoying what we have life it’s self and our family is beyond beautiful ❤❤❤❤
Need some plants by rock wall
Firstly, I'm pretty sure your style is if Dumbledore was a homemaker 😂 which I hope you take as a compliment.
Secondly, I know you can't really paint the cabinets, but maybe you could remove the uppers and have open shelving up top? Or a really quick short term fix of just taking the upper cabinet doors off?
I'm a renter living vicariously through you lol
Where is that gorgeous pink/red wall color from?
I am on the same journey with my home and your vids like this and with Gabe inspire me. We have quite similar tastes and I think your home is so beautiful and fun!
"Just... let me have it!"😁❤️ understand! It is hard to describe personal style especially when it doesn't fit into one box category😁 I love the artistic accents you plan for every room!! Display art walls are the best, but me personally prefers to have the other spaces more minimal (i mean to not have excess of things everywhere), but that is just my personal vibe... definitely here for the meaningful art 💪
I love it. I really don't want to be THAT person but I also want to make sure you're aware... the word "with" in your thumbnail is misspelled. I'm so sorry if I'm bothering you with something you can't change now! I hope you don't feel this is rude!
We have the SAME exact style. We just moved into an old farm house and I am obsessed. It’s old, feminine, and perfect. Love that you have the same style.
What about painting the kitchen cabinets yellow? Could you also add some more light fixtures to brighten up the space? I personally love what you’re doing with the space, but I understand what you mean about it having a more masculine feeling.
Big living space is always good. The kids will use it...great play spaces. Indoor slide...space for forts etc.
Enjoyed this video, and would love to see the video of each of the rooms.
I understand you. I live in a huge Victorian, it's the style I love mostly just the large grandness of the rooms and built-ins not really the heavy decorating style of Victorian times. I have looked for other homes throughout the years and nothing ever suits me. I can appreciate farmhouse etc. But it isn't me and I couldn't live in it.
I love videos like that. So for me you can just film you sitting in front of a stonewall and thinking about what to change for ever. It’s a nice challenge. Maybe you could colour some single stones of the wall, color the doors of the kitchen an doors.
The kitchen cabinets are nice I think and look good with the pink walls , the strange square brick thingy though what is for ? , if you can’t demo it can you fill it with plants ?
Move to Portland! Your ideal style of home is everywhere here. Similar weather to Idaho but less snow, more rain & green.
Damn you guys are brave to buy a house just by seeing pictures. I mean you can making fotos from anything looking amazing.
I’m in nooo way an expert but could you change the handles I’m the kitchen? Things like that can change the look
Throw some textiles over the table and couch. And plants !!!
I feel like you would love Hannah carpenter’s style!
For the kitchen: change the colour of the cabinets and the handles! And if you can afford it, a new topper
I love that your parents protected you and taught you well from a young age that your biggest regret is leaving a fridge. That's a true blessing and testament!
My sisters and I spend about 3 hrs in the Antique Mall. It’s amazing in there
Do a crackle finish paint on your kitchen cabinets--that would age it.
I sea how you actually want to live in a house were it feels like being in an antique store. You have a nice challenge with these minimalistic mid century house, but I feel like thats what this house needs to get some fun spirit.
This video just made my day a lot cosier and so inspired. Thank you Hannah!!
Redo that kitchen!! It’s important
Paint the cabinets and change the hardware
Yes!! It's all phenomenal, Hannah! Do what makes you happy and feel at home. ♡
just paint the cabinets and swap out some lighting fixtures. old is in.
I think the mid century and your antique vibes go hand in hand to create an eclectic cozy home
Your house is super trendy! Totally Pinterest worthy ❤
Can you just repaint the kitchen? Paint goes a long way! :)
The architecture in Boise was really hard for me, too! We moved from a 1940's cottage to a 1990's house. We did a lot of work to bring it into modern times, andI loved the spaciousness of the house, loved the lot sizes, loved the weather, but it's a fact that not many of the houses have much architectural personality.
oh but Ty Howard (Howard Built) in Boise is the most incredible wood craftsman. He built us a couple custom pieces and we couldn't have been happier. He might be a great option for your dining table :).
Where are those throw pillow covers from
Love it!! I read somewhere that people really do prefer homey looking spaces vs. “aesthetic” looking homes 😊
❤ paint kitchen cabinets white? Paint walls yellow? Change hardware handles? ORRR responsibly get rid of this kitchen at a reclaim-it place, and get new old cabinets from there? I love the way you are balancing the design out here. So lovely!
Similar situation. I, too, moved into a mid century house in a new community within the past year, (during the crazy market frenzy, tho we did see our house for 20 minutes before deciding to buy it) much bigger than the last, also with with 2 separate living spaces - a house that my husband adores, his dream house. (The house we left was my dream house.) I, too, am struggling to make this (much larger house with huge wall expanses) more "me", more comfortable. There is a lot of potential, but so much work ahead.
I actually thought this house was you! I guess it was The Hannah Touch you put on everything, but I thought you look so at home in this house, hopefully it will feel that way soon enough! Confession: I LOVE the kitchen, but I’m really into Navy. Changing it to a nice mustard yellow would look nice, and flow with the mid century feel. Cosmo helping is so precious, he’s a wonderful assistant! Blessings
Hi!! I’m super excited to have found you…love what you’re doing!❤
Have you considered adding in a yellow wall (look up Lime Wash paint, non toxic), maybe painting the stone walls white? Change up the cabinet handle pulls to create more of an Old World feel?
Anyways I’d love to discuss the elements and energy of your home if you feel called.
Thanks for sharing your Home…my home and the environment and energy is everything to me as well!
I loved this video, Hannah. I’m like you, I prefer quirky, old, eclectic, whimsical spaces. I think repainting the cabinets a color you like, and adding some cool vintage hardware and a backsplash would make a huge difference for not too much money. I also love the idea of wallpaper, it would add some of the quirkiness your missing.
An idea for a cheeper way remodel the kitchen: You could buy old wood planks and make doors for the cabinets of the kitchen. Also changing the knobs to older or funkier ones (diferent on each cabinet, for example) also gives it the cozy feeling. I totally get the death feeling of new cabinet making and the love for the old. But I see if it is just kitchen and wc is an achivable challange. Good luck and fun with it! Patience and love is what makes it come alive with time. If it is really authentic can't be there from one day to the other. Love from Catalonia!
@hannahmcneely I can completely understand and relate about how your home can effect your life and mental space. I’m going through a divorce that I didn’t ask for and I’ve remained in the family home and have to until my divorce is final. Being in this house causes me anxiety and stress because I’m surrounded by memories and things that are triggering. I can’t wait to move
Can totally relate with your comment. It’s crazy how your space can hold negativity and affect your mood.
Hannah I think what you find depressing about it is all the dark colours of the wood, the paint throughout etc. Perhaps doing some painting would help? And I know what you mean about liking small homes more....I'm the same way . I can really relate to most of what you said in this video!
Great video!
I think a great temporary thing is to paint the cabinets and just get rid of the blue. You could whitewash them so you don’t have to worry about priming or a perfect job. Look for handles in your antique store too.
Then maybe keep an eye out for people remodeling their kitchens and see if they’re selling their old cabinets. You could see if it works for your space and put some old back in for less money. Then sell yours so it’s not a waste 😊
I love how honest and real you are Hannah 🥰
I think the kitchen is lovely. And maybe you could get the older lady cottage vibe you by painting the cabnits, more antique looking handles... maybe a different splash back 😍
Yes! Having a home that feels like you is the best! I started doing this when covid hit. I also prefer to thrift and go antiquing rather than big box stores. I totally love your house! Sorry. When the kids get older, they will appreciate having friends over and having the extra livingroom.
Your style is my style! I'm the same way! I love the old, eclectic things. I even have a pie safe that is enormous, from the late 1800s that belonged to a family member. It's one of my treasures so I get it!
I know you'll find a way to make this work... Can't wait to see how this all plays out as you redecorate, and make some changes.
I LOVE the short hair!
Very tasteful video, Hannah. Love it!
Tasteful, and well-intentioned
Entryway wallpaper is a great place to add a cottagey touch. Go for some overly feminine print wallpaper w tones that match the rest of the place. Add mismatched door pulls to the kitchen cabinets. Two quick easy changes
I think repainting is easier and a little more affordable. Also look at local stores in boise that reuse/ save materials . Like Second Chance Building Materials Center . There's a lot more.
I feel like I'm going through the same thing as you atm. Moved from a lovely home to a not lovely home (but nicer spot) a year ago and it's has been an hard and emotional process. Trying to make nice pockets amongst the unfinished Reno's to make me feel happy!
It might be an easy temporary fix in the kitchen to change the hardware on the cabinets and light fixtures to vintage warm cozy fun ones. Love ur vids excited to see how you make your space feel cozier
I love your house! I actually got to walk through it when it was original and it was gorgeous! The wood paneling is amazing and such high quality. It was so beautiful, I could have cried.
Your videos are so thoughtfully done, it's always clear you put a lot of care into the content even down to the lovely music. Soothing vibe! 💜
You would be surprised on how different it can be with just painting the cabinets and switching out the hardware. The bones of the cabinets are new so I would keep them. I know of a person who paints (sprayer. Not brush or roller) and re dos kitchens for a fraction of the cost. If you are able to take a picture of your kitchen and pull it up on photo shop and change the colors and see if it speaks to you... it's a option???
you might be able to salvage the lampshade by using peel and stick wallpaper to reline it, looks like the shape would be easy to wrap!
The timing of this video in my life is just perfect. Im really struggling with doubts about having purchest the house Im living in. I should love it but the truth is there are lots of things I dont love about it. It really helps to hear someone else say that they dont love everything about their house as well. Now I feel inspired to try to make it more of my own. Thanks Hannah.
I think your style is awesome! I love your vibe! You have inspired me to redecorate and make my space cozy!
U like clutter dust will gather or u will have no time becsuse u will be cleaning dust .Clutter causes allergys dust gathers.?????
I think ur just feeling nostalgic…I’m sure u will end up making this house into ur dream home n it will look exactly how u dream❤
What an usual thing to do buying the house and not viewing it in advance. I am pretty sure, with time, you will make it your own ❤❤❤
Behind chair fish tank for kids to look at and feed u get to clean so get a small one and put rocks around it small fish aqurium and boys can bring home a minnow in it they have to bring minnows back in a week or so to be free and done visiting them that way they can learn not to imprison things and get to have new minnow experiance every week or so and you can clean fish tank on moving day for minnows put them in a bucket of water thst goes back to creek or river have boys help clean fish tank and fill it and get ready for 2new guest fish or minnows.easy and great teaching tool for emotional non attachment to creatures who are born free. But can be visitors as long as ypu take care of them on thier vist.Which teaches care of creatures and responsability
I just realized that we have the same style. That's why I'm drawn to you! This was a fun video to watch.
love this content!!!
I feel you on the detergent smells. My son has severe eczema so we have unscented everything. Now I can smell the detergent on my friends clothes when they’re around and sometimes it’s so overwhelming. Love the blankets you got 😍
Thank you, Hannah!
Hearing Woody drink is soooooooooo sweet! I'm breastfeeding right now and I realise that sound sooths me :o ❤️
You could put wallpaper in the kitchen to simulate tiles for the time being- or tile it yourself!
Awww your old home is beautiful. Truly a lived in, well loved home. I look forward to seeing what you do with this one to make it a home
I think if you could find a wooden antique thing to replace the island, it would make a huge difference!
Not sure how long you were in your small house but would love to hear more about living with a baby or toddler in a tiny house 🫡
You have great taste Hannah,I love the names you chose for the boys 🤗
Absolutely love this content🤩keep it coming!
I love this video!!!! Thanks for all the love!