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[@MappertonLive]

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[@jpm9316]

Not sure if it would work, but if you want to preserve the window, you could possibly move the bookcase where the desk was going to go, and move the desk under the window and then the window becomes more of a decorative accent… it may NOT work, but you can only try!

[@dianalyman5950]

Window solution: build a shadow box behind it and fill it with precious keepsakes appropriate to the room. That section of the bookcase is left without a back. Sweet and charming "smalls" could reside on the shelf below the window frame. Done and dusted! 🤗❤️☘️

[@DreamlandHollywood]

I was thinking about just cutting out that part for the window and that much space could be made up elsewhere and look awesome. Save the window! 😜

[@earlaagaard8175]

I LIKE this idea -- behind the "keepsakes" could be a lovely photograph of the (original) view from this window, kept lighted so it appears that you're looking out, as in the "olden days".

[@carolconickmcclellan6992]

Maybe clean it up, and use it as a time capsule for the next renovation

[@charlene5461]

@diana lyman I totally agree! Cut out the back of the bookcase to frame perfectly around the window and place 3D pic of what the scenery would have looked like in the late 1800's. Ahhhhh! The history!!🤗

[@Sandra-ch5xs]

Lovely ideas. However, I would keep interior of bookcases a natural wood colour. This would also match the drapery without ruining the natural wood.

[@brendab3204]

Could you put the bookcase on hinges so the windows could still be accessed? A secret cubby so to speak 😉 Every grand house needs a few of those.❤

[@jennykgilman]

I think you could simply put the desk under the window and put the bookcases standing elegantly opposite the fireplace where the desk was going to be. (Perhaps building them above/around the radiator?) That solves the problem of where to hang the portrait too (will have to go above the fireplace). I can see a lovely desk corner including the window, with a light box behind the glass allowing beautiful illumination, and rocking chairs or wing chairs near the hearth. ❤

[@Marilinaa]

Great idea

[@jonimarchese7655]

What a beautiful idea, Jenny.

[@lennierobson8672]

Iove Jenny's idea

[@cindyconran9058]

Build the bookshelf around the window 😊

[@jokeith1722]

I think the book cases should be re-stained and a protection seal. They are such a beautiful rich color, it would be a shame to cover them in paint. Just my opinion but they are so beautiful.

[@bethmahoney2233]

That’s what I was going to say as well. I love the richness of the wood.

[@kymcrowart7876]

I agree

[@trinidad2450]

I totally concur. Please don’t paint them, please, please.

[@lisaannpennington3958]

I agree ... prefer staining to paint for rich woods.

[@wisenodnarb]

Natural unfinished wood would be safest to place historic documents on. The paint risks burning documents if it contains any acids or harmful chemicals that give off long term fumes.

[@ellenwood719]

I love that when they uncovered the bugs, your first impulse was to run toward them and film!

[@carolynpredmore5153]

I like the idea of putting the desk under the new/old window. I uncovered a window from 1906 in my house and we refinished it and I loved it. It had been covered for more wall space.

[@magicskyway]

If I wasn't a bazillion miles away I would've shown up for opening day!

[@PipeDreamerJacques]

I think it’s ok to keep a window covered (but intact!) that you don’t need and that will in fact cause problems for your layout.

[@gailpeczkis5292]

I agree, preserve it, but cover. The window only looks out to a stairwell and that isn't a pretty sight.

[@kathleenkane1502]

The window! I have no design eye. But would love to have it showing. Maybe bookshelves on bottom. But understand practicality of covering

[@MillieOsborne]

Can you remove the window and its casing and relocate it?

[@onthebay66]

I would rethink and use the window, opening both sides but still incorporating it as a bookshelf. It is part of history so please keep it.

[@DreamlandHollywood]

I would love an episode of uncovering the other side of the window!!

[@rolo4945]

Take a lovely picture of the old window frame the picture, put the bookcase back. The window will be preserved for future and will still be visible

[@ashley-cz1sl]

You should collect all the woodlice and put them around the manner. They are incredibly healthy for the environment. Besides helping break down old fallen trees and debris. They also remove heavy metals and other harmful toxins from the environment. Also, their excrement makes for great soil. Yes they are gross in houses and stuff but very helpful little crustacean

[@LSTEdD1]

The art gallery for local talent is a great idea!!

[@esmerellifarfanelli1471]

The best comments/ideas I've seen are to definitely keep the window, maybe install lighting behind it, then put the desk under the window - while sitting at the desk the view across the room to outside would be inspiring. Use the bookcases where the desk was going to go across from the fireplace, that allows space for wing chairs to sit and enjoy the fire and also covering up the unsightly radiator. Also to please leave the bookcases unpainted as the rich wood is really beautiful. Painted bookcases could have come from IKEA. Or possibly shorten the bookcase that hides the window to make it low enough to expose the window? My more important suggestion is to seal very well around the sewer pipe so you don't have a new batch of bugs able to enter. I'll be excited to see what you come up with!

[@helenlyons4887]

I like your overalls Julie!

[@wendyhart8968]

Team window, what a find. You could incorporate the window in your design and still have the bookcase. So exciting.

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

Team window also!!!

[@triciabyrne7761]

Findng an old window ... Fascinating! My vote = keep it.

[@todd755]

The window leads nowhere and would essentially give no light. Best to preserve it BEHIND the bookcase.

[@1stAmbientGrl]

I suggest framing the bookcase around the window, open up the other side of the wall to let light through, replace the panes with stained glass, and install some soft focal point lighting to show it off like a piece of art. ☺

[@Aussietari]

I especially L♥️VE, the Crewel Embroidered Curtain Fabric.😊 Cannot wait to watch more Restoration &. Renovation videos.

[@normacaffey5998]

I love the idea of making it an open glass door bookcase or cabinet as you can box in the back side but keeping the window. So excited seeing this... 😃

[@kathleenpeplow6163]

Keep to your original plans, Julie. Window can stay behind bookshelves for someone else to discover one day in the far distant future. Loving all the colours and materials chosen for the room. Look forward to seeing it all done x

[@leahhandlifestyle]

Yes yes yes, the colours are spot on. I may be biased as green is my favourite colour but I truly believe green is always a good idea! It works so well with other colours, especially gold. The textiles are also gorgeous.

[@sheilaghk6350]

I have this colour in my sitting room. It's fabulous with gold and I have red couches. Love green.

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

😂😂😂😂julie your reaction is priceless with the bugs 😂😂🤣🤣

[@florentinalily]

The woodlouse are there because the wall is damp. There should be lime plaster on the wall. They do nothing but live in rotting leaves/timber so they are like the nightingale in the mine. If you have them you look for damp coming in. I would suggest that the room needs ventilation and a gentle heat source.

[@ritacorrieri9172]

An idea to conceal the radiator...installing a panel of decorative perforated metal in front of it. Don't know if that has already been planned. Hope you keep the window and love the colors and fabrics.

[@worldcapers]

Painting wooden furniture like the bookcases is simply a fashion! Like all fashions it will pass and then everyone will be stripping back their wooden furniture to reveal the beautiful wood grain again. So the choice is either trendy or timeless classic. Also as a smallish darkish room I think it would benefit from a lighter shade on the walls particularly to function as a library/reading room.

[@dionbarber7077]

Julie I have an idea! Leave the window there. Cut a section out of the back of the bookcase so the window will show. Put a light in behind the glass panes and have a switch where you can cut the light on. Have the shelves running in front of the window in the bookcase. That way you get to put the bookcases back, keep the window and it gives you a usable light feature for a dark corner. Hope I described my idea well enough for you to envision it.

[@msjetmech]

YEP!! A big no to the bugs!!!

[@juliemcleod1119]

Put the bookcase under the window and over the top, do a trompe l'oeil picture on the other side with dimming lights. Not a green fan, but with the hints of Burgundy, the colour scheme will be a relaxing place to work.

[@marytanne4964]

Great job Julie and Malcolm for the great paint colors that you picked for the room. They are so classic and wonderful together! Love the fabrics that were chosen also. If you cannot use the windows, can you take the glass out and use it for something else in the room? Imagine Malcolm would have a some great ideas! Wish you would publish your sandwich recipes that you serve at the Coach House. I would love to buy a copy!

[@maeghankidd435]

Our ancestors watching us paint classic, hand built, wooden anything... every color of Sherwin Williams......

[@lisanixon9284]

Small room need light reflective colors to brighten the room...dark colors will make it appear smaller and give a heavy darker tone..

[@nancycolbert2703]

I love the new window. It has beautiful stain glass. I am for making it a part of the room.....

[@dottiebaker6623]

Red and green is my favorite color combination - I love the very traditional approach to this room, which is so key to continuing the traditions of the house. I agree with Luke about the window - it should be kept! It's original to the house! If it can't go to the outside anymore, you could just put a light in it. Your designer can rethink the storage arrangements.

[@pamelafayebradshaw]

WOW! The window is so COOL!

[@charmainejfritz]

i would agree with anything malcolm said also, love love love the combination of colors and textures - he is good!!

[@charmainejfritz]

can you keep the window and build bookshelves on both sides and underneath and make newer bookcases all around the room that are made to look old but will give you more space than the old ones you have now?

[@charmainejfritz]

i guess i mean wall to wall bookcases as opposed to single individual ones. just wonderding not suggesting!

[@CaptainRJ79]

Keep the window.. Its a tough one to work out for space, but its just such a great feature!

[@andreahuntjens3763]

Congratulations Mapperton Team!

[@ashleygriffin]

Yes! Please open up the window on both sides! You could put some custom shelving below and above...

[@pamelafayebradshaw]

Lord! I was so afraid that rod was gonna fall on that gentleman’s head!

[@melissarybb]

I have a 1975 bathroom with Avocado tile. All the rage in the '70s. I accented with wine towels & mat and shower beige curtain with wine and green print. My LR has accent walls close to ur wall color with wine and purple accent in the room - furniture, ottoman, area rug, etc. It's a really rich combination you've chosen. Love the crewel curtains. The pattern is perfection

[@pamelafayebradshaw]

❤OH!!!! I LOVE the color scheme & curtains!!!!!!!❤

[@ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας]

Love the colours and fabric

[@yolandaneely6431]

Use the window, just put a bright light on the others side that mimics daylight. That little room could use more light. Greetings from California. ❤

[@1CelloOne]

Love, love, love your videos! In my next life, I will be living in England!

[@msjetmech]

Such a beautiful window!! Oh the wonderful surprises!! Wishing you the best on your decisions! Yes hard decisions.

[@sandyneino4219]

Jus Beautiful!!!

[@Dani_Capozzi]

You can expose the window by reconfiguring the bookcase to frame the window.

[@margarethouston8998]

The “stars” need to be seen to visitors. What fun.

[@judyjordan7811]

♥️♥️♥️ the colors...

[@kennethcrace6181]

Pretend it's not there and continue....OR.....put all book cases on same wall opposite fireplace and view open window with curtains to match other window. Lol. Good luck. Ken from Indiana 🇺🇸

[@jenaemarieAZ]

I say uncover the window! It’s a beautiful feature. Just use a shorter bookcase.

[@rebeccas785]

Hello from NorCal where it’s still raining but I’m not complaining because we need it👍

[@sentimentalwoman4540]

Build a box behind the window and back-light it. Since the original glass is textured it will look as if it's just an outside window.

[@happyface4713]

oh i just LOVE the color combination!!!

[@carolsloss8440]

I'm going to steal your color ideas. Thank you!

[@roberthossen8354]

When finished, the room will be a true jewel, gorgeous paint colour! And lovely to work in in.

[@maryenglish9314]

Hello Julie and Luke from Kansas City. Love your videos.

[@catherineengle4196]

Keep the window and put lights behind the glass. It will be stunning

[@janinepeckham9925]

A nice, soothing color scheme. The Montagu crest would be appropriate in this room-maybe above a doorway or on the fireplace mantle? For increased visitors, consider the big name tour companies like Globus, Cosmos, Trafalgar to bring hundreds of people to Mapperton.

[@jobarn0808]

Cut a hole in the bookcase to showcase the window but can add books still.

[@marilynmcpheron3231]

You could make a half bookcase there. Open the window clear the but since there is no view build a recess with shelves and then the window becomes the doors for those shelves and some precious books and small portraits could sit on them behind the glass/paned doors

[@T_Barb]

Roly Poly! Pill bugs. We used to play with them when I was little. Lol

[@MamaDeesGardens]

Don’t worry about the window. Restore the room.

[@aidamartinez2445]

Love all renovations

[@chuckoboy952]

Use the bookcase as a picture frame for the window

[@edwardm.thornton6313]

Great Color Scheme. Talented interior designer. I think the window should be Saved, it's from the Original Part of Your Home, any light coming into a room is a Gift. Would love to know what lighting the electrician will install in the room. He could work with the interior designer and come up with a Good Plan for the window. You have A Great Teem working with you. Good Luck with it all. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας]

I think you should have a beautiful stained glass design commissioned for the window

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hi Julie, I think the window should stay, I was going to suggest a half bookcase then I read Jenny K. Gilman's suggestions and they sound like a perfect solution. Anyway, we will have to wait until the next video to see. Good luck and can't wait. Love from N.Y.

[@thomasoates5294]

Great discovery of the window. You never know what your going to find when do renovations in an old home, much like an episode from the tv show time machine. If you do decide to keep the window you could put lights to give the room natural light, or have a painting/picture in the background pretending to over look a garden. Whatever you decide, in future plans you can also incorporate the window into the design

[@zehratyabji6988]

I feel Julie & her team are spot on- in this humongous renovation at Mapp. All strength to their arms!

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

It would have been interesting to make the bookcase that covers the window to be on wheels to move in and out for display as needed.

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

Preserve where it is closed off and photo it and close off in the miniment room

[@sandyhill5766]

Cannot wait for the transformation…… and Keeper’s Cottage.. 💕

[@cindymckenna9910]

❤️ the colors and fabrics!

[@shellbell2167]

Backlight the window artificial light and leave the shelves open without a back to show the backlight of the window. It would light up the room with “natural light.”

[@bear6562]

Superb!❤

[@Patrice314]

Invite garden content creators for cocktails. Boom! Instant advertising. Also content creators meet and greets could be very popular.

[@cdanilana]

Nice coordinated colours. We have an old building too but yours is older :D

[@Grahzzyhardcore]

that window what a find put lights behind it.

[@Maggieroselee]

Cut down the bookshelf to install under the window? But bet you have already finished at this point! Love the colors and fabrics. 💜💖💜

[@dottiebaker6623]

I know there was a lot to do to get ready for today, but in the future, maybe there could be some kind of opening festivities, specially to mark the opening day. Some kind of interactive event?

[@davidknowles3459]

In my opinion,I would leave the book cases as they are.If you paint them some one in the future will strip it all off.Painted book cases are children's rooms only

[@janesullivan7331]

Keep the window and put creative lighting behind the frosted glass

[@ЕленаЛюбарская-п1м]

So interesting to find old window, it looks so autentic! I think the continue of the renovation will bring you a lot of discoveres, hopefully, you will enojoy them. May you use any way to keep it? House is so big, you might find different place for the part of archives. Don't forget your family is in progress, thanks Gog, and you will have to have extra place for future additions. For example, archives till 1950 will be in this historical room, after this date is in different place. Even more comfortable, you will know where to go, depends what do you need. Final decision is yours, of course, but would be so pity to cover this part of history. ...and you will have extra light in your basement. It's really more comfortable, if you will have problems with power. Sorry, Florida hurracaine thinking...

[@kelvinwarburton2558]

WOW, a hidden window from the original design of the Manor, Solution is simple for me, use the bookcase as Is, but cut out a space for the window to be opened.

[@lianefehrle9921]

Saving papers is important. Just let everyone know there is a window behind the book case

[@iPsychoxMacz]

Exactly

[@WallabyfromBillings]

An idea for the window. If possible, keep it as a feature. Open up the other side and install a light box the same size as the opening. Then you can have an outdoor image printed on backlit film (large format) and place it over the light box.

[@ThePatchin]

Having foliage close to your window is going to encourage squatters such as wood lice (we call splatters) and silver fish

[@klezmersue]

Brilliant!!!! VELVET!!!! Eeeeeee! Boy this sure is fun seeming this unfold. Thank you for showing so many of these details!

[@canadianspring5417]

IMO you should restore the window and replace the bookshelves but put them on wheels so they can be moved to reveal the secret window.

[@lisamassey9843]

Save the window and incorporate the bookshelf around it.

[@laurieritchie6791]

Move the window to a place were the light will come through. Maybe even replace the existing window with that one.

[@11kathleenanne]

Eek! I hope you were able to get rid of all the creepy crawlers!

[@annfinnegan2791]

Love love the curtain material

[@debbiemilan2867]

Those paint colors are gorgeous! I love the way they work with the fabrics too. You are going to LOVE working in this room when it is finished. Like you, I’m torn about the window, but I know whatever choice you make will be fabulous.

[@cbboyle5117]

Would love to have the carrot & coriander soup recipe!