EP32 Bedroom Dilemma , How not to decorate a petit Chateau room

Bedroom Dilemma ... Change of Heart
How not to decorate a petit Chateau French Bedroom ...
On this episode of Bordeaux Life we have a look at how things were outside a year ago ...
We see an update of our Passion project and advance of the work and we try and decorate another bedroom ..
There is cleaning / bickering , a bit of Diy and a lot of progress along with a bit of a change of mind ...
This episode was filmed 1 month weeks ago pre-extreme flooding x
In this episode you also get a glimpse of the how wonderful the kids have been as they have had to come with us many times ...
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[@reginashappell4185]

I really hope that the both of you can retain this chateau for your personal living environment. Do not loose hope!

[@rgrndu]

Keep hope tight!

[@BordeauxLife]

Regina thank you, we will make the final decision when it’s finished…. But it’s not looking great our wedding season has imploded again, it’s so frustrating when couples can come and have their wedding but push us into a corner to get their way and postpone until next year.

[@MsSpencerinfrance]

It is heartbreaking for you. Fingers crossed

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Such a beautiful home. I would either look to put a plain linen fabric on the footboard or take a picture of the fabric and see if it can be reproduce. Fingers crossed 🤞it works out for you. Loved the children playing at the end. They are adorable 😍

[@natewag6580]

@@BordeauxLife don’t let them get there way on everything guys. You are trying to make it through this and you can only compromise so much. Also, maybe you can think of some services or packages to up your profit or start renting rooms in the time being to up your profit. Best of luck! We are rooting for you!

[@katemark4413]

Remove the inside fabric of the footboard to patch the front piece. Recover the inside with plain linen. Or check the Back of the headboard for fabric and use that to patch.

[@janeblandford852]

Perfect idea!!

[@JaCaraKM]

Exactly what I was going to say.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Exactly what I was going to type until I saw your post! Great minds think alike!🧠

[@janetcorey5102]

That’s exactly what I thought

[@rosincox9799]

Exactly what I thought .That fabric is too beautiful to discard .

[@GenaF]

Your children are so close to each other. I do love to see them.

[@nativetexan53]

Anna is the bravest woman I have ever seen. Once my husband built a place for that furniture to fit in and drug all that furniture up there and I said I changed my mind, it would become my coffin I'm afraid. 😂😂😂

[@AKnuth]

The idea to use the inner footboard fabric to replace the outer fabric & use linen on the interior of the footboard was inspired! Kudos Ed!

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

Emma is so sweet. I really hope you get to keep the second Chateau. You both certainly deserve to. You both work so hard.

[@helanalurie9962]

This is such a lovely and unique home. Wish a miracle happens so you don't have to sell. 🌺🎻

[@Sue-rp6dq]

Wait till the end of the year..... I believe in miracles X❤X

[@BordeauxLife]

Thanks, we will see where we are at financially when it’s finished, but our wedding season has imploded for the second year running…. It’s very hard for us at the moment. 😘😘

[@helanalurie9962]

@@BordeauxLife absolutely. We shall pray for a miracle 🙏

[@cgg105]

Little Emma is a clone of her daddy. They are both such beautiful children; you surely live a charmed life, Ed and Anna, surrounded by beauty.

[@sylviacoaker8830]

It's strange how fashions come and go, but style is eternal!

[@BordeauxLife]

Well said Sylvia xx

[@lilarhixiel5505]

Bless Ed, after all that effort and he just pivots when Anna says she doesn’t like it 💖💖💖

[@janetvorenkamp3655]

The focal point of the bed can be dramatically set off my simpler surroundings. I'd give it a chance. It's so unique and would make the room so special. It looks so custom. Everyone likes a grand bed, especially in a beautiful chateau. As a designer I can see how the room could be finished. Simple textured bedding is a good place to start. I love what you are doing with the floors. Good luck.

[@tonyawilliams9433]

I love the bedroom set also, but l think it is too short for the room and the wall sconces. Could you elevate the closet units with feet or a box so that the cornice doesn't cover the sconces. I think that would really improve the visual effect. It just looks too squatty for the tall ceilings and grandness of the furniture. I like the idea of taking the inside material from the bed footboard and using it on the damaged side. Then using a plain piece of fabric to recover the inside of the footboard. I know that's a lot more work but l think it might be worth the effort. You all have done a beautiful job on the renovation. My husband and l renovated an old hospital into a bed and breakfast inn and residence. It was only 16 rooms total....but it was so much work. I have appreciation for what you are experiencing. All the wishes for success to you...you are doing a most excellent job!

[@doreenmaggio3624]

Everything is lovely . My favorite is seeing Emma and Charles they are as darling as His Mom and Dad . Having these memories recorded are precious treasured days .

[@cassandra_L885]

Your children a just adorable, your daughter is super cute. I love that you have added in the things you also do as a family

[@marynolan6627]

Beautiful job on your DIY....always a work in progress....thinking of all of you during lockdown times. Be well and continue to thrive with your family!

[@joanns5250]

Watching your beautiful children play does make me smile with joy!

[@BordeauxLife]

So glad. 😘😘

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

The way Emma look at her brother is pure delight and happiness , haa ! to be so innocent and young are so precious moments

[@patriciasmith9712]

on the bed footing......do the damaged sides in a rich velvet to match the birds - it will be like a frame around the centre panel, and then the same velvet in cushions of all sizes

[@Rebekahlow]

Emma is adorable!!! Anna,your "commentary" is critical to the restoring process!!!! Edd wouldn't know what he's doing without you!! Edd,I like your idea for the bed!! The cupboards with top piece that go around a bed are really interesting.I've never seen anything like them before.You're doing amazing work!!Lovely to see you all at the playground!!! Love from Vermont

[@jayneturnbull5041]

What a hard-working couple.....looking good.

[@metropcs7560]

Yes the backing that goes inside will really make the new material come alive!!! Isn't it wonderful to see children growing, mine grew so fast, I miss the 2 that have passed away, I have one living, I always pray for him.

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

Live with it for a bit. I think it will look great once all the fabric is in/on!

[@ChristineKelly1000]

I am praying that you will somehow be able to keep your beautiful petit chateau. Your children are beautiful God bless them.

[@NatiHerron]

The wooden floor turned out so beautiful! I would use a linen fabric showcasing one of the colours from the print and keep the inside as is. Bless the children so well behaved xx

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much Nati 😘😘

[@jeanninef2110]

I agree!

[@carladejonge4951]

This will be a beautiful bedroom!

[@Jasonmarcnash787]

Thankyou so much for sharing another wonderful vlog. It’s stunningly beautiful what you have accomplished. Charles and Emma are amazing children. Each day with them becomes a memory, precious than any jewel 😘

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you Jason….. we certainly are enjoying every day with the kids…making great memories as you say. So glad you enjoy watching them too 😘😘

[@Randy8923]

The bedrooms are gorgeous! Continuing prayers for a reversal of fortune so you may keep the house. Enjoyed your children playing with no worries. ❤

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you Randy 😘😘

[@heatherdunleavy5551]

You have beautiful joyful children. I so want for you to be able to keep your dream home. You’re in my prayers for a change in your situation to allow this. Xx

[@dharper9332]

I was hoping to see the bedroom set complete..........big sigh..........your both doing such an incredible amount of work.......and I appreciate your sharing it all with us. The kids had such great fun and they are so lovely.........makes me wish my grands were little again. Guess I will have to wait for great grands!

[@cathymoore2377]

Anna, I’ve watched your eyes light up when you were giving tours to Stephanie and Phillip. How proud you were of all of the incredibly hard work you and edd have put into your dream home. It would be such a shame for you to have to sell it. I would love to be a patreon to help you save this amazing home of yours.

[@creativecottage6137]

Beautiful home, beautiful family, please try and keep this home for you, you have worked so hard and then there was the flood, you guys deserve some pleasure … fingers crossed you will find a way xx

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much, we will make a decision when it’s finally renovated, but things aren’t looking good, our wedding season has imploded 😘😘

[@angelhelen84]

I think cream linen would look nice. However, you could also pick up the green from the leaves or the reddish colour and get linen in that colour, too.

[@dennishart2610]

Please reconsider that fabulous bedroom suite!! Its fantastic. I think simple, elegant and classic bedcoverings would take care of your concerns. It would be a lost opportunity. It was fun watching the young ones!!

[@johnsimun6533]

When moving furniture. I have heard and call them, “forklifts”, but they are are like tow straps, or like those little ratchet straps except that they are much larger and only the straps. You use them by putting your forearms in the loops at each end. Each person has one end of two straps, and the straps are ran under the furniture. So when moving something large and odd shaped, it’s supported by the person’s arms, and stabilized by their hands.

[@daynight4902]

Cover the end that is damaged, then cover the other end as well to give it a border. The center would remain with the original fabric.

[@janepowell2209]

Get or make 2 large coordinating appliques to cover the big hole. One on each side. I've patched damaged fabrics that way & it usually looks great.

[@BordeauxLife]

Thanks for the idea Jane 😘😘

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I love that bed room Furniture. It's beautiful.

[@christinagill6332]

You've all worked so hard, sorry you've got to sell. Lovely to see Charles and Emma looking so happy bless you all x

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much Christina, we will make a final decision once it’s renovated, but it’s not looking good, our wedding season has imploded again. 😘😘

[@christinagill6332]

@@BordeauxLife sorry to hear that, hope things improve soon. Let's hope things get better for everyone soon. Sending love from the UK, stay strong x

[@gloriapeston6237]

Leave it all on and buy some cream lace to embellish it and cover the holes...small pieces that would be interesting, olde worlde and you can stick them on...it would look fab....happy to elaborate

[@jamesbaker429]

With damage to bed corner replace padding an upholstery person can let in an invisible patch repair and by matching the pattern hand paint the image in the faded colour that end ,not cheep but it all matches the rest of the suite.

[@judihopewell2499]

Take one of the primary colours in the upholstery like the pink or blue and buy some textured plain cloth and recover and use that fabric to make one side of the pillows/cushions made with the removed chintz…

[@imaginetraveltours]

use blankets to slide them across the floor and not have to lift them nor hurt the flooring. it works brilliant

[@rainbocatz6376]

There are also little sliding pads that go under the feet on the market....they work great, too!

[@TheSassy1962]

Is there material on the BACK of the headboard? Since it will be facing the wall, you could take that material and use it to replace the footboard front, and have a plain colored material on the back of the headboard. You might have enough spare for a pillow or two.

[@GenaF]

So hard working!!

[@shannonperry9530]

Y’all headboards are easy peeps to fix and your idea of using the fabric that is still good for pillows is brilliant and you could use a great piece of colored velvet on the outside for some glam or linen for an easy country sheik sorta look. If I was there I’d do it for nothing for y’all just to help! You can do it! It will be one of the easiest projects y’all have done! No finished edges, just tacks! And y’all need the furniture movers we have over here for the carpet and the hardwoods! Give us all an address to to send things to and I’ll send y’all some! You place them under the edges and slide or push the furniture wherever you want it! Good luck and much love from the USA!🥰

[@gailcraig4495]

I was thinking of those plastic moving discs too!👍

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I think the bedframe has upholstery by GP & J Baker “Parrot & Pineapple”. I understand it’s discontinued- there is some online but what I came across was pricey. I would try to gently remove the good fabric from the interior of the footboard ( even if it gets a little damage you have the damaged fabric to splice/patch). You could always add a complimentary stripe on the interior side to replace what you’ve switched out. The floors look great. That’s such a charming petit chateau and you all are doing a great job bringing it back !!

[@misssilencedogood5968]

I would KEEP the fabric yes turn them into pillows. HOWEVER the inside of the footboard the fabric is PERFECT. Use that for the outside where the other fabric was it is already the perfect shape! Allow the area where you took the fabric from the inside of the footboard to stay that linen color ... Boom you have your fabric back. Or alternatively you could take the fabric off the footboard choose a deep burgundy wine color velvet that matches the pattern for the inside of the footboard and use the foot board fabric for the outside. It would look lush and stunning. :D!!! If there is a discrepancy in size use a burgundy or white velvet trim to make up for the seam. OR you could just patch it by sending it to someone who specializes in textiles and sewing delicate materials. They should be able to patch it up seamlessly and sew down the material like it never happened.

[@rainbocatz6376]

Have you considered that due to the thickness of the footboard, the inside fabric may be slightly smaller than the outside fabric? And trying to stretch older fabric could cause additional damage. I'd suggest leaving the inside fabric alone and just replace the outside fabric. (That damaged corner fabric also appears to have gotten some sun damage and fading.....)

[@misssilencedogood5968]

@@rainbocatz6376 It is hard to say without looking at the inside of the footboard. The headboard is padded then overlaid with fabric on both sides. It is possible it can be used again despite its age with the proper textile archival care. He was in fact vacuuming the fabric quite vigorously so I do not think it is that fragile what I also thought was faded fabric was actually dust. I too thought it would be nice to replace the outside fabric with a cotton velvet matching the color of the piece. So many options :) .

[@mareehutchings2225]

The fabric on the bed is so lovely 😍

[@debshaw680]

I always feel sad when seeing your little chateau. I like the second plan for the cabinetry upstairs. Your kids are so sweet. Emma seems like such a careful child. She reminds me of my eldest at that age. Lovely to see you all!

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much Deb😘😘

[@katherinebopp2021]

Anna you have beautiful taste. I think it could be pretty painted cream with just a touch of gold. That bridge piece could be hung on the wall ,higher than the cabinets ,with curtains behind it. Extra trim on top of the cabinets. And possibly on the ends of the bridge. Fabric on the footboard could be a very soft stripe. With a mix of big pillows on the back. Sketch it out to see if you like it. And as you said maybe you could use it in a less important room. I love seeing you accomplish so much with your beautiful family. 🥂

[@wmomente]

Please please - we hope you can keep that lovely place !!!!

[@natewag6580]

You guys are doing a great job! The chateau is looking great! I hope that something works out with the business so you are able to keep this home in your family!

[@judihopewell2499]

Getting excited……🇨🇦

[@JP-bv7bf]

Agreed with others, take the fabric off the inside and put it on the outside. Put a plain colour on the inside that Compliments the fabric and room colour. Just love what you are doing with this beautiful home and the old floors and wonderful

[@rebeccagooch9000]

The fabric looks like it is the ‘parrot and Pineapple’ design by like JPG Baker.

[@jeanburgin160]

That is a good idea to use the back side and a solid linen color on the back side. I absolutely love this fabric!!! So beautiful ... Edd is multi talented. This furniture is amazing!!! So beautiful!

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much Jean 😘😘

[@yvonnejackson1926]

I love your intro…the music, the drone footage, your voices! I can’t wait each week to watch your vlogs!

[@jeanninef2110]

Hi Anna and Edd! I do love the bedroom furniture. Might I suggest painting the room a colour that would suit instead of removing it. You might like it more. Or just paint the furniture. This home is lovely. Your children are darling!

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

What a beautiful home! The bedrooms are lovely. Love seeing the children playing and having fun. That’s the best part of life!! 💕💕💕

[@jomcgee6094]

Those beautiful babies, so sweet. Finally got to see my grand babies on vacation...they make life so incredible and bring sunshine to every struggle. Hang in there , praying for all of you 🙏❤

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much jo, so happy you got to see your grand kids 😘😘

[@judithschatunowski6273]

Oh Anna, I also feel you should sleep on the bedroom suite idea as I thought it looked stunning! The floor in what was the old lady’s room came up really well Edd - great job! It’s lovely to see the children playing and great that it’s so handy for the des res! I’m really praying that things pick up for you so that you can keep it!

[@KrisanthiaMum]

That bed is absolutely gorgeous 😱 As I’ve seen in others comments… taking the inside… see if it fits the outer side and find a nice solid color for the inside. Like a contrasting color. I don’t know if that’s a pink color but… that’s just my humble opinion. If you are leaving the walls white for “someone else” to decide what color they want, I would leave the bed with that top part on… it would not be as beautiful without it. 🤷‍♀️ Now when your able to keep this “Passion Project”… and a lot of us praying you can!!! Paint those walls to match that bed 😘 OXOXOX’s

[@claireroper4897]

I don't want your videos to end! Keep doing what you are doing miracles to happen. Charles and Emma. ❤❤

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much lovely Claire ❤️❤️❤️ You are too kind x x x it means a lot x x

[@ginaparedes599]

i hope you keep this little beauty

[@wendyhelm9055]

I do hope that you will find some way of keeping this beautiful home that you are creating for yourselves.

[@robertgregson2183]

put old carpet under wardrobes to slide across floor save the floor getting damaged

[@BordeauxLife]

Thanks Robert….. so many people have told us this….. until you know this trick you can’t use it!!!! Now we know.

[@Cantfi]

@@BordeauxLife You could also get felt knobs to put under the legs/bottoms of furnitures. You put them on once and it will stay there for years, protecting the floor from every little movement of the furniture.

[@dorislong9420]

You could take the fabric off the back and put it on the front, then put a solid linen on the back. Then use that fabric for cushions as Ed said.

[@elainedavies8485]

So interesting , you work so hard to achieve your goals .

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you Elaine 😘😘

[@Tretz624]

If it were just the small holes, you could embroider flowers or something over them. But that large area would be hard to cover.

[@lorrainechircop4411]

You could transfer the foot end fabric from the inside which looked perfect to the outside, keeping a simple linen on the inside of the foot end. I agree Anna, the cupboards with the head board looks too bulky. The house is coming along beautifully... ❤🇦🇺

[@karlasmit7535]

You are both so creative and are doing such a fine job.

[@risalangdon9883]

Going to be amazing! Can't believe you guys run back and forth between 3 properties doing things lol. And loved Emma's little red coat! Beautiful design & she looks like Little Red Riding Hood! Enjoy while you can. Little ones grow so quick it's unreal at times.

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much Risa 😘😘

[@kellygroce40]

I'm so disappointed you chose not to use that furniture! Such an awesome piece, I love it! (but of curse I also love your design aesthetic so without a doubt that room will look incredible!) the children look so happy, thank you for an awesome episode!

[@kimlord7470]

Charles and Emma are just perfectly darling children, it just tickles me when you include little clips of them, Emma has a smile similar to my grandsons and I always get a little nostalgic when I see her sweet little face. You two are raising beautiful, sweet and well mannered children and its not by accident, you (appear to be) wonderful parents.

[@suehall3298]

Sue Hall You both are amazing Love your children the bedroom will look fabulous when finished . Wishing you lot of luck 🍀🍀🍀you could do with some so sending good vibes as well love your channel Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧💐🍹🍹🍻🍻🍀🍀🌝🌞 Love Sue

[@nativetexan53]

I have seen this bed setup about 3 times now and I love there is a little shelf facing the bed. I wonder where one could purchase such a thing.

[@jhanes3791]

The children are so happy and beautiful. Your family is so blessed !!

[@sarahblue1914]

You two are so sweet to each other!! I admit I was a little worried when Anna said she had changed her mind after all that hard work. I am sure it will look lovely when it's all done. Inspector Emma is so cute, you need to get her a little clipboard with pen attached for her inspection work. 😁

[@judygillespie3242]

I can see Emma in 20 years coming down the stairs in her wedding gown.

[@BordeauxLife]

😘😘 such a beautiful idea

[@marynolan6627]

omgosh yes.

[@brenschilling3529]

RE: the bed footboard fabric: Can't you take off the inside fabric and flip it to the outside where it is damaged? Then put the new linen on the inside of the footboard. The cream custom bed is fabulous. The carving and finish is very beautiful. Please leave it as it is. I wish we could find something like it here in the states. I love it!

[@nikishazechiel6848]

I love watching your renovations, but I truly love seeing your children so happy!!! You guys are good parents!!!

[@sharonheffernan9551]

Loving the progress and totally agree with Anna about the cream and gold not fitting in that room. The floor looks amazing Ed.

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much Sharon 😘😘

[@dloadthis1617]

Greetings to all from the Isle of Capri

[@BordeauxLife]

Hello😘😘

[@tessnadin8674]

Glue down the damage very carefully and piece together like a jigsaw, this is possible using ‘pincers’ and will get you through until you have time to recover with linen ( not the lining Ed already there ) it’s a lovely bed and the covering fabric is very pretty.

[@pv6450]

Isn't it nice to see some rooms completed? Renovating is such a long journey. Considering your bed was stored for over 12 years, it did well!!

[@mavep2855]

Emma is so sweet, I think she looks like her Mom. Your son is very handsome and watching them play together is delightful. Great progress on the renovations Edd and Anna, a lot of trial and error and a whole lot of patience. Thanks❤️🙏🏻

[@angelrays7]

I wish I could help you with your family home. I really do… sending good vibes your way.

[@germaineholmes2247]

You are both working so hard. Thank you for sharing your lovely family with us.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Re the bed. I'd pick out a water silk style material in an exact match to something in the original fabric (eg. scarlet) in readiness to reupholster the end panel. Wash the original material and loosely gather it... (making folds), press it then attach it to the 'new' material making a 'centre panel' with the original fabric. Reupholster to end panel. Hope that makes sense...just an idea. xxxx

[@BordeauxLife]

Thanks for the ideas Moira we will look into them 😘😘

[@missbobbielawrence6823]

Beautiful ❤ You could put deep pink stripes of material to cover the bad bits leaving the original pattern exposed still. Edd looks really brown 😮do you ever tan Anna lol 😚 love Emma the destroyer 's outfits and Charles looks happy 🤗X 🍷

[@seachange555]

the ornate bed frame with side pieces that you are saying may not work in this bedroom....I suggest a fabric covering on the back wall behind the side pieces or wallpaper......that will also coordinate the colors of the wood piece and bring this into the painted walls in the room......its so unique I think it deserves a special place

[@Sophia-zk3tw]

It looks great everything even the color it’s perfect don’t change color

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Maybe a coordinating small print for the footboard? I enjoy seeing the children. They are precious. Charles seems to be growing tall!

[@ladyonlay7802]

Hey guys - on the bed simply toss a pretty throw or Afghan over the hole! Part of its vintage! I love the furniture!!

[@flippinpages6550]

sew some pretty cream lace panels over both ends to cover as wide as the existing panel is for symmetry leave the center and darn holes if you can. Or cover with muted velvet panels over rotted ends.

[@suzannemckitterick83]

You can remove a section from inside (the good fabric) to make a patch to cover the damaged outside section.Then find a similar pattern to replace the inside good piece you have used. This will work and noone will be the wiser but you...

[@QueenMotherRenee]

Thank you for introducing me to osmo wood finish. It's available to me through Amazon. I hope this is the same product I am excited to try it.

[@sharonfarris1282]

Think JMK has right idea to switch the fabric panels from back to front. Measure carefully. It would be a shame to lose the beautiful fabric to the inside of the foot panel. Thanks to Stephanie and Sean I am now a subscriber. Really enjoyed the episodes I've seen. Best of luck.

[@kathykulba4320]

The two of you have great instinct when it comes to the chateau. You both work sooooooooo hard as well. Good things coming your way, you deserve it!!!

[@tshockmom69]

Amazing items. The fabric on the bed is stunning. In the future, I would Swap the inside footboard fabric for the outside and use the suggested solid on the inside.

[@laurieelderkin3897]

Looking good.coming along very nicely❤❤👍👍👍😊

[@Sharon-Me]

I agree with you Ana, don't like the crackle finish and it has yellowed with age. I do however like the bed style and the fabric is gorgeous. I think that you could take parts from the cabinets and make a bed crown. I don't believe that the set is a vintage antique so I say paint it, you have nothing to lose. I am an Interior Designer and that bedroom is huge, it would have been a shame if you had put that bulky bed set in it, good luck! You have lovely children!!!