Building our DREAM living room! Abandoned Home Makeover Ep.7

[@debbralehrman5957]

Love the choices on the title and grout. It will be new but it doesn't have to jump out at every one saying it's new. That is one of the neat things about restoring in stead of making it look all new 2021 keeping some of 1899 charm. So much fun to watch. 🙋🏼‍♀️👍

[@dolorespearson434]

Thank you for not making us wait till the end...I love the opportunity to be able to be creative and imagine things with you, rather then having to wait till the end....I love to see the progress from start to finish...it's like we are there shopping with you!

[@VintageMyWay]

You do your house the way you want. A home should be a reflection of you and you should enjoy it. That is all that matters. So happy for you all.

[@paulastrong7571]

Love those tiles! Please make sure that the flue in the fireplace is cleaned out. Since the house is so old, you don't know if and when it has been cleaned. Better safe than sorry! I know you two are handy, but since you never had a fireplace it's good to know. I love seeing your posts ❣️

[@ce1581]

My opinion copy the old pattern on hearth including cut tiles to size for border. As a lover of old style I don't think you should make a permanent feature too modern.❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@sandyback4665]

I have just watched this video 3 times and every time I drool when I see your fireplace. Please don't paint it. Restore it, yes. It will make the room. Besides it should be the one original thing left in that room.

[@hinafatty]

Am enjoying every step of DIY you do I think you should write a book as well on it. Including all the history and before and after pics of every DIY 👍 admiring all that you all do especially in keeping with its history sympathetically.

[@madelinemarquette986]

I love the fireplace,I wouldn’t paint it.

[@TamiLee-cm2of]

Ooooo Elysia! I like this format of video better! This way, we are in on a bit of your thought process and seeing a little bit of the materials that will be used without revealing too much! I hope that you keep doing your series on the new home this way! Love you guys! ❤️

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Good to know! Thank you for your feedback!

[@hotflippinmess9178]

@@ElysiaEnglish I agree. I started with your camper renovation because I've been wanting to buy a camper and do the same thing, and I've noticed so much growth and I'm so proud of you both and I feel like I'm part of your family just from watching all of this. It's so great. Also I don't know how long Phil has been renovating with you or on camera but I could see the growth in him and I just love how happy you both look.

[@victoriastevens3166]

I have seen old floors very similar to yours in condition, and have it sanded and tightened and it looked beautiful ❤️! Just an FYI 🙂

[@brendamontanye9877]

and, they are classic. They don't need to be modernized with each trend :)

[@victoriastevens3166]

For cheaper too. 👌😁😁😁

[@Liza03V]

I m glad that you are trying to adopt a more colourful style and leaving the farmhouse behind. I want the new floors. Yes to the shelves. The tiles are awesome. Keep going.

[@lynnharrell9598]

When building your cabinets around the fire place, you might want to consider an area contained within the cabinet next to the fireplace for firewood storage/stacking.

[@colletteleblanc8678]

Oh that would be a great way to balance the two sides :)

[@annaryan4803]

It would also be a way to make sure you have dry wood, no matter the weather outside. On one side of the fireplace you could have a place for kindling, and on the other side of the fireplace, firewood.

[@poodlegirl55]

I was going to suggest that also. Since there are two different widths on either side it might be a way to make it look intentional if the smaller side had cabinet doors and the larger had wood storage.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Good point👍

[@Sherri419393]

Great idea !!

[@eileenmetzkow7748]

LOVE THE CHOICE OF TILE FOR THE FIRE PLACE. 😊😊😊😊😊🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mcampbell7760]

🇨🇦. Elysia. Consider an ‘honesty window’ in your living room. Basically you frame a piece of ‘as is’ wall with a picture frame...glass and all! I preserves the heritage and looks too cool. This is of course done in straw bale homes. You are an amazing family on an amazing journey. Thanks for the invite!!! ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@lynnbrown4219]

I so love watching you and what you show us with your repursing. You are such a clever lady. Wish you the best of luck with your lovely old home. If the entrance hall is anything to go by your home will look really beautiful. You are such a lovely family, happy and laughing a lot. Good luck.

[@J3nnycat]

Love that old fireplace!

[@deblebel4233]

Thank you for sharing the plan. We don't always need surprises! Looking forward to see the development of your new home!

[@Amacott99]

The tile colour for the Hearth is absolutely perfect. I love it❤️

[@christinabartlett5037]

Good morning lovely family I'm loving watching this series on your new beautiful home, the entryway looks stunning, so excited to see what you doing. Love the tiles you got for fireplace. Have a wonderful weekend xxxx☀️🌻💫💜👍🏽

[@eileenday270]

The tile you selected for the fireplace is gorgeous 😍❤

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thank you!! 😊

[@yvettefournier6746]

Beautiful choice for the tile, love the rug and love the couch and coffee table. I would love to see you go with the first color you had on the wall in the hall or the navy. The light would be perfect for that color. Great job.

[@sheryldougherty282]

I’m in awe with people who can do the renovation like you do. Love what you and you and your family.

[@deannayoung5311]

After you get the fire place cleaned Properly I promise It will pull out colors you will love Orange and black and a bit of cream Color, you just wait and see 👍👍👍😁

[@4MEANY]

Do the tile in a basket weave type of look, I think it would stand out more. Looking forward to seeing it all come together.

[@klindsey]

OoOooh. Good call. Or brick lay with a border

[@patriciaoldfather6377]

I think a brick pattern is going to look the best with the direction they are laying the flooring. Also I think they are doing the front of the fireplace in a herring bone pattern??? If so, doing both in a herring bone pattern would be way too busy.

[@purplepixie274]

Definitely bricklaying pattern, and white grout will get very dirty quick with ash etc

[@Simplycrystal2228]

I think the fireplace would be gorgeous in blue, to tie in with the hallway. I know whatever y’all do it’s going to be gorgeous 😊

[@gailarnold2660]

I love what you are choosing to do to your home. I feel your excitement when you speak, that is all that matters is your joy.

[@peggyclark1449]

I was hoping you where going restore this home back to the period it was built.

[@missmichelle652]

I get why they wouldn't, I guess not everyone wants restore, they want new. It is heartbreaking to see those original features getting covered though, that fireplace is gorgeous 🥺

[@tammypierce7132]

Can you imagine the time and money it would take to do that? They would have to find restoration items from the period or have them made and they already have to wait months for their kitchen supplies and may not have a kitchen until Christmas. It would be way too costly and time consuming plus not practical for a growing family. It’s going to be beautiful when they are finished. The original aesthetics of the house won’t change...at least what wasn’t already changed when they bought it.

[@Marzeonthego]

@@tammypierce7132 It actually doesn't cost any more. They would basically be repairing what needs repairing anyway. Example would be the hearth....the majority of tiles are fine, it is just the edges that are broken. Just replacing those would be less time consuming / expensive than tearing them up, buying all new tile and grout etc. I understand WHY she is redoing it..it is not her asthetic. It's just a shame so many of the original elements, ( of which many are ALREADY gone) will be lost.

[@sharong8511]

I think it’s a shame to change the fireplace tiles. Simply replacing the border tiles would allow the original tiles to remain. Just my opinion.

[@tammypierce7132]

@@Marzeonthego A full restoration of the house would take a lot of money. If you’re talking just about the fireplace maybe not so much. Do we know if those fireplace tiles are original? If the house is 122 years old they very well may have been replaced at some point through the years. I think some people want this to be a restoration channel. There are plenty of those they can watch if they want. Here they are watching a renovation. The black fireplace and dark tiles will not go with how she is styling the house. If she would keep them as is, to restore the whole room for that period, she would have to find vintage wallpaper like some she has peeled off the wall or a reproduction. That just isn’t her style.

[@kcthom2815]

Love the tiles for the fireplace. So pretty.

[@ediebluntzer5185]

you might think about looking at local artizens to recreate some of the tile on your floors or where you might want to add decorative tiles. Also, there are artists in your local area, you could get original artwork (student work) for some of your walls. love what you all are doing so far. God bless

[@patriciahomer5342]

Love your choice for the fireplace. Sounds lovely. 😍

[@rosemarycollins4682]

Love your family so happy you have joined me through KZbin I don't get out a lot because I'm legally blind but I so enjoy listening to you and your family

[@estelsaradop492]

It's your life, your dream, your space, it must be full of your love and likes. Can't wait to see the finished look. Loved the entryway!

[@Hollybank5]

How exciting !!! I am liking your vision for the house ❤️

[@denises9426]

Loved how you put this content together! Great video Elysia! Hope you use this format again. I appreciate that you involve all of us in your decision making, but trust your gut hun, this is YOUR home. Follow YOUR instincts. Your talents, your gifts, your beautiful sense of decor is why we followed you in the first place. 🥰❤️🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻You got this! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@interestedobserver9352]

Live edge shelving is a great idea - it would be cool to tie that concept in to the custom cabinet somehow. That room is beautiful and if you can utilize and highlight the bay windows, or one of them at least, that would be even better. Looking forward to seeing your finished product..

[@sharonsomers5513]

I love the furniture you have gotten for your living room

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thank you :) This is the first time we have bought a new couching over 12 years! All our other couches were second hand

[@Sherri419393]

Love the furniture, and I know that head of yours is just chock full of ideas and you can’t wait to dig in. You guys make sure you get plenty of rest and don’t wear yourselves out. Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@belindalozano1225]

wow incredible!! the tile color for fireplace is pretty its gonna give the living room space a calm relaxing vibe& it matches well with the sofa& carpet! love THAT!! keep inspiring me& ty for sharing😊

[@cynthiarios7299]

You're wonderful and created beautiful spaces before this is going to be spectacular carry on the way you have been I know it will be the best.

[@lindawatson3356]

Love the custom cabinets and shelving idea. That will look great up against the fireplace. That was the tile I was hoping you'd pick. It's going to come together so nicely with the news flooring. Can't wait! It's going to be AMAZING!

[@donnaj69]

No way I would cover the floors. Lots of people do floors worse than that. To beautiful to cover.

[@zanesutherland406]

Agreed. Even painted would be better then covering them up.

[@laurieboon]

I absolutely love your custom colour in the hallway, so I can't wait to see what you do in your living room. This century home is finally getting the BIG HUG it deserves thanks to your amazing creativity and seemingly endless energy. Bravo!!

[@Mandola-Jane]

Fair play to your patience! The order and sequence of re-do only needs to make sense to you, really. Love to see the magic happen :)

[@loissaedder2214]

So true.

[@Ellabobel]

Just love your choice of colours. I see you have a decent Bar-be-que out on the patio so you can do a heap of meals out there. You are not restricted to no kitchen. All my love, Ellen D Queensland, Australia.

[@paulinecomeau8902]

Love the color of the tiles you choose...for the kitchen,buy some use appliance(stove and/or fridge)on kijiji or Marketplace for now ,and when you're new one arrive, sell them back or donate!

[@maire1889]

Pauline Comeau Brilliant idea 👍

[@heidiavera5071]

The wood stove vent... I was going to tell you what a great piece of art work🤔

[@margarettallett762]

Great choice for the fireplace surround!

[@inspiringbuilds]

Your home is coming along nicely! Keep up the great work as the goal is for us to continue to inspire others to build something awesome! 👍🏼

[@judyhobday4760]

After the wonderful work you did in the entry and the stairs i am champing at the bit to see the living room as it is transformed.

[@cherylkelly946]

Love this new video format. Taking us on your journey really helps me to visualise how it will look .

[@anav7774]

I love all the furniture and the rug as well. Could you tell us where you got it (links would be much appreciated 😁). I'm in the middle of the video!!!. Keep safe!!!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Love the color of the tile you picked. My eyes shot to that one first also. Your idea for the cabinets and shelves is spot on. This will be a beautiful room when you have finished. Thanks for sharing your time and ideas. Have a Blessed day.

[@rebekahtowers9818]

Loving the design direction you are going. Looking forward to seeing the process. :)

[@michelewestover9330]

Please don’t paint that fireplace?!?! I hope you also keep that beautiful decorative marble that is inset around the fireplace. It’s original to the home and so lovely. The place is coming along so nicely and I like the new tile/grout

[@beverlylones9552]

I absolutely love the tile and the shelves and cabinets! Everything will be gorgeous!😊❤️

[@rosedouglas9586]

I love the tile that you chose for the flooring by the fireplace. Perfect color and because it reminds me of sea glass. I can't wait to see the finished living room. I totally understand about why you are working on what and in what order given the state of world issues. I know that you are incredibly intelligent and always make wise decisions. I always assume that you have given a lot of thought to each decision along the way. I think you are being practical and creative within your limitations.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thanks Rose! So frustrating not to be able to start in the kitchen but im not going to cry about it hahah or try not to anyways! Ill just get to work on some other projects in the meantime :)

[@rosedouglas9586]

@@ElysiaEnglish that's the best way to handle it I believe. Besides, why would you just wait around for 20 weeks or so without doing anything just because you wanted to start in the kitchen. It's better to use your time wisely and work on what you can do until you can get to the kitchen.

[@melonie9605]

I love your furniture choices! The tile you chose is really nice.

[@tammypierce7132]

I get excited every time I see a new video from you come up. You guys are so talented and make everything look so easy! I’m just blown away with this house and the property. It has to be a dream come true! Can’t wait to keep following along on your journey to hopefully a beautiful new kitchen by Christmas! Lots of people on here have very strong opinions of how you should do your own house. No one knows better what’s going to work for your family than you. You do you and everything will turn out beautiful! Thanks for taking us on this journey with you! God bless!

[@s.coloradosteader8097]

I think you have a great start, all of your ideas make perfect sense to me. Keeping cost down will be beneficial. Heck if we ever pull out of the times were in, you can always do the perfect remodel years down the road. Family's needs change and so do people's tastes. Those live wood shelves will be gorgeous. Have fun!

[@pannis72]

So excited for you all! It’s probably for the best that your supplies are staggered so you can work on one thing at a time and not get overwhelmed. Love the soft blue tiles you picked!!!!

[@robinwalters634]

I would recommend putting blackout panels behind your velvet drapes to keep them from sun rot and fading.

[@purplepixie274]

Don't forget to get all your chimneys swept and checked as safe. Also, do you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors up, on all floors? Stay safe, chimney fires are terrifying x

[@glyniscarlson1165]

If that fireplace is marble, I would NOT paint it. Not everything needs to be painted white!

[@suemount6042]

It might be slate with a faux marble paint effect on the top of it it was a popular thing back then mine was the same but the condition of it was poor so I stripped it back to bare slate and used stone polish looks great

[@harxmoond]

It just needs to cleaned and polished.

[@robynw6307]

If must paint it, keep it black. You will regret any other colour if you are going to use the fireplace.

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Hi it's going to look very beautiful..cant wait to see it done.❤❤❤❤❤

[@beardedgranny6190]

my cousin bought an old Florida farm house in the 70's that was over 100yrs old had it moved to her property and she refinished the floors cut out the rot and fill in heavy gouges and cracks with a good wood puty...she spent hours on her knees on the floor but she saved them thousands of dollars in new flooring.. they still live in that house and the floors are still gorgeous today.

[@joycemorgan1602]

I am so excited for your new design. I truly wouldn’t know where to begin so am just waiting to see your creation.❤️🤟❤️🤟❤️🤟

[@MyDivadiva]

I love the fireplace as is. Don't paint it just give it a good cleaning. Also... Love that rug! Can you provide a link please?

[@patriciawilliamsn9605]

I love the tile you choose! It will be beautiful!

[@rubybroon7518]

Love the tile choice . I can hardly wait for the fireplace refurbish. The brass part. Is the Fender .

[@Junk-bug-designs]

Awe your going to do great 👍, I can’t wait to see when your finished. God bless angel!

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Really enjoyed this video, so exciting. The house has so so much character

[@ellajones2792]

Love you all too almost made me cry seeing you almost cry

[@susanlohan7806]

Hi Elysia - the square metal item in front of your fireplace is called a fender in Ireland & in the UK. In Irish & British Victorian Houses, fenders are always the same shape as the tiled area - ie rectangular & without a solid bottom piece. I've never seen a square one before & to me it looks odd because it's solid black base obscures so much of the tiled area. I had a Victorian House with 6 original fireplaces & after 100 years, some of the tiles were cracked & a little scorched so I think you should double check that your tiles are heat resistant before purchasing them. I think a hearth made from a solid piece of slate (to tie in with the black/grey decoration) or marble (to tie in with the black/grey decoration or even the base red colour of the fireplace) would work better than individual tiles, which are difficult to keep clean - particularly the grout between the tiles. Your living room fireplace will clean up really well if you use a liquid stripper & wire wool & I advise doing that before you choose your hearth as the colours will be so much brighter when cleaned. I'm also not sure that the solid fire screen is from the same period as the fire place & it is also not grand enough for the main living room. In Irish & British Victorian houses, it is more common to see a larg, decorative lattice work fire screen, which follows the outline of the hearth & comes up to the same height as the fire opening. Typically, such screens would be used in isolation i.e. you wouldn't have a fire fender & a fire screen. The main point of having a lattice work fire screen is to allow the warm glow of the flames to be seen, while still maintaining the safety element. There are lots of images on-line to give you ideas. Given the potential for horse play of your 2 boys & 3 dogs, I'd definitely recommend one of these high decorative screens. Most come in a brass finish so would tie in nicely with your gold coloured hardware. There are so many decisions to make at this stage that it might be worth buying software, which allows you to create different decorative schemes for your rooms before committing to any purchases. I also recommend that you consider the impact of the winter light on your colour scheme when deciding on colours - decisions, decisions

[@jeninmontana]

I really love the tile you picked. I will definitely be watching closely to see how you do that because the tile I have in front of my natural gas fireplace is in definite need of a makeover. I would have never thought to choose a style like that so really anxious to see how it turns out.

[@Annmarie-gd3fv]

Absolutely love the color tile you chose! Looking forward to this room's reno!

[@luzcardenas4697]

I think it's gonna look really cool with all things you are picking..can't wait see it come together😊

[@anneg7630]

I am having so much fun watching, from the remolding to the treasure hunting on your property. I grew up playing in the woods and creek and I’m a history freak so your property is a total dream. I’m so glad you guys have included us!

[@lauradyer8532]

I like the sneak peak! We moved into our new old home (1826 church, disassembled and rebuild into a home in 1949) a couple of weeks before you guys did. So your video was a good reminder I need to do a color/design board to help me make up my mind. And one room at a time. 🤟

[@karenwornum]

Thanks for sharing, I am really enjoying your channel, you really explain how you are going to do each area and you have such an artistic view. Love it

[@marianfrances4959]

Will be watching this right after dinner! 👍😏🇨🇦

[@terrythomas2735]

I love your family. I do love the colors you chose but I was hoping you would try to match the old tile. Are you going to restore the marble fireplace

[@pamwalmsley1865]

Love that fireplace! To have the main floor done for your first Christmas would be so fantastic for you and your family...fingers crossed

[@cjg8822]

I like the brick laying pattern best in same direction as the flooring!! I’m super excited to see how each and every room comes out as well as watch you build stock cabinets!!

[@sherrimacdonald2157]

can't wait to see what you build!!

[@maryhammond1417]

Thanks for letting us in on your design. Love what you’re doing. Keep up the good work!

[@trinaroe5132]

I’d do the tiles in the same layout that’s there now, especially if you are keeping the mantel that you said you liked the shape of. You might want to do some testing on the fireplace surround to determine if it is REAL marble. It was quite common at the time this house was built to use a different type of stone that was cheaper (slate? soapstone? I can’t remember which) and faux paint it to look like marble.

[@dollieegert6705]

Thanks for sharing daily with us. I look forward everyday to watching.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

So nice of you

[@adorablerepurposals6745]

You guys amaze me! Wasting no time! I love all your videos.

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

You have so many great ideas. It's a lot of work, but you are very ambitious.

[@alexshaffer1825]

Oh my goodness!!! Living room goals! So beautiful! I love how u show the process! Need more videos like this one. I’d say white or an off white for fireplace or if u could some how do a really light aged grey color that almost looks white. I can’t even wait to see this redo! It’s going to be absolutely stunning!!!! This house needs its own magazine.

[@janhunt6214]

Very exciting, look forward to being able to go on this journey with you and family!

[@dianegentile9460]

Elysia, that Seafoam tile is just gorgeous; great choice. When you were looking at the tile, I was saying, take the seafoam one!!! YAY Thank you for taking us along on your shopping trips. Can’t wait to see what you will do with that fireplace, cabinets and shelving. Oh my, it is going to look amazing!! I am sooooo excited for you and your beautiful family. God Bless and stay safe.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 P.S. Girl, I have to say you look beautiful with your gorgeous hair down 👍👍👍and I will be coming for 🎄 Christmas🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@anneheslin9923]

Go girl amazing. Can't wait for you to start, it will look amazing! 🤘🍍

[@kristenkincak8884]

I’m just so happy you all are so happy! It’s such a big leap to do what you all are doing! Very courageous and inspiring! Looovveee ittttt!!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thank you so much!!

[@hotflippinmess9178]

Also, I get why at times you explain to the viewers why you have your process, but just know that this is your journey and no matter what anybody says, I appreciate that you stick with what works for you. And I completely understand why you did the porch first above and beyond the fact that it was crumbling but also it's very apparent that you guys love to be outside. It was like having a living space outside immediately that's finished. I love it!

[@ericmcmaster1451]

I suspect that you have a dropped ceiling in living room and that if you had a look you may find some original crown molding up there. Might be fun to have a look. Drill a hole and sign a flash light up there. Love your channel!

[@missmichelle652]

You definitely could be right! For some reason at some point in history people decided that low ceilings seemed cozier and they dropped them down from 12'.

[@carolecook1116]

Would be wonderful to discover, then raise, with beams.

[@DreamsSketcher]

@@missmichelle652 it was all about the cost of heating these old homes. Beautiful large rooms. With very high ceilings and large windows , meant heat sat up near the ceilings and those windows even with storms, were cold. The entire house was cold. Drafty. I grew up in one! So they dropped the ceilings. Especially when oil heat and electricity became very expensive. Like in the 1970s/80s. It is also why later generations covered wood floors with carpet. The floors were cold and loud.

[@tammypierce7132]

@@DreamsSketcher Yes so true! Now they want to build high ceilings again and tear out carpet for wood and tile floors. Way too cold for me! I’d hate to see the electric bills on some of those new homes with high ceilings and wood floors. We don’t have high ceilings and our electric bills are getting outrageous.

[@empressche333]

@@tammypierce7132 our ability to seal, insulate, and encapsulate homes is so different, and efficient. Old windows can be restored, sealed and insulated to do as good of a job as new vinyl windows. Insulation in walls, around windows and doors, in attics, in floors..these rooms can be beautifully warm and energy efficient. There is no reason anymore to have low ceilings and wall to wall carpeting, thank goodness.

[@julieellison7179]

Love love love this renovation! You inspire me to do things at my house!! Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@momlifewithtamara4196]

I can’t wait to see but I also can’t wait to begin doing my own crafting projects when we move.

[@MariaJimenez-kt1rm]

Love the furniture you look beautiful with your heat down 😍

[@maryowens9179]

Progress is coming along great.thank you.we love you and your family too.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thanks Mary!

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Your ideas are wonderful!