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

[@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!

[@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. 🙋🏼‍♀️👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ❣️

[@madelinemarquette986]

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

[@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 !!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@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.

[@eileenmetzkow7748]

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

[@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.

[@J3nnycat]

Love that old fireplace!

[@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!

[@sheryldougherty282]

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

[@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!!! ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@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.

[@Amacott99]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@deblebel4233]

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

[@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!

[@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☀️🌻💫💜👍🏽

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@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!!

[@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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@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!

[@patriciahomer5342]

Love your choice for the fireplace. Sounds lovely. 😍

[@Hollybank5]

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

[@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

[@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! 👍🏼

[@kcthom2815]

Love the tiles for the fireplace. So pretty.

[@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

[@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. 👌😁😁😁

[@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

[@heidiavera5071]

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

[@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.❤️🤟❤️🤟❤️🤟

[@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 👍👍👍😁

[@cherylkelly946]

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

[@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!

[@rebekahtowers9818]

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

[@francinemendoza6093]

🤗you can’t put these videos out fast enough keep them coming so excited

[@ElysiaEnglish]

More to come!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@marianfrances4959]

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

[@margarettallett762]

Great choice for the fireplace surround!

[@sherrimacdonald2157]

can't wait to see what you build!!

[@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..

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

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

[@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😊

[@nicoleprescott323]

I absolutely love watching this progress! I'm reminded of those old homes that have those sitting rooms, my friend calls her "The Parlour" where her family will just catch up chatting or play family games in. Your family is so adorable and I not only love your content but totally digging your wholesome family vibe!

[@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🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@beverlylones9552]

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

[@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!!

[@melonie9605]

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

[@adorablerepurposals6745]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 🤟

[@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.

[@melodytwitchell4898]

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

[@maryowens9179]

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

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thanks Mary!

[@ellajones2792]

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

[@MariaJimenez-kt1rm]

Love the furniture you look beautiful with your heat down 😍

[@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 👍

[@monachinn6089]

Cant wait for the revamping of the livingroom

[@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.

[@maryswift6014]

I'm enjoying your channel so much, really like you guys. Great people.

[@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.

[@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.

[@robincivis9501]

You definitely have a bunch of things to consider when making your choices...I think I would get overwhelmed. But you seem to be flourishing!!!

[@dollieegert6705]

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

[@ElysiaEnglish]

So nice of you

[@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!

[@judyfarmer2962]

Elysia, we love you too. You and Phil are such hard-working people.

[@hotflippinmess9178]

I love what you did with the staircase. Also I think it's funny that so many people are in the same boat as me while watching, having minor panic attacks, thinking that you're going to miss something when you already know what you're doing and it's so apparent when you binge watch an entire season. But it's nice to know that I'm not the only one that forgets that you know what you're doing.

[@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.

[@patriciawilliamsn9605]

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

[@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.

[@vidagloriosa8]

I admire that you want the opinion of the KZbin family, because it is difficult to leave everyone happy: D I love the old look of the fireplace, I would leave it, cheers

[@tinastock5212]

Omg I'm so excited to see the lounge update, I feel like you have been there months not 6 weeks x

[@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!

[@samdudok4035]

Congratulations! Is a beautiful house

[@maryweldon6849]

I'm in love with the sea foam color that's stunning i can't wait to see it all done

[@Junk-bug-designs]

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

[@Annmarie-gd3fv]

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

[@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!!

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Elisha, I love this video and I love the couch you are sitting on and you definitely have your work cut out for you and your family. It will be fabulous soon enough and I personally cannot wait to see. You have totally inspired me to want to do the same thing.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thank you so much!!

[@colletteleblanc8678]

Exciting to get a sneak peek! The planning phase is my favourite part of any project. Can’t wait to see it come to life!

[@anneheslin9923]

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

[@amyweaver7413]

Elysia we trust your vision! Thanks for the sneak peek and look forward to every video!

[@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

[@luzcardenas4697]

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

[@maryhammond1417]

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

[@kathyroman1539]

I can't wait to see the finish product omg is going to be amazing and I get to see you guys everyday lol

[@elainebenham4739]

I can't wait to see what you do