Castle Attic Reveal: Our First Completed Space

[@woody4518]

Lived in that attic in 1978 whilst working at Knockderry,the team have done a magnificent job.Thanks for saving this grand old building.

[@AnAmericanvoice]

Do you have memories of what? No there was like in 1978? We would love to talk with you.

[@charmainemanley]

Love that you give credit to all the artisans/tradespeople.

[@DeanWerx]

Simply, and I do mean simply, spectacular area! Your taste in decorating is wonderful to see.

[@diannawebb9260]

You guys have already done such amazing work! And this is such a great sign of things to come. 💕 And thank God there are so many talented and dedicated craftsman/women etc in Scotland who share your passion.

[@lorihylkema9431]

I love secret rooms. Blessings to all the amazing artists on this amazing do over. And thank you all For sharing the hidden beauty and keeping it beautiful ❤

[@joefeinstein6804]

You're doing an amazing job - congratulations. Such a worthwhile project.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Excellent craftsmanship ❤❤❤❤❤Love the William Morris wallpaper ❤❤❤❤❤

[@huronkin2]

Absolutely gorgeous, I can understand using carpet on the floors, for warmth we live in a nearly 200 yr old house in rural Ontario, Canada made of field stone & brick. I cannot wait until another video is uploaded. Well done to the both of you, it's going to be a work and progress for sure. Merry Christmas to you and your family and also the entire team helping with your journey.

[@dianejohnson7212]

So beautiful, what a dream

[@JB-pd6bn]

That bathroom knocked my socks off. A perfect bathroom color for 2025 since it will be the beginning year of Aquarius. Beautiful, you are gifting us all with hope and beauty ❤🎉

[@timothyewart8160]

Stunning!! sympathetically furnished to the highest of standards. Can’t believe anyone would question carpets in a castle, particularly in the upper stratospheres of the property AND the bedrooms ?🤷 I eagerly await the next reveal. Merry Christmas Tim

[@Unprofessionallyme63]

So beautiful! I love everything.

[@robinedmonds876]

If I started, I wouldn’t be able to stop. But I’m gonna try 😆 You guys make me chuckle. Your enthusiasm is contagious! If I keep saying “love” it’ll seem disingenuous but it’s true. Love the utilization of natural light and the secret rooms (that second one I don’t recall so was 🤯) - great job Mr. D! The tea/coffee/beverage cabinet/station! You can never have enough storage! Enough house hunting where upon exiting you have to go back and reconfirm - there’s no closets! 😆 The designs, decor. So love the WM wallpaper and pictures! Understated they don’t take away from the castles beauty. I’ll have to look up the artist as you suggested. I love hardwood floors but the warm/insulation carpeting creates and allow you to walk without shoes, sooooo wonderful! lol - Ms C 👏 And may I just say those radiators in the first room!! A first ever seeing and love. I wonder if they create a more circulated warmth over floor/baseboard heating? I think it’s awesome that you’ve given credit to those involved. They’ve been characters in a production which has enriched the experience and enlightened us of the details and work which went into the entire rehab. Through discoveries and challenges, there are no failures but lessons, yes? 🙌💪

[@Scotty7268]

Thank you so much for showing us a finished area. Renovations and remodelling can be very frustrating for everyone during the process. Having this finished area is inspirational. I, too, love William Morris, but my daily reminder is not wallpaper but the coaster for my coffee cup next to my recliner chair!

[@carolboxberger3777]

This was absolutely amazing!! From all the hard work and planning ! And to keep it to the best of the original decor..Nice that you credited all the workers...Its goin to be Absolutely Beautiful!! Im in for this journey!!❤️

[@staceybohlke1881]

This was so fun to see. I think you are all doing a spectacular job. Thank you for sharing. Love the secret places and ode to William Morris. His work is so beautiful.

[@cindywalker852]

Love the attic maker over rooms

[@SusanNewton-q8b]

What a stunning renovation of the attic. As you said, a wonderful place to meditate & a retreat from the renovations below.

[@dudleydogism]

I’m so happy to see a full video. I seemed to only be having the shorts showing up. Congratulations. What you have done is truly magnificent

[@saintjohnphotography]

Beautiful! I can only imagine how this castle is thanking you all for bringing life back to it.

[@deeannmcginnis2115]

I am loving this journey you are taking us on. You are truly blessed to have the craftspeople that you have helping you bring the castle back to life.

[@tamaramason5866]

You can feel the stillness. It's a beautiful vibe.

[@lizzb1065]

Oh my goodness!! Gorgeous! Greetings from The Triangle in NC, USA~ 👋 Everything you all have finished so far looks amazing. I love all of the choices for color and style, and the rustic but cozy design and the functionality as well as the creativity! You've blended everything anyone could possibly want out of a castle together so seamlessly. Very well done. Congratulations and Merry Christmas to everyone working on this project! I really enjoy the series. Especially your tone and how you present your renovation journey on video. It feels pleasant and comfortable to watch. I can't wait for more. Thanks for sharing, take care! ❤

[@DanielleRosaria]

I just watched the walk through last night!! I’m going to watch every video. Thank you!! My dad is an architect here in Southern California.

[@balazsedina4124]

I adore you two !! Love seeing how wonderful it turned out , when it’s done with love and care it shows. Congratulations for every little step ! ❤

[@monteschiavo]

congratulations! so beautiful!

[@amychalmers4463]

Unbelievable! What a great job from everyone involved. Can’t wait for the next reveal

[@lorassorkin]

It's great to see some finished spaces. The interior design is thoughtful, beautiful and peaceful. Clearly some very crafty architecture/engineering was needed in this attic space. Very well done!

[@anneingak6749]

Love the reveal! And I adore William Morris!! My grandmother’s living room furniture was the pattern of your wallpaper. I love it! Can you share the name of the pattern? I have been looking but haven’t found it.

[@heatherphelps3799]

Gorgeous! ❤

[@susanprager9287]

Just beautiful

[@pilpelet100]

I love what you've done. Looking forward to future videos.

[@carols1964]

I absolutely love your taste in decor. What an inviting place....❤❤❤

[@EmilyBoltz]

This was wonderful! Looking forward to more! You have such beautiful content!

[@darla723]

Wow! So beautiful in so many ways. The bedrooms are both so gorgeous, the bathroom is amazing, I love the window in the first bedroom that lets you lie there and look at the night sky or the rain. Love the secret entrances and the little playroom is so cheery. Loved hearing about the construction side of it too. You have done an amazing job with that attic. The William Morris prints and wallpaper are perfect as is the fire places and stone wall, the windows, the brass, just everything!

[@melaniemorris7757]

Enjoying all your content! Merry Christmas!

[@zimangel7]

So so beautiful! Well done to all involved on completing these first rooms. Looking forward to the next phase of reveals as the castle comes back to life with such joy.

[@RealLifeChanges]

Amazing! Well worth the tease I endured on Instagram. So beautiful. 👏

[@alicec2988]

Thank you so much for sharing. Love your matching outfits and also love how real and honest you are about the whole thing. It will look stunning once its all finished ❤

[@BukleRita]

wish you would have showed more of these rooms renovations would love to see that

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Beautiful renovation! The bathroom is stunning!

[@stuartandteens1]

My god! What a monumental effort! Amazing! Love this journey

[@MargaretAustin-we5yl]

Wow stunning

[@Lorili59]

Amazingly beautiful! ❤ You truly have a wonderland! I LOVE following you and seeing what is in store next. Thank you for letting us into your lives and letting us explore the fun with you. ❤

[@johnmontague4245]

Outstanding job folks. Congratulations to everyone involved in this project, I’m sure the finished building will be stunning. Thank you for taking this on…..and bringing this castle back to life.

[@susieq6452]

You all have done an amazing job! Well done!

[@heatherhousley1854]

Beautiful job! So happy for you guys to have a finished space! This might be standard for the area but I really like how the radiators look in the rooms. Almost sculptural how tall and narrow there are. I watch other French Chateau Renovation channels and their radiators are much shorter, deeper and wider. Looking forward to your next progress video!

[@Redbuzzcut]

Absolutely amazing job! Merry Christmas and thank you again for sharing this incredible journey with us! Cheers from Pittsburgh - 🌲☃❄

[@aimeeaverett2682]

You guys are doing amazing things!! Love it all!! I love that you guys really give the credit to your teams!!

[@suzyb6195]

All beautiful!

[@polie74]

Beautiful. 🎉

[@kyliemumby7881]

Amazing 😍

[@zoraortiz5543]

Beautiful job everyone. Love it...

[@darinwalker1174]

beautiful

[@sandrahutchinson6855]

Absolutely fantastic what you both are creating and preserving with a fantastic team, well done everyone, and continued success in your renovations. I just love it 🥰

[@medievaldigger]

While we LOVE what's been done, we are missing the actual work! We'd love to see more in the future of the process rather than just the results!

[@gregkrueger331]

I second this!

[@CyndiShuman]

Omg its all so amazing.❤❤

[@IngridGreen-fw5bj]

Loving this content. Fabulous to the see the results on this journey too and clearly great workmanship going in. An observation coming from someone living in a smaller version of Knockderry, I think you might be in a bit of a quandry with the interiors. I love you want to be sympathetic to the period - hence William Morris but please don’t be limited by what you think an interior of a Scottish castle should look like. Take yourself off the the Fife Arms for the weekend and soak in the dramatic interiors which I believe was driven by their art collection. They have a bed nook too in one of their rooms which is a dream, lots of tartan but not twee. Use your platform to seek out collaborations with Scottish designers prominent now (thinking Timerous Beasties, Anta, Araminta Campbell, Mairi Helena, Voyage Maison). I love the Chateau du Purnon collab with Farrow and Ball. But lastly, be brave and try and push your comfort levels with the interiors as the building can take it. For me, that would probably entail more colour. What a project. Keep up the good work!

[@Oldnoitall]

Wow!

[@beatrizvenancio7299]

I would love if you guys put in the videos the before and after, side by side! It would be very cool

[@susansawatzky3816]

Beautifully done

[@marytull3100]

Stunning , I am looking forward to following your progress and hope to some day visit!

[@SpeedBird001]

My dream!!!

[@niptodstan]

I remember this castle up for sale a long time ago. Didn't the family argue over selling it? Will you ever discuss costs?

[@WthrLdy]

Please- what is the name and brand of the paint in the attic bathroom?

[@niptodstan]

I could ask a thousand questions. I'd love a live Q&A sometime.

[@WthrLdy]

@niptodstan right?!

[@Kaligirl681]

It's beautiful but it would have been nice to see some of the work being done. Not a fan of just before and after.

[@jennyk544]

I love what you’re showing to us and what you’ve done with the attic in the castle. This is going to sound petty and it’s not meant to, but in your descriptions, there is a massive overuse of the word “absolutely”

[@Scotty7268]

@jenny - don't fuss. It's a passing language trend! Another word will replace it soon enough. My Californian grand daughter used "basically" for a few months!

[@SusanNewton-q8b]

Really, is that remark necessary, and yes, it is petty & irrelevant.

[@rhondalemay1686]

The William morris posters framed is so cheesy. This is a castle, IKEA poster style does not fit. Is that Berber carpet on the floor?

[@jenniferjones3408]

CARPET IN A CASTLE????? ☹️

[@Scotty7268]

Why ever not? Surely you don't think they should use rushes? There is a lovely carpet in Castle Mey, that was used by the Queen Mother. She had it brought up from her home in London, and when it didn't fit, she cut it to size, so the pattern isn't balanced!

[@jenniferjones3408]

@@Scotty7268 wall to wall carpet doesn’t belong in an old castle. Bet there weren’t any in there when it was built. 😊

[@LaughingWarriorVideo]

It’s actually highly likely there was originally wall to wall carpet in many rooms of the castle. It’s only from the 19th century, and in the 1800s it was more expensive, and highly fashionable to have wall to wall carpet.

[@rhondalemay1686]

That fireplace design is hideous. I wish people with money had style and people with style had money.

[@johnmontague4245]

Disagree. It compliments the style of decoration exactly.

[@judithsears6032]

Why do you have curtains behind that bed? That is one thing I really don't like.