DIYary 🏡 Adding a new bathroom - planning, decluttering and budgeting

[@marinaab7276]

Hi, I'll be 51 in 3 days, so I'm old enough to be your mother. I didn't have children, so I like to think I could have had a daughter like you. You are one of my favorite youtubers. My husband and I have been renting for 17 years and are finally planning on buying our forever home. You give me tons of inspiration!!! Blessings from Northern California!!!🌞💕

[@antonellacanale1719]

I love how honest you are with the expenses! Thank you for keeping it real. It helps me budgeting a bit better out of reference

[@HermioneChantal]

I’m so pleased that it’s helpful! i was worried as some people don’t like hearing about the money side of things but it’s what I would have loved to have seen when I bought the house! Hope your budgeting is going well! 👍😌

[@MrCarrington]

Yay I am so excited at the prospect of you moving to London! :) The bathroom sounds fab, can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@lengendary88]

You give me so much inspo for my renovations! I bought a drill and hung shelves for the first time because you made me feel like I could do it.

[@HermioneChantal]

Omg that makes me so happy!! 🥺💕 how did the shelves turn out? A drill is the best thing you can have in your tool box I think!

[@laura2842]

great plan. Mione have you considered a sliding door to replace the door in the bathroom? I did that for both my bathrooms and it really gave us more room!!! Good luck, exciting!

[@HermioneChantal]

Love that idea 😍 sadly because of the shape of the room it won’t fit, but sliding doors look so lovely!

[@angelamarreiros2919]

@@HermioneChantal i was thinking one of those doors that fold in the middle could be good and have it coming outwards like you're intending

[@LaVaneBea]

@@angelamarreiros2919 Like small French doors?

[@MonicaM1111]

I lived in London for 6 years and I would NEVER go back 😂😂 I now live in a small town near Cambridge and the quality of my life is so much better ❤️

[@SovereignPlanet]

Same! I lived in London for 5 years and loved every bit of it, but would never live in a big city again, it's draining! :)

[@sophialeiscleansaway]

We are renovating our 1900s french home/townhouse and me and my hubby are doing most of the work our selves. The labor is crazy! I feel like the hardest part is just all the clean up. Hope you are enjoying the process!

[@nyclexi]

I love your planning process, so thankful for sharing with us. I’ve been a subscriber forever, so it’s amazing to see how far the house has come along. Regardless if you are selling or staying, it makes complete sense to do as much as you are able to for it to feel like a home.

[@TheMichelleBooth]

I loved all the explanation you provided! It's exciting to see your process right from the beginning!

[@georginaboyle7098]

I think something to consider for that tiny bathroom is a combined toilet and sink! I think they’re amazing space savers and the water from the sink is used to flush the toilet. Think it may work better with the tiny space. Love the ideas for the Matt black though! Xx

[@deeannemason7003]

Can you do a pocket door for the bathroom? It prevents the swinging issue.

[@HermioneChantal]

Sadly there’s a bump out from the wall on the left otherwise that would have been a great option!

[@bonjourkatie]

Omg I’ve spent the last 2 days binge watching part one of diy-ary so I’m soooo excited! 🤩 We also are hoping to move into a new rented place soon so I’m definitely on the home inspiration mission at the minute!

[@lynnr9294]

Thanks, Hermione for being so genuine about your house, you are trying to figure out what most homeowners are contemplating in this Covid-19 environment. Best wishes to you, I can't wait to see your upcoming videos in your bathroom. Love your channel.

[@eimanmahnooransari7017]

I do not know why u have not gotten a million subscribers. I mean u Are amazing

[@dearlymonica]

Right?! I feel the same way too, Hermione is amazing!!! :)

[@freyaknudsen3650]

Your bedding in this video is amazing looks like blue leaves and peaches. Where did you get it please? Also bathroom planning has been so helpful, we need to do the same so it's nice to have a starting point as renovating can be overwhelming.

[@EudaemonicGirl]

I feel like the whole "moving up the property ladder" thing is very British. It's almost like a national obsession that I as an immigrant don't quite understand. However, I was introduced to the concept by the Sarah Beeny TV programme and that showed me the attraction of making money by flipping houses and seeing your hard work bear fruits. So you really shouldn't be apologetic about your plans, even though your audience may have another view of house buying than yourself.

[@LaVaneBea]

I think is smart. Not British here.

[@GardensOfChina]

@@HatstandEvents Warrior race? This is problematic and historically false. You can be proud to be from where you are from without turning it into fantasy history.

[@julieanncheshire9960]

You should consider a pocket door for the "toilet" room. It will give you more space and keep the door from being an obstacle in the hallway. If you have framers in moving the walls, putting in the pocket is something they can do fairly quickly. They just have to remove the wall surface, remove any vertical studs that are in the way and then put in a couple of horizontal studs to brace the door jam.

[@HermioneChantal]

Thank you for the comment 😀 sadly there’s a bump out on the left that’s made of concrete and I think it would cost too much to take it down otherwise a sliding door would have been a fantastic use of space!

[@beverlycollins4283]

You said your work is in London. I thought your work was your house. You know I never did hear what it is you do other than what you're doing. 🌻🦋

[@sibslawrence2335]

As a social influencer most of her meetings (with brands etc) and all work related events will take place in London. Not being close to the hub of things, can put limits on how far she can go with her career.

[@paulsharon7521]

Could you put in a pocket door or barn door instead of a swinging door?

[@jo-annebotha9609]

Hi Hermione. Can you do a video about what it's like to live on an island, please?

[@HermioneChantal]

Oooh that could be a fun idea!! It’s a bit of a nightmare getting a ferry every time you want to go somewhere 😂 that’s my main gripe haha

[@yari139]

But the whole of the UK are islands??? Lol.

[@jo-annebotha9609]

@@yari139 some are smaller.....😆

[@kulsoommurad6065]

I love your videos hermione! You’re doing a great job ❤️

[@reetzoriontwo]

I'd love to hear you talk more about the process of hiring a contractor to do the work in the new bathroom. I'm in the planning stages of my own bath remodel but have no idea where to start when looking to hire help.

[@tinamar1984]

i can't belive it. i am following you since the start and you say it's over two years now. wow. time flies when you are having fun. you say you love your house. i say i love your house. :D i wish you great finnish with it. to get everything done and moving on. i like your plans, hope to see you achive them and to see the next chapter in your diyary house no. two. :)

[@travellinjack9487]

Your stripey top is so cute! Looking forward to watching this project.

[@larag1764]

I'm excited to see your plans for those rooms come to life. Thanks for sharing with us. It's good to have options in life, well done for buying property and working towards your goals. Stay safe. Best wishes from Australia 🤗

[@amandapillay7405]

Hermione after all the work you've put into your house enjoy it while you're there & when it's time to move on it will be to something better that you can love more. Hope springs eternal 🤗. You're a lovely young lady. God bless. 🇿🇦

[@asallisonbrooke]

I can’t wait to see how this comes out! I know those rooms have been untouched for a while and it’s so exciting that it’s time to tackle them! I’m glad you answered those questions at the end as I’ve always wondered what your plans for the house were. You would be so great at flipping houses 💕

[@lianapalumbo8457]

It's so funny when I was very young, 18, I lived in a massive suburb and thought it was the best. I had my children young and always lived in or near the city, now I'm in my 40's and am living in the country with my youngest daughter who is nearly 18, and she has said there is no way she'd ever want to live in a big city. If I had my time again I'd always be in the country. Love what you've done with your home and well done xx

[@lemondrizzlecake7766]

If it were me I'd just merge the two rooms and make a big bathroom, with more storage inside. But you're for sure more informed than me on the house market and what will eventually give you more value when selling. Either way, I'm very much looking forward to the renovation! The tiles and the fixtures look amazing

[@hunniieable]

One you’ve done the new rooms please do an updated house tour!

[@krystinapearson8417]

There is only a handful of home reno you tubers that I love to watch and you are one of them! You make everything look so attainable and do a great job x

[@sarahjames1612]

I absolutely love the character of this house!!! And I love what you're doing with the house

[@joannechillistone4634]

Absolutely love your ideas...the black bathroom fittings-yum! Please can you also tell me where your duvet cover is from...I’m obsessed 😀

[@HermioneChantal]

Thank you ☺️💕 it’s from Shein! I was worried it would be like cardboard but it’s super soft

[@livjohnson_]

Would you consider a bifolding door for the bathroom? That way it wouldnt have to open outwards into the hall? X

[@adrianna1289]

Hiya. Can’t wait to see how it all comes together. I have a question. What is your job? What do you do for living? I never seem to hear anything about it.

[@HermioneChantal]

Thank you for the comment! ☺️ I actually do KZbin full time at the moment, but miss a lot of the opportunities and meetings as a lot seems to happen around London. And I’d love to be able to branch out a bit and do other things one day too ☺️

[@adrianna1289]

Hermione Chantal I was wondering you how managed to put out this great content and still squeeze work into it. You are doing an amazing job. To renovate an old house to the standard you did, is just astonishing. Good luck to you. I will always be on a look out for your new uploads 😃 xx

[@MsKellyGardner]

Can't wait to see the finished bathroom! Thank you for including the budgeting, I am looking to redo my bathroom and it was good to have a sense of cost :)

[@FamilyHomeProject]

All your plans sound amazing can't wait to see 😍 great video as always lovely x

[@eirinimita6436]

What an exciting project! Can't wait to see the process!😃

[@Rat-Fiend]

I’m a little late to this video but I really love the planning and budgeting that you shared with us. It really helps put everything into perspective and apply it to my own rooms. I also agree with what someone else suggested, which is renting out your current house while you go on to renovate others and live in a big city. That way you’ll always be able to come back to your beautiful island.

[@HermioneChantal]

I’m so glad it helped! I was worried as sometimes people don’t like money talk but I like to know how much something costs before getting stuck in 👍 these things get so expensive so quickly! That is such a good idea, it’s definitely a contender when I figure out what to do next :)

[@arigato22]

For some reason, as I see so many of your makeover/DIY vids, I just assumed your house was all fixed up! It's very exciting to be able to plan something.... can't wait to see the finished product. I have noticed that the black tiles appear to be in fashion but I personally prefer the grey in your other bathroom! But I also live in an apartment so I tend to look at colours that make things bigger; I wish I knew how to style black though! I like the idea of a standalone bath and matte shower, taps etc. I know you will sell the place but to see you put so much effort into the house and then sell it down the road, feels almost wasted.... I mean, there's so much love in it! But I understand your philosophy. If you want to move to London eventually and property does cost a lot there, it makes sense. I know a lot of people here in Sydney who bought apartments as investments then sold them to buy houses, once they got married and had kids. Mind you prices have gone up a lot. I can't afford a house with single income. My brother has the same philosophy; he buys older apartments, that are run down, refurbishes them and rents them out to make living. But he's no way as creative as you though he's done lots of stuff like install ikea kitchens, upgrade plumbing (with a plumber's help) etc. He helped me rip out the carpets in my place when I first bought it as I hate carpets (yes, I know like Britain, they are popular in bedrooms in Australia too) and I put in laminate flooring as I can't afford timber. Really cannot wait to see the next step.

[@HermioneChantal]

This was such a lovely comment to read! Thank you so much for sharing ☺️ I agree that I prefer the grey in the other bathroom, they’re so fresh! I thought I would try something different in this one but didn’t stray very far oops 🙈 It’s so interesting to hear that in Sydney people do a similar thing, it’s a shame that the prices have gone up so much. I think it’s similar in London and it prices people out of the city. Your brother sounds like a great person to help with your place, you’re so lucky that you have someone with so much knowledge around, I am very jealous ☺️ thank you for your comment hope you have a lovely week!

[@lindsayholroyd7477]

Love your videos Hermione your not afraid to tackle anything. I have been watching your videos for a couple of years but id no idea these rooms existed.I may be putting the cart before the horse here....have you thought about using this tiny bedroom as a office/study/workroom space as it's very small to utilise as a bedroom. Obviously if you were ever to rent or sell your property you have the option of marketing the rooms as you please to increase revenue & attract more buyers. If you design it as a bedroom....Will you get any use out of it? Can't wait to see what you do 💗

[@denisew.123]

So exciting to see the transformations! :)

[@yazminloeza955]

Hello!! Have you considered a sliding door for the bathroom instead of the door opening towards the outside?

[@HermioneChantal]

I love the idea but sadly the wall on the left has a bump out so it wouldn’t be able to slide 😔 that would have looked so cute!

[@maggieanderson3778]

Bless you Hermione. Along with all your plans for the sweet house I hope you have the energy. That is a big project. But even if I (or we)can't come and help in person we can give you virtual help (oh Hermione you missed that little space on the right hand wall)LOL! Just remember, you are loved. HUGS

[@elisestoudt4535]

Does the tile shop you got the Laura Ashley inspired tiles from have a website??? I've been dying to get that same exact tile, but they're quite expensive and I would love to know what shop you got them from!

[@pamkydes7826]

Love your video on resurrecting your besutiful home!!!

[@Liza03V]

Good decision. It will be amazing!!!Do you have more rooms still need to be renovated?

[@HermioneChantal]

Just these two, and some smaller jobs around the house 😀

[@denises9426]

Good luck 🍀 with the renovations Hermione! I’m sure it’s all going to turn out as beautiful as your kitchen did. 🤗

[@dearlymonica]

LOve your videos Hermione! You are such an inspiration! My dream is to buy a really old house and make a lovely renovation so your videos are such an amazing inspiration! :) Thanks for much for sharing with us.

[@britzel71]

I'm so bummed, you haven't been showing up in my feed 😞 ugh. I've missed so much 😫 love your channel!!!

[@m1a9h8a2]

We fall in love with the house too !

[@valeries1764]

I love your renovations! They're so real and cozy ❣️

[@kneadysetgrow3220]

I don't know if you have bought the black fixtures already but we were advised against buying them as it very clearly shows water residue and lime... you'd have to clean it every time. The gentleman at the bathroom store also said that the black could chip off the hot tabs if you do not have a very expensive one... hope this helps!

[@HermioneChantal]

Thank you so much for the advice! I’m going to get some cleaner that can be used daily and just left on I think! I hadn’t heard of them chipping before that’s such a shame! 😭

[@kneadysetgrow3220]

@@HermioneChantal Good luck!

[@Sophie-fu8rj]

I want those floor tiles after seeing them in your main bathroom. Any idea where the light grey whitaker tiles can be bought?

[@swilvialeo6669]

The duvet cover you are sitting on is just amazingly beautiful! Does anyone know where it is from? I need it :D

[@SaRawRin]

SwilviaLeo its shein

[@vanillaskye55]

Moving to a room or even a small condo would be difficult because you would have to downsize aggressively. You have sourced so many beautiful pieces while you lived here. Good luck on your journey

[@LaVaneBea]

she could rent the house fully furnished, or sell/gift those pieces to friends. That is another way of enjoying it. No clue what her preferences are, just commenting for someone else :)

[@eelkev.8547]

I bought my ground floor apartment 3,5 years ago in a medium sized city just to get my foot on the property ladder and I bought it as an investment and completely renovated it. It’s almost finished and I hope to be able to sell it maybe next year and make a move to a bigger country house!! I really hope my dream comes true but I’m on my own which makes finances a bit more challenging unfortunately..

[@BethF827]

Can’t wait to see the progress!!

[@Marigold11037]

I hope Ms. Rona doesn't harm your property opportunities! I can't wait to see all the amazing things you do in the future 💕💕

[@mrsjaynesarah1923]

Where is the peach print bedding from?

[@mckenziesmith7498]

I always look forward to your videos. Love watching them and they are very calming. 😊 Hope you are having a wonderful day.

[@HermioneChantal]

Thank you McKenzie I hope you have a lovely week ☺️💕

[@carolinanogueira2141]

I love your content so much!!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Hermione sounds like you got some exciting changes coming up can't wait to see the redo of bathroom and bedroom.❤

[@HermioneChantal]

Thank you for the comment Cathy! Hope you’re doing well and staying safe 💕☺️

[@cathylynnpietranton]

@@HermioneChantal yes we are doing great.❤

[@ZoeElizabeth16]

If you want big city, but less of a cost, you should have a look at Bristol - has the same hustle and bustle, but slightly cheaper, and everyone is so much nicer 😊😊

[@HermioneChantal]

I’ve never been to Bristol but it looks so vibrant and it’s close enough to the sea 😍 if only my family were closer! I need to plan a little vacation there one day to check it out though! Especially if the people are much nicer (one of my main struggles with London is how grumpy everyone is 😔😭)

[@fannasheikh8367]

I so waited for your new video

[@vickinoeske1711]

Can't wait to see the new bathroom and bedroom. Also can't wait to see what the future holds for you!❤

[@LauraDoesLife]

Those tiles are going to look amazing 😍

[@pimprunelle1]

Hi Hermione ! I love your channel (!) ... Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@gigixo344]

Would love to see a full house tour one day!

[@wendy-zarate]

Yay a new video! I love it when you post!

[@sophiebartlett5614]

Love love love your bedding! Where is it from? X

[@gabriellemcmanus2650]

If I were you I'd make that bathroom into an ensuite for that bedroom. You'd probably have space for a big cupboard too. BTW I love your DIYary and you have really turned that house into something very special. I'm not surprised that you love it.

[@misslyntheena]

Yass this looks so cute! Nobody has this mixture of styles, totally my type.♥️

[@glendagoodson4106]

What did you do with those green velvet Iwan Carrington gave you? I hope I haven’t missed it.

[@HermioneChantal]

Sadly the wall I wanted to use them on wasn’t strong enough so I had to leave them with him 😭😭😭 and it would be a shame to cut them up for another project. I think he has passed them on to another loving home. I think about them often actually!

[@dawn9709]

London house prices are ALOT different to the Isle of Wight! 🥰

[@dottythefirst114]

Cannot wait to see the transformation!

[@mckennatooke8455]

My little sister is moving to Wimbledon from Texas next month, and I cannot BELIEVE how much rent costs!!! She’ll have roommates, but their monthly rent for their house is what I make in a month! 😵

[@darlosstroud870]

So excited to see the final results. I understand completely about the investment part but oh boy will i be sad when you sell your house.

[@Anna-pd6dc]

Great video! Can't wait to see the upcoming videos!!

[@scarlettehaynes4819]

Can't wait to see the transformations!

[@megank7235]

Could you do a video on how you found and got your house (as a do up house) ? Always wondered where people find these great places 😊

[@HermioneChantal]

Definitely! I think when I’m a little closer to the end I will make a video with ALL the info 😃 and then I can be a bit less ambiguous about the area it’s in as I might be closer to moving. Thank you for the comment!

[@megank7235]

@@HermioneChantal sure, of course- can't imagine how difficult it is to put your life out on camera and maintain privacy! 😊

[@rebeccahughes722]

Maybe a start would be to move across to the mainland, then work your way back up to London...I came the opposite way, grew up in London moved to Surrey now live in Southsea xx I love your house your style is beautiful and very inspirational xx

[@HermioneChantal]

Ooh we are practically neighbours! I love southsea the beach is stunning. That might be the best plan, every mile closer is a step in the right direction 😃

[@laurenoconnor7823]

Firstly I love you videos and look forward to them! Secondly we bought an investment house, was there for four years instead of 2 and I literally sobbed they day we left. Utterly heart broken when we left but it was right for us. Ended up making over £150,000 over profit! The second house was an even bigger project but I’m falling in love with it just as much as the first even if it has taking nearly 3 years and we are only 60% of the way through. I Feeling your pain!

[@michellealjunaidi8471]

Can't wait for your new project to start. I was wondering when you were going to be doing that. I'm sure it will be fabulous. By the way living on an island sounds so wonderful.

[@eimanmahnooransari7017]

Hey hermione . I love u and ur videos

[@gabrielleeyles8631]

Been here since you were doing thrifted hauls , girl you’ve come so far ✨💕

[@jasminmoreno1203]

I just can’t get enough of your channel!! 😍

[@dollydaisy7333]

If you remove any original architrave or skirting don't dispose of it, you can sell or freecycle it, people are always looking for pieces to match existing ones in their homes, same with floorboards and floorboard slivers. A bit of advice for anyone doing a renovation is to do the hall, stairs and landing last, everything and everyone going in and out of the house has to come via that route so walls get knocked, paint scuffed and carpets get dirty.

[@HermioneChantal]

Great idea! Thank you! Often I leave things outside with “free” on it and it gets taken which is great! I don’t think freecycle is in my area, but I’ll double check 😃 thanks for the comment

[@lovely.living]

Where is your bedding from?!? It’s gorgeous!

[@HermioneChantal]

Shein! It’s actually super soft 😭💕

[@seanmorgan2356]

don't know if anyone else noticed this, but the bathroom door had already been rehinged. If you look at the hinge side, it has the remnants of the original keyhole and knob plate. Very vintage, especially with the adorable 'toilet' sign.

[@HermioneChantal]

It took me until the door was taken off to notice 🙈 there are hinge pockets on the other side that were left over too! Not sure if they are visible in the video. The toilet sign has to stay it’s so cute!

[@lynnmontgomery9227]

Where do you live?? I always thought you lived in London!!

[@Minimalista_youtube]

I love your videos! Did you move back to your original bedroom again? 😄

[@HermioneChantal]

Thank you 🥰 oh no I just filmed this one before I moved things, I forgot that they were the wrong way around for posting for the sake of continuity 🙈

[@Minimalista_youtube]

@@HermioneChantal Oh, that makes sense! 😊 Thank you for your reply, I really love your channel and you are inspiring me to make videos as well! 😘

[@miraxterrik]

Wait, you have a job beside YT? Oh wow, then I'm even more amazed by all the DIYs and renos you have time for..

[@miyounova]

I think she meant that most people on KZbin have their management, events and meetings in London.

[@HermioneChantal]

Sorry I should have clarified this better 😔 I meant that meetings and management are in London! But I’d love to branch out into other areas too and all the opportunities seem to be there :)

[@miraxterrik]

@@HermioneChantal no worries, i was quite shocked :D

[@emma5689]

Love your videos❤

[@KoalaBear-hf2mj]

Love this channel and Hermione’s DIY project makeovers. She kind of reminds me of Margot Robbie.

[@crimsonmoyle4053]

Damn i wondered why i couldn't get the laura Ashley tiles anymore I really wanted the josette ones

[@7sevendaysara]

Woooow hermione, this is a big project! I am becoming attached to this house as well, but you have to follow your heart. Sara Nena DIY

[@sara.r304]

How exciting! Looking forward to seeing the Reno. P.S where did you get your pretty bedding from?

[@katbar6066]

I hope you make a nice big profit not a tiny one. You deserve to make a huge profit given how lovely it now looks and all the work you have put into it.

[@Housewarmin]

Your videos are my absolute favorite 🤩💖