Empty Apple Orchard House Tour 🍎 I'm Renting A Historic Farmhouse

[@mlspino]

The bottom drawer was for bread storage. It would have had a metal lid that lifted up. My suggestion is only open the middle doors and see how you like them. Good luck!

[@emilyretro]

Thanks so much for the info!!! Maybe I’ll have to keep my bread in there too 🤔

[@beckycanterbury4514]

I’m a retired teacher and I love the map wall🥺I could picture you using it as a backdrop for a little library area decorated with your vintage lunch boxes and school related treasures. I admire your positivity about the quirky aspects of the Orchard House. You will make it a wonderful home. I love the Boho Cottage videos too. Over the years I have lived in a van,a beach cottage, and a houseboat. Now a little house in the woods. All the best to you,Emily🌸😘

[@emilyretro]

OMG YOU LIVED IN A HOUSEBOAT?!?! I’m so jealous that’s a dream 😭😭😭 did you like it?! I will consider keeping the map on display, I’ll take my time on deciding so thanks for your input ☺️💕

[@beckycanterbury4514]

@@emilyretro I mostly loved living on my houseboat. Winter was a little difficult at times but I raised my two kids on the boat and lived on it for 17 years. Even moved it onto land and lived in it while my partner built our house. The boat was moored in the harbour in Victoria British Columbia 🇨🇦

[@AntiqueAgenda]

Emily, first off..you are just delightful to watch. Second, I have a proposal for your dining room and I request that you give my idea some honest consideration. I would like to suggest that you watch a movie by Wes Andersen called "Moonrise Kingdom". It has a definite 1960's set design mixed with an outdoorsy camp vibe. (I thought of it as soon as I saw your vintage MAP wall). Andersen's movies have a signature retro style and could be a fun twist that would work well with the wood paneling....yet still incorporate the groovy interiors that make you happy🌸! Just food for thought💕. Much love, XOXO 🥰

[@beckycanterbury4514]

I agree! ❤

[@emilyretro]

I LOOOOOOVED Moonrise Kingdom!!! It’s been a while since I’ve watched it so that’ll be my relaxation movie this weekend. Great suggestion, I will definitely reconsider and see if I can fit the wall into my decor in a Wes Anderson-ey type of way 😄

[@rwa3457986]

I agree! A campy look would be cute in the room with the maps

[@AntiqueAgenda]

@@emilyretro That's awesome! I was thinking vintage penants from National Parks, vintage thermoses, woodland animals like deer & fox, and of course...a bugle.😂🤣

[@anneelias4485]

First of all thank you doing these videos, I’m always waiting for the next one. I’ve lived in a log house almost 30 years, we built it ourselves and ya it can be dark, I have lots of lamps, table, swags, it makes it so cozy, my house has also been compared to Wes Anderson, so proud of that . I’m glad you’re keeping the wood, even after all these years I still love wood. I’d go avocado green in the kitchen, maybe just remove the Center ones first but you have so much nice stuff you might want to remove more and love your jumpsuit! Well I can’t wait to see what you all do, it’s such a little dream cottage, thank you for showing us around.❤

[@babygracie68]

You could use a vintage “avacado green “ paint on the cabinets and line the open cabinets with a groovy patterned liner. Adding some period 60/70 Kitch calendars and tea towels.

[@emilyretro]

Thank you for your suggestions!!! I think painting the actual cabinets will be a bit more work than I’m interested in with a rental. But if I’m there for a long time then maybe I will 😂 totally agree on the kitsch calendars and tea towels 😄😄😄

[@MariaLovesThis]

The organ is AWESOME!! Fun fact: did you know there was an organ CRAZE in the 70s? Craze, I tell ya. Not just old ladies: kids, families, teens. The Price Is Right used to give away organs a lot!

[@amandacowgill]

Not sure if you would want to change out an appliance, but we bought a 50s/60s stove when ours broke and it really changed the vibe of our kitchen. An avocado green stove would look so cool in your kitchen if you’re going for a 70s style. Granted older stoves don’t always have the features as a modern. But our old stove is a work horse and seems more reliable and solid than new ones.

[@mosmith1779]

Paint the backsplash yellow. See if you can slide the fridge over then it would give you room to install shelving in there.

[@emilyretro]

Sadly the fridge goes waaaaay back into a hole in the wall so I can’t slide it over. But thanks for your input on the backsplash ☺️

[@bostoncharm1]

Good idea!

[@MariaLovesThis]

Shelf next to fridge is a super idea! I vote for yellow, but yes, avocado or similar green would go well.

[@kerrieguiel2136]

I love the idea of green in the kitchen! Love the wall paper! I think once you get all of your groovy vintage colours in there it won’t seem nearly as dark. Looking forward to seeing it come to life ❤

[@emilyretro]

Aw thank you so much, I agree my decor will brighten the place up I’m sure. Thanks for watching ☺️💕

[@babygracie68]

You made it home 🏡 🍎🍎 jump suit is FAB !!!!

[@emilyretro]

Thanks so much 🥲💕

[@KristineSummer]

I’m so excited to follow along on this journey and see what you do with the place. I know you’re going to have it looking sooo good! Also, LOVE the jumpsuit!! 🌸

[@emilyretro]

Thank you so so much, Kris 🥹💕

[@kmom452]

I love the painted wooden blinds...such a retro vibe

[@pambartlett3913]

Congrats on the new place! One idea to lighten up some of the wood paneling in the living room and bedroom would be renter friendly peel and stick removable wallpaper. Some of the newer products are meant to be temporary. Maybe you could find some that won't harm the wood. Good luck with everything. Can't wait to see the changes you make!

[@dryellowkate]

Came to the comment section just to say this. I Love Love Love peel and stick wallpaper. I get not wanting to paint the wood, but whoa. That is a LOT of brown.

[@katietaniyo1124]

I would paint the cabinets green and leave the back splash the way it is. Also the drawer with the metal lining is for bread storage ☺️

[@emilyretro]

I think painting the cabinets is a bit more work then I want to do for a rental but if I’m there for a few years maybe I will ☺️ and thanks for the info on the drawer!

[@jackieblodgett2799]

First - welcome home and can’t wait to see what you do. Second - LOVE your jumper. Third - hooray for a long video. Fourth - and hear me out, put the bed in the closet facing out so the closet would be your headboard. Paint it or put a groovy sheet, some fun vintage string lights and it would be so cute. If you put it where it is, you’re gonna freeze. Against and outside wall and covering the vent. Get a bureau to hang what you have to and fold the rest and put in a dresser! Can’t wait to see how it goes!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@susanb1388]

Yes, such good advice.

[@emilyretro]

How interesting!!! I will definitely keep it in mind, the only the is I have literally no place to put my coats and dresses and I would be worried folding all those up that I won’t have the space. But I will noodle that idea, thank you! ☺️

[@MariaLovesThis]

Look at the yellow in the room divider! The gods are sending you signs that yellow is the happy, sunshine color you’re looking for. Look at your jacket!!!

[@kmom452]

For the wall paper if re- glueing is not an option perhapsa long skinny art piece would cover that bit of wall paper coming up. Maybe some trivets hanging there, Burwood Plaque or wall pocket planters. (Or get really retro with a string wall pocket.)

[@MariaLovesThis]

It’ll be so much fun to see you showily transform this place into a groovy vintage haven!

[@ShannonGanshorn]

Map wall suggestion: put a large shelf (like the green one in the 60s house) for your rotating displays and "china" :)

[@kellyrashedi2303]

I think I would leave the shutters. It gives the room a lake cottage vibe. I’m so looking forward to your groovy touches for this house!

[@emilyretro]

Thanks for your input, Kelly! ☺️💕

[@christydonahue9414]

Thanks for the tour! Your new home has sooo much potential ❤ All the paneling makes me think barkcloth curtains and pillows and vintage paint by numbers 😍 This may sound weird but, what if you put your bed in the small bedroom? My thought process is that we pretty much just use a bedroom for sleep, so that isn’t maximizing the space in your house. The bigger bedroom could be a combination sewing room and office.

[@emilyretro]

Yessss I love vintage paint by numbers 🥹 honestly the second bedroom is SO SMALL if I put my bed in there you wouldn’t be able to open the closet doors or walk next to the bed. I like my queen bed too much to switch to a twin 😂 but thank you anyway for the suggestion 😄

[@MariaLovesThis]

Great idea to use that little alcove that goes to the owner’s, as closet or shelf storage space.

[@blakequilts1248]

Make wallpaper paste! Just flour and water cooked, google a recipie. It is so easy no smell and easy clean up. Love the spice cupboard idea by the fridge!

[@IS-LUV]

Emily! Your new place is perfect for you! You are the blessing that is coming to it, to liven it up and give it the freshness it’s been waiting for. I’m certain that whatever you do will be great as you do it with so much love! I love the little shutters and that would save money on extra windows treatments for now. I would definitely open up the center kitchen cabinets (glass doors would be gorgeous) and I would seriously consider putting glass doors on all 3. It would give you more chance to add color to the back since it’s a dark small space. A decorator taught me that things in 3 balance a room. I could also see you hanging a colorful vintage apron on the small sliver next to the fridge. It’s going to be so much fun seeing the place transform with your style and charm! Best wishes sweet Emily and we’re right here with you! ❤❤

[@emilyretro]

OMG HANGING APRONS WHAT A GREAT IDEA FOR THAT TEENY TINY SPACE!!! Thank you I just got two new long aprons and those would fit PERFECTLY there!!! And thanks for all your input I really appreciate it ☺️💕

[@Linda-gi8pr]

I think your house will take on a vintage cottage/cabin look Which will be so cute ! Love the shutters. I have always wanted them, but they were always too expensive. Whatever you do will be beautiful ! Also, you have the best personality!

[@emilyretro]

Oh wow I can’t believe you’ve always wanted them! I’ve gotten quite a few positive comments about them so I think I’ll leave them ☺️ thanks for your input!

[@MariaLovesThis]

Omg! I’ve always always wanted those little shutters you have in the bedroom! Every estate sale I go to seems to have them! I LOVE THEM and love how easy to open and shut they are. Instant charm!!!

[@creepyoldgoat]

First of all, the location is gorgeous. I would LOVE to live somewhere so dreamy and pastoral. The yard/garden is so pretty, once it's cleaned up a bit it's going to look amazing. The house itself is also really cool, I'm a fan of the wood paneling personally (and the cute wallpaper). I like your idea of using sheets as curtains and to break up/cover some of the paneling, because there is A LOT. I've seen people do kind of a faux "wallpaper" by attaching sheets to the wall. I'm sure you'll come up with something really cute. As for the bedroom, maybe you could move the bed into that recessed closet area, with the headboard against the back of the closet wall. You might have room to add a small wardrobe to keep you clothes in, or use a clothes rack and display your cute vintage clothes. Just an idea.

[@fussycoose]

The drawer you thought was a refrigerator looks like a bread drawer. My mom had one. I would remove the center cabinet doors first to see if you like it alone or feel the need to remove the other two on each end. It's all going to be lovely with your personal touches.

[@emilyretro]

Excellent advice about just removing the middle ones and seeing how it makes me feel. Thanks so much! ☺️

[@thatsheaventome]

First time commenter, long time follower. Your presence and charm is such a breath of fresh air! The people you're renting from have no idea how lucky they are to have you!!! I love how crafty you were to find this place, your patience paid off! My only tips would be that hanging macrame plant hangers would help soften the look of the wood paneling. Mirrors also would help bounce more natural light around the living room. I'm excited to see what you do with this space, and I hope you enjoy the freedom of living alone, you absolutely deserve this! Also YES conduit pipe is soo much cheaper than curtain rods, and customizable to any length, and easy to spray paint!

[@emilyretro]

Aw thank you so so much for your comment!!! I appreciate your kindness 🥲 so right under the skylight there’s a hook and I bet they hung plants there!!! There’s a plant hook in my dining room already too so I think I’ll have to embrace hanging up some plants 🌱 I appreciate you!

[@babygracie68]

Tapestries were really hip/big wall decor items that added color and some shag rugs in popping oranges, golds and greens. I was born in 1968 and grew up in the heart of the 70s so it’s an era that has my heart. If you get a PO Box address let us know! I would love to send you some authentic 60s70s stuff 😊💕

[@emilyretro]

Oh my gosh that’s so sweet of you!!! If you email me I’ll send you the address. I totally agree about the tapestries, I have a flower power beach towel that I plan on hanging to look like a tapestry 🌼

[@emilyretro]

[e-mail]

[@rduckster4727]

Paint the kitchen cabinets green. A soft sage is very vintage and timeless. Leave the backsplash

[@marymogckmishmashmary]

Keep the shutters, privacy on the bottom, and keep the top open for light❣️

[@kmom452]

Akward corner in living room would be great for floating shelves. White or colored shelves would help break up the wood. I know your friend said as little holes as possible but sine nothing can be done with that corner floating shelves would be an asset that can be left.

[@marieapple543]

I love your new place and I agree put your desk office area by those look out glass doors, you will need bucket of the command hooks. Its got a cozy feel to it once you get it decorated. I love love your porch decorated some now. Your skylight could allow some plants too, I agree to its a place to put your winter boots, some shoes, coat area, maybe a bench to put on your snow boots, or other shoes b4 you leave the house add a some shelves on one side for decorating, etc. Having the kitchen island will change the whole space to be more functional, cooking preparation area, friends sit at or just yourself, or friend's kids helping you make something or even make cookies. Thats great you have your dad to help. I hope the heater get fixed or figured out right away. I love the quiet of nature sounds so honestly I would love to live there myself. I have a female orange cat who would love outside adventures there. I live in a country town but this time I am on a area that not far from the freeway and too much traffic for my cat to be safe so she is an indoor cat now. Neat having all the animal life, birds nearby would be so relaxing. I assume you will have a storage unit or part of a garage not on the property for things that don't fit there. Would the landlord let you whitewash a room if you promise to restore the wood to the original color when you move out I mean for like bedroom to lighten it up and so its more relaxing when you go to bed. Just an idea not sure landlord will let you. So cool it didn't eat your cats food. Yes the area outside look like shrubbery, loose branches need to be clean up but I think it has huge potential for improvement and the benefit for your landlord when you decide to live somewhere else and he increase the next tenant's rent because of your updates and improvements. You have an area if you wanted sit outside in the sun eat your lunch or go for a walk near the water.

[@kmom452]

Mirrors could help brighten the area, maybe mirrored shadowboxes from the 50's/60's. I remember people having a lot of textile art in the 70's. Think macrema, latch hook art, embroidery art...etc. your vintage sheet idea rocks.

[@MariaLovesThis]

Curtains over the maps is a great idea to brighten the room and bring in more of your personality.

[@sharonsnider8751]

This house reminds me of the house I grew up in. Built in 1878 but remodeled in the 70’s. I love it!

[@emilyretro]

Oh that’s awesome to hear, Sharon! Thanks for sharing I agree with you it seems like it was remodeled in the 70s ☺️

[@emily_gross1990]

That wood wall at 3:43 is amazing. It would be great with some owl and orange wall decor. Like a gallery type wall of mix and match pieces. Maybe even an owl painting. I can actually really picture it.

[@ek-xc6xr]

Maybe I am weird but I love dark wood paneling- it just seems so midcentury to me, and I am sure all of your delightful kitchy decorations will look fabulous and help brighten it up. Love the kitchen and the wallpaper. You are going to make this house so cute! Really looking forward to seeing the transformation. ❤

[@larajean1]

I agree…metal lined drawer is for bread. I’d open the two middle cabinets and see how that works. My parents had that bird clock! I’d put some seating looking out the slider in the living room… even just a chair to sit and enjoy the vuew

[@kmom452]

Those colors in the kitchen are my favorites. I love the wall paper. That is a big kitchen for a rental. I love the wood because it is so 60's/70's. Green or orange accents would be awesome.

[@jaimesherwood8464]

Finally got a chance to watch! So excited for you to start making the house your home. You have a lot of great ideas. I have done the conduit curtain rods outside and inside. I love that you don't need a middle support for the rod across sliding glass doors or across an opening. they work perfect with the curtain clips. I also used wooden dowels in the ends of the conduit to put a finial on to make it more finished. let me know if you need any tips. also, if HD won't cut them, a pipe cutter is cheap and easy to use!

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

This house has so much character! It’s going to be so fun to see how you decide to decorate ❤ what beautiful surroundings too! Sounds like it will be a win win for your friends family having you there as well.

[@emilyretro]

Yes it will be great for both of us, woohoo! Thanks for your kindness and for watching 😄

[@almawalker6617]

Shutters were very popular in the '70s. I had white shuuters and in one roomi painted the shutters bright yellow! I still love the way you can quicklyopen shutters in the morning and close them at night for privacy. Walmart sells a 12inch wide white shelving unit that is stackable. You can easily spray paint them and some have doors If you have 12 inches beside your fridge,that might be a quick storage solution. The narrow space on the other side could be space for a mop and broom holder or for an ironing board with a vintage flower power sheet made onto a cover. I love all the eccentricities of your old farmhouse rental! Looking forward to seeing how you decorate it.

[@amandacowgill]

We used metal piping for our curtain rods in our living room windows. They are super sturdy and a cheap option! We also bought one to put at the top between two big bookshelves to make an open concept closet for our clothing. It’s worked out perfectly and was a super affordable option to make a closet in our bedroom that didn’t have one.

[@garritygal]

Love your new home. I think you can weave fabric in and out of the shutters. You could use some of your vintage sheets. Have fun making your new place your own!

[@emilyretro]

Well now that’s an interesting idea!!! I’ll have to think about that thank you 😄💕

[@bonesareheavy]

I love all the quirky details in the new place! I like the shutter style window coverings, very cozy cottage style. I agree with you about the wall maps...cover them up as much as possible! Good luck with the farm cats 😻! I like green for the kitchen. I think making (or buying) a really large macramé wall piece in a light shade of rope would look neat against the wood walls adding some brightness and more of the 70's vibe.

[@larryatkins1514]

Laura here, the house will be adorable! Can't wait to see it.i like th e shutters I think they add character. Also don't know how you feel a bout this but I love hardwood floors is there hardwood under the carpet?.Id be tearing the carpet out if it's allowed. Cute,cute cute😊

[@emilyretro]

Hi Laura! Thanks for your input on the shutters I appreciate it! I might have to lift up the carpet a bit and see what’s there 😉

[@aubreyaskew6701]

I'm from an area where closets are not traditionally built into our houses, so many people buy freestanding hanging racks or wardrobes. I think if you turned the closet in your bedroom into an alcove rather than a traditional closet and then pushed the head of your bed into it that might open up some of your bedroom plus keep you from having to sleep over the vent or right next to a window. You can even arrange curtains from the door frame so that it's like a canopy bed.

[@emilyretro]

You are the second person to suggest that, what an interesting idea that I never would have thought of. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for an armoire or something to hold all my hanging clothes because I love the idea of creating a canopy. Thank you! ☺️

[@robine916]

@@emilyretro Why not use the wardrobe/armour you mentioned your friend may remove as clothing storage?💕

[@cathyvice7135]

The opposite color of yellow is purple or violet. That would really pop with the wallpaper in you kitchen! Btw, you’re so lucky to have scouted out that place! I’m jealous.

[@jojobe8078]

Love the shutters! Very cozy and cottage-y. I think you may find the warmth of that genuine wood paneling will be a great backdrop to your flower power style. You have beautiful light coming in! Can’t wait to see how cute this comes out!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

Your a sweet soul. I know what you went through is difficult. It's very hard to find affordable housing. Glad I found your channel. ✨️🌻

[@kelsieb8908]

Definitely suggest using the command strips on the paneling. It’ll work well. Super cute rental. Can’t wait to see how you decorate it. 😊

[@cherylwalsh5396]

Great video! You have some good ideas for "fixing up the place"! Watch out for the weight of things on the command hooks-I hung a picture with glass and it fell down and broke. So sad. Maybe put your bed on an angle under the 2 corner windows. I've seen that in pictures and it looks like it makes the room bigger. The landlord friend is going to have to let you put some shelving on some walls-all sheet walls will get dusty. Closet rods are easy to put up-but look at some closet systems with a shelf across the top and the rod below. Lastly, he really needs to let you paint the kitchen cabinets for cleanliness and lightening up the room-really think about white-classic and would highlight the wallpaper! I'm sure there are wall paper cleaners and regluing products. You are going to be studying ideas at Home Depot and Lowes-If you have a Walmart near you-they have lots of hardware and organizational things much cheaper. Curtain rods-commmand hooks too!! Ha! Keep a stiff upper lip sweetie-we are here for support-wish I was closer. :o)

[@preciouslavenderbuttons9650]

Love this house and it has a lot of potential! Take your time and live in it before you make decisions. Love the name Apple Orchard. You might even decide after you are there you might not repeat what you had before. I use eclectic all the time. Love the wood paneling and the shutters. I would leave the doors on the small cabinets that way you can store anything. You can always measure the back wall of the cabinets and cut out sections of cardboard or foam to cover and place in back space to avoid painting. I thought same as other comments place headboard in closet or cady corner it. Take tall cabinets your friend taking out and turn it for storage in another room. Cover map with quilt, macrame hanging etc. This will be fun for you to treasure hunt. Good luck!!

[@aaafiddleplayer6511]

I think the shutters are cute, and they are free! Love the kitchen wallpaper! Can you paint the paneling? I wish you much happiness in your new home!❤

[@emily_gross1990]

OMG, GO WITH THE ORANGE! 😍 I have such an affinity for orange, yellow, green and brown retro kitchens. But shade matters. You could do orange or even yellow if it's the right shade. Or possibly use accessories to give most of the color.

[@RuthieB966]

ALSO I LOVE LOVE THE WINDOW SHUTTERS… fyi expensive .. they are GREAT

[@evch8741]

I would put a flower power vinyl on the fridge that goes with that adorable wallpaper! Also I would go with the green where you said and then cover the cream underside of the cabinets with yellow. That would go with the wallpaper better than orange. I have confidence in you though, you'll make it awesome!

[@MariaLovesThis]

Those shutters beat “blinds” any day.

[@markiecrossmandixon7343]

You definitely have enough creativity to make it work. My home is from 1951 and it is also dark, small spaces and wood paneling. downstairs. It was once two separate living areas so we combined it into one. Our master bedroom is 1. in the basement and 2. wood paneled- so DARK.

[@emilyretro]

Oh my gosh that does sound veeeery dark, but I’m sure you make it work!! 😄💕

[@markiecrossmandixon7343]

@@emilyretro So far we do- in fact my downstairs kitchen is now the canning kitchen with a 1949 Youngstown kitchen sink in it. I do need more light down there in general.

[@lauramoore1624]

I love the kitchen cabinet doors. I would leave them as is.

[@Vnotto]

The house is cute! I look forward to seeing what you do with it. I grew up in the 60s ahd 70s and there was a lot of paneling back then! Sounds like you have some great ideas to brighren it up. It kind of gives me a hobbitty vibe.

[@robine916]

There are metal covers/extensions you can add to the heating vents to redirect the airflow. You can also have them custom made. I wonder if you hang light colored/white curtains up to the ceiling in the dining room window if it would help brighten up the space more? So much potential!

[@amyhartman8068]

My house was built in the 1850’s and it has barely any historic character except for an old door and the floorboards you can see in the basement. I think until later in the 1880’s the houses were simple without a ton of features

[@pameladelancey5834]

Love your new home!! I think your idea of using vintage sheets on some of the wood will lighting up the space. Also I would put your desk in the dining room to enjoy that view!! Lots of potential!!❤

[@joancreekmore5754]

You're so cute....love how you make curtains "fly"!!!!! So glad you're living near another family. I was a little worried about you, but now I know you'll be just fine. Looking forward to watching you get creative.

[@coraholt5849]

You will have a blast doing up the house. You can hang quilts on the walls for some color and texture.

[@katrina4013]

The map would actually work quite well as a 1960's office. Green lamp etc. Think vintage office stuff.

[@vrbixby]

Paint the microwave nook and it's edging white. It needs to blend in with the nice wallpaper.

[@sewvintagebysunraedoll]

Looks like the perfect little dark academia cabin & I bet you have an awesome cottage garden under all that brush! Use Sage green as an accent color to bring in good luck 🍀 & abundance ✨🪴

[@lisalevinson633]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with your new place! Love that wall map especially! I always had shutters, they are great, not just for adjusting light, provides some insulation. A cute small kitchen lamp would provide light and might look cute at one end of the counter or a battery operated one on the center island you're putting in. have fun!

[@emilyretro]

Ooooooooh and battery operated lamp on the island what a stellar idea, thank you!! And thanks for the info about shutters being good insulation. Since it’s such an old house I bet heat loss will be an issue in the winter so that’s a great tip!

[@WImomma1]

Looking forward to seeing everything you do to transform your new space! The shuttered windows are cute, and I love the suggestions of camp-inspired decor for the living room. For the map wall - what about covering it with big "upholstered" panels? Maybe something like styrofoam insulation panels covered with quilt batting and vintage sheets with button tufts. It could probably be stuck to the molding with command-type velcro, and it'd be cute on its own or as a backdrop for a shelf. Also, narrow shelves around the fridge would be great for spices and canned goods.

[@emilyretro]

I LOOOOOOVE that suggestion for adding fabric in front of the maps!! Everyone is making me reconsider hiding the maps 😂 but if I go there fabric route I will keep your suggestion in mind. Thanks!! ☺️

[@brigid6609]

Nooo hide the maps they are awful! And on the other side of the fridge you can hang some of your cute aprons! And a display shelf for your tins! ❤

[@MariaLovesThis]

If they let you paint the mirrored medicine cabinet, that’s more extra storage for your stuff!

[@kmom452]

I am excited for you. It will take some elbow grease and some creativeness but there is so much potential. What a diamond in the rough. Very nice of your friend to offer this to you to rent. Its a win win because they know they will be getting a decent tenant. They would have had to be so careful with someone living so close to them. You have saved them a search for someone trustworthy and they are offering the space for a price you can afford. Well done.

[@dianewilliams9729]

I actually do like the shutters and was thinking of adding them to my cape cod style cottage. Now my windows have layers of curtains so I thought it would be freeing just to have shutters. You use sheet curtains for your cute style so can understand why you might not like the shutters. Feel certain it will be a cute refuge for you.

[@GentleThriftyMama]

I looooove the challenge and the potential that your new space holds. I’m excited to come along for the journey of making it cute and your own ❤️💛🧡💚

[@emilyretro]

Thank you so so much 🥹💕

[@MariaLovesThis]

Your wood paneling looks very high quality and not the fake veneer stuff most of us had in the 70s. Please please do not paint the wood paneling! ❤

[@kristenhead6367]

If you take off the cupboard doors, store them some place safe. Please don’t throw them away.

[@Amylynnp777]

The left side of the fridge maybe something magnetic for cute magnets

[@audreysmith4212]

I am so excited to see what you do to your new space! Thanks for taking us on this journey with you. My family and my husband's family are all from Michigan and call them 'door walls' and you call them sliders. I love that. Personally I like the shutters but I also live in a farm house so... Will you be able to pick the apples yourself come fall? Also, good luck on the cat friend! I'm sure you can do it. 😺

[@azaliatovar3228]

Love the wooden blinds/shutters!

[@RuthieB966]

SUCH A CUTE PLACE .. I ONCE HAD A PLACE With WOOD WALLS .. the Map wall is cool .. with the wall space by the refrigerator i would build in a cookie tray holder spot .. i also would take Off one set of kitchen doors .. (only after i lived there for a while) just to get a feel .. or hang vintage potholder on the doors .. I love mirrors lol but ya the medicine box is out of place .. maybe you Dad can build you a book self in the place of the MC .. CANT wait to see more ..

[@Amylynnp777]

Metal butterflies on the wood paneling

[@MariaLovesThis]

I would totally do a yellow island and try to get close to the existing buttercream that’s in the cabinets. Not sure about painting that vintage tile!

[@ShellysSweetFinds]

I personally love the shutters!

[@HeavensDeuxBetsy]

I love watching little boho cottage too! And I'm sure I will love watching your channel also! Much success on your new journey ❤ Betsy

[@sadiegilliland2484]

If you can't remove that medicine cabinet maybe you could remove the mirror doors and paint it to make it look cute & more useful.

[@emilyretro]

OMG OR I COULD PUT CUTE CONTACT PAPER ON IT!!! Thanks so much for the suggestion of what to do if I can’t remove it 👏👏👏

[@brigid6609]

Hi Emily, great video! Lovely fixerupper 😅 for the kitchen cupboards are you allowed to paint them or use like vinyl on them? I'd use a light warm colour as it's dark and north. For on top of the tiles I'd go for the sticky back tiles I've seen some awesome ones. Green is beautiful but a cold color. To get more light into the kitchen maybe you can strategically place mirrors so the light will get into the kitchen? The wood panelling is it possible to sand them and put on a lighter stain or linseed oil? So it's not so dark? In the living room ask if you can put up a "picture rail" basically a 2x4 near the sealing and you can hang art from cables. If you use picture frames with glass or plastic it will reflect the light. If the wooden floors are ugly maybe you are allowed to paint them in a light colour? The cupboard in the bathroom can be your broom closet 😅 it might be too damp for clothes. Maybe you can relocate some of the bathroom mirrors to the darker kitchen area? I love the shutters keep them and combine them with cute vintage curtains. I would change the position of the bed an put it against the other wall. Would it fit the space what is the closet? I would paint the closet and find a vintage wallpaper to make it a feature wall. And see if there is space on the other wall for a small cupboard for hanging clothes. Usually the seasonal clothes are not that many and maybe you can find another place for the non seasonal clothes? I put mine in an IKEA bag under the bed. It hard to see how much space you have with all the stuff of the owner still standing there. I'm sure it will be a lovely place to live ❤

[@sandir945]

I love the shutters! Super cute house and I can't wait to see how you transform it into your home!

[@paulchezkari6952]

The wallpaper withyellow window frames are lovely, congratulations 🎉

[@emilyretro]

Thanks so much, Paul! ☺️🌼

[@ninaslice]

Wow! So much potential and those gardens are amazing! Could you store your cleaning supplies in the bathroom cabinet with no shelves? Would your bed fit in the bedroom with shutters? That one looks so bright and lovely and I *adore* the shutters! Then you could use the bigger bedroom as your storage/ sewing/ crafting room and not worry about the vent or the naked closet. That folding room divider is awesome!!! Can’t wait to see it dressed up with vintage floral sheets!! I love the atrium off of the sunroom and the sliding doors in the living room! You could try mirrors opposite the sliding door to brighten the living room.

[@shannon_w.]

I am really excited to go on this journey with you! It is gonna be so fun to see you put your touches in this home ❤️ Oh and I do like the wood shutters.

[@Pom88pom]

What a great place I only had time to watch a minute… so much potential! Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾

[@617883]

Thats awesome great gifts happy decorating Emily 👌 👏

[@mrssharp]

I love the shutters!

[@rwa3457986]

Your wallpaper is probably from the 70s. You can use wallpaper paste to stick it back down . I can’t wait to see what you do!

[@emilyretro]

Thanks so much for your insight! ☺️💕

[@AH-jj9hp]

I love the shutters ❤

[@Amylynnp777]

I’m 32 will be 33 in august and I’ve been living on my own for 7 years now, I’m moving back to my parents house , to hopefully save for a house, living in my tiny apartment has drained my money !

[@kristydavison2371]

The story of the walls is so nifty!! I actually like the way the wood paneling looks (am I weird?!?!). I think it will perfectly balance a 70’s color palette, and omg yes the SWAG lights, do that!! The exact one you showed was such a vibe!! I have mixed feelings about those wooden shades but I think little sweet curtains would open up the room!! Also, love that jump suit and I’m so happy that you found a place to live in that is special and affordable, the universe lined things up so perfectly for you and I truly think you attracted it with your good spirit.

[@emilyretro]

Aw thanks a bunch, Kristy 🥹💕 No you’re not weird liking the wood paneling!!! I like it too a lot! If I had more natural light in the living room I would REALLY love it. I’m a bit concerned about how dark it will feel in the winter but hopefully by then I’ll have a lot of decorations to liven it up ☺️ thanks for your input!