Fairytale English Cottage MAKEOVER - COLOUR REVEAL! ( +

We are back renovating our fairytale cottage which will soon be available for holiday lets/ vacation rentals! Julie and Malcolm choose paint colours for all the rooms. Thank you to Mylands mylands.com - In 1985, Mylands was awarded a coveted Royal Warrant - the ultimate seal of approval. Established in 1884, Mylands is Britain’s oldest family-owned and run paint and polishes manufacturer. Over four generations, we have quietly but proudly crafted quality paints and wood finishes in Lambeth, South London.
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[@helendorning4450]

Oh you two...so lovely to see a couple laughing together, supporting each other, debating the merits of words or issues together.

[@sallyturner1669]

I live near Philadelphia. We call a picture rail a picture rail. Chair rail is something different. Picture rail is about a foot down from the ceiling and pictures are hung from it. A chair rail sits about the height of a chair to keep chairs from scratching the walls.

[@dawelch69]

Same here in Virginia. We call it a picture rail, which is also different from a chair 🪑 rail that protects walls from chair rubs.

[@sallyturner1669]

@@dawelch69 if your fortunate to have an original picture rail, there should be sliding hooks attached to the picture rail. But they’re usually long lost.

[@oquassa]

@@sallyturner1669 We have picture rails as well and you can buy new hooks

[@suzanwahlquist3258]

So good Julie, to see you sitting on Luke's lap. It is a good picture of both of you.🙋‍♀️🙋

[@MappertonLive]

😊 thank you

[@brettanymichellelawson-top5197]

​@@MappertonLive I would have used a pretty sapphire blue with a pretty golden tenge

[@Cindy24412]

Whenever I watch your videos I think you're inlaws must be so thankful for you. Only someone with you energy and enthusiasm could have taken this on.

[@johnbaumann267]

I love “The Positano Diaries”, so fun to see them at Mapperton!

[@AvaT42]

I am so excited Nicki and Carlos are at Mapperton!! I have watched Nicki’s vlogs for a long time now she is such a friendly lovely person, same as Carlos.

[@juliedrysdale9592]

I love the video’s content but my favourite part is the back and forth banter between julie and Luke. 😂

[@bieuxyongson]

Such a wonderful video. The cottage is going to look amazing. It was fun to see Nicki and Carlos. We discovered their videos last year. My husband finds them and thinks that they might be something that I would like. They usually are. Which is how we found the Mapperton videos. 😍

[@Kris1964]

The cottage is well on its way to really become a fairy tale 😊😊

[@LaVieEnRose1]

I’m a long time fan of your channels as well as Positano Diaries. It warmed my heart to see you,Luke, Nikki and Carlo all together! It felt like a big hug 🤗 Also, Your cottage is coming along beautifully and I’m looking forward to seeing it at completion!

[@crinkle2649]

Free paint is always amazing. Paint is a picky thing, it hates cold temperatures. It's best to paint in the summer time.

[@pppmanly]

Julie - Thank you for the introduction to Nicki's and Carlo's channel - @NickiPositano. I have now started to binge-watch some of their lovely videos.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Oh, the memories you brought back with the paint choosing for the cottage. My late mother in law always had green woodwork in her homes. She had a very specific green that she used for all the moldings and even her kitchen cabinetry. Thank you for bringing Dolly back for a nostalgia visit.

[@MappertonLive]

Oh wow! Amazing! Thank you for sharing. :-)

[@denasutera]

I only follow three vloggers…. How unbelievably exciting to see you make a video together. Love it! It all started because I’m trying to learn Italian so I found your channel when I you purchased in Italy. Thank you for your commitment to your patrons. Love love love your channel. Both you and Nicki are real honest and not trying to impress…. Just share. How refreshing. THank you 😊

[@joannadavis6716]

I live in America. I have picture rails in every room except the kitchen and frieze above. One of the reason I bought my house. I love them. Always a conversation piece. Love learning about the wall colors and the trim colors.

[@Sandra_Kidd]

I love to see Nicki and Carlo at Mapperton and to know that you are such a fan too. What a lovely mash up of some of my favorite channels. Her video in the pool was great. I’m so glad she took up your invitation. I hope she comes back in the summer.

[@sillyputtytravel]

Picture rails are picture rails in the US. I love them -- seriously practical and attractive. The cottage is absolutely charming! I can't wait to see the end result.

[@DarrinsDaffs]

I am loving the process and the progress on the fairytale cottage! I’m so glad you’re doing a nice crisp white bathroom. You might want to consider a green grout that will match the skirting board colors. To pronounce the white paint color name correctly, just think of the author W. Somerset, Maugham; remember that the G is silent.

[@jenniferpettijohn7688]

I love you going over yoga with the guys. I tell anyone and everyone that says anything to me about a body part being stiff or sore to do yoga, it always helps! Lower back pain? Stretch the hammies!!

[@jpm9316]

Luke and Julie, you guys are thoroughly adorable and sooo entertaining! Luv your channel, and so admire and respect your efforts to maintain such an important part of Britain’s history! BTW, I’m in the US and I’ve always heard it called picture rail 😊

[@railiedouglas3018]

I’m in Australia & my 120 year old ‘California Bungalow’ style timber house we bought in 2020 during Covid Lockdown has high ceilings with daddo rails (chair rails) in all the bedrooms & living room & picture rails in the living room. Timber floor throughout. It’s a beautiful house & I’m very happy here. We lost our previous house in the Bushfires here in 2019. Love watching your renovations.

[@dawnbarnes8729]

Myrtle was my great grandmother’s name! 😃 Love the color choices! Here in the states the molding you mentioned is also called picture rails. You may be thinking of a chair rail, but that is lower in the wall. ❤️😊

[@missybelmont9830]

Omg, Julie AND Nicki Positano!!! Been following both since their beginnings!!! Yay! Love you both, girls!!!!! 🥰💜❤💜❤💜❤

[@chrisbrooks3560]

The black varnish on the floor and the green on the wood work with the light walls is going to so beautiful. I can’t wait to see it! Great choices!

[@bennybeanbag2007]

This whole engagement is lovely!!!!! I'm hooked on this series.

[@RareSeldas]

To be honest, it's really nice seeing you and Julie have such positive energy. That vibe ought to be the focus. :)

[@heathermartinez8640]

Love the white tile, white paint in the bathroom. I like the idea of the darker floors with the lighter greens on the walls. I know it will be stunning when it is all put together!

[@nikkinoo47]

Idea for floors-- strip, then stick a black dye on , then sand again which will highlight the grain, then a mid dark tone, then polyx oil. 😁💙

[@samflower31]

I can tell Luke really likes reminding Julie of her building faux pas! LOL! I love watching you two! 💜

[@Muttsrus-bk7yd]

I was so excited to see Nikki and Carlo at Mapperton on her vlog, don't know if I would have been brave enough to swim in that pool, maybe in the summer!! Love the colors for the cottage can't wait to see the finish.

[@angelabatterman6381]

I am from the South and most old homes have picture rails down from the ceiling or right under the ceiling. When homes had plaster walls, you would not want to hang a picture by hammering into your walls. Hanging from a picture rail offered a variety of picture placement. Very smart thing to do.

[@sandyhill5766]

Oh my word…. Still cannot wait for the completed Keeper’s Cottage!….. Love love love 💕

[@Arkay66]

We call the picture rail a picture rail in Texas... I love that sage color; same color we used in our bedrooms, with ultra white trim and ceiling. It's very restful. Public area is light gold, and the bathrooms a light yellow to reflect the light. Love it. The brighter tiles will help light the bathroom.

[@cathymack6961]

I love your enthusiasm and get down and dirty Julie….can’t wait to see the rest of this journey ! 💕

[@sallysampson628]

Great choices of colours for the cottage!! A huge surprise to see Nicki and Carlo appear as I also watch the Positano Diaries!! Will you be using your ‘English Fairy Tale Cottage’ to let out? Love to stay when it’s completed and ready to go and visit Mapperton and it’s surrounding countryside. You’re a natural doing your vlogs Julie and as I’ve said previously you’re professional, down to earth, humorous, factual and so interesting!! 👍🏻🏊‍♀️😃🥰🙅‍♀️

[@MappertonLive]

Yes, will be available for let/rent this spring!

[@windingroad9678]

You guys are so cute, always put a smile on my face.

[@marietimperley6005]

Delighted to see what is happening at Fairytale Cottage. Love your plain light colours scheme for the walls and ceilings. But please keep the floors light because the darker the floors the more the dust and any unwelcome bits will show! Hoping to be a guest at Fairytale Cottage one day. Love your videos. All the best.

[@cynthiat6505]

Luke! You’re a funny fellow! I know why you married Julie. She’s a go getter!

[@sjp52047]

We call them picture rails in the US, as well. Mainly find them in Victorian era houses with high ceilings.

[@KatyWatson173]

They are also called plate rails at least they were in the part of New England where I grew up.

[@sjp52047]

@Katy Watson plate rails and picture rails are different. Plate rails literally have plates displayed on them. Picture rails have a different profile that takes a hook, and chain to hang pictures from. I just love the old architectural details.

[@caroltarpley6827]

Picture rail in America Chair rail is not the same. The purpose of a chair rail is to be on the level with the back of chairs. They protect the walls from being marred by chairs. Picture rails are obviously higher and are for hanging pictures without making nail holes in the wall.

[@karenryder6317]

Exactly right. When interior walls were made from plaster (before wall board or dry wall was in use) a nail could create quite a crater or crack in the surface.

[@sarapadilla3762]

Hello Luke and Julie! I’m glad you guys are done with the cottage!! I think Julie needs to let Luke take over more of Mapperton live ❤

[@mybigfatpolishlife]

I love how involved Julie is with renovating and everything

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love that you and Nicki got together. The pool scene was hysterical. Love the colors in the cottage. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@carolannaitken5812]

I love the colours that you've chosen, it's been really interesting watching the transformation. It's certainly been a lot of work and I look forward to the finished product which will no doubt be beautiful.

[@melissaphillips3088]

Julie this cottage will look gorgeous. Fabulous colors and I can’t wait to see it all finished. You and everyone there are doing a fantastic job. 👏🏻

[@jenaemarieAZ]

I agree with Malcolm. Bring the ceiling colour down on the wall to the picture rail.

[@penneyburgess5431]

Totally understandable that Christmas, and the damage by the rain, and the chance to recoup wonderful family heirlooms took your focus off the cottage. It’s coming along beautifully!

[@janetdoten4489]

There are several different U Tubers that do their blogs on abandoned Castles, houses, a lot of history left to decay. You would enjoy the videos. That's why I enjoy your videos and learning the history. One of the guys are Bros of decay. Are a beautiful bunch of videos. Thanks for sharing

[@jenjem5810]

Julie, after all that labor to send that floor clean I truly hope that you left the grain visible. Painting it so dark that is black you won't see the grain. Another thing is that every single speck of anything shows up against black. Doing some warm shade of wood tongue is a much better choice. I've redone floors over and over and over

[@bobhammond1415]

at least you have a good professional decorators (rococo) behind you, it looks wonderful so far

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

My two favourite vloggers…..what a delight… both channels kept me sane in lockdown…well done and thanks

[@crinkle2649]

Julie, you and Luke crack me up 😄. You are so cute together

[@kimkerley4218]

Hi Niki. I love Niki. I’ve been watching her for several years. 2 of my best girls! 😊

[@jessicastrideart]

So lovely see Nicki at your beautiful home. It might have been unintentional but I noticed she matched the colours in your kitchen!😍

[@Maximusrex4575]

In the guest room it might be fun if the Tulips on the fireplace were hand painted to pop out.

[@hsimpson6581]

Oh my goodness they have a baby grand piano. I would like to see that and no more about it I know every giant house has a piano in England but I just never thought of Mapperton as having one

[@debbiestott3651]

Can't wait to see the finished cottage. Love the colour scheme. Great video.

[@janmitchell641]

Great show, Julie, you definitely want a wood burning stove with a glass window, in there. It’s a big draw for guests, especially on cooler days.

[@abbiejoliec3133]

I do hope for pink and lavender floral fabrics inside and flowers outside!

[@esmithburns]

So much going on! Great to see Malcolm again. Paint choices and floor stain will be perfect together. Can’t wait to see the finished look.

[@dragonfly9851]

QUESTION Julie do you ever crave rooms with comfy sofas and chairs and furniture in today's styles? Love the progress and the colors you picked out.

[@lindagraham3346]

We call them picture rails in Canada too but of course we have a British heritage. It's called that because pictures were often hung from the rails. Chair rails of course protect the walls (often plaster) from the backs of chairs put to rest against them or from the marks left by sideboards etc.

[@Rbmc2611]

Love Julie getting on your lap. Its ok to show a little closeness😍why do you not go to Italy with her?Julie leave it to the pros.

[@WinterConstant]

I love Nicki! It was awesome to see you both together!

[@debrathompson1780]

My sander experience: 11 hours behind one in 12x14 bedroom. BUT once it was gone over w/the120 grit the 50 yr old wood smelled freshly cut and was smooth as butter. Plan B: Strip the gunk off, so it was only took 8 hrs in the living room. YAY?? The floors turned out beautifully. I'd never do it again. HAH!

[@ShenanigansGaming412]

That's so good to know Julie.. My lower back hurts often and now I know that technique I will have to use it..

[@giftofsong3168]

I would definitely use the white in the guest bathroom. Love the colours!

[@wdjones4735]

Everything looks wonderful! I call picture rails picture moldings.

[@margaretdevery6547]

Great lessons in possible painting traps, thanks! The cute teasing between Julie & Luke is nice to see, like any other married couple. The two of you are working so hard! Julie, you're amazing! You'll try anything, which is fantastic. So many people just let tradespeople do the work without ever understanding how tough it can be on them day after day. Huge respect! Loving those greens

[@clsachdeva]

Love seeing Nicki and Carlo! Love the green paint and the idea of black floors for your cottage.

[@karinnovak5145]

Julie, the way you so very elegantly lowered yourself to sitting on the floor-amazing!👍👍If I would try the same thing, I would land immediately hard on my butt or worse😁😁

[@adalineproulx9773]

Love how you had the workers doing rag doll after 🤣

[@silva7493]

'Picture rails' in America we call 'picture rails' . My 1925 Craftsman style bungalow in Oakland, California where I lived by the Bay 37 years had 'picture rails'. I loved them for hanging pictures from (so that we didn't bess up the beautiful plaster walls), and other decorative pieces, even an ironing board behind a bedroom door. Very useful, 'picture rails'. I miss them.

[@tamaraatkinson940]

Love the cottage. Black floors with be fabulous!

[@msvg3]

Fun to see your guests from Italy. I adore Nicki and Carlo. The progress on the cottage is wonderful!

[@worldcapers]

Bravo nicki@positano!

[@marciadynes7628]

Love the paint choices yes all the white for the master bath can always add the green with accents to match the rest of the cottage ! Green is soothing colour great choice fun video Julie you are very entertaining! Thank You

[@tiffinygunther]

The brighter white will look better IMHO.

[@carolpom6920]

Julie, my great grandmother’s name was Myrtle, too. I was born on her birthday, but my parents decided Myrtle was too old-fashioned. I may have dodged a bullet there in school 😅. Lovely colors for the cottage. ❤️

[@carolpom6920]

That’s so interesting. My g-grandmother was born in 1885 in Ohio. She lived to be 100. Her last name was Brandenburg so they nicknamed me Brandy. Had no idea Carol was my real name until kindergarten when I was looking around like everyone else when the teacher called my name!

[@nelidarubio1474]

I absolutely enjoyed your swim with Nicki! It was really fun. 🤗 I recommend watching the video. ☺️

[@spongebobsqueeze]

I think a small gas fireplace for a little evening ambiance and warmth. It can be sealed so there is no danger of fires and it only needs to be cleaned once or twice a year.

[@suzanneippolito8716]

We always called them picture rails in Pennsylvania, and at my college in Virginia. We had them in our dorm rooms and could borrow differing pictures from our school library to change up our decorating.

[@Engelhafen]

Now Luke just has to practice his ventriloquist skills😂🙈

[@grannyontheplane]

your designer is undoing everything I was taught - I mean everything lol! but I have never tried his way so can't wait to see what I make of it all! I was told keep dark rooms dark and bright rooms bright. Trying to brighten a dark room will just make it feel cold, but using warmer colours will make it feel cosy. Using whites does not make rooms bigger or warmer, but using greys with a yellow base will. Rooms will look bigger if the skirting board is just one shade below the wall colour whereas a contrast will shrink the room. I am really looking forward to seeing what the rooms look like with undercoat then that will give an idea if the room could look smaller/bigger/ warmer/cooler. Very interesting!

[@taraclarke2565]

I think that would be true of a bright white that can look cold and dingy in a darker space but they are using a gentle off white. Can't wait to see it painted and furnished!

[@EliseGiammanco]

Bravo - can’t wait to see the next update! Great color choices.

[@lisaharner3720]

How exciting to have Nicki visit and swim with you. Those sanders are physically demanding! I don’t think I will be trying to do that anytime soon. 😮 Love the color scheme. It’s going to be lovely! But painting in cold temps is not good. The paint will never adhere properly and will peel. Hope you have a warm spell soon.

[@riftalope]

22:27- Ooooh! Mirror shined black wood goes excellently with those shades of green. You should find some loden (deep olive-green) velvet for a few throw pillows or accent trim.

[@jacinthehoogerbeets45]

a Dado rail comes to mind 😊 But that was lower on the walls to protect against damage from furniture

[@rhondamartin3575]

You guys are just hilarious 😂!!!

[@cassandrabukacek7330]

Plate rails when they are that high. They have a notch to hold beautiful plates!

[@brendam5356]

Hello Luke and Julie love loved this video the fairytale cottage is going to look just fabulous your guests will be delighted Malcolm such a design guru the colours chosen for the rooms kitchen plans I’m excited my diy that’s painting😀is alive and the sealing of the wall tip before paint thankyou👏Who’s coming for lunch Nicki and Carlo ciao just Bellissimo 💖👌Thankyou for a fabulous video a perfect start to my weekend hmmm might do some painting grazie Amore 💖💖😘😘👌👌🌟🌟

[@kathyk479]

I like the warm white! With the grey for trim!

[@annelinemason8335]

Love nicki positano

[@okienana11]

I love the dark floors and the colors you have chosen.

[@DLITTLE69]

Sanding before paint...Brave

[@lindamirarchi8535]

Very Cool to see Nicki and Carlo at Mapperton. The Positano Dairies was my 1st KZbin subscription and my "Happy Place" during covid. In May 2022 we returned to Positano, this time enriching our visit by going beyond the beach and visiting places shown by Nicki and Carlo. BTW-aren't Carlo's drone shots breathtaking?

[@dougmackay677]

I know I’m late to the comment party here but Julie another term here in Mereika for the picture rail is the plate rail. As well I’m having sinus problems just watching the floor sanding having done it on the floors of a nineteenth century cottage in the Cabbagetown * neighborhood of Toronto…lots of fun!

[@117Pinkyflower]

Julie do you think when the guy’s see you coming their like 🙄😳 run! 😂😂😂

[@rhondav4204]

I ❤watching Nicki and Carlos👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Julie and Luke👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Two of my favorite you tube you channels.

[@Bruniebear]

You haven't heard of Somerset Maugham... we call them picture rails but as Malcolm mentions, they are found in houses of a certain age. In this country they are mostly found in older houses houses that are Victorian or Edwardian in style. Odd that we use those terms of reference, even though we did not have the queen or the king.