RENOVATION SERIES | EPISODE 4 🏠 MOVING VLOG & GARDEN TRANSFORMATION

[@amymason735]

Slipper Satin is a nice white but School House White I prefer personally. They're both similar but School house doesn't have the yellow undertone that slipper satin has so gives a nice chalky white look without looking too creamy. It's also in the same family as drop cloth, shaded white and shadow white so work well together. Otherwise all white is a bright chalky white thay goes with anything. I noticed you had the colour chart that comes from b&q or homebase which have printed colours on. I would highly recommend our other colour chart which have the painted chips inside, this will give you a closer representation of the colour. There's a showroom in Wilmslow that will have them available. Then the sample pots painted out onto larger pieces of card or paper work best so you can move them round the room in different lighting. ❤

[@TheTattooedCrafter]

We have the wool carpet everywhere in our property and it’s the best investment we ever made. I would highly recommend this. It’s so hard wearing and we have a large dog and never had any issues regarding “loop holes” ( plus she does zoomies all the time and never damaged the carpet). 100% never get plush carpet on high traffic walkways / stairs as it never wears well and gets ruined very quickly. You’ll be surprised how cosy and comfortable the wool carpet is under foot than how it feels in your hands. We also had the second sample (more rubber laminate) in our old property. I would not recommend this product at all, especially in a bathroom despite it saying it can go in there. We had a significant amount of issues with moisture with the flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. They would always lift up, separate and never gave a cohesive look like traditional engineered wood would give. If you’re going to be adding wood I’d recommend something a little thicker to save on moisture movement. When it comes to wood flooring we’ve definitely noticed you get what you pay for so would always advise you to spend a little more to get a better quality. Don’t be fooled by the F&B brochure colours. Elephants breath and Cornforth white are very warm colour, definitely more cream than grey undertoned. Skimming stone is a stunning neutral and works with both cool and warmer tones. Lots of progress being made in the home, we’re still renovating our property and keep saying “the end is near!” Can’t wait to catch up on the other vlogs. X

[@beckyflateau6356]

Loop carpets are a nightmare for dogs. Even if they don’t get their claws caught the claws pull at the pile and totally ruin the carpet and make it look messy and old, even when it’s not. I would stay clear and shop about for an alternative 😊

[@pamkirby4390]

I love all you have done, and what you picked out for flooring. We built our home 23 years ago so we are getting ready to do the wood all the way through the house. Getting excited for a change. 🇺🇸😊💛

[@demidb9035]

We have just had a carpet very similar to that 100% wool natural tone you like in our master bedroom and it's beautiful!!! Definitely go with that one, so much more luxurious long term and hardwaring 👏👏👏 can't wait to see the renovations develope 😁❣

[@janicewood5102]

Wool carpet loop is a Berber and yes with that in mind you only have to catch it and it will pull a complete line out of the carpet along with the wool moth problems. Will be looking into the camera system thank you 😊

[@sarahwebb8989]

Definately prefer the textured carpet. You could go runner style on the stairs and contrast paintwork. Also will be much harder wearing than the plush which is not that dense. Love seeing the progress💕

[@jacquim8907]

My head is sinning and I don't even have to choose. It is moving on quickly and soon the upper floors will be ready. It's exciting

[@charliehull8785]

If you are going for farrow and ball colours, you can go to b&q and they will colour match it in their brand Valspar for a cheaper price. Their v700 blend is extremely durable and can scrub and wash over it. I find farrow and ball is lovely with the chalky finish but knocks with pets easily

[@lynnberg6663]

Wool carpet is the best!

[@tracybradley4641]

Freya loving the tiles for the bathroom, I love the real wool carpets love the texture especially with plain walls supportsvthe Brittish wool industry and they are fireproof x

[@ninahmarshyn8655]

I've had both types of carpet and the wool does also flatten out on high traffic areas like the stairs. Plus it discoloured where I cleaned stains. Which you don't have to worry about with the man-made type you clean it with bleach and it works. Saying that I also prefer the look of the wool texture. I did hear carpet right I think it was have bought out a man-made wool weave look . Just renovating my house as well so going to look at that one myself. Your place is coming on really well now its the fun part choosing stuff 😊

[@carlyappler9659]

All of the progress makes my heart skip a beat! It is looking amazing so far. I prefer the denser wool carpet, I love that you're adding in some textures.

[@FreyaFarrington]

I think we might go for that one!

[@sarah106100]

Your house is looking beautiful Freya, I love the tiles so natural they look stone like. Our house is all creams and browns with lots of oak and leather, I love that look it’s so cosy. We wanted white in our main bedroom but we went with a off white and I’m so glad we did, it’s nice and bright, looks lovely with the oak furniture but it’s got that cosy feel to it. Can’t wait to see more ❤️❤️❤️

[@sabrinalewis3638]

You could do plush in the bedrooms (lower traffic) and the woven weave wool in the main areas because of a stronger surface for high traffic ares. You’ll enjoy getting out of bed to a softer carpet. Everything is looking great and nice choices. Yard is especially coming together nicely too. Can’t wait to see what you do next! Good luck 👍😎

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

The exciting part now Freya choosing all the tiling, flooring, paint etc. Looking good you have rooms again 👍🏻🤣💕.

[@vxlace_kidz3813]

How about the wool one on the stairs and upstairs and the plush one in the living room as safer for Barney and more cosy x

[@marilynpowell6881]

Love how everything's going, can't wait 'til you can style everything. Thanks Freya xxx

[@crystalslade1318]

Karndean floor is great I’m a kitchen and bathroom designer it’s great for all over the house

[@user-ip9zg5rm4h]

Uk Flooring Direct are amazing. All our rooms in the house are done with flooring from there.

[@redesignwitheleanorfurnitu8576]

Love the wool but beware I had it on my stairs and my dog not only got her claw trapped coming down but she also ended up falling and ripping her claw out

[@amandajane473]

Be careful with wool carpet cos moths love it. Your house is coming together lovely. So excited to see it all done.

[@JoJo-Hamilton]

And silver fish!

[@kaz6655]

Go for the plush I went for the loop I have a dog it wasn’t good for him plus I missed the softness of a plush carpet I like walking bear feet around the house and the loop carpet just wasn’t nice to walk on it felt like office carpet so after a year I’m having the carpets replaced with a soft plus carpet

[@mandyreardon2177]

Good to see your renovations are coming along well - I bet its felt like forever? Just some tips that I have learnt along the way; always use the highest mix of wool in a carpet that you can afford, especially when carpeting your stairs and landing - it definitely helps with the longevity and looks of a carpet over time! Polypropylene carpets look nice when first layed, however, the fibres flatten really quickly, even short fibres. 😉 When using laminate or engineered wood planks, try to get the thickest underlay that you can. My brother has a partitioning and office maintenance business and I ordered my laminate flooring for the whole of my downstairs, from a floor supplier he uses and they recommend the underlay with a gold foil backing( I've since forgotten the name of it, sorry!) and I have to say we do not get a single creek noise and our floor feels totally solid! 😉 I think the laminate in the Roma Oak colour, is the nicest colour of the laminate samples you had.😍 Hope this is helpful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kaderin1001]

Go wool carpet all the way! It releases stains really well and will look much better over time than the plush polypropylene!

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

I must admit I can choose paint and tiles and wood flooring from samples but carpet no the salesmen always seem to know their stock and what is better for each room. The samples are bigger and you can walk on them . Good wool carpet mix can last for years

[@Liza03V]

This house is going to become a masterpiece! Good bones and high ceilings. I dont like carpet due to the concentration of dust but if you like it.... I think you should consder it for the woodfloors everywere and put small carpets that are easy to clean. But in UK i know that you love carpets evwrywere. The garden needs a little love but the layout is awesame. Hope you finish the whole renovation by Christmas time and start decorating. Keep going.💖💖💖💖💖

[@Galvigirl]

Definitely go for the wool carpet, the texture is beautiful.

[@sandrathwaitesbuckingham6839]

It's coming on a treat, really fast too. Its going to be amazing I'm sure. x

[@juliespencer1164]

the renovations are coming on can not wait to see it all done upstairs. it will look fab. xxx

[@angelamuncaster3424]

Wow ,it's all happening now Freya! Xx

[@katieleeward8326]

The wool carpet is beautiful, I love these reno vlogs! They make me so excited to buy my own home.

[@elizabethnaughton2481]

All looking great Freya, can't wait till you finish. You are amazingly calm. Be aware carpets with doggy hairs😉. Tip, keep the guarantee from your flooring too.

[@janecross6281]

Love how everything is starting to come together. Regarding carpet definitely for me the wool one. More hard-wearing and natural xxx

[@Ni_kki__]

Looks like it’s all going well Freya,can’t wait see end result! 😄

[@MrCarrington]

I found choosing flooring so tough! Your choices of floor and tile have reassured me haha! Personally I don't think I'd get a wool carpet again because of cloths moths... so hard to get rid of :(

[@helen6477]

When we bought our house we lived in one room for a year,, Nightmare! I sympathise with u, it’s all coming along quickly!…would say the wool carpet can get moth infestation, we had to have ours removed as the moths made holes in it! X

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Definitely the wool carpet, hardwearing, natural, easy to remove stains from, and the texture is gorgeous. It's a bit of a devil to hoover, but will be so worth it.

[@ivyc7336]

Wow Freya...plaster finally up and rooms getting completed! How exciting! So nice to see things progressing. In my opinion it's best to keep things nice and light in color so the space feels bigger, light, & airy. We have vinyl floors in our home bcuz of our dogs and it works great. Thinking maybe in your country heated flooring might be a good idea since it gets quite chilly in the winters. Can't wait to see what you pick. Much love from Fort Worth, Texas! 😊🏡🌞

[@juliekingston7057]

Looking very good xxx can’t wait to see it al done xxx❤️❤️❤️

[@klc5876]

Love the wool carpet! And really enjoy the renovation vlogs ☺️💯

[@anniehall709]

Hi Freya, Slipper Satin by Farrow and Ball is a great all over off white that works with lots of schemes x

[@JoanneLass]

I love the texture of the wool carpet. We have the plush, lovely at first but doesn’t wear well at all. All coming along nicely! Can’t wait for the painting and styling! Xx

[@carolinemesser4695]

Looking lovely , can't wait for the finishing touches 😊 the luxury vinyl flooring is nice for bathrooms xx

[@MishMashMum]

Moths are on the rise in the Uk…100% wool carpet is the ideal natural fibre for moths to lay their eggs in and when the grubs hatch natural fibres are the ideal meal for them It also is prone to smelling if anyone spills liquid on it. Cedar balls might help deter moths but it’s not guaranteed. X

[@annaugcit]

So excited to see the bathroom and the shower done 😍😍😍

[@Suzieplook]

With the plush one you will see where you have walked, if its on the stairs it will flatten over time where everyone walks x wool is more hard wearing x

[@Rc4rr]

Where are the large bags from that have your bottoms and tops in please?

[@oresteslateralus4650]

I think once the walls are plastered, it seems like it will be coming together nicely, im.sure you will be excited to go shopping for all the soft furnishings. Cant wait to see it complete. 👍

[@gaynor3976]

Its very exciting now we can see how the finish is going to look. Exciting times too for picking out colours for walls and floors. Garden looks great. Xxx

[@holymags2495]

Like your tiles changing color in different lighting your wall paint colors will do the same and the lighting will change throughout the day on certain walls. Unfortunately you may need to live with paint patches on the walls until you can see how the natural lighting and indoor lighting in the house reflects the colors you want. Like your choices and also will vote for the wool carpet!

[@kerryg9573]

You’re not afraid of hard work! It’s really taking shape and I’m loving the progress updates. Do you have a usable bathroom downstairs? I’m intrigued 🤔. Xx

[@sandrathwaitesbuckingham6839]

I think she said in a previous video she goes to the gym for a shower.

[@kerryg9573]

@@sandrathwaitesbuckingham6839 ah right thanks. She’s amazing how she makes everything look effortless and stays so positive

[@margaretlittle6800]

Love your choices up to now of tiles etc, it’s not easy deciding as you have to live with it . I think neutral is the way to go as you can add colour etc with cushions & accessories of which you will have plenty I’m sure 😀

[@ohwhatadiy]

Your house is really coming along! Watching with interest. Love your huge garden! For the carpet go with the hard wearing wool carpet, it seems like it will be better value for money. Loved those tiles too. I’d put a door on the en suite it’ll give the room more flexibility in terms of how it’s used

[@keiranward6164]

I’d go for the plush carpet I had the wool and it was awful dust set in all the little groves and if you do get a stain it did not come out and it looked horrible as it go in all the little groves and the dust would come up with the vac I really hated it 🤷🏼‍♀️ but you do you hun .the house will be beautiful 🤩😍

[@gillianomeara3183]

Hiya Freya 😊omg wat a transformation once the doors n skirting go on itll b amazing ...have 2 say i love the woolen carpet the texture is beautiful..i argee with u on the wooden floor ..eeek this is the exciting part my friend ...isnt it funny hw the simple things we take 4 granted like a wardrobe n a shower takes on a whole new level of importance lol..🙈...lovin these vlogs ..keep sane keep safe there light at the end of the tunnel 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@carolynmarshall1968]

I have the colour Stoney Ground from Farrow & Ball all throughout my cottage, it’s a lovely warm colour. I did DM a picture of my bedroom if you remember.x

[@shirleenbragoli8310]

wool will get dirty the other is bleach cleanable it will stay clean Trust me lol, ive just moved and the carpet is wool its dirty already and we do not have shoes on ever ,, my old house was the polypropoline it always looked new ,, xx

[@elaineroberts7493]

Have you considered 80% wool, 20% nylon for the carpet? Otherwise, I would always go with wool over polypropylene and engineered wood rather than laminate, as it can be sanded down in the future if necessary and re-finished. Good luck choosing paint colours: I’m hopeless at that!

[@delma_monk8344]

80-20 carpet is the best……moths eat 100% wool 😳

[@joannestirland3612]

The plush carpet sample you got from Carpetright looks exactly like the one we got. It looked lovely for about 4 months and now it's gone flat - not impressed! I love the wool one and it will wear so much better!

[@rebenaq4506]

Wool carpets attract months. My sis has one and moths have eaten through some areas. But i don't have woolen carpets, so maybe someone who does might be able to advise 😊 It's all coming together ❤

[@JoJo-Hamilton]

Also creates lots of fluff and settles everywhere.

[@zandrajayne]

Loving this journey with you its looking great thankyou for sharing this lovely xxx🤗

[@valeriethorpe5146]

Looking great 👍

[@christinebutcher6288]

Have you considered Jute/coir carpet ? We have had on our stairs for 10 years no wear at all

[@joannefarish7766]

I definitely would go for the wool carpet looks better quality love ❤️ the colour you wornt regret

[@sharrongray1837]

Omg Ur home is going to be amazing Freya 😊👍🏻❤️❤️

[@lifewitht9983]

Your house will look amazing when it’s all complete

[@cainnechdall9551]

I’m not really sure but I’ve heard that sometimes it’s not good for the grass if you water it when it’s hot weather because it burns the grass. But I’m probably just being stupid lol

[@Von1966]

Beautiful, would definitely go with the harder wearing woollen carpet, much more durable and easier to keep clean. You can always add rugs for the plush effect xx

[@hannahrimmer4458]

Love it!

[@sharrongray1837]

U still have so much to do but OMG it's going to be so so worth it I can't wait till it's all done Ur doing brilliant well done to u both Freya 👍🏻❤️❤️

[@dollydimple1311]

Absolutely love this house..its going to be stunning.🙂

[@nicholajackson276]

Wow it’s all coming together x

[@bridiewright1519]

Hi freya sorry i comment so late, found you tube last yr wen mum died, it's my me time wen hubby goes bed, your home is suddenly coming together, took solicitor paperwork down today as fingers crossed buying bigger hse nxt door but it's awful always buy fixer uppers but this one is baaaad😁♥️

[@tijay8507]

I am using UK flooring company for my flooring ... if i were you i would arrange a zoom call to the company if you are not near a showroom, it was VERY helpful. I was able to ask him if there were more carpets and vinyl in the shade group i was looking for other than the ones i had selected and he took the phone to the products to show me the colours.

[@minichibichi]

Why go through all of the trouble of adding new floors to then add carpets? I've notived that several times in different UK vloggers videos. In the states most people toss out carpet in exchange for a hard floor.

[@ellisrose8017]

Same for mainland Europe.

[@lovelyjubblyy2657]

Because carpet retains heat and makes a house more cosy here in the UK.

[@alinamonica6726]

@@lovelyjubblyy2657 also retain all the dust and dirtness 😔 and at some point even wash it doesn't work properly

[@lovelyjubblyy2657]

@@alinamonica6726 Well we that’s we we hoover 24/7 and have carpet cleaners if needs be 😂

[@alinamonica6726]

@@lovelyjubblyy2657 🤣😂 such a waist of time 🤪

[@alisontaylor6135]

Beautiful!

[@Ns-hu8mg]

Coming along very nicely! What about these tiles that look like hard floor? Carpet is quite high maintenance but I know it's very appreciated in the UK😊

[@teeteeiren9748]

Just loving the renovation series; and Tom's cameo in the vlog!!!

[@dianebaker5243]

Loved this update on your home.Smiled about the surveillance cameras you will be looking at Barney all the time when you are out and about. 👍🥰

[@ceciliafairy88]

Loop pile is ok for dogs just not cats as they scratch and pull the carpet. Go for the wool carpet, Or a wool mix twist pile carpet as the other synthetic carpet fibres go flat and horrible.

[@christineelliott5188]

80/20 for carpet very hard wearing.

[@BittenByColour]

The wool carpet looks lovely but really shouldn't get 100% wool as moths and carpet beetles are meant to be really hard to prevent. Only know from watching renovation vlogs not from personal experience though

[@patrickgabrielmendy9337]

Awesome

[@rinainlondon8]

Love it

[@luluamos]

I wouldn’t get any flooring from that website - we used it in the majority of our house it damages SO easily I complained to them many times and they wouldn’t accept that their product is defect

[@87680]

💞💞💞

[@grahammitchell6435]

The wool carpet is beautiful but beware of moths, they can be a nightmare!! sue

[@sharrongray1837]

👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonhughes7895]

Go for the wool. As the plush 1s go flat n dense quickly

[@crystalslade1318]

I would love to see the wool

[@cetinozden6937]

Hello 🌼

[@calvinliu6304]

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