HOME TOUR BEFORE & AFTER RENOVATION (DOWNSTAIRS) | Laura Melhuish-Sprague

HOME TOUR BEFORE & AFTER RENOVATION (DOWNSTAIRS)
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Woodwork Paint: Farrow & Ball Wimborne White
Living Room:
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[@vivaldi1236]

Wood finish on front door exterior: Brilliant. Natural finish Antique Doors (with wax, etc.): Brilliant. Natural waxed floors: Brilliant. Newel Post: Brilliant. Love your stunning Restoration. 👏🏻

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Aww thank you 😊 so glad you are enjoying the renovations!

[@kellycampbell-erwin6714]

Such a rustic, romantic home. The natural wood imperfections are well, perfect to me. Your beautiful home is very elegant without being uppity. Well done!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thank you so much! Our top floor will be much more polished but we are still keeping a lot of the original character and really want it to work for us - stylish but must be practical.

[@courtneyhenderson946]

I don’t know how y’all don’t have millions of subscribers. Most beautiful house ! Y’all’s personalities are great

[@madisonbargas893]

The flooring and bottom kitchen cabinets are my favorite! I love the white washed look.

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

I never thought I would have a wooden kitchen but it's also one of my favourite parts!

[@autumndroplet9776]

I just love how real you keep it. I loved the fact you have two diffusers stuffed to the side so that people can't see them as easily! Loved it, and the video. Like a breath of fresh air!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

😂 I should probably put some effort into positioning those diffusers somewhere! Thank you 💕

[@pip5461]

Well done Laura, you've done an amazing job of transforming a somewhat rundown dwelling, into a home...

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

It certainly feels like home now 😊 thank you!

[@gingerprice9221]

I just rewatched this with my mom and sisters just because I was so impressed with it and was like, "More people need to see this!" Your guys' home is absolutely beautiful, you've done an incredible amount of work, and you and Ollie convey such a calm, supportive, and loving energy. Thanks for letting us tag along with all of your renovations!

[@sweetgirlnay2006]

I love watching your home renovations, ill be sad when they end lol x

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

We feel the same way, so I am not sure they ever will end 😂 x

[@sweetgirlnay2006]

@@LauraMelhuishSprague 😆

[@youtubesuchtig1113]

@@LauraMelhuishSprague In a house, the Home renovations never end 😂

[@jarohogan]

@@LauraMelhuishSprague You guys really have great vision and above all persistence. Really have enjoyed watching you transform this beautiful house back to its glory. Perhaps you would consider property renovation full time. You have s stunning house, Well done!

[@chandragoodson5012]

@@LauraMelhuishSprague yt?

[@elizabethcamping4444]

I actually felt really emotional watching this Laura, you have come so far and done such a beautiful job. Having renovated twice it’s just the best feeling when you have done so much yourselves and can finally be in a clean “dust” free ish! space.💕👍

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

It has been quite the journey 😆 I love keeping the downstairs 'nice' and as dust free as possible 😊💕

[@MsDayzie]

Ugh! I love your channel. It’s very realistic. That’s my favorite part. It looks so great as is. I will be waiting patiently for all you share with us.

[@stargirl-9000]

You have a very good eye for decorating. I could never think of putting things together like you have.

[@valeriemolbert8504]

Do open shelves above the microwave like the ones next to your sink. It would keep the kitchen feeling open and bright rather than closed in with cubboards :)

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Totally agree, I think I prefer the idea of open shelving but worry it won't be practical!

[@FeedbyAutumn]

What you've done with the mirror in the existing alcove is so smart! Just found your renovation series and cannot wait to binge every single one of them!! I've just started documenting our home renovation and am looking for all the inspiration I can get!!

[@sunflower7766]

I just watched your renovation video. It popped up in my recommended. The work you and your husband/partner put into it was amazing and you can clearly turn your hand to anything !. I wouldn't have the patience you both had doing all that work. You have a beautiful home.

[@kaydesign]

Amazing, the proof that style can’t be bought. Compliments!

[@kneadysetgrow3220]

Started following you when you were finishing the tennant's bedroom. What an amazing journey it has been and how cool to see how far you've come. I wish you lots of happy times in this elegant, natural, lovely home!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

That is awesome, thank you 😊

[@gillianmatthews6386]

Been on this journey with you both..you have worked so hard.. Congratulations Laura ....not afraid of getting your hands dirty ! Well done !

[@bettydavis7359]

You both did a beautiful job, looks so homey & comfortable. I love every room & dining room is stunning with that color. Love love your little closet turned into laundry & especially with the touch of the whimsical wallpaper. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thanks Betty, the wallpaper in the laundry nook certainly cheers up doing the laundry 😁

[@S4IF15]

the realism and honesty of all the scuffs etc, makes it more beautiful

[@ChocoladeKiss]

You really managed to breath new life into this old lovely house while honoring it's older architecture/details. Can't wait to see the renovated upstairs!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thank you. We also can't wait to see the upstairs renovated, hopefully not long now 😊

[@maryh9454]

It’s absolutely stunning! You two did such a wonderful job remodeling the downstairs by yourselves and utilizing a secondhand kitchen! Amazing!! 😍

[@MammarellaClarisa]

I would love to see a tour of the upstairs. Downstairs looks amazing! I love it :-)

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Building up the courage to show you the building site upstairs 😊 thank you 💕

[@kashcor]

I just binged this whole renovation over the last few days, I’ve become obsessed with watching renovations and love watching people do so much themselves it’s awesome! I know you said you were waiting a while before you get the final kitchen in but through all my watching I’ve seen recommended DIY Kitchens - it’s all online so you measure your space and order all the parts yourself but it comes out much cheaper since it’s directly from the manufacturer in Yorkshire, something to consider for the future perhaps!

[@streetsmart1591]

I would make that back room a snug when you finish renting, or as in America they call a family room. Think the kitchen's just fine and the dining room is perfect. Only thing I would change downstairs is opening the wall between the living room and dining room.

[@bridlong7763]

Wow I can't believe the difference in the before and after shots. I don't know if I could have envisioned the end result! Its absolutely beautiful with all the natural finishes, brightness and the colour scheme in the dining room is very bold. I love it all :)

[@jpeachy4u482]

You've accomplished so much and looks wonderful! Life's not a sprint it's a marathon as they say. I'm so happy for you both. Good luck on the rest, can't wait to see it.

[@sunshinesoul9134]

You guys are doing a beautiful job, thank you for being so honest and showing how life really is living in a Reno project, I relate so much.we are currently renovating a small 1930s house, your journey is wonderful and inspiring to see the progress you have made… also your kitchen!!!! 💕 love the tiles above the cooker too 💕

[@nabihaf1]

You guys are SO brave for taking on such a project. You deserve to enjoy it with how it looks now xz

[@shannonrebecca12]

My boyfriend and I are currently renovating our house, and I’ve absolutely loved watching your journey with yours. It looks wonderful, you’ve both done an amazing job and I just love the entire aesthetic!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thanks Shannon, I hope your renovations are going well 😁

[@TheUltimateArts]

This is just brilliant. Every room has its own character and style. An amazing job well done

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

😊💕

[@davidantony2734]

The combination of the exposed wood with the off-white is just beautiful. Well done guys.

[@paolabartos1443]

I started following your channel when you first bought the house, and since that moment, you've been one of my favorite. Regards from Leon, Guanajuato - México

[@TheWellnessAbbey]

Amazing transformation. I love every room!!!! This reminds me why older properties are so much more charming than new builds- the transformation potential is limitless.

[@LadyDeadPooly]

Really great work there! You've done a huge transformation in that house. It's very modern and clean.

[@Altysha8]

Paint color in dinning room is stunning! Mirror❤

[@YasminaBlue]

I have no words, it's so so so beautiful 😍 💖

[@mrsnhodge911]

So proud of you! You both have done a wonderful job!

[@sprig6043]

Really brilliant choice of colours. Jon well done. I've saved your vid for referencing. Bless you and your family

[@rugbybid2023]

Would love to hear more about your experience renting out the space at the back, how you designed it, how it is renting something out whilst renovating. Will check to see if you have done so already. Love your channel!

[@carolannaitken5812]

Stunning. The amount of work you have put into your home is incredible and it shows.

[@Casper-we3dq]

Very tastefully done! I love how you have kept the period feel, but have brought the house into the 21st century at the same time.

[@oliverwelch1672]

I had forgotten so much of what it was like... blessing in disguise that we didn’t move in properly straight away.

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

If only we have kept all our belongings in one room 😂

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

The layout is exactly the same as the house we’re buying except we’re using the dining room as a kids’ playroom, then where your kitchen and the flat are we just have a small bedroom with a small balcony. Where your washing machine is we have stairs going down to the basement level where we have a games room, breakfast room and the kitchen with access to the garden. I love your style and will be updating bits as soon as we move into ours. Nikki

[@angelagreen4751]

It looks fab, I can't wait to see the complete house finished, well done Laura and Ollie xx 💖💖

[@anacristinaguerra2681]

Honestly, you both did an amazing job. Looking at the before and after pictures one can't believe that you did almost everything by yourselves.. you have to be very proud for that..everything looks so neat and elegant! Thank you so much for sharing your journey! 🙏😍😘

[@emmamurton2735]

So awesome to see how far you’ve come. Have loved watching your journey.

[@indirajane]

It's so lovely and as you said, it has such a nice feeling. Well done!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thank you so much!

[@f_a_b]

Love what you guys have done with the place! Have submitted an offer on a Georgian house in London that is in a similar state to yours pre renovation. Would be great to get a ballpark cost as we plan to do most of the work ourselves also. Excited but also daunted… :/

[@daphnerclarke]

I love your dining room so much. It’s great and downstairs bathroom is fantastic. I’ve been decorating my living room, bedroom and hallway and I’ve been inspired by all the work you and Ollie have done. Thank you for sharing your renovation with us.

[@rabczanska]

I've been checking in regularly. In the kitchen, to the left of the stove...cabinet or shelves? Either, but putting the microwave on the shelf or on a shelf below the cabinet. It gets it up and off the counter, making that a great drinks or tea/coffee prep space.

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

I would love to hide the microwave a little more and putting it on a shelf would get it out the way, we will have to look into it! Thank you

[@cj77n56]

Your Reno is beautiful. The rooms gorgeous.

[@lunarfaerie8552]

Your home is so gorgeous-you guys should be very proud of all the achievements required to renovate to such a high standard! I’m sorry to ask such a foolish question but, may I ask for a tutorial video on how you style your hair Laura? It always looks so beautiful, even after wearing your safety helmet ☺️

[@lizlizchristian]

Really lovely home. Not over styled and you’ve picked things you like rather than fashionable

[@imonka100]

Wow. What a beautiful transformation. A lot of hard work behind this tastefully done renovation.

[@kathyorourke9273]

I’ve been with you guys through all of this. I can’t believe how much work you’ve done. The tobacco stains and odor in the dining room gave me the horrible creeps. I couldn’t have done it. But you persisted. Now look what you’ve got!

[@erikacazares4863]

Todo quedó hermoso felicidades y uds lo hicieron que trabajal Dios mío mis respetos saludos cordiales desde Aguascalientes México 🤗

[@whattovisitinromania5044]

Looking great! Beautiful design! 🌼❤️😍👌

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thank you so much 😊

[@barbarabrookes1]

Lovely house and I love the blue room,with the blue floor.thank you for showing this.

[@mharper6877]

I'm so happy you popped up on my feed, again! I saw one of your first videos, I didn't subscribe and then sadly, I lost you. This time I subscribed! Lovely, lovely transformation and I love, love, love the floors! I'm so impressed with your hard work (this has been a daunting challenge!). Merry Christmas to you and yours (hopefully you get to enjoy Christmas still?). We are told NOT to celebrate here in Canada but to comply...hum. I may be watching your next video from prison.

[@TheGilbalfas]

Downstairs looks great. well done!!

[@frida.franzen]

So nice! If you put a mirror on the wall in front of the dining place in the kitchen the room will feel larger and you don't need to turn your head while talking to each other 🥰 love from Sweden

[@next2years]

All the rooms feel so homey and cozy! I hope that one day my future flat will feel that way as well ☺️

[@dianerichards6015]

I don't know if you are living here or renting it out but the house looks fantastic, beautiful. I'm not sure why you said some of the work is only temporary until you get money, I think it's looks beautiful.

[@lindacade3975]

Fantastic job, Laura. Thank you for sharing your progress. My suggestion for the microwave area is to install a shelf above the counter for the microwave (installing another outlet up above the shelf to plug it in) and put cabinets above that. It would make an attractive corner and extremely practical. You could make it a coffee/tea corner by placing a coffee machine/tea kettle on the counter, a basket tray for the coffee/tea fixings, and cup hooks screwed underneath the microwave shelf for mugs. Just a thought.

[@Moll1982]

Love the progress and your style of decor! An idea for that kitchen space where the microwave sits right now: Maybe you could install some of those 3-tier wire hanging baskets that hang from the ceiling for fruit and veggies, I think it would look lovely to have something that's not too bulky in this area.

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Great idea!! We were thinking of some more idea's like shelves which won't make it look too cramped.

[@je1982]

I love your dinning room.

[@clairelindsay3066]

👏🏻Well done Laura & Olly, the transformation is just great and I have really enjoyed all the renovation vlogs. Your style is just beautiful.

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@Annoyingleeqt]

the transformation is beautiful

[@milltonjac]

You are both grounded and honest! Love watching you❤️

[@zackmoody656]

You have such a wonderful home!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thank you, I think so too, but then I am bias 😁

[@clovelly1946]

You two are just a delite and such hard workers,well done from Australia.

[@hollyb20]

It looks so beautiful!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thank you 😊

[@aliciarose9572]

I absolutely love your style!! And would love to see an “as is” your of the upstairs on stories! Totally been hanging out for it! 😍

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thanks for letting me know Alicia, I will pluck up the courage to film the upstairs 😆

[@Kelsbels15]

I always look forward to your videos, the house is looking amazing! Although it must have been so disappointing at the time I bet you are now so pleased the sale fell through on the London property. You have done so much of the work yourselves which is really impressive, you have wonderful taste and I can’t wait to see what else you do! Have a lovely weekend xx

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Hi Kellie! Yes, in hindsight we are so happy this was the property we ended up buying. Especially with everything going on the last few months we have often said how lucky we were with this house. Hope you're having a great weekend too xx

[@cherylmatthews4066]

A conservetory or sun room off the dining room would look lush x

[@ReecePowell]

Love it. Great video that. Pulling our kitchen up at the moment😂🙊

[@theadventuresofsandyland4961]

Hello Laura I absolutely love your style! It looks amazing and my favourite is the dining room! Beautiful colour and the pink chair looks great against the wall! You can see how much work you have put in and I hope you both get to enjoy your home properly now! 😀 Can’t wait to see what you do upstairs! Thanks for sharing your videos I really enjoy watching them! 😀

[@ladydo6372]

You did an amazing job particulary in the dining room which is to die for!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dbrown8698]

Love the Squid Ink paint from P&PL. I’ll be using that in our loft conversion. 👌🏽

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

It's such a nice colour, I am sure you will love it!

[@skeeny1026]

You must be so proud of both your efforts! It looks like it’s been extremely hard work but I for one have hugely enjoyed watching the progress. It’s so refreshing on the approach you have both taken! Well done you! ❤️👍

[@natashalindner2059]

It looks beautiful as it is. Love the space as you worked so hard for it, and always remember as these houses suck money from us, that done is better than perfect.

[@michelledorient5514]

Tellement beau, si raffiné AND DiY🌞 I Adore your house !🏡

[@terrywhite4451]

It's absolutely beautiful! Great job!

[@mariearce8021]

Congratulations on a massive job well done. I love what you two have done and seem to work so well together. Beautiful!!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thanks Marie, we really enjoy making over the house 😊

[@merlebrown1565]

I am loving your channel! Obsessed! You are both real and such an inspiration for this chick!

[@MariaMartinez-fx7sk]

Es increíble el cambio en la casa y tenéis un un gusto súper elegante.👌

[@hilltop9098]

Favourite room for me is the kitchen however the rest of the downstairs is beautiful. Been through this ourselves, hard work but well worth the effort.

[@lani5493]

U did such a great job so cute

[@cherylmatthews4066]

I would paint that unit in your dining room White, then gold or that blue on the handles to match your large mirror and walls. Your renovation looks beautiful x

[@Bettysmiles]

I have been binge watching your reno and in love. We just bought a house and it needs some updating, so this has been very motivating and encouraging to see how y'all had zero experience and have shown to still be able to do it.

[@kimswrld5321]

AMAZING 🤩 I love ❤️ it all so beautiful you guys done a Great 👍🏽 job turning this house into your home it is truly an awesome job

[@verbouwingikeesmee3152]

Very lovely interior

[@eri4030]

Your dining room is stunning! Even if it is temporary

[@EByrne-eo6sf]

You both did such an incredible job! So tasteful for a temporary renovation 😍🙌 I have loved watching your journey doing this

[@dreamgreendiy]

You guys have done such an amazing job! What a beautiful home :) And yes, PLEASE, to the Instagram Story tour! I've so enjoyed following along!

[@LauraMelhuishSprague]

Thanks Carrie, I will do an IGTV or story within the next few weeks of the upstairs 😊

[@ushantharanga3874]

I have watched your all videos series so far, Its really awesome stunning change and I love it 😍. waiting to see the final renovation update. Well done Laura 👫 your hubby..., Congratulations.. 🏡🎉

[@s.z.6200]

Beautiful transformation, well done!!

[@juliemunroe8942]

You are such a lovely couple, I love all what you have done and look forward to the next phase Laura hope you enjoy your weekend xx

[@whatzupLizzy]

Just found your channel. So agree about not finishing painting of the hall. We have a similar situation and I can tell you. It is depressing to finish the hall and then have marks, scratches and bumps. 🏡

[@anna.h5616]

So beautiful! So happy to see your channel growing, Laura and can’t wait to see what you do with the upstairs!