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[@lindamarsden8024]

Love the chairs, an eclectic look is much more interesting than staying strictly with period furniture. Good design always works.

[@oldguy4821]

I love Love LOVE THOSE chairs!!! May I suggest a glass table possibly with either black or gold supports. Also I think either a neoclassical Napoleonesque chandelier in black with gold accents would be lovely. I would like to see a black crystal chandelier in there…just thinking. I love whatever you all select. It always looks current as well as in keeping with the style of the chateau

[@manita2653]

@@oldguy4821 Love your suggestions...it would be awesome to do computer imaging of these items you mention, to see how they look.

[@oldguy4821]

@@manita2653 I wouldn’t know how to do that but yes it would be nice to actually see that

[@kildinepelletier1661]

After having binge watched all your videos for a week or so, I felt a bit depressed when there were none anymore to watch. ;) The interaction between both of you, the humour of Philipp, the beauty of the place, the perfect taste of Anna and her sweet heart, your beautiful girls, good boy Ziggy, sassy and loving Benoît and Nathan, every person who came to help... What to say except that I am so happy for you ! Each time I watch one of your videos I feel so grateful to Life and so lucky you guys share with us this great experience of life you have and you build. I love it because you show that life can be good and sweet even with hard work to do and it is, in my opinion, something that needs to be shown more. All that to say, your chairs are very elegant! :)

[@jdrew5367]

I think, mixing the periods and picking what appeals both of you is extremely important. That’s what makes your house a home, and the love and care that you put into it. What everybody else thinks doesn’t matter at the end of the day. You’re the ones that have to live with it. I think the color on the walls is beautiful! If it makes you happy, and appeals to you both. Thank you Anna, Philip . I quite enjoyed seeing you shop.

[@sarahcelik3393]

In my opinion the color is well chosen. It's fresh for the summer. Perfect for autumn. And gives a warmth in winter.

[@louisedavidson7775]

Phillip and Anna, the chairs are absolutely beautiful, so elegant. Can't wait to see what table you get to go with them.

[@louisedavidson7775]

@RenovateAChateau.. Naff off, I'm not interested in your scam. We all know about these scams. Get a life and a real job.

[@kimpike4362]

My opinion is that the room color is Magnificent! Very rich, saturated. The pieces you are curating are beautiful for that space. Still thinking that the secret pass-through would make an elegant bar, outfitted with glass shelves, the inside door lined with a mirror & still operable from hallway for easy restock from kitchen.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

I totally agree!

[@suzannahdepasquale8029]

Those chairs are utterly gorgeous, beautiful design and a bargain.

[@anitawoods7174]

Sorry but I can´t agree about the color.Ruining a beautiful room.

[@shelleypoole6415]

@@anitawoods7174, it’s only paint.

[@ruarifinn]

It would be pretty boring if we all agree on everything. Their house, their room, their paint. They like it. The end.

[@michelleoleary7109]

This would have to be one of my most favourite episodes

[@Erica-ls7bp]

I absolutely adore the color choices in your home. Fresh, modern and yet they don't feel out of place with the history of the home. Timeless imo.

[@M-Hffster]

I literally screamed when you won the chairs. My husband was not surprised at how invested I was in your chair bidding, I am known for having a chair buying problem by my family. Those chairs are perfection!!

[@LCNWA]

Phillip & Anna thx for allowing us to follow on shopping spree in France! Love your new chairs! If you two Love it that is allthat matters!

[@elizabethburridge4777]

Fabulous chairs for the dining room.

[@LCNWA]

Thx but its not needed am still waiting for Arnarld S to show up at your Chateaux!

[@chrissih4046]

Love your vlogs, Anna, Philip & the girls. So genuinely warm and lovely….and love Philip’s quirky humour 🤣😆

[@Hitori15]

Absolutely love the chairs!! The current wood color matches with the walls already!! These were an absolute steal, so happy you got them at such an affordable price!!

[@uscitizen898]

You are absolutely my FAVORITE KZbin French chateau channel! Love that your vlogs are not too long, that you have incredible humor and work so well together, and of course that your chateau is amazing!

[@TheTeachingCouple]

totally agree :)

[@nicolemangum5023]

I can’t believe people were commenting negatively about the color. I think it’s so unique and perfect with all the blues and greens that are in other rooms.

[@Sgirl]

Agreed. I think it's lovely.

[@TheLegoStar]

Chairs … either side of a fireplace! Lovely SALMON, CORAL, SUNSET, etc Dining Room!!!

[@eileendocherty2805]

So fun - thank you for sharing the shopping journey and the auction. Really great fun...They are gorgeous chairs and, so are the two from your Charity trip. Nice work!

[@amissbennet]

I'd love to see more of this! Phillip is right, those auctions are bloody exciting

[@carlas872]

The chairs look beautiful in the room. The scale is spot on. This was such a fun episode! I love seeing how you source furniture, etc. for the chateau.

[@Mark-tr9ey]

I too thought we were scarring our son. At 4 years old from the back seat he said, do we ALWAYS have to talk about old houses? Now at 22 he appreciates how special they are.

[@annehealey6824]

Oh my gosh, I never comment on KZbin videos, but I adore you guys and I LOVE sourcing second-hand, vintage finds and this was SUCH a killer steal! Well done, guys! So happy for you! Can't wait to see how it all comes together!

[@spiritofanu3112]

I love the way dogs are welcomed in so many places in France. (Ziggy at the cafe with you.) You do not see that in Canada - dogs in restaurants. I remember once when I was in Paris and eating at a very nice place near the Eiffel Tower. A lady was dinning at a table near me with her dog on her lap. No one thought anything of it. I asked the waiter what he would do if someone was allergic to dogs or had asthma? He did not hesitate “No problem, Madame, we would send them home in a taxi”!! I laughed so hard!! Great finds today! Love the vase and the chairs.

[@DK-pl8xd]

Here in America dogs are only allowed in outdoor areas. 🙁

[@linajackson4545]

I love your eclectic aesthetic. That is definitely the best way to put a room together. The room is going to look gorgeous.

[@thelamandapanda]

To me, the red color of the dining room looks exactly like the red gilders clay used before gold leafing. So even though it is a unique color, it still oddly enough has a classic feel to it. Also, it could be very beautiful to pair that color with slightly Asian inspired decor! Nothing too on the nose, but it could compliment the color quite beautifully. Love your auction finds! Well done!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Agreed!

[@margielynch7196]

The color shows salmon on my screen, but it is for you to choose what makes you happy 🎉❤

[@barblallier9413]

It looks salmon to me also, so when she says Red,, I guess I'm glad I see salmon! Love the chairs, esp the 1st 2, beautiful color and design. Thanks for the great day out and helpful brocante shopping!

[@thelamandapanda]

@@barblallier9413 I would totally agree that the color looks salmon. I call it red because to me it looks like the red bole pigment (used to make gilders clay) which often has a salmon color to it.

[@dttttt]

Yessss I spotted the Chinese chair at the brocante and thought a bigger scaled "big boned" chair with a tall back like that would look great in the dining room.

[@okienana11]

I love the dining room color. Anna has excellent taste and I know the room will come together.

[@jodic7760]

You all have wonderful taste in design. I have no doubt that your dining room will be a show stopper.

[@TheFiown]

I loved the old table you found for this room before the redo !

[@crae3422]

Love the chairs, the paint color, and how you're letting the chateau breathe with life. I love a good mix and can't wait to see what you do next.

[@randyterry9672]

It really is a lovely house...inside and outside. I think you have great taste. Yes, it isn't the huge, heavy antiques one usually imagines, but your rooms are very attractive and so liveable. It doesn't feel like a museum.

[@janicewhite8076]

loved this episode. Very interesting and different. Loved seeing little snippits of France. I'm in Canada and love French everything

[@kathyweiner6392]

At first, I too didn't like the color you chose, but now that it is finished I LOVE it! And the sconces are beautiful.

[@lphelan100]

Nothing better than winning your low bid at an auction! Congratulations! I love the chairs. I’m looking forward to your final furnishings for the room.

[@pollycampbell3140]

The chairs... Perfect. They are beautiful.

[@ktcb1106]

We love watching you guys! You both have so much talent! Philip, we love your comments, it’s so comical. Your family is sweet. Keep up the good work.😊

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thanks so much

[@marogers01]

I love both the color of the room and the chairs you found. The color on the walls really accentuates the color of the birch wood.

[@chriswhelan3412]

I love the color! Perfect choice.

[@GJH3735]

What a sweet and precious family. ❤

[@elizabethpaints]

The first two chairs looked much better in the pink room upstairs. Thought their color does go well with the downstairs, that room and color tends to swallow them up. The pink room compliments them nicely. The Italian chairs look so much better in person then on the web site. Those are very handsome chairs! Can't wait to see the table to go with them! Fun outing with the girls, thought you would show us the doll they got! Great going Philip with the chairs and song lyrics!

[@jet7865]

Anna and her husband have a beautiful eye, incredible taste. In all the chateaus have seen, their chateau is the most beautiful ❤

[@nancylayden6871]

So happy you got the chairs! Can't wait to see it all come together!

[@bobbieparker7380]

The chairs go really well with the wall color. Good choice. And I really like the wall color. It's unique.

[@cruelaz]

I love taking my time with finding pieces for my rooms. I am still looking for a armchair for my living room I moved in two years ago. Especially as you are not in dire need of a big dining room, well maybe until easter atleast? haha I like the approach of taking things slow and finding for pieces you both really like :)

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Adoro le bellissime sedie! They are a fabulous complement to the walls! So glad you are not stuck on filling your home with "old stuff" as your daughter said! Bravo!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Glad you like them! :)

[@user-hz8gm7pz2h]

I believe that the colour of your newest room is lovely, warm looking in winter and cool in summer.

[@marleneciborowski4343]

I love your new chairs, and the color of your dining room! Your channel is so much fun. Thank you for sharing.

[@mikaelvendel3622]

I really like your banter, and seems you get along quite well, so your videos are a source of happiness for me, regardless of furniture. The main thing is that you all like what you are doing, which is very obvious...So, keep up the good work, and congrats for the six chairs, and the vase too....🥰

[@susanbibbs4947]

We really enjoyed yesterday's vlog! Congratulations on having the winning bid for chairs! PS - The little black cane chairs are sweet and agree that there will always be a spot where they will shine in your chateau!

[@NA-ij5jy]

By disliking old houses, like the one you live in, you may have a future architect in your oldest daughter! Someone who likes new and modern. Her appreciation and critical opinion is a good sign.

[@sandihunter1260]

We love Honfleur. When my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary we visited France. He bought me a love sapphire ring in Honfleur. Wonderful memories. Love the vase.

[@MyFocusVaries]

I love the cattail wall sconces! For anyone interested in learning Indigenous languages, the Cree word for cattail (part of the bulrush plant) is pikwanâhtik! :) I would love to visit that brocante! And that is a much more romantic word than flea market.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Interesting!

[@barblallier9413]

Yes,,where did we ever get ' Flea market from🙃🤔

[@None-685]

I would go to an antique shop with my mom, I still have some of the treasures she bought me, one being my slant top desk we lived in an old colonial and my room was small. So it fit perfectly. Little plates probably butter pat dishes. To me they were doll sized.

[@edgregory392]

Congratulations on those gorgeous damn chairs. They are awesome. And in my humble opinion a mix of styles is always more exciting than a pure style. Good job!!!

[@Sdempsey2023]

I adore how much Phillip loves the chairs…the smile of joy when you won the auction😊. Enjoy!

[@melinayorke7462]

Such a fun episode! The chairs are very cool and such a bargain! I think when you pull the pieces together and finish decorating the space it’s going to look and feel amazing. It’s your space, it’s unique to you and should be a special room where you are happy to spend time and entertain🙂.

[@Victoria14357]

Anyone can do a typical chateau style. You two have more of what is known as (where I live at least) "modern traditional." Not everyone can wrap their heads around that. I've also noticed that depending on the light, the paint looks like four different colors. Add to that the difference in monitor settings and who knows what some people are actually seeing. I also love the set of black chairs you found. They are very beautiful.

[@lynnegunn3478]

The dining room is a stunning colour, and the chairs so elegant . Sorry you missed that beautiful painting.

[@darylpenner5763]

I do like the thrill of the hunt!

[@angelamonroe7737]

Thank you for taking us on your adventure to the Charity Shop!! That was fun, It felt like we were there with you exploring and I'm so happy that you won the bid on the chairs. That's exciting!!!

[@wtoups204]

Love the dining room chairs as well as the black wicker seat chairs. Good finds at great prices.

[@violetsarelavender]

I absolutely love the wall colour.. .it's warm enough to stimulate your appetite. And so many possibilities for subtle decor.

[@joanaparuolo3004]

I love your taste. You guys have a really good eye for nice beautiful things.

[@ginacrusco234]

Fun! It's a great feeling to get a bargain, isn't it? Plus you have a great eye (great eyes?) so you can spot quality. PS The family outing was delightful and I adore Ziggy.

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hey Anna and Phillipp, first I want to tell you I LOVE the color of the dining room. when you were considering black and gold I was thinking No, maybe a cream, off white, would go better with the fireplace and the red paint. Those chairs are perfect, the wood goes well with the floors, the cushions, with the skirting and fireplace. Perfect. I never doubt your style, everything until now is beautiful. Love from N.Y.

[@kathyweiner6392]

The chairs are gorgeous! Perfect for the dining room!

[@cjrwcrow]

The French countryside is so beautiful, and you all are blessed to live among such beauty - including your gorgeous château. Love your outings. Thank you.

[@SP-ek1pp]

You mentioned the wall color is red however on my end it shows up as a salmon or terra cotta color. I didn’t like it at first but now I do and the chairs look amazing. Perhaps the two black/woven chairs can sit on each side of the fireplace as accent pieces and be used when you need more chairs around the dining table. You might need to balance the black out with a few more black pieces but Anna’s can figure that out! 😊

[@candicespencer2021]

I love vintage and antiques ! The chairs you won the bid on are beautiful and also the 2 other chairs are my favorite! I think a room filled with collections and not “matchy matchy” furniture is my favorite way to decorate! Good job Anna and Phillip! Where did you put the little vase you bought?

[@suzanneeichman9576]

I love the chairs & everything you’ve done !

[@hanahorack4287]

Wonderful chairs and a beautiful colour in that dining room 😍

[@mariagillinson8527]

It’s so nice to see you all as a family out and about and not doing Renovations

[@marydavis2444]

I love the chairs- all of them. Have many inexpensive treasures from an auction house in Michigan from many years ago. I think Anna should design a wallpaper to break up the expanse of color or perhaps draperies in her design. The color is beautiful -shows up as salmon on my iPad.

[@anekirkegaard7734]

I really enjoyed this episode! A hobby of mine is treasure hunting and auctions, and I would love a little sprinkle of such episodes through the year with you guys.

[@bernadettebarbee5160]

You guys have impeccable taste so I can’t wait to see what you do with the room. The color is very unique and I think that makes it more exciting to anticipate the final reveal when you are done.

[@CynthiaBerry713]

This was a lot of fun to watch, I got goosebumps watching you win the auction! Love the chairs!

[@jennicawolf77]

I love your style! It may not be like mine, but it doesn’t matter since it’s yours! You’re so good at decorating! I literally can’t stop laughing at Phillip!!!! The two of you are just the cutest couple! 🥰

[@gearoidp]

The chairs are fantastic, can't wait to see the table you choose.

[@idaslpdhr]

Anna will have to do her re-upholstering magic on the those chairs and they will be spot on

[@StonedustandStardust]

That is a beautiful color! The black chairs looked best in the dining room. Thank you for the info on the furniture, You are right about 1stDibs That's NOT for people who enjoy getting bargains on antiques. That is half the fun of antiques. We found a set of eight 1920s mahogany chairs for our dining room for a thousand bucks, at a thrift store. The table was free. a gift from my in-laws.

[@DK-pl8xd]

I’m guessing you used your nana’s painting as inspiration for this rooms color scheme. The terra-cotta pot and the black accents in the painting, am I right? Even if I’m not right these colors look awesome in the painting, so why not in this room? Your wall color choice also harmonizes nicely with the exterior of the chateau and all your other room color choices. Well done!

[@gailwarshaw7388]

I really think you chose well when picking the paint color for the dining room. In bright light it seems to have yellow undertones, but in darker light it seems to have some blue undertones. In either case it's warm, inviting and stimulating. The perfect color for gathering around a table for a good meal and stimulating conversation.

[@aidanclarke6106]

"Dépôt d'un ordre d'achat SECRET". That's so exciting ! ❤

[@lisahall9226]

Those chairs are fabulous! And the paint color in the dining room is so classy.

[@winterriverglampground]

LED battery operated candles from Amazon are so realistic and you don’t have to worry about burning anything down. And they come with remotes and timers. I can’t recommend them enough! I have several chandeliers and fixtures that don’t have a power source and these work out perfectly

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Great tip!

[@kristinrogersdotter5492]

Yes, and you can even get LED flickering candles with real wax on the outside, so they are super realistic.

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

They are almost scary with how real they seem.

[@winterriverglampground]

@@WinstonSmithGPT I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a scare thinking I left candles burning all night. Lol. (Which is exactly why I don’t light real candles!) 🥴

[@winterriverglampground]

@@kristinrogersdotter5492 that’s what I have and they’re fantastic!

[@bonniesoto7923]

Regarding the wall sconces, maybe you should consider the battery operated candles. See if they come in that size so you don’t get a candle wax all over the place. It’s an option.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

great idea!

[@katehobbs2008]

I agree, real candles in châteaux terrify me; so many have burnt down, the Timbers n them are super-dry.

[@churchlady]

You are probably aware already, but Amazon carries some very realistic battery candles that have timers and remote controls. Very practical, cleaner and safer.

[@annneusidl5794]

When I was young, my Dad would take us to auctions and flea markets on the weekends. I grew to LOVE antiques. You add them with your comfortable furniture. Makes for a lovely design element. 🥰

[@elisabethnejedly9684]

Love the chairs, all of them, and particularly the vase. The auction was exciting.

[@papagaaiable]

Why don't you use led light candles in these sconces? They work on batteries look pretty real and are no fire hazard. You could put them into the fittings.

[@susanhernandez7290]

Hello from USA. Love the color room is stunning!

[@maryacton6046]

Bidding on those 6 beautiful chairs had me on the edge of my seat!! I literally felt your excitement as if I was in the room when you won the bid. I also loved the outing with your girls and Ziggy, what fun!! Love the vase and the two chairs you brought home. Hope to see more segments of sourcing furniture etc for your beautiful evolving chateau. Mary, from not so sunny today 🌧️ rainy Central Coast Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 🥰❣️

[@lieuwina]

Love the chairs and that was exciting watching the auction. Thank you for the tips. Have a nice day.

[@giovannibilardi8130]

Non avrei mai creduto che avreste scelto il design italiano dei primissimi anni 60! E avete fatto benissimo!!! Orgoglio italico alle stelle! Lo saprete già che sono sedie disegnate da Melchiorre Bega nel 1960 ma, secondo me, di gusto ancora molto anni '50. Vi copio e incollo, nel messaggio successivo a questo, i siti da cui potreste comprarne altre, in alcuni casi a prezzi anche ragionevoli. Cancellate pure il messaggio in tutto o in parte se in qualsiasi modo inopportuno. Mi piaceva molto come stavano le sedie nere sul colore delle vostre pareti, mi pare che spezzino meglio del legno naturale. Se le sedie che avete comprato all'asta non fossero originali ma "nello stile di", chissà, forse azzardando si potrebbe anche pensare a dipingerle di grigio scurissimo ma è sicuramente una bestemmia in termini di restauro. Vi chiedo scusa se mi allargo con voi ma mi piace così tanto ciò che state facendo che non riesco a non dire la mia. A questo punto, stupitemi ancora con la tappezzeria! Un grande abbraccio da Reggio Calabria

[@louiscecere5636]

Woven cane seats occasionally need to be fed with a brushing of linseed oil on top and underneath, in order to keep them flexible. Otherwise the cane will get dried out and snap easily. If you want the seats to last longer, make pretty seat pads using a fabric of your choice.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thank you for tip!

[@tedkite4684]

Love the color in the dinning room…it’s amazing

[@janmitchell641]

The chairs are gorgeous, and classy!🇨🇦

[@Karujuhanimetsamaja]

I AM SO JELOUS of those chairs you got for that money OMG. Such a good deal and they look so amazing. Happy for you! :)

[@user-vr6kx8te4s]

Всегда радует, когда покупаешь что-то хорошее и недорого. Привет из Москвы.

[@rosemarymccabe3665]

Очень хорошо

[@cindyrasley627]

Don’t worry about what other people think! This is your beautiful home or should I say your Chateau 😀👍you have the right to decorate it and style it how you want to❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@denisedavis9908]

I love the way you are decorating the chatuea... The dining room color is perfect...

[@sharonmonson1510]

Love the colour but those lovely sconces are not to scale for that room.

[@deniseunterman9652]

Agreed. Very pretty but too small.

[@Sgirl]

They would be very nice on either side of a painting or mirror above a sideboard, but like you I think they could go with something larger at the fireplace. I don't think they'll look bad though, particularly if they have a large focal-point fixture above the table, you wouldn't want something too competing.

[@uvagallina]

I think the orange walls are workable, but I hope you will consider painting the baseboards something other than white. Perhaps an orange to match the walls, or a brown to match the floor.

[@dianak4461]

Frankenbarbie and lunch out! Two thumbs up. Best day ever!

[@shawnwoodward3450]

Don't take to heart what critics say... You do what you gotta do in your own time. It's all just beautiful ❤