IT'S TIME FOR A KITCHEN! Living Off Grid in Portugal

[@theindieprojects]

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[@onababona6101]

and what are you going to use for a backsplash ?

[@christinevr7698]

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[@debrabell2604]

Moving in so happy for you! The fridge and stove are wonderful. Love the coffee nice that it's open on 2 sides. If you put your feet at the slant you would have a lot of headroom. I had to laugh at the goat using the fence like stairs 😂

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

Now this would be ideal for my situation, sadly I shall have to find another source as the linked supplier doesn't despatch to Ireland

[@rachelk5720]

you have a lovely home.

[@gawaling1287]

If you pull the bed away from the wall a few inches, you will have more headroom and the opportunity to build a nifty storage and headboard for resting books, glasses and lamps just behind your pilliws. Love to you all

[@angelaarnold4255]

I love a headboard that I can put my glasses on. A bottle of water, with a lid so bumping it and tipping it over won’t be a problem. Did you say you’re going to build a side railing for safety? They aren’t just for kids anymore. I’m 64 and I fell out of bed 3 times last year. The first drop out of bed wouldn’t be too bad. But an extra roll or a stumble standing up could be so dangerous!! Build a railing up there. Lol

[@nicolagalton9457]

Top idea! X

[@connieverbeck1110]

I agree!!

[@eleanorcramer7986]

Super idea

[@dancingwithbears9015]

That is cool!! I had one as a kid! Kinda a long thin box. Seems like the sides had sliding doors

[@maricogan2903]

I never comment about your "decorating" choices, however. How about building ground level drawers and placing the appliances on top of the storage drawer sets? You will get more storage and the appliances will be at a good height for counter work...................

[@susanneward7029]

When you get the stove pipe, it would not a bad idea to light the wood burner outside for the first time to burn off the surface chemicals they invariably have when new. Or open the door and window to make sure you have good air circulation the first time you light it.

[@carmelleabron4058]

It's interesting you should say that as I was just watching Tyler & Todd who went through the same thing with a wood burning stove.. What a great suggestion regarding burning off the new paint and chemical smells.

[@1978jra]

Might be a good idea to make first burn outside. There is probably oil or something similar on the surface of the burner and it might be quite smoky at first :-D

[@EvakerstinL]

That was exactly what I was going to tell them..

[@lust8505]

I personally had this happen. We installed the stove and lit it and it smoked absolutely horrible. So much so that it turned the newly painted ceiling gray. So disappointing. We had to repaint.

[@niellangner3668]

There is a break in procedure to follow. Ambition Strikes recently did a break in and install of a similar wood stove.

[@davedows4238]

Putting the frig and cooker on drawers will elevate the appliances to a better working height and will provide some storage too!!!

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

Hi guys, First wood burner fireup OUTSIDE as it will.burn off fumes, chemicals etc ....xx n

[@wandaschmidt4046]

Might I suggest that you take your wood burner back outside before you hook it up and make the maiden burn outside. The new paint will stink up your home something awful. The fumes will not be good for you or the cats to breathe in either. I hope this helps.

[@601salsa]

Something I have learnt..... have the fridge at waist height helps prevent food from going to waste by being buried at the back for so long. Even just a foot off the ground helps. Also, have a cleanable splash back behind the cooker is worth it. and finally locking wheels/sliders for appliances makes cleaning really easy.

[@starcloudhidden8074]

Yes great idea raise that fridge and save your back

[@junehitchcock170]

Yep agree. I am thinking more for Theo’s sake in the summer. Constantly bending down for a cold beer would do his back in!! 🤣🤣

[@makeupandtantrums8458]

You might want to cure the burner by doing a few burns outside before installing

[@carmelleabron4058]

Bea & Theo have you thought of doing a stand below both the stove and oven. It will lift the oven so you don't have to stoop so far down when baking, but also there will be a space below to store pots & pans. Same with the fridge, if you put it up on a stand, again you don't have to stoop, but also there can be a space below to store cat food for Gingy Bear & Fernando. Just a thought from a person that is 5'3". Everything is looking spectacular, it's been so rewarding to see it from start to what you have achieved. So very proud of you both.

[@ef5842]

From Massachusetts. Your home is so lovely. The floors shine. The white walls remind me of clean snow and your sofa is the right color. I hope you'll love everything you put into it.

[@jeanettechacon7580]

I think it would be great to build a cabinet space below the refrigerator to give some storage and make it taller to get into the refer without bending an maybe the stove also

[@candynewton4945]

Looks good, just a suggestion to protect the floor, maybe think about putting a plastic tray under frig as a precaution for unexpected leaks. Water damage to your floor would be laborious to repair. Happy for both of you, dreams do come true for focused people that never give in to obstacles that get in the way. Congratulations Bee and Theo!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸

[@piratetaylor29]

Theo, please do a burn in with the stove outside to let the smell wear off before you connect it indoors. I've burned Yotel stoves and Vermont castings and they all have a new smell that needs to be burned off. It's really stinky and will linger in the house a long time. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@theway5563]

Pull bed out away from wall and build a bookcase headboard with a nice shelf for pictures or favorite treasures. This will allow for more headroom, too.

[@swissmiss2525]

The silver flu should turn a dull color once burned. Always burn your stove and pipe outside before installing. The galvanized metal has chemicals in it. You don’t want to breathe that.I’m excited with you both about moving in your new space. Love ❤️ from Texas,USA.

[@vkenn60]

I hope your putting up a railing or glass wall, so you don't fall off. The house is looking amazing 👏.

[@Ashlee1985]

I hope y'all get some kind of railing for the loft. That would make me so nervous!

[@T-H-B]

I would make some thin vertical wood strips ( 1 inch ) devider - mezzanine to ceiling in front of the bed. It would provide some privacy and safety, and you would still be able to look through to see the wall and down below. It would mirror the coffee table .

[@robertbird3086]

Make a low platform for the fridge with an open storage beneath for things like sheet pans or flat items. Just a Thought.. Ninette Bird- The Caribbean Wife.

[@patriciakelly69]

You’ve probably thought of this but when you get the wood burner going it will be so hot near the wall. The plaste on our wall cracked when we first put our in. We bought quarry stone which is a nice feature and it protected the wall. Good job you’re doing.. xx 😘

[@ib4359]

Consider installing railings next to the bed.

[@psingerman4778]

Hey fellow Indie fans - I have seen so many suggestions for a railing... They said a long time ago They're Going To Build a Railing!! I get it - I have to avert my eyes when I see certain camera angles from the mezzanine - but I think they've probably heard it by now. No offense!

[@Lesleymehnert]

It’s so lovely seeing b’s and theo’s beaming happy faces. Your home is beautiful and worth all the blood sweat and tears it took to build. X

[@maryp8388]

I’m sure you will put a rail. I would hate for anyone to fall. Looks beautiful! So excited for you both!

[@brucecox100]

just a suggestion. before you install the wood burner, take it back outside to light up the first time. The paint is going to burn off and stink and give off smoke that could dirty your beautiful new white walls.☹

[@cindyboard7816]

I was just going to suggest the same!!!! The burner will smell and smoke for several minutes on the first burning.

[@susanwright1999]

If that was my bed .I would build a book case shelves to being the bed forward slightly to give a little more head space .Just an idea.

[@khtgailloux]

I lived on a school bus for 2+ years. Consider perhaps putting your kitchen on a shelf of drawers which would raise the hight a bit but give you great additional storage without taking up other wall space. they could be toe-kick to open. looks wonderful

[@debraderoos5225]

The two of you are adorable. I would swap out the fridge for a black or silver and make it an apartment size, not a van size. More food, less trips to the grocery store and it would more aesthetically pleasing. It won't over power your space. Love the goats and the care of your animals.

[@areleesdelites1]

I'm so happy to see the fridge and stove, Bee will be cooking soon and I'm excited ❤🔥

[@suekiesau812]

I too,want you two to be safe…. I’m voting again for a circular stair case up to the bedroom! And yes a rail of some sort so you don’t fall off inadvertently….. we want you guys safe!! And your refrigerator is adorable!!

[@nancyedwards5444]

If you pull the bed away from the wall you would have more head room and you could put a storage cabinet in the back sort of like a headboard. So, so pretty. Well done you two.

[@myfavs253]

Could you build a platform for the woodstove to sit on? It would be easier to load and you could store the wood under it. And it would be easier to stir the pot of soup on it.😊

[@jamesabbott9301]

Get silver pipe and use hi heat black spray paint. Used it for our jotul for 20 years.

[@lindadeis4818]

You might consider putting both the refrigerator and range on drawer units. It would give nice storage for pots & pans and so,e not so often used items. The true plus would be getting both units up at a height that would make using them easier.

[@Adventure_Van_Upgrades]

hi guys iv loved following along with your projects over the years and this barn has turned out amazing , I'm a stove installer back here in the UK and for the hearth i would recommend looking into the option of using a tempered glass panel to maintain view of the beautiful flooring you have installed .

[@sunseeker4775]

I hope you put a barrier on the mez soon. I knew someone who fell off one backwards and it wasn't pretty.

[@kathleendrummond1360]

Bee you are looking so lovely and healthy today. Your home is gorgeous. Great job

[@robinfuller3721]

Have you considered building a platform for your appliances to make them a little taller and easier to reach

[@maggieferrell4538]

I totally agree & it would also protect their floors!!

[@sitioeb]

You are going to build a railing to make sure you don't fall off of the bed platform aren't you? Everything is looking so wonderful!! I am so proud of you guys!!

[@donnawojdacz6969]

Your joy is wonderful to see. You’ve earned every sunbeam of it!

[@nick_gauntlett]

please put up a barrier in the loft before sleeping up there. It will be so easy to roll out or fall of the bed (not a nice fall)

[@flowersflowers473]

right? I can't imagine sleeping up there without a barrier.

[@rossclark9155]

Elevate the refrigerator and put deep drawers below for large cookware & appliances.

[@xandarielle7858]

For the fireplace base cast the half circle shape in concrete and put mosaic tiles on it to decorate it. If you have dandelions you can make food from them.

[@vivlocke2694]

Theo, it may be worth checking that your timber is stored properly so that termites don't get into it. You wouldn't want them eating into the timber in your house and you could inadvertently introduce them if you're using the timber to make furniture. They are silent destroyers and something people from cold climates are not always aware of. The best way to attract termites is to leave timber lying around on the ground outside.

[@amandamoody195]

All looking amazing. Please tell me you're putting a railing of some sort up so you don't fall off the mezzanine. Love the channel and don't want it to end dramatically!!! xx

[@willow881000]

Are they neglecting this one obvious matter to everyone? What's the deal with that?

[@CLFL14256]

@@willow881000 to wind everyone up? Ha ha ha. Theo did mention way back when he built the mezzanine that he would put up some railing.

[@mk-xq1tt]

Conversion looks lovely and big enough for your needs. The only thing bothering me is......hope you don't have nightmares because there is quire a drop from the bed to the floor....😊😊

[@paulamay362]

Might try the cooker or fridge at an angle in the corner that way you don’t have a deep cabinet in the corner where things go to disappear! Your home is magnificant! Congratulations on a job very well done!

[@dianesorey7977]

Love the new coffee table. It blends in perfectly. Hope u do a headboard that holds books, etc. This will give u more headroom. Also pretty please think about a railing for the bedroom area. Safety first. Difficult decision on stairs to upper area as to the kind and type. Keep it flexible so that after a period of time u can change it if u want. Have a great Happy Valentine's Day

[@dellaharper2581]

I’m sure you both are so it excited 😜 I see the smiles on the both of you. You both are fit for each other. You decide together. I enjoy watching your videos💐💝

[@elsaduplessis3185]

Love the woodburner, not in pressed with the butcher fridge for a farm, I am a single person and the fridge will to small for me. I love the middle table!

[@elsaduplessis3185]

Bachelor fridge, sorry not nasty, speek of experience.

[@mysticalmisty9772]

It’s so coming along so lovely, but please say your having some kind of support at the edge of the mezzanine to stop you falling when having a active dream etc …

[@lisa4498]

Please put a railing around the bed! I adore you guys and don't want you falling out of bed!

[@cvzphotography]

Bee, you look like you've been glowing with happiness lately. I hope you're feeling well. Keep up the amazing work. The space is really coming along.

[@ananazar1581]

Bea, tu felicidad se refleja en tu bella cara y Teo sos el mejor!! Cuidensé mucho!! , hagan una baranda en el piso de arriba por favor. ❤

[@lindsaypudwell]

Be sure to burn that stove outside for a while before you burn it inside. The fumes are really bad the first use. 💜

[@CLFL14256]

now that I saw 100s of comments about a railing on the mezzanine, omg...just look at the video at 17.30, see that the floorboards don't go fully to the edge! Theo left a lip to install some sort of railing

[@evabuchberger5787]

when you put in your kitchen, try to remember the working triangle. fridge/ food storage -> sink/dishes -> stove/cookware

[@bonitajjennings]

Suggestion: you can acquire cabinet storage below the kitchen appliances by building a platform (with below storage) to set the appliances on.

[@thegosporttruth6104]

In my opinion, you folks are extremely gifted content creators; love you both.

[@robertlewis4998]

Theo and bea you two are grinning like Cheshire cats ,your smiles say you are so happy with the barn so far.keep going you are achieving great results.

[@michelebushnik2874]

Oh gosh, it's so lovely!!! Plus I didn't realize your Iceland trip was coMing up so fast! Please share with us this trip of a lifetime you both have wanted for so long!❤

[@dhoward5757]

Custom make a base cabinet with drawers & place that adorable fridge on top, you will appreciate the height, no bending, while adding storage. The stove can then go next to the fridge cabinet. An L shaped counter to the wood stove, with metal down the side for heat saftey.

[@susangreen1348]

Hello, it's Susan from Chicago and I want to say how wonderful a job you two have done on that barn!! It really looks like a beautiful home now---you have worked SO hard! I wish I could do something like that--keep up the great work and videos, I'm enjoying them so very much! Hugs to you and kitties (I have 2 kitties myself) !

[@debrandw246]

Omg. The smile on Bea,s face when the stove was being unwrapped was priceless. I am sure Theo,s face was the same. I am so excited as I know you two must be over the moon. Omg ❤❤

[@batterbury4477]

You guys are a delight! You glow with happiness :) As far as the function of the loft as a bedroom - just make the reasonable decision to turn the bed and place in the center of the space - safety first and everyone has enough room to get in/out of bed. Stairs to loft - not a ladder- place stairs against veranda wall. And your clothing - use your wonderful 'boutique spa bath house' and build walk-in closet-the "eureka!" game changer. I have lived off-grid tiny house and keeping the 'house' ( 180 square ft) open & simple was wonderful. Oh I envy you!!

[@sst6358]

Glass Pyrex splash back for your cooker so you can still see your beautiful work on your beautiful home

[@sandramcelrea1842]

For safe stairs to the mezzanine, I saw in India a cast iron spiral staircase in a shop up to the loft. It looked fabulous!! You could checkout antique ones.

[@lesleyjones8279]

looking cutier each time. for me, I'd put the appliances on the white wall and then the cabinets can be furniture against the beautiful brick wall. But still, either way, you'll create a cosy home I'm sure.

[@sadesmercy8810]

Love the smiles on your faces and seeing how elated you both are. To be on the home front has to be beyond exciting. What an accomplishment! It’s going to be so much fun watching you both……as you put the finishing touches together to make it truly homey.

[@susanamberg3960]

I actually think a chest at the head of your bed would be better. It would put the bed a little further into the middle giving you a bit more head room. And how would you get around it at the foot. But, by now you'll have done it already. ❤👍

[@chrisbull6244]

It would be amidst of me, not to mention the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors and smoke alarms on all floors of your home. Especially how you have placed you cooker & Log burner. Ventilation is also required. ChrisB Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue.

[@MissJen007]

Wonderful episode! It is all coming together! Hope you are both keeping warm in Iceland

[@brendaprovence1750]

The appliances you have chosen are just beautiful I can’t wait to see it all put together as I know you are so excited to see it all put together.

[@acandy7]

You two have made this space so beautiful. I am so happy for the both of you as you get closer to completing your home. However, I have to ask. Please tell me, are you going to build a beautiful rail for the loft?

[@martieflagg4671]

What about building a cabinet with drawers and setting the refrigerator on top of it for using convenience?

[@elizabethharttley4073]

Loft railing idea-black metal poles with metal cable lines. Paint the flu w heat resistant paint. Figure on the slab/brick stove stand to be a few feet out from the front of stove, who wants a scarred floor from embers? Elevate the refrigerator on a storage cabinet. Separate the stove and fridge. Fridge, far from stove regarding heat issues. Bed could have a storage style headboard, frame stained dark for contrast.

[@leehinthian7091]

Theo & Bee with a little bit of innovation & ingenuinity a stonebarn can becme a beautiful homestead . Keep it up & keep us informed n posted .

[@racheljoanfleming159]

Not sure what you think of this idea, but....when you set up the fridge, have it sitting on a high drawer so that you don't have to keep bending over to get things out of the fridge. The drawer can be used for items that don't see the light of day often but are essential to a kitchen (insert your own list here). Just a thought and perhaps useful to you (if not..discard at will)

[@dianes4858]

Love that coffee table!!! You guys are such an epic team. Love all the kitchen bits!! Congrats on an awesome tiny house!! ❤️

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Love new additions….might a rail of sorts prevent falling? Just caring ….🇨🇦❤️

[@maggiegregg5533]

What you’ve done with your new house and land is amazing! You are a terrific team! ❤️❤️❤️ (Maggie)

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

A low Bookcase at the head of the bed will serve two functions: A place to put things and giving you about 15 cms depth, keeping your head from bumping the rafters.

[@pirakoXX]

So beautiful it's all coming together. ❤ A tip; I live alone and have wooden floors, and I place the things I want to move on an old towel as it makes it easy to slide, even heavy furniture, over the floors and with no scratches or marks!! 👍

[@luminyam6145]

Yes, that is how I move furniture too, old towels save the day!

[@crmlcd]

The wood stove is gorgeous! Does it need to be “lit” outside for the first burn? Some stoves give off fumes which are very unpleasant on the first lighting.

[@carolfugaban2071]

Just looking at the Smiles on your faces shows how much LOVE this home has ENJOY LOVE FROM MICHIGAN

[@sharonhilliard3780]

Bee and Theo the furniture is lovely, Just the right fit your tiny house .

[@sharonrobinson886]

And I have to agree that the railing should be priority for safety. It's an accident waiting to happen.

[@juliad1768]

Love the look of excitement Bea and loved your leopard print top on at the beginning, you look so pleased and you should be all that you both have achieved, the new table is a great find with the storage fits in perfectly xxx

[@angel794]

For a black exhaust pipe, you can spray paint a silver pipe with high heat resistant black paint for BBQs.

[@LanaMcAra]

Adding a bookcase headboard would bring the bed forward a little bit to give you more head. It would also provide a place to put books and cell phones, etc. Just an idea.

[@loribillings3810]

Just a thought may want to have something on the wall behind the stove that is easy to clean. Grease will accumulate on the wall. Love your home and I'm so happy for the two of you. Welcome home ❤

[@ginacrusco234]

I'm impressed that your world travels have given you such practical knowledge, such as the best log-burning stove (discovered in Sweden) and the best fridge (discovered in Cornwall). I'm sure Iceland will be great; what I'm not sure of is whether I'd ever leave such a paradise as you've created for yourselves in Portugal.

[@piratetaylor29]

The appliances are absolutely stunning. Your home is finally becoming a reality. 👍🏻♥️🇺🇸

[@robbo4393]

you might want to test burn the stove outside once to burn off any residues cause they can smell a bit

[@violetgypsie]

I would keep the mattress on the floor and build a headboard for the back of the mattress that you could put a storage shelf on and some clip-on reading lamps. Also a railing for the mezzanine and stairs is a must, I would not want to fall from there. Everything is looking beautiful.

[@nancylamar2525]

You're workmanship is remarkable

[@harmlessgrey]

I just love your taste and design eye. It's so refreshing to see a rustic, rural home that's also chic and sophisticated.

[@nottsboykev1]

Guys if I was you I would start getting logs and stacking them to start drying them out ready for when you need them. Kev from Nottingham.