My Little Italian House Kitchen Renovation ( I LOVE the Terracotta Tiles! )

[@maricogan2903]

You are probably the only viscountess on the planet who cooks, sands walls, paints, binds books and hangs laundry on clothes lines. Fabulous marble sink!! Great find.

[@julieinitaly]

Wow, thank you!

[@JMarSa-1]

You are so right! Julie is a force to reckon with, for sure. Heck, I would love to do half of what she does, and so well! When I watch Julie in action here on KZbin, I always feel as thought I am watching a good friend and catching up with what she is up to.

[@JoaninFlorida]

You can take the girl out of the Midwest but you can't get the Midwest out of the girl.

[@mkr7760]

Great Reno! Can’t wait to see it complete🎉

[@murielanne57]

Have loved rewatching your Little Italian House coming together. Looking forward to the final kitchen reveal.

[@hildaovalle1455]

You were absolutely correct in covering that large rocky area of the wall in the kitchen. You can make better use of it by covering it as you did. The sample of the stone that you left exposed above the door entrance is quite enough to see how the house was constructed. You are doing an extraordinary renovation. It’s such a warm and wonderful house. Enjoy in happiness and great health.

[@Maximusrex4575]

I agree completely as someone who often likes exposed stone.

[@terrizimmerman5297]

Now that you’ve revamped and put together all your previous episodes, we can’t wait for new episodes of Julie in Italy.

[@trinidad2450]

@@terrizimmerman5297 I second that!!!

[@Maximusrex4575]

Julie, those sprouts around the base of the olive tree are called suckers and should be removed as they will take nutrients from the main tree. For your herb garden, you might want to look at a simple self-watering system, usually some kind of unglazed clay vessel that you bury in the planter and fill with water that will then leach water into the soil as it dries. Then when someone visits the house, they can leave alcohol in the liquor cabinet and water in the planter! The house is so lovely!

[@julieinitaly]

Thanks for the tips! xx

[@donnaparker8489]

absolutely agree about the shoots on the olive tree. They are to be removed ... honest! ha ha ... check with a plant expert if you don't believe us. Love watching your show. I built my own home in Mexico ... so I can relate. Have fun. 💞

[@tamathamavraides5532]

I love when I see a new video in Italy from you. I love your channel always but this Italian adventure you’re on has been great fun to watch. I hope you keep them coming. I wish you wonderful luck in this adventure

[@julieinitaly]

More to come!

[@Susan.I]

How handy that Carlo was there with Nikki to lift the heavy tile for you Julie!

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

I am so happy that you are closing the weirdly shaped stone panels they were an eyesore ❤

[@melindamontgomery322]

Hi Julie, My name is Melinda. I just have to say what a great Chanel you & yours have created, I have watched all of them as of yet; but am looking forward to seeing them. You are a splendidly great motivator. You & your family are so precious to me. Thank you for all that you do. And Luke, thank you so much as well.

[@melindamontgomery322]

Not watched all of them as of yet.

[@erikahorvath463]

The number 1 is the right choice for the curtains!!

[@paulathistleton1339]

Yes this is my vote as well!

[@thestuffoflife88]

I'm dying in love with the kitchen floor tiles in herringbone pattern!! Glorious!❤

[@Dexdog]

I love how you treat us all as kindred spirits. I find myself smiling through all of your videos.

[@andrealandsburg]

I love the whimsy of the pea green...it off sets the solid colors of the sofa etc. plus will compliment the old verdigris wrought iron table...😊

[@MaureenCRAFTS]

OMGosh I just love your gorgeous little Italian home. I love the way you have decorated it using lots of secondhand items. You have shown us how you can get amazing results without the cost. I love the colour choices and the way you have painted the walls. Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride ❤️

[@julieinitaly]

Thank you so much!

[@crinkle2649]

I love the sink you chose

[@NativeTexan1]

I love you! You are like an adorable, excited marionette! As a Texan who talks with her hands like a Cajun, I appreciate your communication style. ❤😂❤

[@LSTEdD1]

🎉💐💃🏻Yay! A long video about your Little Italian House! A reward for cleaning my house today!! 😂Here I go to watch! 😅

[@joannamarshall2795]

Any update on the basement is it yours?. I hope you are that lucky the storage is a plus

[@SchizoCrankyCrafter]

Curious here too! What up with that rocky treasure box?

[@julieinitaly]

Update soon!

[@arianahoule7223]

What fun! I can hardly wait to see what you do with your basement. I'm sure the basement and everything in it is yours. It is part of the house and you did buy it four years ago. Sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.

[@susansweeney1069]

I love the kitchen. I would have done the same to the walls. The tiles on the floor, the wall tiles, and the sage green paint.Its looking gorgeous already. 😊🇬🇧

[@trishaeverton9592]

Love that oval dish behind the wash basin. And I LOVE the little wall table!

[@cheryljacques5558]

Hello Julie, I am a new subscriber and just learned of your channel a few days ago and I am thoroughly enjoying it. It’s hard not to zip right to the most recent videos but I am enjoying watching your kitchen makeover. I love the new floor it is very warm and quite tasteful. I’m looking forward to seeing more.

[@julieinitaly]

Welcome and thank you soooo much! Xx Julie

[@nancychestnut8928]

Not credenza, hutch! Love it.

[@andrewfree9766]

Number 6 is the best. To much contrast will date easy you want to look out the window so the blending with the number 6 is fitting for the Italian culture. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌷 from Melbourne 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Coco-t5d]

OMG, what a pleasant surprise to see you with Nicki and Carlo! My favorite people all in one video. I am so glad you have a channel Julie. Looking forward to to the next one 💕

[@julieinitaly]

More to come!

[@crinkle2649]

I hope you didn't get rid of the curtains. They are really pretty. When I lived in Berlin, I went to East Berlin and got some for my whole house. I had to fix them to fit the American windows when I moved back. Mine are 35 years old and still look beautiful

[@brownsand3482]

😊😊i would put some lovely big ceramic pots or flower pots on the balcony

[@darant2249]

Looks so lovely and comforting. I am sure it’s wonderful to have your own sunny space as a refuge from history at times.

[@Susan.I]

Oh that will be beautiful in herringbone style!

[@yolandagofigure]

Your excitement is rubbing off, love see it. One more thing Julie, a word of advice.. never express how you feel over an item from someone you're trying to buy from 🤫😉unless you have a good relationship with them. 🇨🇦♥️👑

[@cynhanrahan4012]

I remember some of this from your other channel, but I can already see how much I am going to enjoy this channel!

[@paulamccarthy8197]

No 1 for the curtains but I quite like the 3rd one you placed on the sofa material too

[@aprilninthr2886]

Yes, Julie, fabric choice number 1 in kitchen. Love the white cafe curtains. Gorgeous Italy! Fabulous video!

[@pile333]

You surely know how to find nice stuff in those flea markets!

[@Susan.I]

Beautiful sink of Carrera marble!

[@tommtom8662]

Kitchen Window...I would put Blue & White/Cream Gingham Roman Blinds (light weight) on the actual window frame itself (each one) and then maybe the large Blue to pull and tie only to one side

[@melodyfisher1512]

#1! I especially love the plate with thee bird. The hutch turned out amazing! I am excited to watch your kitchen come together. And the terrace Is looking wonderful too. 😊

[@christinakara278]

what a moment of relief when those weired ugly shaped holes in the wall disappeared. . and the butcherhouse tiles the house feels light and welcoming, very pretty

[@suzisharp132]

I bow to your and Nick's choices in fabric colors. I think you've made great choices.

[@RubyTuesdaysVintageHome]

The fabric choices you have made are deff the right ones really look forward to seeing it all finished and i love the roof top space such a pretty place to sit bet it gets very hot up there phew ! The whole house is looking quite stunning - as a vintage dealer of some 40 years love nothing more than going “antiquing “ the joy never leaves you but i can still hear my now adult children groaning from the back seat if the car when they were little 😅 thanks for sharing ❤

[@mjg41155]

Wonderful enthusiasm for your kitchen finds and plans with Malcom’s input. I am an elderly observer but even I’m getting excited about how your largest room in The Little Italian House will finally look!! Keep up the great work.

[@janiceguinot7397]

I love the first one, the one stripe, my favorite. The cafe curtains are a must and they are so pretty. Looking so very beautiful!

[@julieinitaly]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pamelaStillwell-lj5gh]

It is all coming together beautifully!!! Have enjoyed watching the progress.. I also like the first one for curtains! I love going to flea markets so I enjoy when u go looking for decor!!

[@julieinitaly]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@louiseupton3363]

Oh I can't wait to see your kitchen finished, it's going to be stunning. I love those curtains Julie, very excited to see them up!

[@julieinitaly]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@suek8177]

Oh Julie, the kitchen is going to be fabulous! The marble sink is gorgeous - what a find! And the wall tiles look beautiful; can't wait to see them in situ. And....the floor is wonderful...the tiles looks so authentic and yet being porcelain will be far more functional than terracotta and easier to clean, etc which is a special plus in a kitchen! Also, love the terrace...the herbs and the olive trees! 😍🌿😍 Bellissima! 🌿🇮🇹❤

[@julieinitaly]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@omahgroup4080]

Hi Julie. It’s been lovely catching up with the renovations progress and watching these videos over the last few weeks, and I’m sure I’ll watch them again. I can’t tell you how excited I am and sooo looking forward to seeing next week’s video! The way Malcolm talked a little about the design process can give anybody the confidence to design and try things out for themselves. He’s like a design guardian angel…not to do…but there to support your vision. I hope you have a wonderful week. ❤Zeljka

[@Jennifer62389]

Smart to cover up the brick in favor of plaster. Either brick or flat plaster. Not stupid little openings in the walls for the brick to show through.

[@maggiegray1698]

Yes,twee as I've said😅

[@lena-roseorlando219]

Can’t wait to see the kitchen completed.

[@Susan.I]

I love going to architectural salvage yards!! prices are usually good!

[@julieinitaly]

Me too!!

[@juliamcgrath3364]

Loving your channel

[@t.s.507]

Love your curtain fabric choice (wide stripe). The chair should go somewhat with your sofa to tie in that teal blue colour (which is a very heavy & dark). Please add some warm coloured accents in cushions and accessories! Pops of muted red and/or orange would look great. It's going to look too cold and masculine otherwise.

[@tammyr2966]

So exciting! Kitchen is looking amazing! Can’t wait to see the chair, the curtains and how it all comes together! Everything you do looks absolutely beautiful!

[@Susan.I]

The fish platter would be perfect to serve seafood and maybe pasta on!

[@carolm6952]

Number 1 for curtains. It would be a dream come true to visit Italy. I love your home. I am new to your channel. I am loving these videos. Italy is on my bucket list.

[@mdr1998]

I love this home. Beautifully restored. I have bedroom envy, love the colors especially the pink. So fun when You Tubers meet up and share their passions and adventures. Note maybe just a heads up that content is a repeat. It's ok to do cos I usually watch them over anyway but it's good to know.

[@Dexdog]

Julie you were talking about something for the alcove and I suggested a large pot/planter. Well there they are!

[@santinabrothers]

Love, Love, LOVE!!!!!

[@Incloverbliss]

You are such an old soul! Wonderful 💕 You need pops of colour in the kitchen. yellow 😀 One dusty rose accent wall.

[@TerryJANSEN]

Wow🌸🐝🌸👏

[@evawohl2572]

Blue Bird of Happiness!!!❤

[@juliamcgrath3364]

Maybe cap those metal tubes that you cut down that supported clothes line if they don’t drain? Water sitting in there will create issues long term.

[@guytrying4534]

THIS is the one I've been waiting for! Yay!

[@debbiestott3651]

Can’t wait to see the outcome. It will be beautiful. You have such a flair for decorating interiors. And the rooftop garden.

[@julieinitaly]

Thanks so much!

[@hilarywatts1547]

❤🌷♥️ Your home is so welcoming ♥️🌷♥️

[@1CelloOne]

LOVED this video, so much going on! 😊 I also love the fabric choices you and Luke picked out. Your kitchen will be beautiful 😊

[@julieinitaly]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@teresaproano7984]

Hi Julie. I’m sure the restart of the Italian house is nice, but I can’t wait to see the finished kitchen.. looking forward to it.. 🎉

[@jessicawinstone8331]

Great video with lots of variation. Loving your ideas for the kitchen. Very upbeat style and like the jolly music throughout.

[@julieinitaly]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@janblake2230]

Not to mention upholsters, pots and tends plants and trees, assembles furniture ,instructs on all things etiquette and all things royal. Let’s not forget getting an advanced educational degree, a tv hostess and journalist, a decorator. I could go on forever. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention her tooling around in a 1960 (?) turquoise corvette. I am so jealous of that. I had a candy apple red one. Julie, does yours have both a hard and a “rag” top?

[@Susan.I]

As an Italian American I grew up assisting my aunts and mother and female cousins cleaning up after each serving.

[@pathoward5721]

Wow 🤯

[@marymarks7046]

I love all the plans for the kitchen!

[@kimkerley4218]

I absolutely love the variety of your videos! 😅😅😅 Im always waiting for another video to drop lol. ❤❤❤

[@maryhudson-smith9613]

Love ❤❤❤ nbr 1!

[@larkspin]

You might want to put some kind of glider/stopper things on the feet of the chairs and sofa so they don't scratch your beautiful new floor!! I love it btw. We opted for large ceramic tiles in our 2 bathrooms-- looks like hewn wood planks, but oh so easy to clean!! Still look wonderful 5-6 years later.

[@judithgreen-t3v]

Maybe the gold? Windows bring in sunshine so it would resemble sunshine plus be a pop of color. If there isn't too much blue in the kitchen other than couch and a row of tile, then the blue would be perfect.

[@kwwa7982]

Old content but one does LOVE anything Italian! Ciao.

[@Bella-zh1me]

Heaven at Deborah's. Loved everything, those step back cupboards ❤❤❤

[@brownsand3482]

living on a hill in such a one on top of each other sort of thing is not for me but seems you like it..wish the best😊

[@dawngliko4287]

So beautiful! Great decision to fill in the odd missing plaster. Just wondering about grey paint with the warm colored floor tiles. I know your designer is amazing so curious to see how this works out. The hand painted backsplash tiles are fabulous! 😃

[@marilynwade9448]

So gl!d you got the fish plate

[@sandrahilton3239]

have you considered having a one way film on your window. You can see out but outside cant see in? Keep the heat out in the summer also.

[@alicefayenjbj]

Did you ever find out about the Cellar, who it belongs to? I loved my time Touring Italy. In 2007.

[@julieinitaly]

news soon!

[@ramonavanloan3035]

I am an 81 yr old American follower. I have spent years doing D.Y.I. projects in several of my homes. About 30 yrs ago I started reupholstering old furniture that I collected from antique junk shops. One of the first chairs I did was similar to your chair. It also was stuffed with horse hair. One of my best friends established an upholstery shop and works for some of the top designers in our big city. If you won't be offended, let me make some comment about your chair. First, whoever put the pink fabric on your chair was not a professional upholsterer. If you just follow what that person did, your chair will not look that good. One of the secrets I learned is: you have to pull the fabric pieces extremely tight before you tack them down, otherwise the finished product will look loose and messy, and it needs much more padding inside. I suggest you find a local upholsterer and ask if they would let you watch them do a job or two and give you some suggestions. Also, you need some proper tools, like a tack hammer and a tack pull (which would have saved your hands when you pulled all those tacks). BTW: they don't use tacks anymore, but staples. However, its fine to use tacks if you want to do an old-fashioned job. Keep up the good work, Julie! Your ambition is commendable!

[@trinidad2450]

Wow, great tips!

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

Everything is beautiful ❤

[@tommtom8662]

Put the Tiles in the Dishwasher to clean them & maybe 2 washing Tablets

[@mtilford]

I like number one for the kitchen curtains too.

[@maryproudamerican]

Consider tile above the window as a valance and put the same tile in the niche.

[@brownsand3482]

😊😊i would never touch the pink sofa but ask locals to do it they will have the materails and skills

[@paulamccarthy8197]

Could I ask how much the house originally cost or is that being cheeky 😂 I love your 🇮🇹 🏡 looking g forward to the new content next month:)

[@valerierosling3968]

just love your videos. Watching you is so inspirational.

[@julieinitaly]

Thank you so much!

[@wscwarden5022]

@Julie in Italy You asked for suggestions for what to put in the fireplace hole in the living area. I would suggest some sort of cupboard or chest of drawers and/or book shelves. Lovely though the room is, you don't seem to have storage space for things like family games (maybe you don't play board games etc) and books, or for storing some extra bedding for the sofa bed (yes you have your laundry room but if the bed is in use for a number of nights will whoever want to keep running the bedding up and down stairs each day?) also people staying on the sofa bed might like to store their belongings somewhere.

[@bonniemacdougall4589]

Go with whatever you and Luke like. You'll be living with it.

[@lizw9126]

#1 curtain all the way! Light enough it won't be too busy. Also, plants selection for the terrace could include some hardy succulents. They need very little supplemental water and some do have blooms. Great job with everything - love your choices! Did you figure out who owns the cellar with all the treasurers?

[@bloomingpetals9290]

Love the cafe curtains.

[@julieinitaly]

Thank you! 😊

[@Vintiquevixens]

I love all the thrifting finds! They make the house much more interesting. Did I miss a video about if the cellar was yours? What a treasure trove if so!

[@julieinitaly]

Coming soon!

[@Fauxcreate2178]

Kitchen is looking good ❤

[@Fauxcreate2178]

Number 1 for the curtains.🎉

[@christinepeterson4306]

The bedrooms came out beautiful. What kind of sheets do you use? They look so crispy and fresh

[@julieinitaly]

Soak and sleep

[@christinepeterson4306]

@@julieinitaly thank you for replying!

[@Harpiegirl123]

Yes the brick exposure great decision I didn’t like it makes it look to old dull the white is so much better 😊

[@rosemaryreynolds3565]

Yes, #1 for the curtains.

[@kimkerley4218]

I love Nikki and Carlos 😅😅😅

[@lesley-annmaggs15]

Hi Julie, glad everything is coming together. I'm curious about the cellar you and Malcom found under the sink area. Did you find anything about it locally?? Thank you for your wonderful channel we are blessed to have you. LxX