NEW HOUSE TOUR! RESTORING OUR MID CENTURY CEILING.

[@janicejacobson1930]

You had a very nice home before, but the sandblasted ceiling brings out the exquisite architecture of your house. You definitely made the right choice!

[@ArvinOlano]

I appreciate that!!! We stressed about not knowing what we would find under the paint but its definitely worth it.

[@dsabo6426]

Arvin. I am an old lady and I have never commented on any of your videos. Or many designers videos. BUT those ceilings are STUNNING! Who painted them. It should be a crime. Now they are absolutely beautiful and are probably 80 percent of the house. Good job!

[@lene4102]

You have done a fantastic job. Concerning the wall color - you might have to put in mind that the yellow toned one will look even more yellow against the wood. You might think a little colder color so it doesn't get to yellowish. You need contrast.

[@953orion]

For the white spots that were uncovered on the beams - clean out all the white stuff then clean all the sand and contaminants in the rooms, then when you go to sand, the texture left from sandblasting - keep the saw dust! You can mix it with stain-able wood glue until it is a paste and fill those holes with the paste. Since it is technically from your same wood, when you go treat/stain/seal your wood, it will be an exact match where a premade wood filler would be a difficult match.

[@joannewolfe5688]

Not going to hold up to weather outside.

[@anticapitalisthomedesign]

that ceiling is EVERYTHING ✨

[@ArvinOlano]

Such a big difference!

[@alishainc]

"oh they're renovating, we're also renovating" love your wit so happy for how your home is coming together

[@ChrisGE90]

The ceiling brought your home to life!! Looks gorge!

[@georgannesmith2293]

Arvin, that wood is absolutely beautiful! Huge undertaking, but looks like it's definitely paying off! 💙 And I agree about the fireplace... especially with your exposed wood, that tone isn't working anymore. So many beautiful options for you to ponder! Genius kitchen skylight idea! I absolutely LOVE BM White Dove in my home. I have lots of natural light from many directions also, and though it does change throughout the day (and seasons!...think how your landscape changes seasonally), the undertones are never extreme, always pleasant, warm and happy, never dingy or dirty looking. I've recommended it to so many people since painting a year and a half ago! Anyway, love how it's looking, love to you and Andrew, and your two adorable little monsters.

[@kellylermasprague5417]

That ceiling is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the finish . It’s like a whole new house ! From a Kansas girl who wears coats all winter long , that coat/jacket is stunning !!

[@love_4_life865]

Sandblasting is the most effective way to sand down large surface areas of wood, as well as hard-to-reach corners or tricky edges. The best ingredient used in sandblasters is crushed corn so it is non-toxic! When done correctly (distance, setting, stroke technique) the end result is simply STUNNING! This takes microdermabrasion to a whole new level! It’s virgin wood, never exposed to any environmental elements. Our neighbors down the street live in a log cabin and did the sandblasting……absolutely GORGEOUS! The logs came out so clean and pure and any spot that had signs of rot were gone! The pinewood was born again and you could smell the pine across the neighborhood! They used a sheer stain that deepened and enhanced the natural vein and ring patterns in the wood and just WOW! You guys made the right choice! The ceiling looks GORGEOUS! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and letting us tag along in your journey! I love how you are both a student and a teacher! I have learned so much through your videos and your humor and wit are food for the soul! I look so forward to seeing more of your ideas come to fruition and seeing you turn this beautiful mid-century house into your forever home! 💖 PS. “Not that you asked” but if you ever do some kind of raffle or creative contest for a lucky viewer to get a personal tour…drop my name in that hat! Lol! Cheers Arvin! ☺️

[@DanielRamirez-nh9ju]

It’s not even done and I already love it! Wood for the win! I prefer the natural wood over painted! I know it’s gonna look so good!

[@elezaish]

wat a DRASTIC Change Arvin!! you are an amazing visionary for a design space. I love the house!PS i too dont like the fireplace..it just looks so not thought about when being designed and was carelessly placed...The candleholder at target was a piece i picked for my house and i was jumping when u picked it up and said that it was a nice piece! im soo happy!! Good luck with the next phases of the home renovation! you will kill it! im sure!

[@ArvinOlano]

Right!? Yes agree on the fireplace it feels like an afterthought. The candleholder is a great find!!!!!

[@debbiebowles7001]

When you discuss your details of the paint choices, I learned so much. I can see what you mean when your say "too yellow" or "too gray". The color choices without your shared opinions just look the same only darker and lighter. I could now see those undertones you were seeing. Thanks for the great shared lesson!

[@cherylhughes9487]

I actually like the variation in the ceiling wood…I think if the beams were stained to match the darker ceiling planks it would look stunning. Good call on having this done…love that you took it back to what it was originally.

[@IGuess...]

💯 agree!!

[@08pepperdog]

That ceiling made the house. Gorgeous. Yes skylight in the kitchen.

[@kathleengreen3411]

Beautiful Arvin and Andrew. Your place going to be stunning and lovely , can't wait to see the finish with all your furniture in place...

[@ArvinOlano]

Thanks so much! 😊 me too

[@yvonnemccarty4076]

I'm loving it, what a difference it's more like a home instead of a house.

[@newluhu]

Stripping the paint off the ceiling & beams make a huge difference. It looks so good. 🤌👏👍

[@SBooher1]

The difference in the ceiling is amazing. I love the warmth of the wood! Can't wait to see what's next!

[@melissaknight3438]

The new ceiling brightens the house overall… beautiful!

[@TeeEmmTee]

The progress looks really good. Maybe a light sanding in some places and then oil is all you need! How lovely and warm :)

[@ArvinOlano]

That’s what I was thinking too. And seal it of course

[@Thea-gj2or]

Yes skylight in kitchen!

[@ArvinOlano]

It would add so much light

[@christinewoodley2100]

I like the fireplace! True to the era and will be "lightened" by light furnishings and spacious decor.

[@anniecochrane3359]

I love the wood!!! And I love the mix of colour - light planks here and there amongst the redwood. Very beautiful.

[@cardsaremycanvas9065]

I agree on the simple white, I have it throughout my home but might be a skosh too white. In my opinion the colour you are leaning to is going to look like butter ( not in a good way lol) once you have it every where. I am loving the cloud white!

[@ryannatividad3137]

Hard to say on every wall, and through the screen...but cloud white was one of my favorites too!

[@memj89]

I love love love the ceiling. Absolutely, beautiful ❤. I wouldn't stain the lighter wood. It gives it character. I personally love the natural wood look. Y'all's home is beautiful.

[@flam8882]

On the beams with bondo your contractor can apply a pine veneer over the patch job.

[@ArvinOlano]

Wait this is a great idea!!! Might save us a ton of money

[@Maggie-0492]

Love the wood ceiling! We just finished renovating our home in Northern cal, wound up touring a home in Southern Cal with amazing high wood gorgeous ceiling, fell in love, made offer to buy home -we are moving! You home looks so beautiful with your changes. Love it!

[@ekaterinastacey3132]

:( the fireplace has so much character! And the kitchen has a retro charm ❤ the house is so good now with the natural ceilings. Kitchen skylight is definitely the way to go!

[@itz_theawesomegamer7003]

The ceiling is beautiful. I actually like the lighter tone shades of wood. The variation might look gorgeous with furniture and accents. Just a thought. I love your style so I know it will be beautiful when you complete your design. Have fun!

[@mariannegoins3610]

Love, love, love the ceilings.

[@rhinnbuck7766]

Exposed wood ceilings and beams looks fab.

[@TravelingKristin]

It brings so much warmth to the home!

[@lillywildflower]

Your home is gorgeous - the natural light, the wood, the big windows! I can see why you bought it and how stunning it will be.

[@qudsiaahmad9374]

Looking so beautiful… no skylight!!

[@qudsiaahmad9374]

Create more kitchen windows to the right… get rid of cabinets!

[@sandieedward993]

What would Frank Lloyd Wright Do 🙊🙈🙉

[@joannewolfe5688]

Arvin! What you do with those beams outside is FACE them with new wood. Even an exterior plywood (birch?) that can be stained, or just a thin laminate facing of some sort. You can match them inside as well.

[@galaxygal1788]

If you are looking for a warmer tone maybe add pinkish tone for the walls? See how it works with the wood. Love the newly sanded ceilings.

[@SarahUzelac]

It came out stunning! So happy you took the leap. Looking forward to your continued updates!

[@Katiedee42]

Absolutely stunning!! By sandblasting the paint away you have brought the house up to the level of a FLW design. Beautiful!!!

[@sl3772]

The wood is the best thing EVER. So worth it.

[@lauralora4614]

I loveeeeeeed the change!!!!!! Do the skylight in the kitchen!!!!!

[@betterogers3118]

Awww Mr sage is licking the new wood lol he is so cute ♥️

[@aquamaree7022]

GORGEOUS! When it's all said and done it's going to be breathtaking and a yes to the skylight you won't regret it.

[@KyloWylo]

Wow! I can't believe how much warmer and more inviting it looks just by removing the paint.

[@marciamellow1211]

The change is tremendous..love... Beautiful.❤

[@margaretkellymurphy5537]

I grew up in a Mid Century Modern Deck house, although it was a long time ago so we just called it Modern. I wasn't sure I was going to like the sandblasted ceilings, I was wrong I love the red wood, it warms up your home while oddly making it seem more open. I have to say I really like the brown fireplace and agree the cinderblocks wouldn't work. I can't wait to see what you do next. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@heylo757]

8:26 Mmmm, tamales! Then booom MMMM DAT WOOD. It looks soooo warm and wonderful (and matches your fit). Instantly reminded me of my ninong's Eichler-esque home. Best choice ever, Arvandrew.

[@Mary-kq1cl]

Arvin, The ceilings looks great!!!!!! I luv the wood. What a great idea about the sky light......

[@loganmomable]

Taking the ceilings back to their original 👍👍👍 Getting the stain tone you want to me is going to be your next decision and then choose the wall color. I personally like on camera the brown brutalist vibe of that fireplace with the wood ceilings and think it provides a great contrast and focal point fitting for the house

[@antoinettelubich2237]

I love the variation in the wood colors

[@mo623]

Blank Canvas by Behr. We are renovating our 1972 home and it's a great mcm fit for these trail and cathedral walls. Yours it's looking so fab so far. Enjoying the series.

[@Kim50fabulous]

OMGosh!!! I am blown away how gorgeous the ceiling looks. Eeeeekkkk

[@epsilon9186]

I grew up in a house with BM white dove on the walls. So many happy memories with white dove walls in the background 🥹

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

The ceilings look fabulous! When you walked into the kitchen and mentioned that it looked a little dark, I agreed and immediately thought: the kitchen needs a skylight! And then you said the same. It would bring so much naturel light into that space and really show off the beautiful wood ceilings. I am a Benjamin Moore girl and I think that a creamy white is the best way to go. You just don't want to go too yellowy-beigey. Okay.....please do not get rid of the fireplace. Please??? Just my opinion. Thank you for taking us along on this journey.

[@di4085]

Yes adding a skylight would definitely help in the kitchen. I knew the kitchen needed something but I didn't know what. It was definitely lacking natural light.

[@19buttercup]

Skylight in kitchen - yes! I would add a Roman shade to the skylight so you can adjust the light coming at certain times of the day/ season. You don’t want glare!

[@stinehansen191]

It makes the whole house aloooot warmer. IT suits you style alot better!! I think that Even though it was an annoying cost and experience. You Will be alot happier in the space years to Come

[@ArvinOlano]

Agreed!!!!!!

[@rebeccanavarro6981]

It's looking beautiful, I know in the end it's going to be stunning!!

[@sabrinagregg4719]

I love it that was a great idea to do those ceilings! It looks beautiful and more modern.

[@Kelly-lo6cz]

The fact that the previous owners painted over that beautiful wood is heartbreaking. What makes a mid-century gem shine is all the warm wood features. You are doing good bringing it back! ❤

[@gradyvandenbosch]

Ceilings look stunning. I didn't expect this big of an impact of warmth and at the same time very stylish. Looking forward to the further process.

[@maggiemctoon3018]

I'm so excited for you! I can't tell you how many homes I see that have painted over their wood beams and its so disappointing! Thank you for educating flippers not to paint over natural materials. It should be a crime!

[@gailwilliams1083]

What a Big Difference . The ceiling is beautiful. I can't wait until you guys put it back together

[@sarainava5263]

I love watching your videos Arvin! You truly inspire me

[@sharonlewis3863]

I love it , you guys took a gamble and scored big . It simple beautiful

[@barbaraspector6689]

I’ve had the wood ceilings all through one of my houses. Love them.

[@asianangie7209]

I’m loving Blank Canvas. It is white but still warm.

[@sandrawongseprasert9294]

The ceilings are so beautiful!!!

[@Lorraine3033]

My head was nodding like a bobble head when you said what about a skylight for the kitchen. Just a suggestion that might be useful to you. We installed 3 SolarTubes in one of our home's kitchen. Less intrusive and expensive and are incredibly light rendering. Also installed some in our dark hallway in same house. The house is looking so good, Arvin.

[@sandy949]

I’m in love with that ceiling!!

[@MsDarkElle]

The ceilings are gorgeous!! A favorite paint color of ours is Valspar Oatlands Subtle Taupe!

[@AlyssaHeaster]

My favorites are Greek villa from Sherwin Williams and creamy by Sherwin williams i have both them throughout my home ❤

[@2222titia]

It is so so much more gorgeous, warmer and earthy this way

[@krissacrawford5124]

That ceiling looks AMAZING!!!

[@rebeccaw1274]

I've just started watching your videos, I live in the UK. Just wanted to say I love you, you are fab! Great design tips, your home is amazing! I love warm wood too. Love your laugh 😅

[@langabird5112]

Loooooooove!!! Please don’t change the fireplace thought I love that!

[@rhanjonetteleeper4129]

Omg! The wood looks Amazing!!!!

[@TRoxanne55]

It’s going to be perfectly imperfect which is Awesome! I agree with trying to make it as unified as you can since you are t going for a rustic look. 😀

[@MagdalaPorter]

How does the redwood smell? I feel like the sanding might bring out the oils like renewing a cedar closet/chest. Makes me think of a Finnish sauna. Love it Arvin.

[@elombligodelsueño37]

I’d check pink undertones for the wall paint just in case. It’s difficult to tell if it will work without seeing the ceillings with the teint, but I think pink usually works great with reddish woods and that if it is the right tone it keeps things from feeling too yellow

[@Lisa-vh6mm]

I LOVE the natural wood! What a beautiful statement it makes. I can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@rosiebee90]

Absolutely love the ceiling results. You made the right call! And skylight in the kitchen behind that beam will be amazing. For the paint- I liked the Swiss coffee best! I have that in my house and it really helps Make things feel open and bright while still having a warmth to the color. Whatever you pick, you’re gonna make it look amazing

[@pamavery9352]

Arvin, I love the ceilings, great choice!! I wonder if the posts are the same wood under the paint? I think they would look great sanded also! I really like the variations of color in the natural wood! I would keep the natural!! Don’t stain them!

[@susanlajoie2053]

This tour was lots of fun and I look forward to its completion

[@sarahkessler2456]

I love the Cloud White in there!!!!

[@chasejones23]

Arvin love you so much you have such an exquisite taste I wanted to suggest a white paint from sherwin Willams called Greek villa it’s not blue not pink not yellow so check it out it’s my new white. Love what you are doing with your ceilings. It adds so much value to your home. I can’t wait to see it finished. Linda. I call you and Drew Scott my two sons on you tube lol

[@coreybrowndecor6749]

My go to is Dunn Edwards Crystal Haze. It’s amazing. Loving your new home.

[@Kenny-ub7dv]

I have a south facing home with lots of big windows and I went for plaster of paris by benjamin moore and to me it’s the perfect white! not too warm, not too grey, and also not too bright! works really well with browns, beiges, orange, off-white and greens!

[@61hollywood]

The ceiling is awesome and brings the house to life

[@aliure6038]

My neighbors own a dry ice blasting business. It does the same thing as sand blasting, without the mess! Absolutely lllllove how your ceilings turned out. They’re gorgeous 😍

[@sw-ns1yi]

That looks like a big project! Good luck!!!

[@lydiadizon5549]

It's getting there...slowly but surely.

[@judybesse4058]

The ceiling looks great!!!

[@pricedesign8805]

I absolutely love the ceilings!

[@dawnvickerstaff]

Oh yes, this was the right choice. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@lcast18]

Wow!!! I loved the house before, but so much more now. Absolutely beautiful!

[@BoldObsessions]

As much as I like the added warmth of the wood I LOVED the black beams!!!

[@carmencarrillo1862]

Taking your time on doing this project it will look stunning at the end. Loving that natural wood ceiling.

[@reneezubaty7926]

So beautiful. Love the warmth the ceiling gives the home. White Dove is my favorite. Thanks Arvin. Hi Andrew

[@lorinelson7607]

All I can say is WOW! 🥰

[@Okra_winfrey]

OMFG. My jaw dropped when I saw the bedroom. I can’t even get over what a difference this made. Please keep us posted about what’s going to happen to the beam in the front. I’m sending positive vibes that everything will be as painless as possible there.

[@dianarod3407]

What a difference. I love it,...