We turned this classroom into our kitchen! FULL Renovation & Tour

[@ROSIEH007]

Have I really been watching you for 3 years! OMG, how time flies when your having fun watching people work very hard. And more fun to see the final results of all that hard labor. Your vision is truly magical. I will keep watching as long as you guys are on youtube.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

ah thank you so much!! (And for sticking around for so long!)

[@creating1_c1999]

I have been a fan of home renovations/conversions for decades. I can honestly say this has to be the most beautiful project that I have ever seen come together. I feel like I have achieved or reached the mountaintop and looking down on this glorious piece of work, in awe of its glory.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Wowza…The transformation is mind boggling! The space is airy and beautiful! I must say I’ve never seen a toddler so excited about hardware.😂

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

He's a little nut, that's for sure. I could have a package of bolts and he'd be excited lol

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Love it all! But that island.. wow... that's incredible.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

That island stressed me out for a full year trying to figure out how we were going to finish it. 😅

[@stacywilson4790]

I love the frosted glass cabinet doors .I think that a corner nook would look nice with a L shape seating area and a table put in the middle of it .

[@Nathanbran2]

This transformation is incredible!!...who knew that an old brick school could become so cozy, inviting and just beautiful!! 😊

[@margaretfrosst575]

Like the editing . The patience you all have and the willingness to take on such an epic cool makeover is inspiring.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you so much!!

[@TrashyARTtry]

It’s honestly incredible how you’ve taken your vision and made something so beautiful!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@shadowmomma]

Oh my god it’s STUNNING! What an amazing place you have created for your beautiful family.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you so much!!

[@Braillechickenwhisperer]

I grew up in Waldron, Indiana, and I am so thrilled to see somebody do something with that old school building! I remember seeing changes when we drove by a few years ago. I will soon be moving back to Kentucky, but in the back of my mind, I will always be delighted that you got that building and did something amazing with it. God bless you!

[@mc5366]

Incredible vision you had to bring this old school house into a beautiful new home!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you!!

[@debraorgano2429]

Great job on the kitchen - I really love it! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the seating corner! 😉💯🙏

[@siameseire]

Your son is so smart. It feels like "hardware" and he doesn't know how to put in on..." no, not yet." Brilliant and honest. 😊

[@theserialhobbyist]

Greetings from Canada! This is absolutely beautiful! Beyond beautiful actually! I'm looking forward to seeing the other reveals as they become completed. Great job guys! You have a beautiful home for generations to come.

[@MrStinker4]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching the progress of your old school house being turned into a home. Looking forward to seeing more updates!

[@coleenwhite1634]

Amazing kitchen. All your hard work has paid off.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you so much!!

[@DebbieNielsen-e3r]

I have loved watching the progress of turning this schoolhouse in to your home. A lot of work, it is a beautiful kitchen.

[@sgallant2107]

All those years I spent watching "This Old House" have prepared me to acknowledge the amount of work you've put in. But here you are, doing most of the work yourselves - with video to prove it! I love how you've customized / personalized the space, requiring meticulous research and follow-through, while raising two little ones. ❤️ You're doing an all-around fabulous job! 😊

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you so much!! Big This Old House folks over here too- always would watch with my dad. And I wonder where the desire for an old quirky house comes from 😂

[@becspresso]

I kept saying while watchig "I just love this so much!!" Especially the glass in the kitchen cabinet doors.

[@cherylholasek2193]

You guys have done a fabulous job on the kitchen. Can’t wait to see more 😊

[@carolyn6016]

I've been having so much fun watching you turn the school into your home. Thank you for bringing us along!

[@randomviking8676]

I love all the beautiful afternoon/late day sun that pours into your kitchen. 😎Your pottery collection is quite enviable! A pottery studio in your basement would be great!! 😊👍

[@angiereinecke9608]

The kitchen is STUNNING!!! I love all the ways you've kept some original things ❤

[@indyfastal]

Has it been 3yrs? I remember your 1st video & thinking "that looks like the Johnson County courthouse". Glad I watch it. Love what ya done with the place...

[@pamelairvin3164]

"No.....not yet...." You have your hands full, Momma, and the journey is going to be AMAZING!!!!!

[@pamchapman4170]

With every video I love your schoolhouse even more! Your kitchen is phenomenal! The muted "blackboard" backsplash tile and the exposed brick walls are my two favs! :) I know this has been and continues to be a lot of hard work...but what a reward to be so hands on in restoring this schoolhouse as you make it your home!

[@WilliamNast-v1g]

And what a journey it is. Great stuff, a dream come true owning a cool old schoolhouse!!!

[@AHBLESS07]

Wow! Amazing work and vision executed. The joy of the children, staff, family and friends makes every effort meaningful even the more. Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Blessings ❤️🙏🏼

[@ns4869]

the amount of work and thought put into this project blows me away. the sheer number of decisions you have made to get to this point is overwhelming. hats off to you both.

[@garyjones2582]

Wow the place is looking amazing... Thx for bringing us along...

[@Hisboyleeroy]

Wow! What an amazing transformation to such a unique and special building! Looking forward to watching as you are on the home stretch and all the way across the finish line- especially the outdoor deck and and yard. Plant some trees too!

[@gloriashaeffer9117]

As I have said before Your kitchen is absoutely gorgeous !!! Thank you for sharing

[@shadowmomma]

So excited to see the complete kitchen transformation!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you!! One room at a time. 😅

[@grateful5881]

Just absolutely beautiful. Love your taste and style. Pottery school house you made is AWESOME. You are so talented!

[@suzanneo1124]

Absolutely beautiful, you’ve done such a wonderful job! Well done, well done!

[@peter_bazinet]

Completely satisfying video. Everything is beautiful. This obviously feels SO much different than a NY apartment!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@NakiaMK]

I have no idea where you get the energy! I can't believe how invested I am in your progress.

[@poodlegirl55]

Do you know how to install it? No not yet. He speaks for all of us.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

lol toddlers make you crazy but they are very funny

[@buffy5kt]

Extraordinary! I love everything. Each detail is so special. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home so well done and bravo!!

[@brendabown2579]

I'm always so thrilled to see your video posts pop up with more school house updates! Your kitchen is beyond amazing with all of its special bits and pieces. I especially love that your cabinets are not all one color and how you repurposed so many items to both create and decorate this room. The kitchen is truly the heart of most homes and your kitchen is laid out so perfectly, even with a lounge area to be included and walking out onto a magnificent party deck! Your cookbook collection is amazing ... I love how you have created memories and diaries out of them! Your pottery talent is spectacular too ... both with your pottery ware pieces and then that school house replica... WOW!!!

[@carolynclark8780]

So inspiring! It’s a gorgeous space. Thanks for sharing.

[@heidijasper5915]

What an incredible journey and gorgeous results!!! I adore the handmade persimmon and pawpaw plates!

[@deathstarmie]

I have to admit, y'all had me in the first half. I thought, "What in the raised in Indiana, grew up in NYC are these two doing?" It turned out so well. I am obsessed with the attention to every. single. detail. Gorgeous!

[@paulamorris4727]

What a great use of the space! The sheer size of the island seems almost daunting, but then to see the shots of make your own pizza night (❤) and the potential as a sideboard really brings it home. The beam supports for the island paired with the dark granite remind me of science lab tables which is just another nod to the schoolhouse esthetic. Thoughtful details, usable work zones, and respect for the history of the space have all come together to make a wonderful gathering space in your home. Can’t wait see more!

[@Ldyrev1]

I designed a tri-color kitchen in our 1890's home we renovated in Illinois. I loved it!!!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Your kitchen is spectacular! It's such a large space that it could easily have felt cold and echo-y and disjointed. Instead, you've made it warm and spacious and easy to flow through from task yo task. It all looks cohesive and inviting because of your careful attention to detail. And, again, you're masters of balance here as well. With you and your design sense, "attention to detail" means quality, choosing just the right piece for a space and incorporating materials from the schoolhouse (or others) or materials that give a nod to the building's past rather than a mass of fussy, little vintage bits everywhere. Because of this, you've created a bright, relaxing space that allow the eye to flow smoothly rather than be drawn a million, chaotic directions at once. And the colors are so perfect for you and your family and the space. I am so impressed!

[@tamil9542]

I absolutely love the kitchen, you guys did an amazing job keeping with the old school house vibe and it reminds me of the chemistry lab in my high school. I envy your artistic vision as you restore this gem

[@BeckyM154]

It's beautiful. A sectional would look really good in that corner.

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Enjoy your new home. Beautiful ⭐️

[@julieioder2188]

Absolutely love how you reuse and re purpose. The hard work and I'm sure aggravation will be so worth it. Keep posting!!

[@kristiewilson4472]

I really enjoyed your tour. What a wonderful space. It will accommodate your family for years and years! Enjoy

[@2AZSUN]

Everything about this project is turning out so amazing!! I'm sure the window trim story is very frustrating and aggravating, but those things seem to be inevitable when it comes to building a house. Honestly, you know it's there, but the rest of the room is so stunning, it's really pretty easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Your corner looks really good the way you did it. If it's worth the expense, how about recovering what you have there to be more coordinated color wise and roll with it. The age of it all looks pretty appropriate to the rest of the school, and seems like it blends in pretty well. It also looks like a pretty cozy place to hang out in the kitchen. Thanks for another fantastic update!! It's truly stunning and amazing what you've been able to do with an old school and a lab coat! BTW, your physician husband is way better with power tools then mine!! Ours usually end up as 911 episodes!! 🤕

[@mlgolds53]

BEAUTIFUL..BEAUTIFUL..BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Carnutzjoe]

At 10:05 when the floor is being finished, that brought back memories. The fumes must have been horrible for weeks! The finished product looks great.

[@kaycox5555]

You guys have a MAGNIFICENT & BEAUTIFUL home!!

[@carlahauschildt6397]

You could hang those pretty plates as an art grouping.

[@ngaston-mcdonald3744]

Should expand that little seating area for the kids. Bigger kid kitchen (maybe a little storefront with home grown herbs/starter indoor fruits garden) with seating for participants. They will use that kitchen for years (our soon to be 7 year old still uses his). And still on theme for the school.

[@debbyschweighardt5810]

I am so proud of you and amazed at what you've done. You have preserved and respected history. I hope to visit you someday and experience the old schoolhouse myself. I want to give you a hug and thank you. You have truly made a difference in this world. ❤

[@MissDelia]

It looks really amazing and your hard work has certainly paid off. How about a leather corner sofa that comes out into the room which would create a room within a room, then another armchair by the door, maybe just re-cover the one you have?. This means you could sit and look out onto the patio as well.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

I was looking at leather couches on FB marketplace!! Hadn't thought to make it as like a room divider, ty!!

[@gdbreon8300]

Wow! What amazing tradesmen you found to turn your dream into a reality. At first I wondered how you would fill such a cavernous kitchen, but you did it and it looks amazing. Love how you repurpose items and continue with the “school house theme”. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

[@cyndifairburn4014]

I recently found you by accident. I'm so glad I did. I love watching restoration. This has been an awesome trip through each phase. I'm glad this has turned out the way that it has. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I'm a glutton for details, it's the details that make the difference and elevate the look of a space.

[@IAGrl55]

Your kitchen is beautiful!!!! Your upcoming Polywood video should be good. I'd love to have some of that out on my covered deck.

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you so much!! I'm really excited to share the Polywood stuff too- I walked away from visiting their factory being like wow this would be SUCH a cool job!

[@bradleylemna9300]

This is very satiating. May you experience many years of bliss in your fabulously repurposed home! Thank you for documenting this journey for us to see

[@garymoore4485]

That’s some impressive work!

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you!!

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Absolutely amazing. This kitchen is beautiful. 💞💞💞

[@Schoolhousehomestead]

thank you so much!!

[@AliPoole-fb6xk]

I LOVE everything you have done to the “school house “ home with the exception of the shade of green in your vestibule ( I know it’s in harmony with the house but, it’s so garish). Also why all the different surfaces , materials and colors in the gorgeous kitchen? The eye has no place to rest. I love watching your beautiful work. You are exceptional! I see AD knocking when you finished.

[@TSLDame-Crafts]

I love the chairs area of your kitchen! Like coffee in the mornings, story-time for the kids, and like a place to leave hubbies when your shopping. LOL Cute!

[@victoriahowe435]

I have enjoyed watching your progress I can’t wait to see what’s next beautiful!❤

[@pattylyman7907]

They say if a married couple can survive a house remodel they can survive anything. LOL

[@georger9998]

I absolutely love this schoolhouse and what you all have done! Thanks for bringing us along this journey.

[@mariajennings5129]

Looking really good!! U all r doing a wonderful job! ❤see ya next time

[@debkarcher1992]

I love what you have done! I really enjoy seeing your progress. Thanks for sharing!!

[@donzinette]

Looks wonderful. So great to see the three year transformation.

[@cosmicpr2707]

I'm always amazed at the transformation of the school into your home. What a remarkable job you and your team have done. I love what you do with cookbooks. I can't wait to hear the story of the windows and of course, to see the garage rooftop.

[@lavonneburgess4653]

Beautiful, Love it! ❤️

[@mdh1974]

There is a type of furniture design that is often used in corners of high-end lofts & school libraries. RESEARCH "scandinavian bent plywood hanging chairs". It's sleek modern curved wooden chair looks stunning in sets of two hanging from high ceilings, with a few throw pillows!❤ I would install a t.v on the empty wall for kiddos or superbowl parties too!

[@wandamiller7640]

So amazing, beautiful kitchen.☕️🫖☕️

[@AuntieBrennie]

OMGoodness! Love the kitchen’s final reveal! Can’t wait for the rest of your Epic Home reveals! B~}

[@maryellenbeale2188]

I am in awe of your hard work, creativity and to say job well done is an understatement. Your kids will have so much fun growing up in that home with so much space to play and run around in❤ love all the historical treasures connected to the school it once was

[@craftyShirleyG]

I have been following you from the beginning. Im so happy for you all! Beautiful home. 😮❤😊

[@MrQuickLine]

The backsplash tiles reminded me... When we were in our first little starter home, I did a little area, maybe 4' x 6' of chalkboard paint. Our kiddos used it so much, I eventually painted the entire face of our kitchen peninsula (on the living room side). They still used it a tonne. In our third house, I did the whole wall of the breakfast nook. In our current huge house, one entire wall of our open concept kitchen is chalkboard paint. It's so much fun for the kiddos and their friends when they're here. Even though our oldest are 12 and 13 now, they still do it with their younger siblings and cousins. Maybe something to consider! There are some brands you can find that let you tint the chalkboard paint whatever color you want. Love the kitchen! Well done.

[@susandeen2835]

Looks amazing ❤

[@nanschafer9999]

Spectacular! Really wonderful and warm. Couldn’t be more perfect. 😊. Congratulations! ❤

[@patbradford3244]

WOW! WOW! WOW! WELL DONE! SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! Yes, I am yelling! Hoping you can hear me from Florida. Thank you for sharing.

[@vanya36]

This is so funny, I was watching the video without sound and with subtitles on.. and when the chairs came up I thought gee this looks like a typical slovenian primary school! 😃 I had to go back and watch again - wow those chairs made quite a trip! Hello from Slovenia ✌☺

[@bravehearticus]

I'm really enjoying your renovation videos. You make us look at things from a different perspective, and so things in a kinder way to the environment. ❤

[@beckyjohnson3153]

Stunning!

[@TomLloyd-18]

It's so awesome to finally see your beautiful home come together. It is absolutely stunning. Can't wait for the rest. Thanks, as always, for sharing.

[@SaPa-l3k]

What a blessing your family has been to this place. Nice to “visit” with a fellow Hoosier. I’ve loved this series and look forward to seeing more!

[@caroltanzi29]

One word only. WOW!

[@Lola8691D]

Love your school house and the amazing pottery. Great renovations.

[@douglasburch2320]

Congratultions!! As always, thanks for taking us along.

[@carriecook1524]

It looks absolutely amazing ❤❤❤ that corner should be a “library bar” style sitting area. With rich velvet sofas to coordinate with your island. But whatever you do with it will be spectacular! It just looks amazing!

[@jlord4843]

the litlle seating area in the kitchen looks just fine.

[@jessicaodell6251]

I absolutely love what you all done with the school it actually has always been a dream of mine to turn a old school or church into a house

[@joyelsey1366]

Absolutely amazing what an incredible endeavor! I have truly enjoyed every blog along the three years, of course, excited to see the final finish. Blessings for a beautiful Thanksgiving.

[@Pete-nl8ok]

Great looking kitchen. Things just keep getting better and better with your school home.

[@tmjb00]

The lounge area is not off! You have your red. Love the multi colored & multi woods. It is just so much more interesting. 😊 imho

[@laurapadgett3552]

Hope to see some great shots of Thanksgiving dinner around that beautiful table!

[@funnyfrog1522]

How do you sleep at night? 😂 I’d have to sit & stare at that kitchen all night. It’s amazing!