Restoring an 18th Century British Estate | DIY Bedroom Floor to Ceiling | My Tiny Estate

One of the most rewarding experiences of restoring a room is finally finishing it! After first discovering an old fireplace behind a wall, weeks of plastering and painting, installing beams in the ceiling and a new heating system in the floor -- we are getting close. Once the carpet and new bed arrives, we are almost ready for the big reveal. But first -- Borja’s mother helps us restore an old dresser. She and Borja come up with the perfect hack for lining the drawers that anyone can recreate on a next-to-nothing budget.
We have been working non-stop but we couldn’t do any of this without the help of both our families. We are so grateful to them! They are the best!
To see the entire process -- check out these episodes:
Episode 6
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Episode 7
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Episode 8
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#restoration #DIY #renovation #englishheritage #historicestate #architecture #heritagepreservation #oldbuildings #historichome #conservation #traditionalcraftsmanship #historicpreservation #statelyhome #restorationproject #listedbuilding

[@marnegustafson5943]

Moms, especially,love to feel useful after her children leave . Even if you think you’re overwhelming her with tasks, I promise you, she loves every minute of it!

[@mytinyestate]

Ahhh I can actually believe that based on our niece and nephews 😆

[@frankbriley4706]

Dennis from Dallas Texas USA. What you two are living was non existent when I was your age. I’m 62 years old now and couldn’t be more happy for both of you. Enjoy every moment in time.

[@mytinyestate]

Wow, thank you! you rock!!

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Beautiful room.

[@patriciafoley1494]

Love all that you do!!! Moms don’t want anything but to be useful to adult children and to spend time with their kids💕

[@mytinyestate]

That is just wonderful to hear! And as much as we “know” we still would love to spend more quality time with them

[@sanyaomerovic1659]

@@mytinyestateWhen parents do stuff for their children they feel they help them with something more valuable then taking them for lunch or drinks, sometimes the stuff that you perceive as a work is a pleasure for us, parents, because helping you accomplish your dream is a permanent achievement for any parent. So don’t feel bad. Your mom can have tapas whenever she wants, helping you guys on a period property is much more meaningful.

[@cynthiag3065]

@@sanyaomerovic1659You’re 💯 correct ✅

[@richardsmall8122]

Loved the tweed drawer liners simple idea but made the world of difference Borja’s mum being the glamorous assistant to camera was so cute.

[@mytinyestate]

Hahaha she was only just saying that people will think she always looks like she is doing work at home 😂

[@richardsmall8122]

@@mytinyestate we’ll not tell if she isn’t!

[@cristie2501]

Don’t feel guilty. Mums loves to help! 💕💕💕

[@mytinyestate]

🥰

[@cynthiag3065]

It is so much more fun and rewarding to help your loved ones than to lunch with them. 😊

[@mytinyestate]

Let’s hope they think the same 🥰🥰

[@laurennash6147]

Now I’m going to reline ALL of my drawers with cardboard and fabric. LOVELY idea.

[@mytinyestate]

Haha right we were so impressed with how it turned out!

[@jennifertoliver9546]

She's getting a grandchild!!! The low dresser will make a great changing table I had a basket with burp clothes, wipes several diapers and sizes powder and pentaton butt cream. (teething causes horrific rashes, honestly they go from abject misery back to glorious dewy pink perfect skin! in 24 to 48 hours,)It saves running up and down flights of stairs. miraculous! Your going to need a carpet, bind it and use it for tummy time, there good to know its clean and there's no animal fur so roll it wherever so you can enjoy the time while he explores!

[@mytinyestate]

🥰🥰🥰

[@mytinyestate]

she issss :)

[@debrap947]

A beautiful modern update that brings an airy and fresh feel to the room, with just the right amount of character and historical touches to please the eye. Chef's kiss gentlemen, chef's kiss!

[@mytinyestate]

Loove loove loove that! Thanksss I mean it is hard to get the balance right, but we are happy with it 😀

[@margaretring3120]

Mum’s love to help. It’s lovely to include your Mum in the vlog. Seeing you both so excited when you finished lining the first drawer. So cute. The room is gorgeous. 💕💫💕

[@mytinyestate]

We get excited for the smallest things 😅😀

[@kristaroberts1158]

God never related to a conversation more than when you were 'discussing' who's idea it was with the cardboard!😂

[@mytinyestate]

😂😂

[@user-pl9ls2zp1v]

LOVELY room! I would only make these 2 tiny suggestions. Anytime you are working with old drawers/dressers. Either clear coat the inside or paint the inside of the drawers, otherwise, the fabric will maintain the old drawer scents. Additionally all the pictures lean towards horizontal which make the room appear short in height. Maybe source a few vertical types. :)

[@mytinyestate]

Thanks for the tips! 😊😊😊 It has very very high ceilings so we did want it to make it feel cosier 😊 Never thought about the paint or coating and makes total sense!

[@samiandadam1]

Oh my gosh Borja’s mom is adorable! Her Vanna White skills are spot on!

[@mytinyestate]

Haha 😜

[@davidcarr9168]

Family is everything. I am a caregiver for my 89 year old mother. My case worker for her care and to provide support for me gave me advice that may help you both. Schedule on the calendar time each week to step away from both of your houses. It can be even for an hour. Ideas might be to Pack a picnic in the park, go to a pub, a date for dinner, or a spa day. For family maybe an afternoon tea or BBQ lunch or tapas /taco bar(I live in Arizona and it is taco Tuesday tonight). One thing, I would recommend is no filming content otherwise it will seem like work. The room looks fantastic! Home ownership/design is never ending. I have been 14 years in my home. The hardest part is editing out the stuff to donate or trash. Not that with all your space that could be a problem. 😂. Cheers to your success!

[@mytinyestate]

What a lovely message and we are so thankful for the tips and advice! We will certainly take it on board! Also 89! Yay!!! 🙌🏼

[@joconnor2717]

Bedroom looks beautiful

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you 😊

[@myspanishcountryhome]

I just stumbled across your channel and i´m awestruck by what you have accomplished. Your style and attention to detail really do the house justice. I´m sure the previous owners would be very happy to see it so well taken care of. The bedroom looks great and must feel very cozy. Thank you for the great vlogs!

[@AnneSmith-mu2ph]

Looks beautiful 🇬🇧❤️

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you

[@jeojeo9393]

I like the wall panelling

[@mytinyestate]

thanks!

[@shonashanks9953]

Fabulous bedroom love the carpet short cut, brilliant draw linings thanks for tip, and remember Guilt is the gift that keeps on giving let go Mothers just love being with their children no matter what age or what we do with them ❤

[@mytinyestate]

Thanks! Yes we have constant guilt for everything! 😅

[@shonashanks9953]

@@mytinyestate ❤️❤️❤️ don’t we all 😂

[@sarahmoore4421]

Borja and Belene are so cute with the drawers! Their smiley faces

[@mytinyestate]

Hahaha you can tell that are very similar personalities 😂

[@Luke22022]

Congrats on the new bedroom and thank you for sharing it with us. I think every room looks best when there are still a few details to be completed. I guess my bias is towards uncluttered which you have achieved.

[@mytinyestate]

I totally agree! To us it’s when it looks calm and it’s also easier to clean 😅😂

[@HF-ch6el]

I adore it all, the colours are so restful, it feels homely and snuggly.

[@mytinyestate]

That it exactly what we hoped for ☺️

[@user-op9vy2wm6p]

Good morning & Buenos Dias Dean & Borja, new subscriber to your channel. Love watching you transform this bedroom. Cosy & classy finish. I will look forward to catching up with your other videos. Have a happy day🤗❤️

[@mytinyestate]

Thanks for subbing! We are so glad to have you here ☺️

[@goldenineke]

As usual, everything you do is perfection!

[@mytinyestate]

Awww 🥰

[@dominikfranzen8247]

Jungs, Ross und ich lieben eure Arbeit. Wieder ein großartiger Job ❤❤. Alles Liebe von uns aus Deutschland ❤❤

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you so much guys ☺️

[@lynmclaughlin7125]

Looks gorgeous 😍😍, loving these videos every week. Thank you for taking us with you

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you for showing up every week! Means a lto

[@nancytysor7098]

Well, your dear momma looks like she is your younger sister.🎉😊

[@mytinyestate]

Ahh she will love that 😆🥰

[@sharronr]

I felt sorry for Dean regarding the crack in the lime plaster. I love what you are doing in the Dower house. I love you guys, you are so fun. ❤️

[@mytinyestate]

When he said it… I thought the rats were back!

[@clarebowers4060]

Ok, a day late watching this week due to work…🤐ggrrrr. Happens again I am retiring! So guess what’s happening in this house this weekend, yup… all the old dresser draws are being lined!! Fab idea Borja and mum! See you next week xxx

[@mytinyestate]

Haha aww! Love love that! It makes such a difference 😀

[@neilschipper3741]

Is so refreshing to see the joy and love you guys bring into each others life❤ your home is truly full of love. You must be so proud to share it with your families and Friends😊

[@mytinyestate]

It’s full of love 90%of the time… but if we are hungry… the love goes out of the window until we have aten again 😂😂

[@mariannekuijpers9298]

Absolutely great vlog!!! Maybe you could also include Dean's mother in the vlog? Thank you

[@mytinyestate]

We will try to get her more on camera (if she allows us)

[@lindab1458]

Love the drawer lining but double sided tape would be so much easier than all that aerosol glue 😊

[@mytinyestate]

That’s a good plan! Will try that next time 🥰

[@mayetcrawley5535]

Now THIS! Is just what I needed!! Love your channel guys. The bedroom looks so good, and because of the fact Borja loves the drawer linings I think a tweed throw would look amazing on your bed.

[@mytinyestate]

That will work so beautifully! I need to find one now 😀😀

[@mamig3216]

Why is your vacuum so adorable!! A little orange elephant ❤ 👏👏👏 Gorgeous work! Love the green velvet on the headboard, it’s manly but cozy and very British. You’re making memories with your moms, now every time you open that drawer you’ll think of her or every time you look out at the nicely cut lawn. They just wanna spend time with you it doesn’t matter how.

[@mytinyestate]

Henry’s are such good vacuum! I think every DIYer in the UK must have one! 😂

[@PaolaGaiardo]

I ❤️ the glasses on the book

[@mytinyestate]

A vignette moment ☺️

[@OldWhistler7743]

Loving this channel and the house looks amazing 💕 One tip…if you colour wax old furniture after sanding, use very fine wire wool to apply the wax. It pushes it down into the grain. x

[@mytinyestate]

Ahh that’s really useful thank you!!!

[@OldWhistler7743]

@@mytinyestate You’re welcome 😀😀

[@OldWhistler7743]

@@mytinyestate Another one you might need…from my late Dad who was a master carpenter….if you fit architrave around doorways, tack them on with panel pins and leave them for a couple of weeks or more. Then get the panel pins out, push the joints together at the corners which will have appeared, and then pin them permanently.

[@sallieredman7349]

I agree. Mother’s love to be useful.

[@mytinyestate]

They really do!

[@liljellybean14]

Love all the details. Bit jealous my own room doesn’t look this cozy!

[@mytinyestate]

I am sure you can cozy it up ☺️

[@prl08]

The room looks great! I hope the bathroom wall patch worked well. What you said about valuing your time is so important. I’m still trying to learn it myself. I love DIY (and saving money) but I work full time plus some so I’m constantly pushing my projects off. Sometimes it’s much more efficient to hire things out instead of trying to be Superman. Can’t wait for the flower show next week!

[@mytinyestate]

Absolutely!! We have only just started to value our time a little more, just a little though 😅😂

[@cynthiag3065]

I love the tweed. That room turned out beautiful.

[@mytinyestate]

Ahh thanks!!

[@hungrychicken6034]

The bedroom and en-suite look amazing you’ve really cracked it. An observation, I think I would have had the electrician move the double socket from low down behind the new bed.

[@mytinyestate]

Thanks! ☺️ There is a reason to have the socket there 😉 we always have them under all our beds and the reason is so we can plug a robot vacuum 😂😂

[@merleclark4019]

You are amazing guys, hard working and deserve the best! Well done!!! Sending hugs all the way from Durban South Africa.

[@mytinyestate]

Ahh thank you 🥰

[@joanmacdowell4457]

Looking amazing!,, Love that your mom & family can help out!

[@mytinyestate]

They do all the time bless them

[@whittierlewis]

I love the cardboard and fabric idea! Going to hack this idea for my old dresser in my new carriage house! You guys are so fantastic on this KZbin channel! Thank you for sharing your life of DIY with us! Extremely informative and entertaining!😍🥰😘

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you so much for watching! The cardboard is a total hack!

[@dixiedobbins]

❤im so impressed with everything h you guys do! And Borja your beautiful mama!!! 😊 i miss yall! Loving the youtube channel!! I hope to return later this year to Coleshill! 💋💯😎

[@mytinyestate]

Aww thanks! We are not moving from here ☺️☺️

[@Jane-3229]

Another beautiful beautiful episode ❤ you are so lucky to have your wonderful mums to help ❤ I love the new completed bedroom, truly stunning! Those paintings add to the magic! Xx

[@mytinyestate]

We really are! 🥹😍

[@mcbryson08]

Love the wood stove in the fireplace! So cozy

[@mytinyestate]

Makes such a focal point ☺️

[@bea6987]

Love how it turned out! The fabric covered drawer inlays are a great idea!

[@mytinyestate]

Honestly changes the vibe of the furniture 😀

[@christinelockett7404]

What a beautiful room. All your attention to every detail makes the result so calm. You work so hard, well done!

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you! It was so worth it 🥹

[@clarencehershberger2058]

Those drawer liners turned out really neat! Well done!

[@mytinyestate]

They did! Didn’t they? Honestly so thrilled!

[@annehinchliffe7794]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@mytinyestate]

☺️☺️

[@elisabettaborgomainerio6348]

Love everything as always so perfectly matched ❤

[@mytinyestate]

Yay! Thank you!

[@CatherineH.-gf7mm]

It's perfect!!!

[@mytinyestate]

❤️

[@lindagage7315]

Love your work! Your mom's are amazing! Well done everyone

[@mytinyestate]

They really are 😀

[@paigefgh]

Another wonderful and fun episode! Is the shorter carpet common in the UK? I am a follower of yours from the US, it seems like moderate to higher pile carpet is more ‘common’ here in the US. It also seems like most DIY/renovation shows only show tile, stone, hardwood floor; it’s nice to see you utilizing carpet. Comfier on the feet! 🙂

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you! I think it really is based on taste! Thick pile carpets are super comfortable but I not that many people uses them anymore 🤷🏽‍♂️ We do love a bit of carpet ☺️

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Love this bedroom! Warm, welcoming and beautifully furnished. ❤

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you! 🤩 we do love it ☺️

[@ClareCC0902]

Another stunning space!

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-wn2gh1qu7h]

Oh guys the drawers look great just love Tuesday ❤❤

[@mytinyestate]

Thanks for coming back every Tuesday 😀

[@michaelwilkinson9382]

❤ gorgeous

[@mytinyestate]

☺️

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the lined drawers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mytinyestate]

Hasn’t it made a huge difference?

[@patriciaarroni2142]

Brilliant draw lining idea, very clever! Looks so expensive ❤

[@mytinyestate]

Doesn’t it?! Totally elevated 😀

[@idaslpdhr]

Oh that's it I am stealing the drawer lining idea, that is so cool guys, like you i will have to buy a roll of fabric because I have 50+ drawers to do,😂😂

[@mytinyestate]

Do it! The change is so worth it ☺️

[@idaslpdhr]

@@mytinyestate Collecting cardboard boxes from tomorrow 🥰

[@takefountain286]

Loved your show and now I love your channel! It's so hard to find people with great design on YT. I love your style. It's so refreshing!

[@mytinyestate]

That is amazing!! Thanks for saying this! Hopefully everyone can spread the word 😘

[@dont0want0a0username]

What a beautiful room. Your well thought out colour pallet plus the furniture and accessories makes a masterpiece. Congrats guys - yet another stunner!

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you so much! We did take an awfully long time to decide on the colours as we needed up having made th shades 😅😂

[@chriskabacznik2422]

Congrats guys! the space is so stunning and totally restful!

[@mytinyestate]

It really is! Thank you so much 😀😀

[@robinferguson1378]

Your videos just get better and better !

[@mytinyestate]

🥰🥰❤️

[@mariomenard2323]

well done lovely guys 🥰

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you so much 😀😀

[@Keepthepeacesharethelove]

You are so right. A room is never finished. That's what l said and say too. And l think it is a good thing to be aware of and should be cherished.

[@Kaiwaka11.11]

The room looks mint 👌Your mama is so sweet, she's cute as 💝

[@mytinyestate]

Isnt she a ⭐️

[@tinkerbell2939]

Just found your channel! Love it!! Your house is lovely!

[@mytinyestate]

Ahh thanks so much 🥰

[@barneygoddard6421]

Loved everything

[@mytinyestate]

Yay thanks

[@jennifertoliver9546]

Tape and lime and plaster!

[@mytinyestate]

right!

[@MargaretHill65_]

Gorgeous room 😍

[@mytinyestate]

I think so too!😘

[@waynejones750]

Loving your progress ❤

[@mytinyestate]

Thank you!! 😊

[@elizzy8754]

I guess if you had placed the hooks onto a timber backing first, and then drilled guide holes into the timber vertical you detected, and then screwed the whole unit into the timber, you might not have cracked the lime plaster. But, nothing is without risk in this sort of a renovation. I'm still in awe at the quality of your renovation.

[@mytinyestate]

Aww yes we are always testing different ways 🥰😄

[@wwh484]

Yet another charming episode! The fabric drawer lining elevates the piece and feels so appropriate for that bedroom. Do you have any of your special wallpaper left over? That might be an option for lining some drawers elsewhere.

[@mytinyestate]

We do actually!! I am sure we will find a way to use it somewhere 😀

[@samklohk9848]

Teamwork ❤🎉😂

[@mytinyestate]

For sure 😜

[@robmerry5253]

Great videos full of ideas we can adapt for our smaller scale Georgian house. Where did you source the bed? Love the washable cushion that fits on the wooden headboard.

[@mytinyestate]

great! that bed is from Loaf

[@elonwiklund2502]

Myket under hållande och lärorikt 😘

[@mytinyestate]

💙💙

[@Laura-fr9dg]

Another gorgeous video 😊 family are everything. Just wondering if Osmo oil would work on the door ? in a clear matt finish...May be worth a test patch x

[@mytinyestate]

That is actually a good call! We contacted Osmo to see if there was a product they could recommend but we are still waiting to hear back 😅 I think we will have to just attempt it ourselves

[@valeriemulholland4282]

I’m not authorized to speak for all parents, but from my extensive experience I can say we want to be of assistance in anyway possible. Very likely this is the case with your family as well. ❤

[@mytinyestate]

I think you speak for the vast majority of them 😀

[@margielynch7196]

I must’ve watched in the wrong order because the last video I watched you were in New York picking up your baby. Please tell me if you post in sequence or not ❤❤❤

[@mytinyestate]

Aww yes we do post in sequence we haven’t shared anything since getting home from America 😃

[@merry6117]

Please don't feel guilty; I hate to sit around. I want to feel useful, and if I can't feel that, then I will just have to be a pain and get in your way! :)

[@mytinyestate]

☺️

[@judiehavard4903]

I am left handed..what I found that I had to do to use some scissors was ....to turn them upside down...then they worked better for me.😊

[@mytinyestate]

Ahh really !!

[@sansone12]

I've used curtains/sheets/linens purchased from thrift stores to line drawers but I neglected to do the cardboard thing. Sigh. But three cheers for moms.

[@mytinyestate]

Love the tip of thrift stores!

[@kyle4578]

❤❤❤❤

[@mytinyestate]

🥰

[@greenb5716]

❤❤❤. But quick question: The door lock on the on suite in the bedroom does the lock have a key for the inside, shouldn’t it be turned around if not; so that you are able to lock from the inside of the bathroom? 🙂

[@mytinyestate]

Yesss the key is inside the bathroom now, we just forgot to change it when we were testing it out 😅

[@djdubls]

Looking fantastic. I was wondering what brand and model of log burner you have at 14:40?

[@mytinyestate]

we always use Charnwood for log burners that one is a Canmore 5

[@djdubls]

@@mytinyestate Thank you! 😊

[@user-xh1ie9pd3z]

Just found this watched saving the manor on TV didn’t know you had moved Did you sell up ?

[@mytinyestate]

Not at all! We only went and bought the dower house to add to everything that we already had! 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@joanneoloughlin5733]

Love the room and the bed. Where is the bed from?

[@mytinyestate]

The bed is from Loaf ☺️

[@hispid1]

You boys sure know how to do it and remember - there is always time for cardboard.

[@mytinyestate]

Cardboard saves the day! 😂

[@oneelevenoneeleven7948]

The workshop, are those handsaws on the walls?

[@mytinyestate]

They are! Very old handsaws that were donated to us by a local person to the Estate ☺️

[@melanieward6576]

What paint and colour did you use?

[@mytinyestate]

This is a new range of colour that we made called ‘Old Soul White’ for the off white and ‘Soft Parchment’ which are both from Fenwick and Tilbrook 😊

[@user-oe4ob6em3j]

I'm sorry but I really dislike the frame of the mirror over the fireplace. I like the shape of the mirror and the size is good.

[@mytinyestate]

It’s because you like more traditional isn’t it! Traditional mirrors are soooo hard to source ! So we would rather go for simple than ones that look old but they are not if that makes sense 🥰

[@jeojeo9393]

Is the log burner an artificial fire ?

[@mytinyestate]

no is not

[@margielynch7196]

Where is Baby?

[@mytinyestate]

See our other comment 😀

[@Keepthepeacesharethelove]

The bedroom looks very good. You put at lot of thoughts in it. But l have to say l can't stand carperts because they are unhyhienic.

[@mytinyestate]

I had the same though coming from Spain where carpets do not exist so it was a cultural shock but I love them now and we do deep Clean them with a special wet vacuum in our monthly maintenance

[@suzannebrookes5950]

So much talking and no restoration shots, just aftershots of things arriving then when they are fitted in place, disappointing really cause it would be so much more interesting to watch the progress as it happens and you both are very likeable to watch.

[@mytinyestate]

We record what we can but it’s very difficult recording it all ourselves and staying in the moment of getting things done.