Japanese Abandoned House Renovation #14 | Revealing the Bedroom!

[@Fhots_Shired]

Im actually a huge fan of the wooden boards used to give the exposed beam look. Really adds to that wall. Looking at that and imagining an empty wall there doesn't really do the space justice in my opinion! Love the house keep up the great work mate, hopefully you get the upstairs office area done before the blistering Japanese Summer comes around, I'm hoping that the temperatures keep that room usable year round. Thanks for the video :)

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks mate, yeah want to work on upstairs ASAP. Using the bedroom as an office at the moment. Decided that we probably will insulate the roof so adds to the cost/time of the project.

[@badapple65]

I have toured numerous structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. I sure can see that he truly did take a lot of inspiration from the Japanese and his time spent their designing the great imperial hotel. The guest bedroom at Taliesin, his home in Wisconsin, definitely has the ceilings and structural supports Reminiscent of Japanese Architecture. In his words “Organic architecture”.

[@ugotsume]

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[@wildblumekiki9353]

The wooden beams are a really great solution! It looks so nice and makes the room more comfortable. Btw I had to laugh way too hard when you started „reading“ war and peace XD

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, and glad you liked the joke.

[@snakeorisima]

Love the colors and hiding the plaster bleed through with the wood was a really nice touch. sometimes mistakes can really help with transforming a space.

[@kennethbolton951]

The cat seal of approval , no higher compliment.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

That bedroom ended up looking really good! I like the blue color you choose for the shikkui - we used almost exactly the same color downstairs in our place too! AND the exposed wood posts&beams as well. Although your new place is a lot more traditional than ours, we ended up with a lot of the same aesthetic. Come down to visit sometime and I’ll give you a tour! (And maybe we can finally get around to that collaboration video. Or just beer? 🍻)

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks man, will let you know if I’m ever down your way.

[@theblackswordsman9951]

Yeah the yellow goes really well next to the wood beams.

[@johnbatchelder7168]

The seam-hiding beams look just fine and the lighting turned out great. It seems that drywall seams are an issue for everyone everywhere. Question - how is noise in the house? I've fully insulated floors and ceilings and my boys + my 20lb cat still sound like a herd of buffalo when running through the house. Also, (totally unrelated) how is your wifi signal? Do you need lots of repeaters or separate wifi points?

[@Mrshoujo]

@@johnbatchelder7168 Never saw someone use "I've" like that.

[@johnbatchelder7168]

@@Mrshoujo neither have I! I think maybe I was using voice to text here and didn't read carefully.

[@FirstLastOne]

I could hear your wife's eyes rolling when you made that "red light district" lighting mode comment. Too funny! Nice update on your home's progress and those faux beams were a stroke of genius. They just give that otherwise normal wall 'life' and make it structurally interesting.

[@TokyoLlama]

Ha ha, I don't think she's seen the video yet but I'm sure she will give me some kind of look for that comment!

[@xhinniekins]

That is actually a legit red-light district lighting. Reminds me of the Red-Light District Arc of Demon Slayer.

[@laowai2000]

Deleted like to keep the 69, it seems appropriate! Love the content.

[@4IN14094]

Its never about how you perfectly master your craft, its always about learning how to hide your crime and turn it into happy accidents while improving your skills. Good job as always😉

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks very much!

[@automaticfantastic]

Its crazy, every time i wonder "whats tokyo llama up to?" I see a fresh video on youtube. Love the work! Its been a great joy to share your journey.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, appreciate the kind words.

[@animalranger7768]

You did a great job! Can't wait to see the landscaped area outside of the bedroom. Waking up to a beautiful garden is an awesome way to start your day.

[@TokyoLlama]

Yes, so many things I want to do but would love to get that garden done asap.

[@vonr2177]

great touch with war and peace vs cell phone

[@cindylineburg6418]

So great that you introduce things you didn’t do the right way first time. Makes people like me ( who spent hours scraping off paint applied without a concrete sealer?!) feel much better about failures!

[@UsiUsiUsi]

The „fail correction“ made it look special. Great idea!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks a lot!

[@greghenderson6011]

The organic feeling of these traditional Japanese homes is very settling… They seem well balanced if that makes sense. I enjoy the differences. I look forward to each video especially how you plan to landscape. Well done.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@Soulessdeeds]

I hate how invested I am in your house. Every time I see a new video I can't click it fast enough. Thank you for making these.

[@TokyoLlama]

No worries, thanks for watching!

[@Alkivar]

your traditional board seam cover up makes the room look so much better. I really like how this turned out

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@Moonmelancholy]

The more I watch the more I like this guy so humble and honest it’s rare to see people like that in social media, May happiness and contentment never leave your home and family 🏡💕

[@LucJenson]

Always love to see your updates. You really make me wish I could get started on my journey of property ownership. Spent my early years helping my parents renovate plenty of our houses, but never had the chance to do my own. Looking to take that step in about five to ten years from now. You're a true inspiration!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks and good luck. We waited longer than most of my friends but it turned out okay.

[@SamLov-mi9xo]

Really liking the "Frosty Dawn" setting @11:03

[@etherdog]

So many great things about this video, Jaya! Your choice if stain on the the ceiling beams was a great accent as well as the color choices. From what you have taught us about the properties of shikui (sp), we are glad you found a way to correct your mistakes. And the clumsy way you shifted the book at the end was just genius as your wife panned across the window where you were sitting.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you! You must have a similar sense of humour to me!

[@skirtedgalleons]

That blue wall, yum. Beautiful room.

[@boa1793]

We live in a 1905 house that was moved in 1957. The nails and paper tape are everywhere. We’ve used dark paint but I also want those strips on my walls.

[@ksen1011]

The drumming sound in your intro leading into the thumping sound of the mallet/hammer is so clever. Thanks for taking us along on your homes journey to a new life. It's been amazing being able to follow along on the progress ✨💛

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks for noticing! No worries, thanks for watching.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Agreed! I thought that effect was pretty smooth too.

[@caszandra.jade_]

That's honestly an impressive work for a guest room that's "rushed". If I were to room that, I will greatly appreciate the effort of just the thought making the people staying over comfortable and welcomed. Love the accent wall and the exposed woods 💖✨

[@hifox21]

The shot of the garden concept at 11:42 was great to see he’s thinking ahead! Think Big like the concept. Already an epic change since the start! .

[@mikeadolfjr.1979]

The traditional beam cover up looked awesome! Way better then just a smooth wall.

[@hovhannisyanani]

At the end of the scene his face when pretending to be reading 📚😄 this guy is soo patient than any other renovation company. Thanks for your efforts !👍👏

[@amysbees6686]

Vann it be 2yrs since you bought this (then) abandoned house! I have learned SO MUCH about vernacular Japanese architecture! Thank you for the journey to your beautiful home! Well done!

[@Millennial_Echo]

I think adding the wood to the wall to hide the seams was a really good thing, it gives so much character then it just comes out perfect, I always found that creativity can come through problems when things don't work out when they are supposed to (not all the time mind you) like with the rest of this beautiful home it looks amazing :D

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks a lot!

[@vonniebunny8049]

The wooden beams ended up looking great, and i love your sleeping cat decoration! We have the hue lights in our home too, I love putting a video of a fireplace on the tv and setting the lights to a deep orange.

[@TokyoLlama]

I have lights above our stove/TV area, I'll give deep orange a try next time with our stove blazing!

[@howtobe7460]

I find myself on this page at least once every few months, I honestly cannot remember the first time I’ve seen one of these videos, I just know the house was in shambles back then

[@gladstone145]

I love the whole room except for the blue wall,the yellow walls and the timber boards look amazing

[@HughHo]

I appreciate the reappearance of the song "Walls" - I guess it's to be expected of you given your sense of humor. Your first epic shikkui video ended up spreading the awesome music of Eden Maze further around the world!

[@TokyoLlama]

You would win the prize (if there was one) for noticing! I was wondering if anyone would pick up on that. Well done!

[@parachute3725]

The bedroom turned out great! I love the view of the "future" Japanese garden. It's important to have goals!

[@glennmcgee1729]

The dovetail joinery of the main support beam is the kind of precision that will always amaze me.

[@TokyoLlama]

And he knocked it up in only a few minutes!

[@flitfield77]

Love the War and Peace joke! I saw your first couple of videos a few years ago, so it's great to see you've started to introduce more humor.

[@15digitlongname]

nothing quite like waking up and having a warm coffee while watching the latest Tokyo llama video. super relaxing lol as I parrot every time, the wait between videos is excruciating but incredibly worth it! love seeing the continued progress and always leaves me anticipating the next update!! keep up the amazing work mate!!!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks mate! Planning to release my next one sooner rather than later.

[@ritzyroxy]

Looking fantastic, the beams cover the problem and add so much to the room! Love it. I can't wait to see what you do with the garden outside the window!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, looking forward to the garden renovation!

[@Frenchmisto]

It’s absolutely superb! The cat loves it so it’s 100% approved!

[@LeisaStroud-df4yj]

👏🏽👏🏽 Maybe try switching the plant + the lamp + running the electric cord down along the side of the board + across the floor to the eccentric socket?!

[@ve2vfd]

Wow, the imitation exposed beams were the right choice... it looks stunning and really brings the room together.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@ChokyoDK]

Be careful with those led strips. The very cheap ones can sometimes short and spark up/light on fire. You should probably make sure that they sit on top of fire proof material.

[@zietray8347]

your style of editing is so calming. it's like watching PBS

[@TokyoLlama]

I did actually read it all a long time ago. But nowadays if I start to read I fall asleep within one page.

[@ragechibi]

Love how much time and care you take, avoiding shortcuts I'm prone to in my work... you do it thoroughly and right the first time, or go back and fix right when you do make a mistake. Great work as always!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks - though it was a bit of a short cut! Wasn’t keen to go back and try to smoothen out the wall again!

[@pamelahooper7851]

All that hard work was so worth it. The room is lovely. Few chuckles too. Thank you.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@GreenAppelPie]

Ingenious solution hiding the seams. A few more remodels and you’ll be a master at plastering. Really, just apply a total of 3 coats with progressively larger blades, and always follow up with a couple of coats of primer, and you’ll be a pro. Those hue lights are ridiculously expensive, but the app is nice.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks. Yes, the app is great.

[@kc-km8du]

Sound proof walls, and red light district lights 😏 I like your style.

[@barrettdent405]

Spectacular! The cord from the reading lamp is my only serious nit to pick. You’ve created such a nicely finished oasis. But my eye immediately goes to the dangling cord!

[@effdpaul1815]

It's amazing what your patience, creativity and perseverance has created ... to enjoy for the rest of your lives.

[@RAZGR1Z]

Your "exposed beam" trick really turned out nice. I can't wait to see the videos on creating your Japanese garden!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, hopefully the garden is not too far away.

[@bobbinsew]

Cats ALWAYS know the best spots to sleep! I’d say she gave it a paws up! 🐾 ⬆️

[@melissalabelle9357]

the wood beams look great the colour of them is amazing! you may need to do some cord hiding on the lamps lol i know there are plastic strips you can buy and paint to blend to your wall to clip hanging cords into

[@jonathanboice]

lol "Frosty Dawn" sounds like the name of that old grumpy woman you always get at the end of your road.... Also small note on the floor standing lamp, you should use some small scrap wood you have to make a wood made and then use the internal and out bit from the original. love the video funny, informative, and inspiring.. loving all the colours you can get in plaster, I was fearing I would need to paint over white walls to get the same effect so good information. lastly might be work explaining to people the Japanese light socket system in the future videos I find it very cool how its modular all clicks into a bayonet style socket, but you can have a wide range of fittings without wiring them in each time. keep up the great work

[@calebback395]

I have waited anxiously for this episode. The sweet sweet sensation seeing "Tokyo Llama" on my notifications!

[@TokyoLlama]

Appreciate it!

[@engletinaknickerbocker5380]

My husband's home had 'Old Blue' living in the rafters to take care of the mice. He said that the art of Japanese joinery brought a greater 'stability' to the family home during the many earthquakes and tremors.

[@kathysalkeldbonilla6541]

Absolutely lovely! I just can't get enough of your renovation episodes!

[@CynariGames]

i love the addition of the 'beams' on the wall. It completely transformed the bedroom! Do you reckon you'll vlog about the updates on the work-shed too when it gets to that point? Hope your family is having a good new year so far! sending much luck from not-so-sunny Britain!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, yes, definitely plan to record the process of renovating the kura (shed).

[@KrishnenduMukherjee]

You're so good at this. I have one suggestion though. You're really good at woodworking, maybe you can make a dark wooden frame for the big lamp beside the chair? It can make the lamp look pretty.

[@TokyoLlama]

That might work nicely, I can picture it, will add to my (long) list, thanks.

[@milan50able]

What a fabulously witty storyteller. You made me smile. Thankyou

[@TokyoLlama]

Happy to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@erjusik]

I really enjoyed the editing style of start to finish in this video, and the music was nice!👍☺️

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks!

[@Niriixa]

That earthy yellow looks so nice! I love the cheap-ish LED light set up, it's cool what you can do even on a budget. Looks like a wonderful bedroom to relax in!

[@BluesClues119]

I applaud your attention to details and it shows in your work. I don’t think i would have the patience. Always looking forward to your videos. The only reason i am on KZbin.

[@overthecrest5722]

Fantastic to be part of this project, doing a mighty fine job. Can't wait for next upload.🙌

[@TokyoLlama]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@towardsthepurplelight4077]

I love your house. I can only imagine how much work and heart you both put into it.

[@bethanya99]

I actually think the faux exposed wood beams really make the room pop. Excellent design choice.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you, definitely happy with the result.

[@gbthecamper458]

Loved the color combination and the use of wood in the guest bedroom. Another great job. Way to go.

[@VermilionLotus]

I think your idea to add the wood pillars to the walls was brilliant! I really like the vibe. I'm also a huge fan of your use of smart bulbs in the lanterns in conjunction with the strip lights. I'm definitely going to remember that for my own home!

[@TokyoLlama]

Ha ha, and then I could just fix it.

[@LisaMarli]

Correcting the wall made it beautiful. Those beams are a perfect addition. It's a lovely bedroom. Eventually you'll have a beautiful garden back there. And the joy of making it happen.

[@anjurobins5602]

Once the garden is finished it will be a marvelous room! Really like the exposed shelf and illumination ideas! As always incredible work!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, yes, can’t wait to do the garden!

[@tressanallenmartin9336]

I love the wood grain on (hide my mistake wall) lol!! It’s beautiful

[@vaughanatkinson8421]

Room looks great, only thing that spoils it is the wire running down the wall from the light above the chair. Running the exposed beams certainly adds character and is in context with the theme. Great vid and thouroughly interesting!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, yes, i agree, may try to hide or replace with floor lamp.

[@vaughanatkinson8421]

@@TokyoLlama really enjoying watching the transformation of the house, especially enjoyed the fantastic skill on the carpentry! Thank you!

[@ashefaels]

I love the color contrast and the exposed stained wood.... it's brilliant.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@telecasterbear]

A wonderful choice to place timber over the seams of the wall boards. Nice work, well done.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@SanzarBellow]

I have had terrible luck at mudding and plastering so I think your work and problem-solving has had very good results. Well done.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, I'm terrible at mudding. It 's much harder than it looks!

[@yvonnel7520]

I've been watching this renovation for a long ti.e and its always a happy surprise to see an update. Looking forward to seeing an amazing grade someday with pond.😊

[@wonderlandbynight]

Been watching since the beginning of your channel! Admiration from Arkansas in the USA

[@A_Lion_In_The_Sun]

I could see you installing a series of nice framed black and white prints using that horizontal piece of wood you installed on the wall as a picture rail. The vertical pieces would frame it nicely, and a simple round clock would fit perfectly in the middle section above the rail.

[@TokyoLlama]

I was thinking about that, not sure what pictures would be suitable though.

[@A_Lion_In_The_Sun]

@@TokyoLlama keeping with the surroundings and themes of natural material in the house, if it were my room, I'd consider something natural: trees, flowers, plants

[@TokyoLlama]

@@A_Lion_In_The_Sun good ideas, thanks.

[@brennanlangless8912]

It’s Incredible how far your home has come

[@scarletdesireearraezcuenca7502]

La habitación quedó hermosa!!! Debes sacar el escritorio de la misma ya que ésta es para descansar y relajarte... Y si vas a abrir ese ventanal, debes ponerle corazón a tu jardín Japonés. Empieza por cambiar la lona, ya que el color resalta demaciado y hace más evidente el desorden y descuido... Tal vez con una de color azul no sea tan duro el panorama que vez... Compra plantas aunque sea en macetas y ve colocándolas en esa área hasta que llegue el momento de trabajar allí, así tendrás una visión desde el baño y desde la habitación más agradable que eso que ves por el momento... Feliz y Bendecido Tiempo!!! Espero que pronto tengas tu pequeño jardín listo, ve haciéndolo amigable hasta que te motives a hacer la cerca. Verás que logras más rápido el resultado.... Es que me causó mucha gracia la realidad comparada con la espectativa y si no le pones corazón, será bastante duro de procesar. Comienza con traer macetas y verás que sin darte cuenta lo logras!!!

[@piperthorn9948]

Wow! Looks great! One of my favorite this about living in old houses is making a space work for you out of something that already exists. I always share your videos with my family and friends because I think that there is so much amazing work you put into your home and videos!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it!

[@grizzfan08]

At 8:05, that wood-work in the hallway could be compared to the Tudor-style, which looks so similar and is so pretty. Incorporating the wood planks you already had into the master bedroom was a very smart move in order to cover up the plastering issues (you saved money that way too), but $150 for one good-sized bucket of wall plaster is just highway robbery. Are you going to put up a deck outside the master bedroom? Keep it up!!!

[@bladepanthera]

I love that shade of blue! I think the shikkui texture really adds depth to the colour and maintains that 'natural' feel. Definitely have some room envy! I'm in the process of finding a house and my imagination goes into overdrive every time I watch your videos. Also, War & Peace... 😂😂

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks, I'm happy with how the blue turned out... eventually!

[@gint5414]

That bedroom looks marvelous! Very nice special touches.

[@lkkubono]

Wow. Excellent job, the ambiance is lovely. Pro tip: wrap a piece of nice washi (a very translucent kind so the light still comes through) around your cheap ikea 'paper' lantern. Completely transformed! - although nice washi is a little expensive, and my Ikea lamp was only sen yen.

[@TokyoLlama]

Nice idea, wish I'd thought of that! The washi lanterns at the shops were too expensive.

[@deidentified]

Love seeing you work around inconveniences like the cost of lights and the exposed plaster! Good problem solving and the end result looks flawless. This room is thirsty for that Autumn Gold, btw.

[@kgal63]

If at first you don't succeed read your instructions. 😊 I have learned that the hard way. The room is beautiful and you are always meticulous in your work.

[@TokyoLlama]

Haha, I am learning…

[@ivorwm2291]

It appears the the cats approve of your efforts. We are lucky that they allow us to stay in their homes.

[@SmithKO]

I have loved every single one of your update videos on the renovation, you make the home look more and more comfy for each time. And to think from where it all started and what it looks like now, night and day! Hope you get many decades of peace and tranquillity in that house, you well deserve it after all the hard work you've put into it!

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks very much!

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

I love how the trouble wall came out!

[@lyndawashbrook8018]

Great work on the room, sometimes mistakes lead to wonderful out comes. The lights are terrific they really add depth and personality.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@grimrist]

the synthetic beams workaround: 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@wowdruidfreak2]

I love the light segment. The narration and music got me good

[@TokyoLlama]

Glad to hear it!

[@PredictableEnigma]

At first I was unsure about the blue wall but then you brought out that rug and it really make the blue pop in the rug even though it's mostly red

[@TokyoLlama]

It's an eclectic mix but I think it works.

[@PredictableEnigma]

@@TokyoLlama Agreed. You convinced me

[@monixgal245]

poder ver desde el inicio hasta el final cada etapa de restauracion nos permite apreciar la belleza que has ido creando. disfruto el lento proceso de creación, la paciencia y esa busqueda de resolver cuando aparece un imprevisto. seguiré viendo las novedades que subas al canal. saludos desde el sur de Argentina.

[@Daphoid]

Fantastic as always. I look forward to your videos, they're like nice treats after a busy day. I admire the persistence with that wall too, that must've been frustrating!

[@Kagewing]

Full RGB lights for luck and speed ✨💙, love how the house has been a long development till now but worth it!

[@williamkazak469]

I liked the above beams color and also the room boards that you added vertical to the walls. Lighting is interesting too. You can hire yourself out.

[@TokyoLlama]

I work too slowly, customers would complain!

[@goldienelson]

Beautiful. As always. That blue is freaking awesome. Like the ocean!

[@TCM_AUS]

Really great work! I've been following for a while now and I'm really impressed at your perseverance to turn something that was almost rotting away to a very comfortable home. I look forward to seeing the rest of your journey!

[@bobbytoth3099]

I love it, it looks great. Great idea using the wood trim to hide the seams in the wall. Really adds to the room.

[@caperAntagonist]

all those beams look so cute! I love that. You could get some fake vine like plants and hang them around the room, like fake hyacinth or cherry blossoms, i bet that'd look amazing. I bet that waking up looking out onto that garden will be soooooooo worth it.