UK House Renovation on a Budget | The Before and After

[@fredsmith6725]

Dear Nicky and Harri, I applaud what you are achieving despite naysayers just interested in telling you how much they own. If I was stuck in survival situation, I'd rather it be with youngsters like you who get involved roll up their sleeves and put in some graft than some pen pusher. You keep on going. Even if you were to employ expensive builders, there's no guarantees, there's a lot of shoddy historical work on our house, but we're sorting it as we go. That patio was laid correctly with full bed of mortar, well done. Look forward to next video; excellent editting too.😊

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks for the comment Fred, really appreciate the support and positivity! You’re not wrong, you can see new builds all over the place that have been knocked up by 16 year old apprentices, just the same as really old buildings being built by builders with less regulations- we just follow all regulations and pick up trades along the way! We’re chuffed with how the patio turned out, perfect timing for some sunshine hopefully as well! See you in the next video! 🤞🏻👋🏻

[@hayward692]

A bit late to the series… but having a binge watch. You can get 6ft x 1m bamboo ‘fence stuff’ that would cover the corrugated metal in the garden and it looks awesome!! Loving the videos!!

[@NickyandHarri]

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[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Hi Nicky and Harri, I found your channel awhile back and have been binge watching through each video. I am very impressed with your achievements at such a young age. Your home is looking lovely, and your patio is awesome. Love your hard work and ambition in achieving your goals. Les from North Carolina USA. Oh, by the way you are a very lovely and fun-loving couple that is such a joy to see in this day and age.

[@NickyandHarri]

We had to read this comment twice to truly appreciate it, thanks so much for your really kind words- it really did make us smile! It’s crazy to think people are watching us all the way over in North Carolina, how awesome! Thank you again Leslie and hopefully we’ll see you in the next episode! Lovely comment 🙌🏻🥰

[@natalieweisz6596]

Storage is v important in the kitchen. However I think there is another better option. Looking at op 2, remove the (last) end piece of the peninsular to make it 2 sections instead of 3. This allows you to add the wall units back onto the empty wall as on Op 1. It also keeps the hob on the side wall (much safer) and has an extractor which appears to be missing in Op 1. This then gives you the extra storage plus a larger area for the dining table.

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey Natalie, thanks for this idea, it took us a little second to understand what you meant but that really would be a great design! Luckily for us we won’t need an extractor fan wherever the hob is, as is It is induction and there wasn’t one in the kitchen before the renovation (so building regs state we don’t need one!)

[@oliviagge]

Garden looks amazing guys! Love both designs but think I’m swaying towards option 2!

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks bud, we’re shocked with how many differing opinions we’ve had! 🫢

[@greggturner4273]

I love this channel! Please can you do a Spreadsheet after you complete it? I'd deffo support your links - gives me real confidence I can do it in my twenties too!

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey Gregg, thanks so much for this (this comment slipped through the cracks somehow so we’re sorry for the late reply!) We’ll be 100% sure to do this, as as you know it definitely helps us a little bit as well! Plus, we love breaking down our spending and seeing where we over-spent or under-spent on things! Thanks for your support and good luck with your property journey! 🥰👍🏻

[@charlieehstephenson4893]

Option 1 hands down pantry tall storage is a big deal if your house is aimed at families go for curved but if not go squared off

[@NickyandHarri]

Appreciate it Charlie, gone with that option! 🙌🏻🙂

[@Thefoxallfamily]

Love the patio! Another great video! I’m edging more towards the first option for the kitchen, you can never have too much storage 😊 market value £325k. Looking forward to next video! Can’t wait to see how you decorate the master bedroom xx loving this renovations series so much! ❤

[@NickyandHarri]

Awh thanks Alison, we’re so glad you’re enjoying the build series- the patio was knackering but really chuffed with how it’s turned out! We’re starting to think the same, the extra storage will make such a difference! 🙌🏻🙂

[@christinechin1909]

Love to see self starters achieving goals 👍 👍 👍 Sweat equity 😊

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks so much Christine! Really appreciate it! 🥳🥰

[@headleshydra]

Also - you can get "sound board" which would be ideal between bedroom and bathroom, it's not quite "soundproof" but it's deadening

[@robsonbcfc5664]

A list of all the tools you’ve needed for the DIY stuff you’ve done so far would be a good idea!

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

That'd be cool to know... Maybe even if it is just added the description for each video.

[@NickyandHarri]

Great idea to be fair, can imagine this could be really useful for some watchers! However, we do struggle for free time at the moment (around all of the labour/editing/ordering parts… etc), but I think we can defo do things like this when we reflect on the process in September! We’ll also be breaking down our renovation costs etc when we have more time to do so!! Great idea though ☺️🙌🏼

[@Wayne-R-]

Patio is looking good well done lads and deffo the first kitchen with the curved worktops and storage

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Wayne, was a hard graft but chuffed with it! Agreed with the kitchen! 🙂👍🏻

[@ginamack4162]

Super inspiring as always! I think Option 1 but with the hob retained on the back wall so the island remains a bar and prep space and doesn't get cluttered with utensils. I would also remove the unit above the island so it doesn't block the light source from the window and enables the room to look bigger. With it being a quartz worktop it will look premium curved or straight. Excited to see more!

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you! This is fab advice - I was thinking similar with the unit by the island blocking light, and was wondering if anyone was going to mention is/thought the same as me!😊

[@VintageRVAdventures]

That patio looks superb, great job all !

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks so much, we’re chuffed! 🥳👋🏻

[@21m455]

The wee guy with the vest on looks like wee burney from Rab C Nesbit 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

Option 2 for me.... Top job on the patio. Looks great!

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks for the vote, appreciate it! Was certainly a graft but we’re chuffed with the result! 😅

[@Redrally]

£309,000. We need a night shot of your lovely garden. (We also need the full video of the completely finished bathroom) Also, why not Option 3? Take Option 2, but along the 'blank' wall C put a few floating cabinets to keep the feeling airy while adding more storage? You can either make them blue to match the other cabinetry or the same grey as the walls (unless you paint them white?) to help them hide?

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Redrally, we’ll be sure to try and get a full video of both of the above in the next video! Definitely do many variables with the kitchen, love the idea and it’s definitely something to think about! 😅🙌🏻

[@sophiehorsley3447]

That patio looks sooo inviting! I think Option 1 on the kitchen layout. Although option 2 seems like a nice modern minimalistic layout, you’ll have more stuff on the worktops because you’ll have less storage, so it will look messy! I don’t think it matters whether the island thingy is rounded or square. Question - why the cute little cape Nicky when you were preparing the bedroom for the plasterer?! Fantastic video as usual. Xxxxxxx

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Sophie, I think she was using a pillow case as a dust mask but then gave it up and it ended up double crossing as a cape 🤣 Think we’re swaying to more workspace as well, more space can’t really be a bad thing! 🤞🏻 Thank you!! ❤️

[@mymatedavethedj]

The more storage version. Great work guys 🎉

[@NickyandHarri]

The more storage the better surely?? Appreciate it Dave! 🙂👋🏻

[@justtraveltogether]

The curved edges would be better for families if you’re selling as it’s more child proof for bumps, and you have lived in a van! You know the more storage the better! 😂 we’re option 1! 😊

[@NickyandHarri]

Good point with the curved edges, think we’re swaying that direction as well! Exactly- the more storage the better, van life definitely taught us that! 😅👋🏻

[@emmawhiteley1107]

Amazing progress as always 🤩 was gutted watching you doing all the bedroom work knowing the plasterer cancelled from insta 😂🙈 & I agree with other comments - curved edges better for kids & appeal to families - same with storage - practicality wins!

[@mld8]

Kitchen option 1 for me as storage always helpful & curved worktop is nicer. Just found you channel so going to checkout some previous episodes now. Cheers!

[@owenlane8879]

really impressive, both video quality and diy, where did you guys pick up all these skills? You should be really proud of the new patio

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Owen, really appreciate comments like these!! DIY we’ve pretty much picked up on the go (whilst converting vans into motor homes). Nicky has really picked up her editing skills in the past 2 years of videos- but she did study marketing at uni and do some editing courses before that! 🥰👍🏼

[@its_marc]

I prefer option 1. Patio looks awesome, smashing it guys ❤

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks as always Marc! Think we’re potentially swaying towards option 1 at this point! 🙂💙

[@ianbytheplot7277]

Awesome progress, I think more storage the better either way both kitchen styles look modern and stylish, if you have more wall paper to strip try dif consinderate wallpaper stripper spray on and leave makes a hard job easy. Look forward to the next vid 😁

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey Ian, cheers for the useful comment! 👋🏻 Agreed with the kitchen, really excited to have either one of them now- think we’d be equally as chuffed with both! Ooo- useful tip with the wallpaper spray, think this is something we’ll have to buy (especially for some of the wood chip wallpaper in the second bedroom!) 😊👍🏼

[@ianbytheplot7277]

That horrible wood chip wallpaper a stick of dynamite is the best for that stuff 💥

[@susanlecuirot1573]

Straight edged kitchen !

[@Bonnyrumble]

Option 2, much more modern and spacious. Awaiting the keys for our Reno home I can’t wait!

[@NickyandHarri]

How exciting, we remember delving deep into renovation videos whilst waiting for our keys! Thanks for the vote on the kitchen- such a tough one! 🙂

[@LukeDonohue1234]

Love this series - binge watching! I noticed you were barrowing materials to a mixer, then emptying the muck into the barrow and then wheeling round to the patio.... next time, just setup the mixer by the materials... only one journey!

[@NickyandHarri]

Awh, thanks Luke- that's very kind! Yeah Harri made a bit of a mistake making more work for himself there, think he realised half way through and changed his strategy!

[@joelblakey1204]

looks amazing guys! keep up the good work, hopefully ill be back around soon enough to help out!

[@NickyandHarri]

Cheers Joel! Need you round soon for your hard graft- big love mate 😊💙

[@Y24JAW]

Great effort on the outside guys. Option 1 for storage as you can never have enough. 👍🏼🛠👫🏚️🏡🚐

[@NickyandHarri]

Cheers Jonny, nothing like a hard few days graft lugging slabs! Agreed on the storage! 🙂🙌🏻

[@contactjd]

Wow, the garden is looking amazing! 😍 Can see all your hard work is starting to pay off. Shame the plasterer didn't give you more notice, but at least you got it all sorted in the end. Kitchen i would go with the cheaper option if you are planning on selling, but if living there a while, you can never have too much storage! Definitely get some form of rounded edges. They dont have to be huge sweeping curves. Square protruding edges = Bruise magnet 🧲 I know you're on a tight budget so expect to pay several thousand plus for quartz tops, I personally find them noisy. A lookalike can do the same job for a small percentage. Also think about the hob placement and extraction to outside. You could easily do a whole episode on kitchen designs alone 👍

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey JD, thanks for the really useful comment! 👋🏻 Whilst we do agree with what you’re saying (RE Re-sale and keeping costs low…) luckily as we’re working with DIY kitchens we’re getting some fab deals- so this isn’t too much of a problem for us (hence the quartz)! Rounded edges seem to be the popular opinion at the moment, think we’re swaying that way too! The kitchen could take up every episode to be honest- but we’re enjoying sprinkling it in, in small segments… we’re so excited about it! 🥳🙌🏼

[@carliem9494]

From my own experience, never underestimate the amount of power sockets and storage you need in a kitchen as technology moves on swiftly (in terms of renovation works) and, suddenly, your kitchen can’t store or power all you need to live. Put in more than you think you’ll need - even if at first you don’t use it all. Patio was an amazing transformation!

[@NickyandHarri]

Really good advice and something we’ll definitely make sure we incorporate in whatever design we go for, as we love our electrics! 🤓 Thanks, we’re chuffed with how the patio turned out to be honest! 🥳🙌🏻

[@CarolBlackstock-u1u]

loving this serious your such hard worker amazing. Just wandered where you purchased the bed and headboard.

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you so much! This bed was actually from Dusk I believe! :)

[@JaredSantos-pl5rg]

Option 1 looks cool and who doesn't like more storage space also maybe hanging pendent lights over the island....£349k

[@HughandRebecca]

Patio looks great. Love a job list! We just finished the final job list for our flat rennovation! What a feeling!!

[@NickyandHarri]

Oooof what a feeling that must be! Think we’ve got a bit of a way to go till that!! Cheers! 👋🏻🙂

[@dolphinlover1691]

So sorry I just accidentally pressed the 👎😳

[@lisathompson4273]

Hey Nikki And Harry Firstly Harry You and the guys wow what a patio you guys well and truly did an absolutely fantastic job and wow what a patio. Nikki you dressed that patio to impress and what an an impression Great job done by All You Guys! You all make an impressive team 🎉😊 My myself I think I would go for Option 1 simply cos ya can never have enough storage when it comes to a kitchen and also you still able to have more seating too Lisa UK xxxx xxxx xxxx

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey Lisa 👋🏻 Thank you!!! We’re chuffed with how the patio has turned out to be honest, especially as it’s the first one we’ve ever laid to be honest! 🫢 Think option 1 seems to be swinging the votes at the moment, surely more storage can never really be a bad thing!? 🙂 Thanks for your support and hopefully we’ll see you in the next episode!! 🥳🙌🏻

[@lisathompson4273]

Hi Guys YES I will be watching the next episode and I can't wait 😊 to see what you both achieve no doubt it will be spectacular and amazing. I think I may have not given enough of a value on the house now as everything your doing its surely increasing the house as WOW its gonna look absolutely fabulous. Keep up the splendid work guys Lisa Thompson Lisa Thompson

[@xo_MylifeAsLauren]

Alfie should be in more videos 😍😅 great works everyone, it’s really starting to come together!!!

[@NickyandHarri]

We agree, great lad to have around but works like a DAWGGG! 😍 Thanks so much, we’re slowly getting there! 😅

[@haydnmoulton9132]

Looks AMAZING! Sticking with 350k still 😂 I think option 2 but no matter what, I’d go for square corners.

[@NickyandHarri]

Ah thank you Haydn!! Noted!!📝😊

[@harleymac6308]

Wow! Your skills never fail to impress! The patio looks awesome & I love the lights too. You must be so proud 👏 I'm sticking with my estimation of £350k Well done Nicky & Harri! It's amazing to see a plan come to life. I think option 1 for the kitchen 🤔 I really enjoyed this video. Thank you 👍

[@NickyandHarri]

Aw thank you so much! You’re comment really does mean the world. we are very happy with the patio 😊 every morning we can’t wait to get outside and sit on that corner sofa with a cuppa coffee🤣 think we’re leaning to option 1 too! Thank you for your comment 🥹☺️

[@dolphinlover1691]

I prefer option 2 but with curved edges. Whatever you finally decide, it will be a lovely space to cook and eat in. It's the most important room in any home 😋 I'm up to £330K now 😂

[@NickyandHarri]

Appreciate that, we 100% agree, we really can’t wait to have either one to be honest! Chuffed your prediction is sliding up! 🤞🏻😅

[@MoonRiverTravels]

Well done guys! 🎉 that patio area looks awesome! and hey, if we get another burst of heat, you can always sleep put there! 😂 Seriously though, the project is going great-guns, you should be well proud of everything you've achieved! 😊

[@NickyandHarri]

Awh thanks Kit, you’re not wrong/ it looks more homely than inside at the moment so I’m tempted to take the duvet out there! Thanks for all your support!! 🙌🏻🥰

[@katewest130]

Vote is for kitchen on the left but I’d try to make the countertop the same width across the front. The cut out in the countertop looks odd.

[@tracybrown6207]

Hi, found your channel last night, so played catch up then and as soon as I woke this morning. Enjoying your journey. I think option 1 with curved edge for the kitchen. Oh and if you didn't get an answer to the wall tiles - you can get tile spacers or a cheap alternative is a box of matches and use them inbetween the tiles to give the same space and they should hold each other up, you would have to start at the bottom for this to happen or tap a straight edge into the wall, so this will hold the tiles until dry. Est.agt. will put it on for £349,950, but you take an offer of £325,500 as I have faith in the finish you will produce.

[@NickyandHarri]

Hi Tracy, welcome to the channel! Thanks for the advice for the tiles! I think we’re learning towards kitchen option 1 too to be honest. I reckon we can get a good finish on the house too☺️ we have pretty high expectations for ourselves so hopefully we can carry that through!

[@siancox5846]

You two are an amazing team x

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Sian!! 🥰 x

[@lesbowen1]

Hi both. You're doing an amazing job with the renovation. Just one word of warning with regards the doors for the kitchen units. A style that is very popular at the moment features doors where the centre panel is inset. Unfortunately this allows any water running down the door to trap and seep into the MDF core of the door. The consequence is that the door swell and looks a mess really quickly. Obviously this is an issue in the vicinity of sinks. I've lost count of the number of doors that I've seen damaged this way. I would advise avoiding any design that wasn't fully waterproof on it's outer face. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video

[@NickyandHarri]

Hi Les, thanks for the advice! Honestly we had no idea this was even a thing - we know exactly the inset units you’re talking about too! Thankfully ours won’t be inset - what a ball ache for those who have chosen inset though!

[@lesleyjoanne782]

Option 1 max storage minimum intrusion into dining space for ease of moving around!

[@NickyandHarri]

Not a bad shout Lesley, just so hard to not want all them extra beautiful units! 😭🙂

[@terriflynn7111]

Hi I think option 1 looks best , keep up the good work 👍👍

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey! Thanks very much, we’ll keep plugging away! 👋🏻😊

[@samcallaghan4966]

I had a feeling you were sweet and sour people 😂 keep up the good work. My house is now finished and she wants to move and start again, so ours is on the market. Oh the joys 😂

[@NickyandHarri]

Do we look that basic? 😆 Can see us having the exact same problem when we get there Sam, good luck with the sale and finding a new project!! 😄

[@johannagallagher5855]

Beautiful video x

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks so much!! 🙂 x

[@Rebecca0.]

I do really like option 1 and storage you could never say no too 😂

[@NickyandHarri]

That’s what we were thinking to be honest Rebecca, the more storage the better surely! 😅🥰

[@lauraherrington9727]

Option 1 and I love a pan draw if that’s an option with the kitchen style. P.s patio looks ace!

[@NickyandHarri]

We absolutely love a pan draw, so that’s certainly going to be somewhere in the kitchen! Thank you 🙌🏻🥰

[@chaniceholness5865]

I thonk option 2 looks lush for the kitchen. x

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you!! 😀

[@1nnu3ndo]

Option 1, already looks plenty spacious to me

[@NickyandHarri]

Yeah, you’re not wrong, think it’s actually pretty spacious either way! 😄

[@nathanking8696]

Definitely option 2

[@NickyandHarri]

Cheers Nathan! 😄

[@LauraOwen-eo9og]

definitely option 2!!

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you!!!

[@RoaminRob]

Going for option one 🤗 Great work on the patio 🔥🔥

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Rob!!! 😀

[@Smithb83]

Are you painting the white windows in anthracite to match the French doors? I'll be doing my windows with bedec MSP soon. Patio looks amazing! So impressed 💪

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks so much for the compliments on the patio! Oooo, we're not 100% sure yet, please let us know how you get on with your painting and it'l give us a better idea!! 😀

[@dazmtb]

Hey guys, firstly option A and great colour choice too! You’ve done a fab job of the patio I must say its looks professional. However, you’ve raised the outside level up that much it’s pretty high to the damp course level (DPC). You should have a minimum clearance of 150 mm between the top surface of the patio, and the under edge of the DPC! The reason being is damp and can be a very expensive job to correct when it’s happened! I urge you guys to cut the slabs away from the building at least 100mm, dig down 150mm and fill back up with pea gravel. You’ll regret not doing it trust me. I have 36 years of being in the building trade as a multi trader, qualified in many aspects of it including gas and heating engineer, plumbing, drainage, plastering, kitchen fitting, carpentry etc. check on line see how it should be done and there’s a reason for it being a regulation. Daz

[@NickyandHarri]

Hey Daz, thanks for your expertise and advice with writing this comment. We will make sure we double check that we are at least 150mm under the DPC and if not will start thinking about cutting back a moat around the house soon! 36 years is a long bloody time to ave been in the trades, so we certainly cant doubt your knowledge and will take it on board! 😀🙌

[@dazmtb]

@@NickyandHarri thanks for message and kind words. Damp takes a while to set in and all depends on the construction of the house and the age. If the property was built in 1930 or earlier, it’s almost a certainty it will have no cavity between the inner and outer brickwork. Damp loves that and will strike through causing wallpaper to peel and paint to blister. This can also happen with properties with cavities. Not that you’ll be able to see unless you have the right equipment, but below DPC also has a cavity to! This is also could be full of debris and mortar like most I’ve come across even on new builds! So all the debris will bridge the outer leaf brickwork to the inner leak brick or block causing damp! This is why you need to keep the outside levels down at least 150mm below the DPC. I understand this is a fair bit to get your head round, but will save a lot of misery in 10 yrs time when you start witnessing decor damage and crumbling damp plaster. If you ever have any questions regarding anything please message because I’m a book of knowledge.

[@Ollieewm]

Where did you get the patio slabs from please? Looks great!

[@NickyandHarri]

Jewsons!

[@paulrichards2350]

Patio looks great well done guys 👍🏻

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Paul!!! 😀

[@carolinegathercole8473]

Would have gone with light stone to fill the side return instead of wood chip, looks messy after a year, the birds trash it and needs replacing frequently. Stone is maintenance free, looks nice and in the winter will lighten up that area. Always steal light wherever you can.❤

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Caroline, we'll bare this in mind for future spots similar to the one we wood chipped this time! 😀❤

[@gsdevme]

Wouldn't go curved edges if you are going shaker as your whole kitchen is straight lines at that point. Id also pair it with shaker internal doors and straight edge skirting if possible.

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks for this comment, really useful to get people’s opinions and ideas! Especially matching it up with straight edge skirting boards!! 😅

[@gsdevme]

@@NickyandHarri Another benefit of straight edge skirting is its super easy to install as there is no need to match up the detailing with other profile of skirting. Its normally the cheapest also. Win-win all around.

[@NickyandHarri]

@@gsdevme We do love a win win… sounds like a no brainer! Thank you!!

[@jamesduncan7425]

Would highly recommend looking at Stokes Granite if you're looking for granite or quartz worktops, better prices than the kitchen companies 👍🏻

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you for the recommendation! But actually we’ve been so impressed with the price that DIY kitchens have given, plus the veining in the quartz we’ve chosen, we couldn’t find anything quite like it elsewhere! Will do a cost breakdown at some point! 😊

[@paulelkin2016]

Love the video. I'm going to guess at £37500 for the final valuation. I prefer option 1 for the kitchen. Can you tell me where you got all the garden lights from please? keep up the good work

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Paul, option 1 has been purchased! We’re very excited to get it in just 1 week! 🥳🙌🏻

[@NickyandHarri]

Garden lights were Tescos mixed with some from BnM! 🙂

[@connorhall8331]

2 defo

[@NickyandHarri]

👍🏻

[@laurahicks6424]

So loving this, seeing all your hardwork. My guess for the giveaway is that the market value after it's all done will be around £500k? x

[@NickyandHarri]

Awh Thanks Laura- think you may have over-shot your estimate by a good 150k but we'll take it as a huge compliment!! 😀

[@Kayos-in7ju]

looks like bonding under coat plaster to me, never seen jointing compound look like that and jointing compound is jointing plasterboard not filling holes in walls

[@NickyandHarri]

Yeah that’s exactly what it is- oopsie!

[@jillmcgettigan520]

Looks amazing. But please don't shovel into a moving cement mixer, it the spade catches it can literally pull your arm off.

[@NickyandHarri]

Cheers Jill! Yeah- good point, I'm still a rookie so learning things the hard way!

[@ellymellor9265]

Option 1 with curved worktops defo.

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks so much- got to love a curve!! 😀

[@Adrian-lz5gc]

Nicky and Harri, next time for stripping wallpaper, the easiest way score it and just wet it, leave it for 5 min then strip it, advice coming from someone who stripped 3 bed semi detach, I try them steamers ect., waste of time and energy, good luck with rest of the house

[@francesco97100]

For the Kitchen I prefer option 1, but in black!

[@NickyandHarri]

Oooo we’re into black at the moment too!

[@karlwilcock7344]

Love the patio area. Great work by all involved. Love the idea of plant pots to hold the lights up. Option 1 for me Value at the end E299K Keep at it guys x

[@NickyandHarri]

Awh thanks Karl, glad you’re liking the patio area- we were chuffed with the result to be honest! Option 1 does just seem to be winning on votes… we really appreciate the support! 🙌🏻🥰

[@GeorgeAusters]

Doing things on a budget usually means taking shortcuts which will come back to bite you in the future.. Okay if you're selling but if you're keeping then don't make shortcuts as doing it cheap once means you'll have to do it again

[@NickyandHarri]

The house will be sold at some point for sure, but defo don’t feel we’re taking shortcuts! 30k is more than enough of a budget to dot the I’s and cross the T’s , we’ll hopefully prove that somewhat! 🙌🏻🙂

[@Smarty72]

If you are renovating with a view to selling then I would perhaps go for a less bold (and more neutral) colour for the kitchen units, dark blue would not be to everyone’s taste. If it’s for you guys to live in, get exactly what you want.

[@NickyandHarri]

Great advice! It’s a hard one for us, because we defo will be living in it for a bit so we want things to be to our taste, but we also know we won’t be there for very long as we get itchy feet very quickly!!! Decisions decisions!!!

[@joycepreston9178]

Option 1

[@NickyandHarri]

Cheers Joyce! 🙌🏻

[@xtaylor9318]

Do you know what paving slabs you used? Looks brilliant

[@alecporter1784]

amazing job guys

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks so much Alec! 🙌🏼

[@WelcometoAhmed]

Looks wonderful

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you!!! 😀

[@felinetherapy4782]

I thought curved edges where quiet dated. Or are they back in? Well done!

[@NickyandHarri]

Who knows- I leave them decisions to Nicks! 🤣 Thank you!

[@studiorex]

Option 2 with curves.

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks for your vote, think people are defo swinging towards the curves! 👍🏻

[@sarahburgess-hamlett212]

Option 1 storage is the key

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Sarah, who doesn’t love extra storage? 😍

[@niyampancholi2300]

Market Value: £325,000

[@keys6]

What a lovely couple..❤❤and very progressive... excellent...❤

[@jillwilliams5734]

Option 2

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you!! 😀

[@Cyapow]

Where did you manage to find safety sliders lol

[@NickyandHarri]

Hahaha- still in the market for a set tbf

[@headleshydra]

I can only comment on what I can see in certain shots - you might have gone back and done it properly....but the Plasterboard needs to have screws in maximum 30cm apart along each joist - otherwise it'll all crack up the seems

[@headleshydra]

the insert of you dancing @ 14:30 - look in the background at the lack of screws around the edge/going up the board - that boards going to move like crazy

[@Geekidge91]

Can i be nosey, which part of the UK are you guys renovating this place?

[@NickyandHarri]

You’re more than welcome to be- it’s in Suffolk! 😅

[@eleanorpowell6013]

Option 1 looks sleeker

[@jeffreyrobotham9318]

😂Ben woke up and chose violence😂

[@NickyandHarri]

Hahahaha- Ben always wakes up and choses violence 😆

[@sandrakamly3879]

OPTION 2 AND 340K

[@NickyandHarri]

Thanks Sandra! 🥰🙌🏻

[@garyevans9509]

Well done u 2 cheers

[@NickyandHarri]

Cheers Gary!! 👍🏼

[@Darkknight21789]

Any recommendations or suppliers where to pick up cheap slabs? Or rather half decent slabs/porcelain slabs at good prices? Do you recommend anyone?

[@NickyandHarri]

Hi bud, we got ours from Jewsons with a trade account and they gave us an extremely fair price. Something like £800 for 50Sqm! Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@Darkknight21789]

We’re they porcelain slabs?

[@Darkknight21789]

I think fair enough - not a bad price.

[@Darkknight21789]

Quite abit of square meter-age!

[@doml1699]

What software do you use for your kitchen designs please?

[@g__o__l__d__6673]

storage best

[@NickyandHarri]

Surely!? 😳

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

Is an “ outside space”. A garden ?

[@liverpoollass8615]

Where did you get the wall lights either side of French doors please ?

[@NickyandHarri]

They were actually at Tesco's Home! Think they were on a cheeky clubcard deal as well! 😀

[@impamiizgraa]

You guys should get a microphone for better sound

[@slendeavours]

Option 1, definitely curved edges

[@NickyandHarri]

Thank you!! 😀

[@PaulMartin-fu5qg]

Disc cutting in sliders😮 I used to do crazy stuff like that when I was your age...until it went wrong. I will never use an electric plane again. Be safe or your DIY career may be over before you know it.

[@anthonycooperphotography]

option 1 more storage space

[@NickyandHarri]

📝 lots of storage is defo a bit of a game changer 😊