Updated House Tour After 2 Years Of Renovating! | 50 Year Old Irish Bungalow

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

Hey, internet family 💚 I recorded this video before my health took a turn (apart from some overlay footage!) which is why I’m so WELL in the video 😂 The past month has been tough which you’ll know about if you follow me on Instagram but I will post an update video next week or the following week about all that 🫠 For now let us enjoy a video about the reality of renovating! It’s slow…it’s messy…it comes with regrets…but it’s extremely satisfying! Xxx

[@lttree2391]

OH MELANIE SENDING YOU LOVE AND RECOVERY-VIBES

[@JKMeZmA]

Love these videos! Hope you feel better soon.

[@lornatw]

Wishing you comfortability in this time and wellness soon ❤

[@judimcdonnell1971]

Get well soon, thank you for this video 🌺❤️☘️

[@UniverseMeetMiranda]

I wanted to affirm your feelings about your kids starting to have memories of the room they share together. The big feature of the room I shared with my brother was my Dad putting glow in the dark stars on the ceiling in the constellation of Orion. For 8 years we shared that room. 15 something years later, my brother and I got matching tattoos of Orion 💚

[@frkjulieTT]

Glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling were also one of my favorite things as a kid!

[@khia7676]

A deep clean is needed in kiddies room before anything else

[@BethhM1]

I absolutely love how you edit your videos Mel, I feel like it doesn't get enough appreciation! 👏

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

Aw that's SO BLOODY SWEET! I love editing. I feel like if I hired an editor they'd lose a lot, nobody would ever edit them the same way I do. I know there are people out there far more talented at editing than I am but sometimes it's not about the quality but the personality behind it...I do know some editors have managed to match the creator's energy 100% but I'd just be too scared to ever hand that job over to someone else! Even though it takes me so long and I'm trying to fit it in during naps etc haha! xx

[@esmeraldagamgeetook2454]

​@melaniemurphyofficial I was telling my partner about your editing recently! I was telling him how I've noticed a lot of KZbin creators moving towards longer, unedited videos that a basically streams, that I just miss the artistic editing I loved about KZbin back in the day and that your videos still have the editing magic which I'm obsessed with!!!

[@kittifire]

@@melaniemurphyofficial I still think about how much i cracked up during one of your earlier renovating videos about the infested carpets where you edited in a picture of a mature carpet but and superimposed "absolutely f*ck off" that gave me such a giggle

[@JordanS-ww4eu]

@@melaniemurphyofficialyou’re my best friend I really like you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@frkjulieTT]

I adore you guys so freaking much. 1000% couple's goals, the smiles and the banter, I love it. And I also vote in favour of the highland cow painting in the front hall!

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

I actually now think I want it in the living room so I can look at it more! 😂 I just know I will smile every time I look at it!

[@rribbonss]

I have a friend who has painted many paintings of cows so her house is covered in cow paintings! It’s fantastic 😂

[@hollo0o583]

2 relatively cheap ideas that could make a big difference: 1) one way mirror stickers or faux coloured glass stickers on the roof of the conservatory, that way you still get some light without the excess heat and exposure. 2) a coat of paint in the kitchen… you could even paint the floor if you plan to replace them anyway… at least in the meantime you’ll like to be in there.

[@alissa6380]

seconding both of these. you could also paint the kitchen cabinets if you're not a fan of that particular wood texture! in general, while renovations are exhausting, if something needs a lot of work that you know won't get done for a long time, it can be absolutely worth it to make a few small changes to make it more pleasant in the meantime, because that's where life is happening right now!

[@mollyvflynn]

Oh how special this video & this chapter in your life is. What joy it brings me to watch how far you’ve come; from filming videos in your bedroom at your dad’s to this incredible family home you have made oozing with your love, pride and personality(& complete with Paul’s Pad!). So wholesome Mel. You really really deserve this 💚

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

🥹😭❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelalicee]

Oyyy I'm with you on the renovating - bloody hard work 😂 Love how you just go for whatever you love, so refreshing to see a house that looks cosy and happy and loved and not boring Instagram beige!

[@lttree2391]

yes to this... a real home with character and so much potential.. loving the maximalist ideas

[@thatjillgirl]

RELATABLE. My husband and I bought an older house a few years back, and I love it and never want to leave, but there are SO MANY house projects on our list. The costs add up. I love making it ours, but yeah, it does drain the money/life force sometimes.

[@francyfey4646]

THANK YOU Melanie & Thomas for being SO real about your renovating process! OMG I feel so seen! My partner and I got a house from the 80s and there‘s so much time and costs that go into it and although we are in our 2nd year in there, too, I feel like there‘s no light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to renovations! Although we have no kids, yet, I study full-time and my partner works full-time & we own 2 dogs 🙈 I can‘t imagine how it must be with 2 kids … chapeau!! 🎩 you both are AMAZING!!! I really hope you get well soon, Melanie ❤💐

[@tammyg2631]

Add an entry table under it put big baskets, one for each family member. Better yet have custom built entry hall tree, not the old ugly ones. Long bench back with hooks for coats. Maybe cabinets above extra storage, I’m I making any sense!

[@NiinaSKlove]

- You’re officially the most charming couple on KZbin! ❤️

[@soilgrasswaterair]

6:08 I saw a radiator cover at a friend’s place, and I was looking into it myself until I landed on a few online forums where people shared how much their electricity bills had gone up because of the radiator covers. It makes sense though considering the air won’t flow out in the room freely with s cover even if the cover has holes/gaps in it. I abandonned the idea right away after that and figured I rather live with ugly exposed radiators rather than nice covered radiators and a hefty electricity bill. I can totally see both of your points but am lugging when I see Thomas’ reaction because my own reaction was ”no, nope nope. No thanks”, after seeing how much extra it could cost even if I built the covers myself. Now when the ugly exposed ones bothers me, I rest in the reality of how adorable my cat looks when she snuggles her lil back up against the radiator during the winter.

[@shannonmarie9441]

I absolutely love your home / lifestyle videos. I grew up in Donegal and now live in England, but watching your videos just tugs on some part of my heart that wants to go back and have a home of my own in all that green space. So beautiful, you guys should be so proud!

[@alissa6380]

18:06, re: the hook in the blue bathroom that is off-center, it actually looks aaalmost center between the shower and the actual door (not the jamb, or whatever it's called) and was actually probably intentionally put as far from the shower wall as the jamb would allow to avoid towels getting musty, so if you look at it from that angle (and maybe squint a little, because it *could* be a few more millimeters to the left), maybe it won't bother you anymore? 😁

[@shelleywills1089]

Thinking if maybe Charity/second hand shops would be a good route for your art woes? They are usually super cheap, come already framed, and can be fun stumbling on something perfect that you wouldn’t necessarily have sought after!

[@leelashamash]

your healthy happy cozy love and family and home is such goals 🥹💚

[@amberwilcox8835]

If you still need a plant, a giant parlor palm would look stunning in that room!

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

Lovely to hear from real perspectives on renovations that are continuous instead of flash 'hgtv-esque' ones. That being said, I'm so sorry you and Thomas are so exhausted and hopefully you are on the mend, Mel!

[@viku1361]

Love the plan for a sauna! It doesn't have to be too expensive - simple is lovely. As someone from the Swedish-Finland border area where sauna bathing is just essential for everyday life it'll for sure be the very first thing we're building when we buy a house! Following the tradition of my father immediatly building one all three times he's moved to a new house lol

[@AZebraReads]

You've done an absolutely gorgeous job. It's coming together so beautifully. I am also in favour of a Highland cow art piece (I mean I'm Scottish so...) I have at least one.

[@bretteelana189]

Fiddle leaf fig trees are gorgeous and I think would look incredible with your asthetic.

[@RacheyCK]

I hardly ever comment but I just wanted to say I love watching your videos so much, it’s like catching up with a friend ❤

[@irishdancer2753]

A breath of fresh air to hear the pair of you, Melanie and Thomas, speaking about the ups and downs on your updating your home!! Keep smiling, and thank you for sharing. Your home will look lovely!

[@francyfey4646]

P.S. I just got around to watching the video to the closet part and I sit here on the floor, crying my heart out. When you said „a framed picture of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte“ it broke all my barriers. My mom passed away 2 years ago and SATC was our „thing“ we had since I was 16. we owned the DVD boxes and watched it every week while having a cocktail together. Our house belonged to her before and she had a walk-in closet. I’ve dreamed of painting it blue and having a framed pic of the SATC girls and one of her right next to it since she passed 😢 seeing you making this dream a reality hot a soft spot. Kindred spirits ❤ that‘s why I love watching your videos!

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

Proper ugly crying into my porridge! 😭🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@judimcdonnell1971]

Guys you have done SO much, it looks like a home, your home.. I nearly leaped into the air with you walk in robe .. everything thing looks wonderful ❤❤❤

[@anabluu]

That outro was everything 😂😂

[@anawsomehuman3064]

not seen it yet but if it's anything like Mel's recent outros i'm excited

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

I ACTUALLY CAN'T EVEN REMEMBER WHAT THE OUTRO WAS NOW HAHA I finished the edit a few days ago and since then I kept going back in and adding little bits here and there but not near the end so I'm gonna need to replay it ... I'm ... frightened lol

[@MariaMedeiros]

Everything looks lovely! It definitely is a process and a journey to renovate a home. Love how open and lovely nature is all around you. Beautiful and Melanie I wish you all the best with the rest of your renovations. :)

[@joojosxoxo]

I love how real your renovation breakdown is. I've been putting off renovating our own apartment that we bought when I was pregnant and your video made me realize that's a very good idea lol. Your hard working is paying off though I'll be definitely revisiting when we decide to do ours.

[@89DoraH]

Amazing how pany changes you had. You did an amazing job. I don't know how you get the energy and time to do all this with two kids !!! Incredible 👏👏👏👏👏.

[@thaisvasconcellos3528]

I've been watching the renovations here and on Instagram since the beginning and oh boy it's so beautiful!! Now seeing it all together I'm shocked at how much you've done (especially with little kids in tow), but seeing the before pictures the house already was charming by itself, so it makes sense how even the parts that haven't been renovated look good and cozy. I love how much character your house has, and yeah it takes a while to make it all feel like you but in the long run I bet that will make it better. As for the art on the walls, there are some frames that open easily to display your kids' drawings that I think you'd love!

[@katiemernagh8924]

Been waiting for this! Looking good! 😊

[@katerina-vy]

Melanie, Ive been following you since I was about 16, now I'm 26. You are at this point the only person on the internet who I follow and get inspiration from! Thank you for sharing all of those moments. As I am now in the age where I'm going to start my own family really soon, you are a godsend, like a big sis I never had. For some reason, I never left a comment in those 10 years, but now I really want to show you my big appreciation! I wish you and your beautiful family to thrive and let everything will be always well for you! 🥰

[@daniellehurrell6620]

MORE STORAGE FOR DVDs. Hahaha I love Thomas! 😂❤

[@liabe18]

Just as an idea for your hall- we have a pinboard coat rack and it’s beautiful and diy! You know, those cushion pin boards that you can make by upholstering a wooden board but instead of making it a pin board you attach hangers to it and then it’s a beautiful statement piece and a place to put your coats

[@sara61696]

Love what you've done with it. So pretty & so cozy!

[@TarMarz]

love seeing this journeyyyy

[@anawsomehuman3064]

i've just introduced my friend to your vlogs so now i have a tiny Melanie fan club going on! 😭

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

ahhhhh God that's ADORABLE, STOP ITTTT

[@kellyh3295]

mate you guys are absolutely smashing it! It's fascinating to me how much can be achieved in that time frame with two working parents and TWO kids +pregnancy, we've been in ours for about the same time and nowhere near as much has been done, like barely anythin! I really struggle with decision paralysis, i just cant seem to just pick a thing to do because then im like, oh but then do we need to do x y z first, and basically just dont know where to start! these videos are so hopeful and I love your ambition. Hope youre feel on the mend, what a fucked start of the year youve had! xxx

[@chandnijoshi4527]

charity shops have so many frames : ))

[@kaylachristenson9664]

You are so lovely and I’m happy you’ve got your home and some good work done on it! What a sweet home for your family ❤

[@sarajane7201]

What a difference from the before! Amazing work!! Would love to get a similar built-in put in my office 😍

[@bethanyblanton582]

I loved this video!! Inspiration for home renovations for sure.

[@vanessarotter5059]

my parents bought a house when my mom was pregnant with me. I am now 21 and they never stopped renovating. There is always something to do.

[@ellamould3653]

Omg I’m obsessed with your sweaters 😭😭😭 adorable

[@kittifire]

the towel rack LOL love the hand commmentary

[@_lucavalcante]

You have impecable taste, your home is lovely 💚

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

That’s so sweet 🥹❤️

[@beccasmmr9691]

the highland cow thing made me cackle 😂 my granny (she's scottish and lives in scotland) has a painting of highland cows in her living room, she bought it at an antique shop.

[@shellykelly1656]

Lovely vlog what a gorgeous couple. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@lttree2391]

THOSE BABES... I keep wishihg I had an interrior design studio and got funding to go give advice and send people to get things done.. ALSO I have a fantasy that I'd be Melanie's little sister and I'd go live in one of the spare rooms or living room and wake up every day and attack a small project and have random chats with Melanie over half-drunk cups of tea before she runs off to catch baby-care duties and I get up and get on with paining a wall............ very stong little-sister vibe need to come over and help.. anyone else fell the same?

[@lauraintheskywithdiamonds9185]

I haven't seen your dad's place finished 😮 love the island /table . Your bungalow is so dreamy and classy . Don't know why people hate them 💚

[@Lisa-lz2ul]

It’s a beautiful home, even though you still have loads of plans. Just a suggestion but I wouldn’t block the view to the field at the end of your garden. You just incorporate that view so the garden looks like it goes on forever.

[@nessim.8252]

Just leaving a comment for the algorithms haha. I absolutely adore all of your videos, especially these reno updates. Keep it up please and I hope you‘re doing much better

[@KB-bx9ui]

you guys are living the dream! hope the renovations get easier from here on. 💚

[@brihannonstrathern8801]

You spoke a lot about art and pictures but what about mirrors to fill big gaps on the walls? In the living room next to the book cabinet would be good for a big statement mirror? Or even on the opposite wall above the fireplace, but you may not want to cover up that gorgeous chimney chest

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

I originally wanted a load of different mirror styles in a gallery wall in the hallway but y'know, that might be a really good idea to break up all the art and family photos! xxx

[@fatimeln3733]

Exquisite as always Melanie. Liked before even watching

[@GemmaP22]

I love this!! We have lived in a 2 bed detached bungalow for 4 years now 👌 we added a warm roof to our large conservatory and now its our 'garden room' 😍 definitely recommend it 👌

[@aliciabalves]

I was NOT expecting to laugh this much watching a renovation video. You guys are so funny and you seem so happy! Lovely family, lovely home

[@vanerey_]

Everything is coming out so lovely 💖

[@bob1423able]

For the tree, I'd recommend a hanging lamp with an led light (if it's a smart bulb, just have it on cool duirng the day for the plant, and warm in the evening for vibes), and get a ficus benjamina! they're super easy to care for!

[@bettinak.4]

Yes a ficus is a good choice but don't forget it is posionous! If the kids are older it's great.

[@Dunja79640]

It has been a while since I watched a video of yours. Looooved this one. The editing, the music - wow. Happy to be back 😅

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kimthegrey]

I love you reno-video's! Especially you showing the real side of what it is like to be limited by time, budget, problems encountered, but still you both have so much love for the home and the vision you are working towards

[@JKMeZmA]

Some recommendations for what you mentioned in the video: - Futon has some cheap solid storage boxes which you can throw shoes and bits into. Really handy and very much easy to use in different spaces - when I’m wanting less costly art, that’s still good, I try and look at some of the local artist venues rather than galleries as the art is A LOT cheaper, or try and visit a student show where they often sell prints cheap. - I don’t know if they have the same in Ireland, but Scotland is filled with old houses which do car boot sales and often sell lots of older furniture, art, books and bits and bobs; especially when the property is up for sale. I found them through things like National trust events and whatnot, and you can get much cheaper stuff from the actual place it’s from! - If I need something which I know isn’t gonna be cheap but I don’t want to end up with something low quality I often go to the John Lewis in my region which has their returns and items which can’t be resold as new as they were returned and uninstalled. Mines in Glasgow, and you often get things like appliances (I got a fridge once from it), some furniture which had to be dismantled, or custom made furniture such as their chairs and sofas with funny colours which won’t sell again, and they have them for like 30% off and more. The washing machine I got was a return and it was completely functional, and got it for £400 off with free install 👍 it’s a part of their new sustainable bid, but you have to know where yours is, as it’s not advertised and it’s sometimes only for staff on some days. The wholesale is SO good though for shopping for things like that. - for the indoor trees: the kiwi grower on KZbin has a great few videos on growing trees from fruit seeds (like pomegranate and other exotics) and some of them are indoor! Really inexpensive way to do that and something you can do with the family to grow it together.

[@thea7826]

Just put up the reflective foil on the roof of conservatory for now to repel neighbour looks :D

[@noodle9993]

My mum has also began a highland cow decor obsession. We’ve got a “G-BOD” (garden building of dreams) at the bottom of the garden and she’s bought soooo many pictures and a highland cow head made out of straw. She’s all in in I tell ya!

[@Irishbros246]

I would paint the bathroom door that is in the walk in wardrobe too!

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

100% doing that! I want the whole room to be super dark and cozy with a cute lamp and maybe some lights in the wardrobes too, the kind that are battery powered so we wouldn't need to do any more wiring which would...destroy the wardrobes haha!

[@bettinak.4]

I know all the feelings. Been renovating since 2020 and we are doing almost everything by ourselves. It's important to actually live during these times and have family time and relax. 💚

[@marionmounsey4737]

Omg you both so are cute, just found your channel, made me smile all though the video 🤗❤️

[@nicolesilvernell]

Our dump room is called “Monica’s room” iykyk

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

😂😂😂😂

[@catherinebentley8366]

Hi Melanie, if you're after a tree for your living room, there are lots of lovely species of fig that do well indoors. Ficus benjamina is a nice variety. P.s. hope you get well soon!

[@Nidhi_Maheshwari]

Ooh the Peace Lily 💚

[@ask9087]

We turned our front coat closet into a shoe closet and it's the best thing! No shoes everywhere. Also don't hang shelves or things above bed, Keep paintings, nothing heavy.

[@shannonmcrae1364]

Love the sweaters and your accents

[@Safi-Dee]

Eeeep! Me and my parter are looking at buying abd renovating a 70s bungalow. I'm already wondering what Im getting myself in for 😂 but it has been my dream forever. Also, we have no kids and we dont need an extension any time soon...but it is intimidating!tjabks for the videos ❤️ I hope you're recuperating and getting lots of rest and have managed to take a break from all of that work. Sometimes it's good to have to stop and enjoy everything you've done so far.

[@cG-wo1me]

You are glowing here Melanie ❤

[@daniellehurrell6620]

I bought a 50 year old home and I think it's been "flipped" a couple times. The amount of "head scratchers" I have found and continue to find like electrical switches...🙄😂

[@beccagracey7837]

Thomas is so goofy hahaha ❤

[@Zelomakitoko]

i love seeing videos like this because despite being a fully grown adult who is supposed to understand when things are fake, social media fully makes me feel like a loser for the fact that i've been in my flat for 1 year and it's still not fully decorated or "done"

[@albagizal1046]

I am someone who loves running up and down stairs ahaha, but apart from that you have pointed out lots of pros to bungalows that I hadn't thought of! So happy for you guys :)

[@catsandstrawberries]

I love a good rubber plant for an indoor tree! Not sure if it’s actually a tree or not but they grow pretty tall and are pretty easy to look after :)

[@moonchild866]

Beautiful house

[@ninaninaninapina]

YES a big tree in the living room would be so cool and nice!!!

[@FrancescaJardini]

An indoor tree I suggest is a ponytail palm. Beautiful, low maintenance (and if you have cats, they won't risk intoxication).

[@riiaholic]

Amazing work. Good luck 😊

[@Itssalinaking]

I actually like the radiator look 😂😂😂 I think it looks cozy haha!

[@alisonjane7068]

I also like the radiators 🙈

[@TheJanaRina]

For the side table in the entrance you already have: you might be able to add shoe racks/cabinet stuff underneath and so you could just repurpose it :)

[@AshlaSue]

I love bungalows! I grew up in one and wanted to buy one myself when it was time. Sadly there were none available when we were looking, so we have a 2-story, but I will forever love bungalows and will dream of maybe some day moving into one 😊❤ I have no intention of doing the whole mortgage thing again so we'll probably be here until the end 😂 Thanks for the lovely video as always. Love your home series!

[@hannahbradshaw2186]

I don't get the hatred in Europe of "bungalows". They're the norm here in Australia.

[@BS-xs7jb]

Well, at least in my part of Europe, land is expensive and bungalows aren’t really an efficient use of land so most people choose to build multi-storied.

[@hazelwood77]

Thomas is so funny 😂

[@pia2902]

💙💚

[@pinkcherryblossam54]

ahh haven't finished watching the video yet but wanted to say Hiiii!

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

HIIIIIII! :) XXX

[@millijames]

I love bungalows but they’re so rarely built in England that they’re often times more expensive than buying a regular house. My in laws want one but the ones they look at cost almost as much as they’d get for selling their detached, two story, 4 bed house with a massive garden 🤯

[@dovestone_]

Idk I know a lot of bungalows in England! Probably depends where you live

[@dalila8583]

Apologies if you've already said before, but where are your M and T jumpers from? 😍

[@ggandbb1702]

your house is my ideal size and type house x would be my dream x

[@Sookielein]

It's a lovely home and let's be honest who actually wants to live in perfectly designed home? Maybe it's just me but a home where you feel nobody 'lives' there doesn't feel homey or welcoming.

[@GTFOH444]

Around the 3:10 mark when your dad is in the kitchen, you can very clearly see your daughter’s face - you might want to blur this out for her privacy

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

I have tried twice in the KZbin editor, still says processing 😩 This is why I do so few videos these days with them around when they’re running all over the place it’s impossible to make videos! 😂🙈 Deleting any comments about this so hopefully less people notice, just a heads up, but it will be blurred soon, this website can be painfully slow with editor updates xx

[@JellyStones42]

Thomas absolutely cracks me up 😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 “if anyone has some spare marrow leave it in the comments”

[@alexandershaw5603]

0:18 You're getting shorter.

[@zairehaylock4974]

Hi, Melanie. This is Zaire again. I love your house video. ❤

[@sineaddevlin5509]

Could you recommend the carpenter?

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

A Bespoke Furniture- find him on Facebook! He was fantastic but we were waiting months for him lol, same with most tradespeople at the moment they are gold dust ❤️