VLOG: all of our house renovation plans + starting to make it our own!

[@SamiG247]

I’m confused why you don’t just get drop cloths for the floor? That’s so much cheaper than hiring someone. Also you can just spray paint the pulls to be bronze or black or distressed gold or something different. So easy to do!

[@liliesofthefield5310]

Also, if you're worried about getting psi T on the carpet you can buy painters plastic or painters canvas to cover the floor with, it'll be way cheaper than hiring someone

[@leesuhbeth]

Yes just buy dropcloths! Easy peasy

[@rtfunyak]

Absolutely drop buy drop clothes! My dad flipped houses growing up (which meant we did a done of handy things growing up), I promise you have got this!

[@Natj176]

Love the blue/green dress idea! I feel like blues and greens would fit the relaxed vibe of the groomsmen!

[@fluffydog9356]

Love what you’re doing. My best advice to you is when talking about what you’re doing, use the term we and not I. It is a huge indication of team! It shows that you are a we now and showing Jordy his opinion matters. Trust me, my spouse always says singular and it really makes me feel insignificant.

[@amymilam9797]

I am not generally a fan of wallpaper, but I LOVE the peacock bathroom! And, i agree with others, spray paint the kitchen hardware black or aged bronze and live with them for awhile.

[@julsr5860]

Drop cloth, that's what I use it protects the floors. Works great can pick them up at Lowes, Wal-Mart, Home Depot any of those places. Good luck with your painting doing great from what I see.

[@SandyJones-q6s]

Put grout over the tile. I just did mine and it’s so beautiful and earthy. Looks just like your rendered finished wall upstairs but it’s cheap way to get the same result. Just remember to seal with a lime wash sealer. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 x

[@christyzinke36]

You could etch the glass tile at the wet bar. Keeps the glass but makes it more earthy and natural. Theres a chemical that you would apply to the glass that would mattify it.

[@Sandusko]

Wow you are so lucky the wallpaper came off like that! In our house, we had to use a steamer and a roller thing and it took forever!

[@pamm2652]

It depends on when it's put up. If it's newer, it's more likely to be more stick and peel than how it used to be done. Easier to put up and take down. If you have wallpaper that you had to put the glue stuff on, it's going to be harder.

[@MichelJanse]

So thankful…👀🙏🏻

[@janmurphy9347]

I appreciate how decisively Jordy offers an opinion. That doesn’t always happen!

[@rondastothers472]

It was that sticker type wall paper and it’s easily removed.

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

@@MichelJanse hi🥰😍💘💝❤💖💗💓💞💕😘

[@sonyaalexanderpevzner5130]

Not sure if anyone caught the “it’s the guest room…for now” 😜 so happy for you Michel!! I’ve been following you since we both went through huge breakups at the same time, and now we’re both with wonderful partners and homes that we can make our own…I’m so happy for you 🧡🧡

[@tracybrandisgray9737]

Just out of curiosity Michel how do you clean the new light shades you brought for the kitchen? Something to really ponder before you get them installed. Kitchen being a high use area lights not only would collect dust, but could also collect from grease from cooking area. Love your house,

[@elecops9825]

I love how excited you are for all of your projects! Can't wait to see your home become more M&J!

[@elecops9825]

I also love seeing your personality shine through your interior design and styling, and can't wait to see the Jordy additions as well 😊

[@destinyc6185]

Money saving heck idea: I think the current pulls have a more timeless shape, they’re very mid century with being so rectangular, so an idea to get a more vintage feel for them would be to spray paint them white or black or even a textured spray of a light neutral to add in earthy feels. However, I do love the print on the vintagey ones you like, so cute!

[@destinyc6185]

(Or even a more bronze color instead of the true gold)

[@aly7409]

I love all these ideas!! I just wonder if the new kitchen lampshades will significantly reduce light in the kitchen, since the current ones allow light in every direction instead of just straight down?

[@kyle-fulton-ciaccio7580]

6:01 I absolutely love that blue room with the wallpaper and blue bottom half. And it hurts a little to see you take it all away. But I totally get to each their own and I know it will still look so good once you reno it!

[@vb5662]

So happy you are an Osea girl now. Best products ever. And made locally in LA. Can't get any better.

[@rosahenderson2126]

We painted our house in Sherman Williams iron ore and white trim . The color seems to shift with light . Blue or even some gold. Could be an option for the desk nook area . I would say paint the desk the same as wall

[@blueseptember2174]

I did a highlight wall with iron ore and it's awesome 👌

[@vickyb9918]

I’m excited for all of your home decor and renovation vlogs.

[@Agoraphobication]

I had a swing in my house in Austin and I absolutely loved it - the whimsical vibe is so fun. Someone down below mentioned a terracotta color for the wall behind the desk; I agree that would look so nice, especially with the art you have in your current guest bathroom. I think painting the desk with either white textured paint that would be a nice callback to the area around the fireplace, or pulling out the current desk and replacing it with a custom-cut piece of driftwood that you could stain to match whatever stain you want to eventually put onto that mantlepiece wood would give the room visual cohesion and a beachy, chic vibe.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

My living room is painted a terra cotta color & I have light olive accent chairs & they look great together!

[@aobrien8282]

As a quick fix for the kitchen hardware use rub and buff to give a more antiqued look until you find the perfect one to invest in.

[@debbielynch147]

One tip i have is take your time in deciding what you want to do with each room. That why your not making a quick decision and regret it later.

[@pw3985]

You are truly a lucky girl that the wallpaper came off so easy. LOL. Typically wallpaper can be a bear to remove. Thanks for taking us along on the renovation. Hope you feel better soon! So excited to see all the changes you plan for your new home.

[@aleksandrakrystyna6202]

Michel, there are special primers and paints for tiles, also you can give them a super light sand with fine grid prior, it will, work, I have done it and it saved me some pounds, especially that it meant 5o be a temporary thing and nearly 10 years later, they are still there and looking great ;) I am not planning to retile anymore 😅

[@kfowler74]

Yes. Moody is good. Love the green and you can totally paint it, gets some tape and drop cloths.

[@beverlydow8259]

Jordy and you should priortize soundproofing the garage walls, ceiling and floor so that he can practice anytime he is inspired without interrupting your filming or bothering the neighbors with noise. You need to rest until you feel better. Painting and decorating can wait.

[@elecops9825]

Ooh, that wallpaper removal was so satisfying! I also love the editing, especially the Michel-double, it's so satisfying and fun for some reason 😊 Also, it feels like time has flown by, I didn't realise you would be in and decorating so soon! Hope you're enjoying your new home with Jordy (and Max!)

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you, ele! :-)

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

@@MichelJanse that wallpaper is so pretty

[@MissDice0007]

For the kitchen pulls, maybe something that coordinates with your new light fixtures. I love anthropologie’s pulls! For the olive desk nook, I think painting it all one color will look much more elevated and look custom built-in-like. In terms of color, charcoal sounds fun. I would also consider a dark sand or lighter chocolate tan type hue. Dark enough but earthy enough to match your vibe.

[@daniellebelke3779]

Congrats on your and Jordy’s new home!!! How very exciting! I’m with you on the OSEA cleanser. It’s a great addition to any skincare regimen. I really like the texture of the cleanser and the scent of the cleanser. As for bridesmaid dresses- the blue/green vibe sounds gorgeous and it allows all your bridesmaids some flexibility and an opportunity to individualize their look

[@joycerogers8829]

Cabinet hardware is expensive, especially since you have so.many. I would suggest spray painting the current ones flat black for now to match the appliances. Wow, that wallpaper came off so easy, I wasn't so lucky, took me forever to remove it. Love your new place!

[@betsybabf748]

Osea's cleanser is my favorite. The brown dresses match the guy's shoes, their pop of color, which flows much better. That palette would look so classy casual.

[@lilacchocolate]

I only realised this was a European thing recently but if you can find someone that can do it, install a heated towel rack on that bathroom wall! Especially since Jordy is a surfer, that way all his wet things will dry super fast! Seriously, I don't know how most Americans live without them...or kettles but I'm a Brit!!! 😜 Love that swing idea!!! More people should have swings in their houses, makes the inner child happy!!! ☺💕

[@Kaibigan39]

Yes, definitely do this! Btw, some of us have kettles. I don't know how people live without them either 😄

[@mooremindfulmoments6599]

I personally would go with the blue green dresses because it’s more timeless whereas the brown you might look back and be like why did I pick the color of poop but the brown and tan look is super cute rn I’ll say! Also not trying to be a mom but be sooo careful with fires and those fabric lamp shades. I’m sure they’re treated but bulbs get super hot.

[@BetCram]

Love the blue green it gives a light beachy vibe!

[@lostwithoutaplan]

I would do a stain mixed with your paint tone like a wash on that desk so it's in the family of the rest but still has a touch of the natural wood texture peeking out.

[@victoriabanks-lai1127]

This is a great idea.

[@Jacquelynrose94]

Just buy a cloth tarp to put over the carpet. 😊

[@KWilliams22]

That's what I thought!!

[@erindoty9448]

So excited for you! I never tape when I paint (🙈🙈). I actually found I get a cleaner line when I don't. I just get a nice smaller brush to do all the edging and then roll the rest.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Michel happy Sunday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter

[@loytoco]

I'd go for blue/green for the bridesmaid dresses, the coffee tone may make the vibe a little too dark, while those other colours keep the earthy vibes but with a brighter light. I would paint the table in the accent wall, but not the same exact colour of the wall. Maybe some other "wooden" paint which would go better with it. For the bedroom door, consider a sliding barn doors. I find them beautiful and think they add character without being too invasive. I do like wood in general, so I love the integration between white or off white and wood.

[@Militarymomma]

Loving your visions for the house. As for the desk you may choose a mid-tone grey color for the wall and then a darker grey for the desk or vice versa. That way it looks intentional, but adds depth.

[@andiianderson4260]

Drop sheets and an edging pad will make your life easier and protect the carpet . A tip I learnt from my mum

[@kimshine4011]

There is a primer called Stix it's made to stick to smooth surfaces. It's amazing stuff. I used it to prime my laminate kitchen cabinets and it turned out awesome! It's going to be so fun watching you decorate the new house! I have that same darker green sage in my living room!

[@lauramarazzi1012]

I love everything you're doing with the house! It's so beautiful!

[@mariamangion21]

Your videos are my favorite to watch! I also wanted to say thank you! Thank you for creating content for me and others to watch, I have been loving it and you are my all time favorite KZbinr & I hate it when your videos end 🥹🩷

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you so much!🤍🤍🤍

[@laurarahelbailey]

Bummer you were sick for the first week in the new house, but the excitement of this new chapter is still very obvious 🎉☺️🙌 so happy for you guys!

[@sjerzgrl]

I hope you’re feeling better! You got a lot done. Congratulations on the house.

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you🥹🫶🏻

[@karlakramer6490]

The peacock bathroom is beautiful! Love the unique drama.

[@lindsayriggsbrown979]

A dark orangey-terracotta wall would be gorgeous with the olive chairs.

[@Agoraphobication]

This was my first thought as well. As for painting the desk, I don't think that would look nice. I think a call-back to the area around the fireplace would be nice, maybe with some textured white paint for the desk. A white/olive/terracotta palate would be really pretty.

[@victoriabanks-lai1127]

I just had a 70s flashback! (:

[@ADJP64]

Congrats on your new house! I have a few suggestions and a small bit of info for you. Your walls appear to be the standard thickness which means they were framed with 2x4s. However, they were actually 1.5x3.5 inches and are most likely the standard 16” spacing between. On the wall where you want to do some cutouts, that info may be helpful. If that’s not a load bearing wall then you can make your cutouts any size you’d like. In the bathroom that you want to put in a medicine cabinet, once again, it depends on if the wall is load bearing or not. You can buy very large medicine cabinets with multiple doors. Be sure you get quality glass/mirrors. There are inset or flush mount options. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding either. Home Depot and Lowes carry them. In the room you plan to paint dark avocado green, it’s a good idea to prime the blue before painting the green so it doesn’t look different from the upper space that is a very light color and easy to paint over. You can buy inexpensive plastic from the paint department to cover your carpet. Tape the plastic to your baseboards to help hold it in place. The same plastic is great to cover furniture, cabinets, etc. I’m looking forward to seeing your finished product! OH! I almost forgot! If you have rooms with very little storage and not much room for adding furniture or cabinets, you can cut into your walls vertically, remove the drywall, add shelves (3.5” deep) and put a door (wood, glass, mirror) that you push to open and push to close. If it’s a load bearing wall, you can do multiples but if it’s not then you can do a wider space. Happy renovating!

[@SweetstoSweat]

You could spray paint the current kitchen pulls for again a temporary cheaper option

[@marleehamilton9249]

I recommend doing a rust color in the little desk nook! I think it would look awesome with the antique photo frames and green chairs!

[@nottheone582]

I love all your design ideas Michel! For your "pocket shelves" aka niches you might have to build whats called a "false wall" out from the existing wall and put your niches in that, rather than cutting into the existing wall since they often contain framing, electrical, etc. it might also look cool to cut a niche for the piano as well so it's inset in the wall with lighting above. just a thought! 😁

[@Fran-lc3nc]

I love the way you’re saying “glamorous” instead of a negative word for something that just isn’t your vibe. Very cool!!

[@thisisme_iamsam]

Carbon Copy by Behr for the gallery wall. We’ve got it throughout our house and I love it ❤

[@Mommee77]

If you would like, the current cabinet handles could be spray painted with any color rustoleum till you find the handles you want.

[@lorrainemaccarelli4655]

I've never seen wallpaper come down so easy. You're lucky. How exciting making plans to decorate your own home.

[@jamierenae3833]

I absolutely love all of your plans for your home, especially the swing ❤

[@wilddaisies1067]

The ‘stucco wall’ from upstairs can be tied into downstairs by adding it on the wet bar wall once glass tiles are removed 😊

[@Vivianbeepbop]

Feel better!!

[@Torr.explores]

I love a dark powder room

[@mijjy4321]

Just tape down a drop cloth or some old sheets- that's all the professionals will do to protect your carpet anyways. And as for cutting, instead of taping everything, use a clear laminate sheet, or a manilla folder, etc., and line it into the crease. Then slide the folder/sheet along the crease with your brush to create the perfect line. There's lots of tutorials on how to do this on tik tok! So much quicker than painter's tape.

[@faithgillespie7230]

Hey Mickel.... Do you remember the Ice Guitars? You should have saved one of them for Jordy!

[@tarynkriebel319]

Wooo u got off easy with that wallpaper

[@agracefilledlife1397]

What about using Rub and Buff on the drawer pulls - go aged bronze or antique pewter maybe - save a fortune replacing them 🥰

[@susanyoungsusiesmakeuptoolcart]

Your such an inspiration I’m so happy for you both!!!❤

[@tonidene1641]

Beautiful video! I'm wondering where your necklace is from ❤ it's gorgeous

[@mayarobinson381]

All of the renovation ideas are so exciting! This is such a cool home. I hope that you and Jordy are able to appreciate it and rest in it...even now as moving is stressful

[@nancyconca9892]

Hi Michel - hope you feel better soon🙏🤞🤗 You and Jordy have bought a beautiful home and I hope you have fun decorating it👏🏻🤩 I know it will be lovely when you 2 finish it ❤ I love blue and green for bridesmaids dress but a light brown would also be pretty - depends on what you 2 like the best and what color and material you can find. There is plenty of time to finish and furnish your place - so please take your time and get plenty of rest so you don’t get really sick 🤒 I think that it is a great idea to sound proof the garage so that Jordy can practice in peace, you don’t have to worry about hearing the sound, and the neighbors will not have cause to get angry/annoyed 🥹😳😡 Good luck with all of your wedding planning and house decorating ❤️‼️🎶🤩 I love that you and Jordy let us into home during this exciting time 👏🏻🥰🌈

[@itsEFY]

giiiiirrrl!! you are making it all work and effortlessly. loved this video, love your home decor vision and overall outlook on this amazing journey! you are inspiring as always :D

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you!🤍🤍🤍

[@joannejenkins7379]

I wish I had your energy even when your under the weather you continue to work. Glad you painted the door looks good, the nice thing about paint is later on you can easily change things up if you want. The roses climbing on the fence is lovely. What an exciting time for you all, looking forward to all the videos.❤

[@kionahutchins6286]

The vintage kitchen handles are going to look amazing!!!

[@lvlysticgirl]

Everything is looking so nice!! I hope you are feeling better 💓

[@emilydavis8180]

See if you could just use rubn’buff tone down the shine on the pulls! Make it more vintage/cozy!

[@starbrown1219]

Lots of great house painting and planning. I can appreciate your attention to detail and the ability to get it done. Love the white dress. Perfect choice.

[@victoriabanks-lai1127]

California building codes require a fire door to your garage, if your garage is attached. I love the home you're making!

[@hfrisch007]

ok! I LOVE YOUR FRONT DOOR! ❤❤❤ that is a great color❤❤❤, your house is amazing.

[@jezzkalee]

If you do decide to replace your gold kitchen pulls, I would love to have them! I just need to know measurements.

[@TAMMYRICHMOND-ll8xb]

I would spray paint the kitchen pulls black. I would take down the white strips in the bed rm.

[@MauriceK-fr9wh]

Thank God for peel & stick wallpaper. That came off nicely… I definitely free hand or use a cutting edge tool instead of taping.

[@elbow7991]

Wow! Did you ever get lucky taking off the wallpaper. My experience was not so easy. I like the wood edge on the desk. The light fixtures over the island I think you will want them clear, so you can see through them across the kitchen and out the beautiful big window. Like the beachy vibes for the wedding, so I vote for the blue, green dresses. ❤

[@sherryhalloween6311]

Just a friendly tip….when painting try to do all the sanding and clean the dust before taping baseboards or the brush picks up dust and mixes back in with the paint😞

[@blueseptember2174]

Yes and wear a mask while sanding

[@jacquelinelove4841]

Get the Purdy brand of paint brushes. They are the best! They have ones that are angled & make cutting so much easier. They are more expensive, but a game changer.

[@unapologeticallyromel7096]

Hey friend ❤ so happy you posted. Happy Saturday

[@Chrisplainjane]

What fun! Congratulations again on your home! If you paint tile use the correct product & it will be awesome. I strongly suggest a heated towel rack feels so nice in winter. As for your bathroom I suggest using LED light strips instead of putting another light above. Can’t wait to see more ❤

[@carylboyet832]

I love the yellow door too!

[@liliesofthefield5310]

LOVE OSEA, it's one of my favorite skincare brands, that's so exciting you get to work with them 🤗

[@Breanna.HouseOfCorgis]

my vote is blue green for the bridesmaid dresses and love the idea of your sister in a patterned dress - very beach vibes

[@HandmadeDawling]

Boats are always a good idea. I lived on one on Harbor Island right next to the San Diego airport for 3 years. Fun times!!

[@deanna0710]

Great video, Michel!! I hope you’re feeling better and did not end up getting really sick. So much fun going through all of your plans and drains for your new home. This is going to be a fun journey to get to go on with you and Jordi. ❤

[@sax_25]

To get a cleaner line when painting with tape, use caulk. It came out crisp!

[@january01201989]

Put down drop cloth when painting on carpet so it won't get on carpet

[@SuzyqLimon]

I really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing future ideas. What is the vision for the music garage? I really liked the office color, will wait to see your vision on guest room.

[@RooseyGirl]

In the desk nook i think a taupe color would be nice, like grayish brownish smokey color would look nice

[@IrbyOCD]

In the olive room are you going to prime the blue so the color is uniform?

[@marykayn8344]

I painted over a dark red wall and the paint was off-color. I think priming over dark paint is probably important. Good suggestion!

[@jessicay7120]

I think with your gallery wall and green chairs a deep grey-navy would look beautiful. Just a similar color to what you are describing but more on the navy tone side of things.

[@chetsijoshi6560]

Loved the way you have such amazing ideas for your sweet home...i hope Jordy also has a say in all these decisions!!!😅

[@tarynkriebel319]

Bought the cleanser

[@isabellalacy9901]

Ahh Michel!! I love this so much and you’re such an inspiration! Thank you for hawing such a light and I love your videos so much. Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you sweet friend 🥹🥰

[@conniebenka7704]

Feel better!!!!!!

[@jcamp7421]

Huaraches were all the rage when I was a teen in the 80’s. Loved them! All good things come back around!

[@cherylf.4616]

It’s nice to see your house coming along so nicely! The paint colours you picked, you know of course, looks amazing! Not much longer and you will be residing in your new home! I can see the finish line! It’s just around the corner! Keep it up Michel and enjoy staying at your house until you go back to Texas! Have a good weekend! ❤️❤️