Chip & Joanna Gaines renovated a Lakehouse.. and I don't think I like it..

[@wasselpa]

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[@victoria360ful]

Joanna did an amazing job. Love you, girl! Crazy to say they need to bring in a designer...Joanna is and always will be an amazing designer. Jealousy is an ugly thing, Paige Weasel. How about a little less of the shots of you and just show a full screen of Joanna's beautiful designs...but thank you for providing a place for me to see Joanna's latest work. At least there's that here.

[@deborahshipman8888]

Blue Water is a LOT cheaper. And is just as effective imo.

[@kbrooks6354]

I’d like to see Paige’s idea of a lake house. You obviously have a strong emotional connection to lake houses!

[@racheldianecurry]

Please post videos updating your family's lake house Paige!

[@marianabroitman4933]

I would love to see that too :)

[@ericwells2804]

Joanna is a true interior designer!!!

[@coletteNY]

Surprisingly this might be one of Chip & Joanna's best projects in my opinion. I am happy to see them allowing the house's original architecture and interior design to shine. I do feel strongly against most of their lighting choices, especially their chandeliers & pendant lights which look cheap and feel lazy when so many thoughtful choices were made. While I am being extremely opinionated, this project really looks great and a win for this beautiful home.

[@cq8822]

Too themey

[@NN-cc6dd]

The light fixtures definitely exude a cheap, mass-produced vibe. There could have been so many stunning vintage light fixture options that would have elevated each of the spaces even further.

[@vaderladyl]

I guess they have to peddle their merchandise as well.

[@MalaiseMouse]

Paige please do a vid on fashion. Your outfits are always so unique whilst being paired down. You have such a good dress sense, I’ll take anything: outfit reviews, things you hate, things you love, look books… ANYTHING

[@ΒύρωναςΛαδιάς]

she did one a while back but she deleted it :(

[@embellej]

I feel like things you hate would be very constructive as a viewer who loves your style and has a fear of being cheugy as a millennial

[@AblaKacemi-w9d]

This

[@astridrojass]

rt

[@fellowhuman7085]

I would love to at least see fit checks. Her style is such a vibe!

[@leesnodgrass6338]

I really liked this house, actually. I agree on the kitchen and the too many arches. But overall, I think it looks pretty cool.

[@rozinant1237]

You’re assuming “Lakehouse” means recreational property for an extended family on the shore of a lake. This is nowhere near that. There is no water frontage, and at 3 million bucks this is going to be a primary residence for 2 doctors that have converted 2 bedrooms to personal offices. The fish will be fed! You’re right about the light fixtures though.

[@lisalasers]

when you come from the midwest, lake houses are on lakes.

[@lisasellers8627]

This is a stunning home! They made very good choices and are great at designing and implementing the design. What a wonderful place to live.

[@lisasellers8627]

Also I never saw where this was a Vacation Home.

[@hannahhelton3789]

As someone from DFW Texas you’re right. It’s going to be a primary home. There’s certain lakes where lake houses are a thing, I don’t think Waco is one of them.

[@rosielele]

How can you call it a lake house if no lakes are in sight? I’m confused.

[@user00616]

Ur my only Chip and Joanna news source. 😂

[@jacobbwalters8133]

Speaking as a Michigander who lived in the southwest for a while, a lake house in Michigan has a very different vibe from a lake house in the SW.

[@thisuniquechica]

Yes!! Not very lake is the same.

[@joellynshort3949]

Also, Texas is not in the SW. 😂

[@ashleyjolicoeur]

This one was tricky because on the one hand, it's well designed for photos and a magazine: pleasing color palette, trendy and classic, commercial etc etc. But my gripe is too many round edges between the kitchen and living room. I like the curved shelves, but not the asymmetry. I like the round entry between the rooms, but then there's an arch, a curved island, a round table, a curved hood, globe lights. Like, relax.

[@sourdoughed]

Absolutely too many round edges! If they have limited them they would have felt intentional and special like the arches in the architecture.

[@jacobbwalters8133]

The mid mod vibe was what this house needed imho- it honored the homes history well.

[@Cleopatra_jonez]

I feel like when you think lake house you think cabin. But there are plenty of lake houses that are just normal houses, not vacation homes.

[@zimbobway3137]

That might be the case but if you’re running an interior design show and you brand an episode the “lake house” episode the property should probably reflect that..

[@justinabean94]

they had such an opportunity to make this really special. i like some of the stuff they did, but their design choices always leave me feeling like i'm looking at a movie set or an ai photo, rather than a place that's meant to be lived in or used to host. I would've loved to see more terracotta or brick flooring, architectural salvage features, vintage lighting (because we know they can afford it) and some really fun textiles for styling. having some spanish or spanish revival light fixtures and doing the fireplace right would've made all the difference tbh.

[@kimthompson1618]

My favorite thing in the reno is the staircase. Gorgeous.

[@learningbytaste]

Haha Paige hates lime wash in any form. I don't mind it here, applied to the fireplace, i think it makes sense for the Spanish revival context. I like that they didn't completely rethink the fireplace and kept it pretty original as its one of the few Spanish design elements. I agree about the the built-ins tho. Generally, I wish they had leaned more into the Spanish revival. They went hard on the mid century, which... I'm getting bored of but, it's relevant for this home so that's fine.

[@atresearch]

I liked this house overall. I think they did a good job, and I don’t think it’s truly a lake house as in a second home for vacationing. I think it’s meant to be someone’s full time home with a lake somewhere in the back, although it didn’t appear visible from any of the shots that were shown. I think they overdid the arches, and curves, and I agree that the light fixtures all resembled one another. That being said, I think it’s an amazing house with so much greenery around it. The views were breathtaking.

[@peztopher7297]

You can barely see it in the background around 26:00, through the trees beyond the pool and down a very big slope.

[@atresearch]

@@peztopher7297 Thanks for pointing that out!

[@peztopher7297]

@@atresearch I think it's a mile or two down the hill? Kind of far away, and I don't know if there's a path.

[@boehmlauren01]

I think they did a really good job. "Lake House" can mean a lot of different things to different people. This also doesn't seem like it is a "once in a while" residence, and more of someone's everyday home. They are also a business. They are going to play to trends to make sure that they are staying relevant while giving nods to other eras. We all might hate it at times, but we can't just throw out trends and say they don't exist because they do. Also, the majority of their consumer market is not on a 1st Dibs budget. They are on a Target budget. Playing into that reality makes sense and helps keep people feeling like they have access to their high end market.

[@spicy1116]

Paige is known to have a nasty and elitist attitude.

[@beautysweetworkshop]

OMG, I love the upgrades on the fireplace shelving!

[@m.s.3345]

I find the house to be absolutely stunning

[@AmberHebert-k4l]

Yes Paige! Give us your vision of what you would do. Wish you would show digitally what you recommend. I would love to see and learn from it. Love your review.

[@BeatingHeartland]

Whether this is a parttime or fulltime residence... it feels oddly cold! Despite all of the warm wood and warm paint/fabric tones, it reads more like an office, show room, or trendy events center...

[@sl3772]

I usually don't like anything they do but I actually *love* what they did with this place - even the fireplace personally haha. I remember when I first saw the photos though I noticed the light fixtures looking cheap too. I have to agree on that. Plus the kitchen tile in the entry would have been beautiful too!

[@chantz_a_loo]

Love the green headboard and the arches and the reeded glass 😝 (and I have an Interior Design degree). The marble may be man-made quartz (Caesarstone or similar). Agree with you on the light fixtures. I like that they moved the bookshelves - great feature to see as you walk in the room, and they changed the door frame and the shelf continues from the new frame.

[@vaderladyl]

Those details you mentioned are nice. Only the light fixtures could have been better.

[@Ann-g4y9u]

I agreed with many of your points. I especially loved the interior courtyard, but the yellow cushioned furniture around the pool, while cute, are more 1950's Palm Springs than the 60's aesthetic of this home. The 80's flooring and bathroom needed to go, but also agree with the fluted glass looking out of place. I replied to a viewer's comment on lighting, but I think Herman Miller lighting would look fantastic in this home instead of their Target line.

[@York11-11]

I think this design reflects a living experience and not a typical living space! It’s balanced and cohesive, yet unique and exciting!

[@hegeynn]

Totally agree with you! But the living room windows bugged me.. Feel like it looked way more balanced with the smaller windows which were aligned with the beams in the ceiling. Liked that they changed it to wood frames tho.

[@adelaidadominguezguzman8559]

Can we have an updated light fixture recommendation!

[@NN-cc6dd]

The light fixture above the dining table in this AD tour, in my humble opinion, is an example of a gorgeous vintage light fixture well-suited for the space - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6jLc4eor9-km8k - I believe she says she found it on 1stDibs.

[@Ann-g4y9u]

Herman Miller lighting (especially Nelson Bubbles).

[@msgambate88]

Your observations are spot on!

[@terriblejustawful2825]

I'm only about 1/3 into the video, but I like the more clean lines (mcm) modern direction they went. I hate the rustic/cabin vibe that's associated with lake houses. It just gives off backwoods vibes to me, so I'd welcome this. My aunt and uncle actually had a mcm Spanish revival house when I was a child, and I still reference that home in my mind when thinking of elements I want in my future home build. I'm so excited to see another home of that era and style.

[@jacobbwalters8133]

I actually loved this renovation from them. I know that it’s not everyone’s taste, but by and large I thought it was very tasteful.

[@vaderladyl]

Not a fan of them but I am glad they just moved out of that gray, white farmhouse period.

[@AngelaMitkish]

I love Green, BUT I just could not get into the green tile or even the yellow tiles in the laundry room. I loved all the wood and definitely agree with your fireplace and the rounded shelves assessment. I loved the library and all the wood they used in the interior of the home. I would have liked to have seen more classic looking light fixtures. The outdoor spaces and upgrades were great.

[@Audrey_Sayer]

As a fellow lakehouse owner in the Upper Penninsula I would love to see what you all do to your lakehouse!

[@stephanieosby1333]

I struggle so much when it comes to light fixtures for my home. Paige, I would love to see your recommendations.

[@stefthepef]

If this is like...off of Lake Shore Drive where I think it probably is (I haven't seen the show, to be fair, but I did live in Waco before), most of those are just nice full-time houses. There's a few little upscale coves and neighborhoods out that way, and I can absolutely see someone living here year-round. I think they just called it the Lake House because, well, they give all of their TV houses little nicknames. Also, I'm a mid-century house stan, so I love the terrazzo! If it's up on a cliff over the lake, this might not matter as much, but it's easy to clean for outdoorsy muck. (This looks like it's in the "cliff above the lake" section judging by the view off of the pool, though.) Waco does have some lovely mid-century houses sprinkled in...well, where they weren't ruined by flippers. One of the ones on the original series (Jill's house) where they embraced the style was great, but I'm still viscerally angry about all of the painted brick and mismatched farmhouse accents on a lot of the other ones they did. But yeah! A LOT of the city's nicer neighborhoods sprung up in the mid-century era.

[@countrysister700]

Hillcrest Dr.

[@routex1]

I thought they did a great job. It would be interesting to see some of the alternatives Paige had in mind (e.g. light fixtures, rug, chair, etc..) for some of the rooms.

[@gladitsnotme]

I agree. When she mentioned at 12:30 that the items used for decor and furniture could be better if a pro did them, it made me think of the high end design that is totally unattainable for 99% of the population. The design mags I used to pour over when I was 20 and fantasize about one day filling my house with imported goods from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Japan. The fancy tile handpainted in Australia. The gorgeous sitting chair from a designer in Brazil. The storerooms of beautiful staging furniture in NYC. All things that pros would use but that no one can ever get their hands on. I think that target stuff is fine!

[@routex1]

@@gladitsnotme I agree! If someone is on a budget, then it probably makes sense to spend on the important items, like beds and couches where quality and comfort is key. The rest can be be found through thrift shopping. I could be wrong, but I don't think she necessarily had expensive items in mind. She just has different tastes, and a specific vision in mind for what it means to be a lake house.

[@dottiebowles]

Paige, do a lake house video! "Let's design a lakehouse. . ." or "Here, I found some lake houses I don't hate. . ." lol After this video I need to see your vision of an ideal lake house!

[@itsjustme3785]

Kitchen especially reminds me of Lone Fox's designs, which may be unpopular opinion, but I do NOT like it..Paige, how bout doing an updated review of his home? 😊

[@holosapiens]

I also don’t like it. So you’re not alone with your opinion

[@medopux]

yep too busy, too matchy matchy

[@vaderladyl]

I am still laughing at the sink made out of marble? Does he still have it?

[@itsjustme3785]

@vaderladyl hah! I'm sure he still does...the over use of marble and dusty decor just drives me nuts

[@han.nah.]

Would love to see you do a follow-up vid on this home, except you take the "before" photos and do mock ups showing how you would have renovated & decorated!

[@sourdoughed]

Think you nailed it when you said it felt “hotel-ish” - it’s all fine and nice but doesn’t respect its context. Reminds me of the Soho House Home “look” in the UK (though that’s a lot more expensive than Magnolia I imagine!).

[@charlottewilliams3]

Great review! I really love the yellow tile with wood in the laundry sink area. Loved the stairs and pool area too :)

[@paulawiley8574]

I think calling it a lakehouse doesn't mean it's a vacation home. It simply means a house located on a lake. Would you have liked some of the changes more if it was the owner's full time home?

[@mikaylasmith7600]

I agree about the light fixtures. I feel like more paper material or ones with like a contrasting metal color fixtures would have tied in better. Also that fireplace needed a cool piece of art, it was so blank. I like how Joanna plays with some colors, texture, and contrast in a house that will be listed. She doesn't put up with the grey and beige BS anymore and I think that's nice.

[@donnapecoraro3126]

That's not a lake house, that's a house near a lake. Truly ugly outside. Horrific courtyard looks like a hotel. Impractical book cases. You have a lake and place the sofa facing away from it?

[@gailwilliams5278]

I just had a house built and I don’t like the light fixtures that I personally chose. It’s easy to criticize from your armchair, it’s hard to make the perfect choice.

[@mikaylasmith7600]

@@gailwilliams5278 ...Okay? Not criticism, a critique. I have a degree in the Arts, my 'armchair' is one of professionalism and education. I'm sorry about your light fixtures though, that does suck.

[@katenoke1571]

I agree with you on your living room critique. It looks like a Crate & Barrel showroom to me.

[@countrysister700]

"Lake house" here is lake view - not lake access.

[@verow5]

Re: "Waco having a midcentury moment", and the general combination of mid century and spanish style architecture- this is VERY common in Texas. I grew up in Austin, where most of the suburb style neighborhoods were built between the 50's-70's. My family lived in a small single story house built in the 60's , which had elements very similar to the exterior of this one. Our second house was a full-on 50's mid century house with low roof lines and elongated horizontal lines everywhere. I would say this style is typical in central Texas, although this is a very grand version of it.

[@horsebydayartbynight]

I don't mind the arches - it is Spanish Revival after all. The exterior heavily leans towards that aesthetic, and I wish the interior did as well. I don't like when the interior doesn't reflect the exterior.

[@mmlorenzo7399]

Take a shot every time Paige says “our lake house”

[@nati665]

Out of everything, I hate that cold boring flooring the most. The original criss cross floors were one of the few original features worth saving! But if it really did need replacing, would have 100% gone with wood or darker tile, anything but just plain white...

[@yhb4172]

I agree about the white terrazzo. I think a walnut or dark cream travertine on the floors would be nice.

[@joannal3719]

Side note: loving your bangs so much lately! Please show us how you style them.

[@Siss2012]

Loved everything but the round trendy ceiling lights. I am also a big fan of terrazzo. ❤

[@lalpark]

The ideal lake house has some elements of americana, traditional style, very family oriented, large comfortable seating, a fireplace that is perfect for christmas and with an antler-style chandelier if you ask me haha

[@mirandahenkel550]

The dining room looks ready for a corporate meeting lol

[@oksiek8256]

I love your videos so much. I wish i can get your help in designing my home decor. I've been so inspired by your videos to actually try things around my home, because I've always been afraid of trying something, even to hang a piece of art. Therefore, my home has been very borning, and plain. I really love your home style and ideas. If I can get your help, I would be so so grateful! Thank you for all your videos!

[@hereforit2347]

I was thinking the exact same thing about the kitchen. Trendy, trendy, trendy. The regurgitated marble is ever-y-where and done poorly. It reminds me of Lone Fox’s kitchen. But at least his has a (old-world) theme. This one’s all over the place. And doesn’t he have that exact bistro table? I hate the floor too.

[@lalat5649]

This house and reno is absolutely beautiful. While I love a cosy and rustic cottage vibe, I feel this house was not meant to be a typical lake house with the architecture and that pool. So stunning. I think you can make a lake house in any style you want. There are no rules.

[@barbarawitt9989]

It looks like a mix of old Santa Fe, Art Deco and mid-century modern. Jarring...

[@lizzieviolleau]

I was a lifeguard too in the burbs of Chicago! However I worked at a public pool so some saving had to be done lol. Loved that job 🛟

[@Michelle-ez3er]

I love everything they did. I love the mcm lighting. Their staging is impeccable.

[@reneemontgomery185]

The house looks like a background for staging products for a catalogue.

[@dg8273]

This is less "lake house" and more "full time residence near a lake, house"

[@febrisantias7817]

They never failed in renovations & design taste 👌😊

[@gerridagostino6726]

It’s a beautiful larger home on the lake and so far so good! This is my first visit with you and I don’t know about this channel for myself, but I’m gonna go with it and see where we end up. Thank you.

[@Mel_leit]

Have to disagree on this one, I think it’s gorgeous! I like the terrazzo, but I’m with you on the light fixtures! 😊

[@khinds62]

I actually loooove the yellow tiles

[@lenorezp]

Your pup friend makes me miss The Goo....❤

[@gpcheng87]

agree with a lot of the thoughts. yes, design preferences are personal, but less so when you're updating and staging a home to SELL. as an ex-Realtor in Texas who regularly goes to a lake house (lol), I personally like honoring the mid-century history of the house, but agree that the library to the living and kitchen suddenly went from southern US/American mid-century to Italian mid-century.

[@beeleedee6818]

I loved most of the lake house upgrade, but didn't like the ceiling fixtures, didn't like a lot of the tile install, and as to the rec room, where do the folks watch football or movies? The built in couch restricts TV placement ( and does not look comfy.) Yes, designers don't like designing for TVs, but they should plan for at least one in a home even if they don't include it in the staging.

[@brendanawesomeness]

I like totally agree on everything. Love the exterior, but hate the kitchen, the lights, the arches, and the glass doors.

[@afeenzainab2263]

I think structurally it has been redone very well. I like the fireplace and the curves and all that beautiful wood. Only the accessories cheapen it imo.

[@rinamackereth5542]

You saying you dont like a design element is helpful. I just turned 40 and i just downsized to a smaller home; both of these events cause me to value knowing my own opinion and taste. ❤

[@mariamotionwork]

It feels like a commercial space more than a home.

[@hunterfox769]

I’d love to see a “how to find great lighting on a budget” video like you did for big rugs

[@GBobRitts]

I’ll buy that cool red Scandi mirror shelf thing! So flippin cute, doesn’t give me arch paint flashbacks

[@tartnouveau35]

Love that the Wassel siblings are involved in the sponsorship action! Very cute, very cute.

[@sergio1991M]

The rounded corners, without exception, are hideous. Also, your looking good and glowing. Thrive.

[@Cheesyenchilady]

11:35 I agree with this 100%… the rounded fireplace was a much more interesting focal point sitting in contrast to the straight lines of the shelves that were there before. Not saying they needed to keep that exact ones, in fact, they needed an upgrade.. but the continuing of the curves? I’m the lime wash style? Idk. It makes the fireplace get lost. It’s almost dizzying. And woulda been a perfect place to add some darker wood for a lake house vibe. 16:48 agreed again. I don’t like this kitchen. Doesn’t feel lakehousey attttt allll.

[@kerrystevens9313]

I appreciate your comments, however, that fireplace, unusual and very styled, looks way better and cohesive with the new rounded shelves. The ones that were there before really did not belong. That's my opinion.....hey, we all have them! 😉😁

[@donnaprice5206]

I think the house is absolutely stunning! They did an incredible job. I think HGTV stereotyped Joanna. She is very talented.

[@amylolois]

I would so love a video where you give design suggestions or choices of what you would do with an antiquated property. A 17th century Italian Cascina, for example. How would you decorate or make modern a farmhouse that is centuries old? What would you keep and what would you add? Just an idea for a new video. xo

[@thestrwbrrygirl]

I’m not sure I agree. The style is what it is. Do I think it is going to be winning any AD awards? Probably not.. but it is their style and they are good at what they do.

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

My parents frequented Taix in the 1950’s. Dad would wear his white tux and tie. A glamorous time.

[@bertarovira]

It reminds me of an AI generated image you would get from “Mid-century lakehouse hotel”

[@Lisa-jm3nk]

Have to disagree with you Paige. This house was and is hideous. The exterior is a 1970s nightmare. the courtyard looks like a tragic suburban office building. The “upgrade” is grandiose, cold, and impersonal, like a hotel. Tiles in a central staircase? Is this my middle school? Nothing cozy or vacation about it.

[@valibi6752]

The before bathroom is my faveeee i Need This in my berlin Apartment

[@ViktoriaBalog]

Paige, could you do a video on how to choose a light fixture to a home? What makes a light looks cheap, and how to avoid it? What style goes with what?

[@Hellvetika]

of course you don't

[@AmyRaeVee]

Fireplace, extending the rounded corners makes sense to me because of the arch of the fireplace, and then adding the plaster shelving vs wood to me makes sense. I agree with everything else you said. That doorway opening is weird for sure. It doesn't gel. The corner radius is awkward and that middle wood trim is unlike everything else. Square kitchen tile in the inset shelf in the kitchen doesn't match the Spanish feel of the house I'd have gone with Spanish tiles in the kitchen which would also compliment the floor. Those white cabinets with brass? ew. I kinda love terrazo though. Reminds me of an art gallery I worked at in the 90s. I could be wrong, but I think the arch is a departure from the squares and victorian era or classical design? Maybe it's a nod to art nouveau? Some of the arches here were totally unnecessary like in the bedroom mirror area. Not needed.

[@emily76m]

Love this I’m fine with the floors but I live in FL. Your sweater is thrifting dreams perfection for me

[@ronstader7976]

Lynne here. Ok Paige I’d love it if you took each light fixture and pick something that you think will work better. I love the house overall but the kitchen lost me, and of course the cheap,mass produced light fixtures were a miss. Loved your critique

[@hereforit2347]

We had a sofa almost just like that (green one) back in 1971. Ours had a built-in side table. It had the triangular back pillows and everything.

[@TheBeck60]

I love it, as a main home, not lake house. It feels very Southern California. I agree with the rounded shelves at the fireplace, bookcases in that beautiful wood would have been my choice. I do love all the wood, staircase is stunning, but I agree that she needs to have some help in picking lighting! It is a beautiful home.

[@jacobbwalters8133]

Love the look of the laundry room tile counters, but they are totally impractical.

[@hereforit2347]

Especially in the sink. 🙄

[@CheerUp2]

I happen to be in Texas cause my brother just moved here and my mom really wanted all of us to go to Waco to see all the magnolia stuff

[@douglasbrandt4068]

19:39 In the Midwest, we called those "basements." 🤣🤣🤣...💀

[@JamieC113]

Hate terrazzo, love the video. Video idea - Paige's fav lake house designs/inspiration and how you can bring that to your home without kitsch or overly theming...

[@jacobbwalters8133]

Paneling was soooo good!

[@woodlucker1968]

I live in Minneapolis and we have lake houses everywhere. The state is called the land of 10,000 lakes. I think you confusing the idea of a lake house with the definition of a cabin. I see this house as a permanent home all year around that happens to be on the lake.

[@edriley2703]

One thing never changes with Joanna - she's always a naturally gorgeous woman, even wearing a hoodie and 70's jeans.

[@cd2659]

The green wall behind the staircase needed to stay green on the opposite side or it would have been weird 😂other than that, I agree with your arches, light fixtures, rugs and wood wishes on the house. I would live year round in this.