We are almost finished with our $10K tiny home!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Unfortunately, the business card at the end was blurry. If you need all sorts of flooring in the Lousa area here is the contact: www.rsd-pavimentos.pt/contactos.php

[@maura423]

I love the wall color, and I imagine it will feel fresh and airy in the hot summer months! I think green cabinets would look fantastic. Take a couple olive leaves with you to the paint store and match them - sky and trees, reflected in your kitchen ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That’s true! I think there are more warmer months here than colder so I can believe it will feel airy in the hot summer. I love the sky/tree reference!

[@carolynwiggins1953]

Could we see Simon and your sister's house someday? Simon is such a craftsman.

[@ShoresofGitcheGumee]

things are coming along so nicely. The cats are totally at home there and showing their contentment!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That absolutely love it. Tony I’m sure has definitely become younger. He does the most random sprints ever. He has never had access to such a huge land so he can really go for a run now 🥰

[@2evangelina]

That small kitchen looks adorable and the door to the bathroom is just perfect- I've found 30 channels with people that bought property in Central Portugal, you guys were the first and your channel is still MY FAVORITE!!!!!Kitchen cabinets could be black!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Aww! Thank so so so much for this comment. It means a lot to us. It is a super comfy kitchen actually. The ceiling is really high and the light from the upper window is so inviting.

[@margaretlovelock7031]

I thought that ‘Make do Grow’ started with another name then they had some problems so they had to change the Chanel’s name so I’m not prepared to say who came first. I’ve been watching too.

[@jenadidio6536]

You all should be so proud of yourselves! What a great job you’ve done! Such a beautiful home for your mom. ❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you very much! She is quite happy here 🥰 really pleased with that

[@stknmggs1788]

Do one tone darker than what is on the walls. Same family just darker but not super dark😊

[@harrietlivengood6793]

You’re progressing right along. I love the sliding door for the bathroom. I’m excited to see the vinyl flooring after it installed in the kitchen and bathroom. You’ve made some wonderful meals, it actually made me hungry.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Haha, glad you enjoyed the footage :)

[@nancibishof6462]

My advice for the cabinets is if you paint them to use a darker, deeper tone of the wall paint for the base cabinets and a slightly darker tone of the wall paint for the upper cabinets. That way the colors won't fight each other but add some interest to the kitchen. Mushroom wall paint is a good neutral with more warmth than white. Then you can do a backsplash tile that adds personality and gives some variation to the kitchen color.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Nanci! I love everyone’s ideas here for the cabinet! This is super interesting too ❤️

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

Kitchen cupboards can be dark blue or a beautiful baby blue that has a undertone on green. Love love watching your content, you inspire me 💯🙂

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Interesting. We’ll have a look at that!

[@runninggreywolf8313]

You should create a greenhouse to extend your growing season & add solar panels in the future.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We have a few solar panels. The tiny house is mostly off-grid (apart from the water) but we do need to add a few more. Greenhouse may be good but we may start with cold boxes first as they are easier to Make ❤️

[@carlworrall]

Wow Amazing and Wow the both of you really need to be proud of what you have achieved. Keeping the dream alive isn't easy and you guys are living it

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much Carl!

[@ctownsend4600]

I knew in 1999 after remodeling my kitchen that draws were the only way to go in the lower half of the kitchen. I was tickled to hear Andrea say it! It all looks fantastic but I would like a tour of Mom’s room. Enjoy you and your family!😉

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Haha! Thanks I think it was when we lived in a house in Brighton that had lots of cupboards and I felt very uncomfortable for some reason and then had an aha moment! So much better! Soon, we would have a tour 🥰

[@jillbork2683]

Black would be beautiful, or a deep dark navy blue.

[@stknmggs1788]

I agree with you regarding the drawers! Such a great idea!

[@melinda5777]

I Loved the video! All the colors in the bathroom and kitchen look so great!! Green is my favorite color too! It used to be just hunter green. But my palate taste have changed to many different shades. Your garden looks fantastic and i think we have Mum and rain to thank for that!! Was that Elf? I haven't seen her face up close so i don't know? The dark door to the outside looks marvelous!! I just love everything about that place!! I wish i was there to help! Truly!! Can't wait 2 weeks, post a short reel next week. LOL!! 🙏❤🇺🇸🇵🇹⛵👣🤗

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Melinda!! Really excited to see how the colour turns out! I’ll will definitely change the whole room! Yes! That was indeed Elf haha! I know about the wait but that way we have a lot more progress in a video for you guys to enjoy ❤️

[@MirandaHorger]

Since the wall paint ended up more blue, I'd go with a darker blue for the base cabinets. If you do upper cabinets/shelves they could be wood to match the door, ceiling, or painted white. (Also not a designer, but that's what I would do 😊). It's so exciting to see the crazy amount of progress you're making! I know there's always another job waiting to be done, but take a minute to BASK in your accomplishments when this phase is completed. 🎉

[@TheIndigoEscape]

That’s a nice combo! May be worth doing a sketch and see how it looks! Really appreciate your input! ❤️ thank you!

[@OaktreePaula]

It is such an amazing talent to be able to build and create such a beautiful environment 😊

[@katiadp2145]

Everything has come beautifully together, great work !!!!🇬🇷 🇬🇷

[@charlesdelile8547]

Good work guys great to see the lady carrying her weight too.🌻🌻

[@emagine45]

That sound you hear when you start your car is the distributor.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

😖 need to have a look into it!

[@Brellowcrop]

I absolutely love watching these videos

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Brellowcrop]

@TheIndigoEscape Thank you, mate. I always look forward to these videos, and you've done fantastic work

[@brianquinn5060]

What a great team ,lead by Simon.

[@lieuwina]

Where did Simon and Omar learn their building and carpentry skills? they are amazing. Wow you have come far from the last video. Your kitchen looks fabulous.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Watching others mostly and repeating it over the years. Practice makes (nearly) perfect.

[@didielenanzih6883]

Always love to watch your videos. Your hard work pays off because everything is looking so beautiful.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@teepeeX]

Wow youve all done so much and come along way. I hope mum is comfortable in her room. Look forward to the next chapter 😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Us too!

[@LorraineinAustralia]

It’s all happening 👏👏👏❤️🐨🐨

[@OaktreePaula]

Well done 👏

[@ollie-allen]

Great video guys. Thanks for the fantastic content

[@johnog8358]

Great project! Very jealous , I'll have to stick with my tiny van project. I could do with a jackery. I must look into one.

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

Your tiny house is turning out fabulous! It will be very comfortable I’m sure! Congratulations!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@doriskuhberger8559]

It is looking awesome. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings to you all. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks so much

[@mafish7962]

Your home is really coming along! Looking forward to seeing it finished, as I’m pretty sure that you guys are too! Take care, Laura ❤❤❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you!!!

[@shirleygraham6229]

Great teamwork. Best wishes

[@susanriverione7437]

What an amazing life you two have made! Very uplifted by your videos.

[@dennisbarbosa270]

Awesome work!

[@cynthiabellino7168]

I love the longer videos 😊 You guys are doing great work !

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Cynthia! I think longer videos may be here to stay though May come less frequent

[@joannhernesmaa4904]

Today I'm a first time viewer. I hope nothing but the best for both and any children in the future. Live the life you want. Opp next epidose, don't worry about walls sand to smooth and even out. Only remove if needed. You'll only get better and knowledge with follow and talents will emerge. ❤

[@patriciabrawner3717]

Enjoyed your video, everything is so gorgeous. Love your tiny house.

[@johnogorman9175]

Hahaha I could do with a jackery with how many outages we seem to be getting lately , no choice but to go off the grid! 😂

[@michelineheise5959]

Bravo. You all did a wonderful job. All your skills are amazing😍🎉Omar your skills have excelled your more confident. Thank you Simon a awesome job Mum you do a wonderful job 😅

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks you so much! Yes, Omar has learnt so much and with Simon involved we learn even more!

[@peterfc1notno6]

Another wonderful video thanks.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Peter!

[@annmcnamara8]

I am enjoying your content You all are so talented you get a lot of rain in Portugal just like in Ireland but it all helps growing the flowers and the vegetables lI like ur Black cat what's its name my black cats name is Sooty enjoy your new slower pace of life Its nice having your Mum living with you your so lucky mine is in Heaven with my Dad .

[@margaretlovelock7031]

Paint goes on in ‘COATS’ not layers. I also speak a language not my own and even now after 53 years living in Italy like 😂 to be corrected so I have give myself permission to correct you and sincerely hope that I haven’t offended you. If I have please forgive me. It’s great to see how it’s coming along beautifully.

[@beatricehernandez1042]

I love the attitude towards doing all you have done singing 🎶 it’s beautiful 🥰 you all are the best videos I have seen !! ❤ keep up the fun energy!!

[@neutonrenda2303]

Yummy!

[@nevisscot7697]

I would have put in a boiler for external as you have little space.but nearly there👍

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We were worried it was going to get damaged with the cold. I guess we could have built a sort of cabinet for it outside

[@nevisscot7697]

@@TheIndigoEscape i live in Italy in apartment .its incased in the wall of the balcony and specific to external use .its been there 20 years.all to regulations ...they take up so much space inside..great progress you are making ...

[@nancibishof6462]

@@TheIndigoEscape I’ve had my boiler on an external wall under a roof overhang for over 20 years. No problems. I’m in northern Florida and our climates are very similar. The boilers if it is gas powered must be ventilated.

[@AB-so3jv]

your home is coming along nicely!!!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you!

[@JennyWilkins-c1j]

Fabulous

[@peacetranquility2658]

I cant believe how much you’ve both been able to accomplish since the onset of this huge project. If I’m correct, I believe in 2019, we’ll definitely before Covid. Here I was looking at the rein’s rubbles wondering for $30K living in a container, is it worth it? I can honestly say, you two are amazing at what you’ve been able to accomplish. I love it!!! This is what building up Portugal should look like. And such a wise investment.

[@snakey319]

Liked the scrappy wall before you sanded it smooth, it was all you Andrea.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Haha thank you! But I can definitely see myself hating it in a few months. It looks so nice now.

[@juanitakauffman6336]

You are right. Drawers are the way to go. Everything is looking nice.

[@HotkeysPortugal]

Great work as ever guys. I was also building a door today, so feel in the same mode as you. Also, I agree on the kitchen design thinking, and at our age the back loves the drawers! Hope still to catch up before we return to UK next week, but if not, have a great festival season and I hope we can hook up in the new year when we return.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Aahh! I have been meaning to answer this email. Apologies! I will this afternoon. Was thinking Monday (tomorrow) if it works 😊

[@HotkeysPortugal]

@@TheIndigoEscape email just sent with directions to the house if you are still free tomorrow. No worries if not, we expect to be back in Feb and this will be a long process of course. Take care, (P&J)

[@TheIndigoEscape]

@@HotkeysPortugal It was lovely to meet you and thank you for the biscuits and tea! Safe travels!

[@jannelle71]

I love the colour on the walls. Makes the timber look gorgeous. I personally wouldn't change it.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks! I think it has grown on us as well. Probably would appreciate it during the summer as well

[@isabelinhagomes9076]

Love everyth❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cleoforester9954]

I really like the colour of your kitchen! It looks like what we call in Canada seagull grey. I would small test board with dark green and the kitchen paint beside each other and see how it looks 😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yeah! Good idea! I need to chekc which shop would allow us to get samples. Our local one does do small sample pots

[@lindaadams7557]

Andrea and Omar... Everytthing is looking great! You have all been working very hard. I live near Coimbra, please could you give me the name of the vinyl supplier as it was blurred on the video. Thank you so much.👍

[@sharong8511]

I don’t know if you saw the pinned comment at the top? It is called Pavimentos and there’s a link in the first comment. 😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

I’m glad! I thought the pinned comment was lost

[@lindaadams7557]

Thank you both so much...that is very helpful. I will be following your journey...because it is very interesting 😉 xx

[@Cordingleyart]

Saw you guys at the climbing centre earlier! My daughter was very excited as she recognised you from your awesome adventure videos!

[@AlanHough-p1w]

Looking good

[@elaayala4124]

Amazing video 🎉Keep the good work guys ❤You guys rock ✨Lovely teamwork 👊🏻💪🏽

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We miss you ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@insawid]

around 16:30 his forehead measurements for the wall supports were correct! hahaha

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

15:16 Friday on my mind... How many ppl cauGht that, George young lived in Portugal and died there. May he rest in peace #Easybeats#ACDC

[@TheIndigoEscape]

wow coincidence! thanks for letting us know :)

[@maryhudson-smith9613]

I just found your site and I l❤ve it!! Keep up the great work. ❤❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Mary! Welcome to our channel!

[@joanstorer6370]

We haven't had another video for over 2 weeks or is it just me who cannot find it. Everything looks fantastic. You have come along way but I am sure it will be worth it. Great investment & a future for all your hard work. You all deserve it. Wish you all happiness, health & good luck for the future. Cheers joan,

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hi Joan! Thanks for your comment. I have been quite ill so I haven’t been able to edit but the guys have been working all this time and filming. Just trying to get a bit better to continue. Nothing serious, just the change of weather with its usual nasty flu. Hopefully it will happen this weekend 🤞

[@moniquekessel4413]

I love the paint color,maybe white cabinets to brighten rhe room😊

[@kei-drifting7926]

Jackery give away!!! 🎉

[@carolynwarren1306]

😊❤

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

Excited to see what flooring you install! Are you doing backsplash in the kitchen?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes! We are!

[@artistjsudler]

Nov 30th is my Birthday and would love to win the Jackery Portable battery! Really enjoy your channel❤

[@MrThegotcha]

New to your channel and already a big fan of all that work you put up. Very happy to see people looking to come to my homecity Coimbra area with such a great project. Maybe one day we cross paths around so i can congratulate you personally

[@borbolettaazul]

Cool, I also have a Mozmose Filtersystem since 2022, my youngest son installed it. I only use that water for cooking and so on. I had the first change of the remineralyser.

[@DunstanW]

I just discovered your channel and I'm in awe so much work you've done👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 well done. Ps/ Kinda sad that you have 104 comments, but only 8 likes.. Come on everyone let's help these couple get more likes... Like and Subscribe goes a long way to supporting them. 2:23

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much and welcome! ❤️❤️

[@barriegannon3572]

Please finish that trim on the ceiling 😢

[@TheIndigoEscape]

The one for the extension? Don’t worry, no job will be unfinished 🥰

[@adamosman7284]

Hi🎉

[@odiliapereira7043]

Bom dia ,amigos voçes são o maximo adoro vos bjs a tua măe.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Muito obrigada Odilia! Vou dizer a mãe ❤️

[@R1chiesART]

Brilliant videos and great work ethic. I have contemplated moving to Portugal for 12 months now so I need to visit or have a few short breaks to get the feel. I am 60 now so need to make my mind up plus, count the pennies up!. Do you have a problem with mould out there as I have heard and seen some nasty infestations?. Cheers.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you very much for your support. I would really recommend hiring a car and driving around. Portugal is a small country and wouldn't take much to get a 'feel' for each region. It all depends on your budget (highest prices in the Algarve, Lisbon and Porto surroundings), your preferred climate, how close you want to be to amenities, how close you want to be to airports or cities... That would narrow down your search significantly. A lot of the older houses here aren't build properly to the weather. The newer ones for sure are but they are pricier. So we opted for a ruin that we could renovate to our needs, including a great deal of insulation and weather-proofing. We are even going to bring damp course from the UK because we can't find it here. Im not sure about nasty infestations, I haven't heard of anything of such. Damp is however a great enemy to many here. If you want more info or have more questions, feel free to email us at [e-mail].

[@alejandroseoane2836]

una saludo, lo ideal cuando se va pulir paredes seria tapar todo con un plástico, así menos trabajo a la hora de limpiar...

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Pues si! Verdaderamente. Deberíamos de tener una especie de lona de plástico Iara este tipo de situaciones más aún no tenemos 🙈

[@barbarawalton3815]

I also have a bathroom that is grey and various shades of teals

[@scclif]

The paint does look light green on my monitor.

[@portugal1969]

❤

[@elzamariadealmeidadeblanco5474]

Hola pareja hermosa, me gosta mucho vuestro proyecto, quiero desearles suerte, quiero hacer una pregunta a la chica, tu eras Venezolana, simples coriosidad te escuché hablar español con una señora, saludos de mi parte.

[@Janis470]

Is Omar OK he seems flat not his usual self?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

all good :)

[@JoseRomero-qg3fw]

I hope you are well received in Iberia and not like us who ask us for a visa in the United Kingdom even if you are married to a native

[@TheIndigoEscape]

We are both non-British so both had to jump through hoops to live in the UK. Now in Portugal is taking 2 years to get your citizenship and 6-8 months to get residency but that's just what it is... Unfortunately we live in a globalised world with so much migration and outdated border laws.

[@barbarawalton3815]

Navy or charcoal?

[@numbshyper1034]

11:43 tought bro took out the ps5 😅

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Lol I wish! Haha

[@deborahbasel184]

Omar needs to pull up his jeans. The bum is down near the back of his knees.😅