We bought an apartment in Florence, Italy! 🇮🇹

[@kacierose]

I KNOWWW I pronounced caveat wrong & I have to live with that now IM TIRED OK 😂

[@bcb102]

Thank you for admitting it! So many people get snarky or try to play it off like they meant to pronounce it wrong. I pronounced "ethereal" wrong FOR YEARS! lol

[@UnpaidInternJR]

I’m just so happy to learn it’s not an American pronunciation and just a mixup xD

[@KT-zd3vl]

We love you, Kaci! We don’t care and just appreciate you sharing your life. ❤

[@GorgieClarissa]

I will accept a free slice of pizza as an apology

[@cosmicsyzygy3250]

In the wise words of Anonymous, "Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading." You're doing all right.

[@juliehock6059]

What a find! Dont rip everything out immediately, there are some beautiful floors in your new apartment. Wishing you much happiness in your new abode.

[@jeanettejeanette1199]

Open plan renovations are over rated. I think its nicer to have defined rooms, not opening everything. Definitely prefer a kitchen that is its own room.

[@johanna_na]

Taste is something people can't argue about. I would never want the kitchen to be it's own room. Kitchen and living room absolutely need to be merged.

[@MsFeiji]

@@johanna_na see I am with @jeanettejeanette1199 on this one... Kitchens for magazine shoots look great; kitchens in real life have dirty dishes and things on the counter (even if not dirty) and indeed have smells that I personally don't want filling other rooms. I don't want people to see my kitchen when they come by to visit....it doesn't have to be closed off with a door and all that like a lot of EU homes but....wiiiiide open to especially a living room is a no go for me. Open to a family room space is different.....

[@valentina_melethiel]

Not everything but a least the kitchen! I like a eat in and social space so I can check on my kid while cooking!

[@Ahreigh]

It depends where and how you live. Many families that have open plan kitchens treat it like the centre of the home where everyone congregates, that’s what it’s like in Australia where kitchens can also be an indoor/outdoor flow space due to the lifestyle

[@kacierose]

@@jeanettejeanette1199 that will be great to have in your home since that’s your taste ☺️

[@Lannie85]

This is such a beautiful (and large!) apartment full of character and charm. I love the colourful tiles in the bathrooms and the ceiling medallions. I recently purchased a house built in the early 70s that had a number of the original features… at first I felt like I wanted to change SO much but as I’ve lived with it, it’s really grown on me. I love having little snapshots of the time period.

[@gemfem777]

ALL THE VINTAGE BUILT IN CABINETS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! What a beautiful apartment! It doesn’t look like it needs a lot of updating, but I love mcm

[@stephquest315]

You should call that Feng Shui guy, to give suggestions for the bathroom. So now you know!

[@gaelle4328]

Dear Modern , youtube and architect yes he also seems reasonably priced and very good at helping redesigning space, seeing diffrent possibilities. In my experiance might be a smart move to live in it for a while get a stomach feel for it first and the flow. Especially the floors were gorgeous and Italy can get hot , is likely to get hotter also italian bearing walls are not always correctly described in the architect drawings same thing for electricity and water so might want to get someone who knows what they are doing expert with thermal camera (lived in several countries and have learned that the hard way) Gorgeous apartment as is but can see a little bit of what you are after perhaps there are tricks to do it tweeks, that the architect/ interior designer can show you as possibilities that can help handle time for construction and cost and maximise your enjoyment of the space. Tip also allow for time just like in France for things just without explaination and do one bathroom at a time make sure that if you have a disagreement it is still livable so that you have room for negotiation otherwise can get really expensive.

[@Pink0Angel0]

Yes!! I was going to suggest him

[@antonellabassi3466]

@gaelle4328 is right! Italian here - be careful of load bearing walls!!!

[@Allib777]

I was going to suggest @DearModern as well. I'd love to see what he'd would do with the long narrow bathroom.

[@ankigatoni6967]

Yes!!!😂

[@susannpatton2893]

I wouldn't change a thing. All vintage without paying a high price for it.

[@marias2169]

Just my two cents: It looks like the balcony you want to close in is opposite the tall windows overlooking the big street, providing possible cross-ventilation. In most American apartments, that air movement is not possible, because windows are usually facing one direction. Maybe “closing in” should still involve windows?

[@annemarietalbott]

As someone who’s experienced multiple house renovations, be prepared for it to take at least twice as long as you want 😅 I don’t know what it is with renovations, but every single time, in different houses with different contractors, things take longer than you think they will. I hope that it is quick, my point being don’t have your hopes too high! And congratulations, it’s a beautiful apartment, can’t wait to see the transformation 😊

[@katelijnesommen]

Yeah, I agree, just in general it usually takes twice the time you had hoped for, and I think this will certainly be the case in Italy. But if you're able to accept that and go with the flow a little it can be a fun time :)

[@darkpand]

OMG the floors are INCREDIBLE! Especially the entrance!

[@bethb5915]

I agree the flooring is amazing (esp. in the bedrooms, wow!), but sounds like they're going to rip them out to update the look.

[@valentina_melethiel]

You Americans have no taste! 😂 those floors in Italy are a big no no!

[@schale8051]

What a beautiful apartment. Congratulations to you and Dario! Very much looking forward to the renovation series. Also, this would be the perfect opportunity for a collab with Dear Modern. He'd definitely know what to do with that bathroom 😉

[@FarmgirlFriday]

Especially if they are already planning to remove or move some walls. He could probably make the whole apartment more functional!

[@katemarr1984]

Congratulations on the new apartment! It's gorgeous! So happy for you and Dario. Florence is beautiful, in fact I have a cousin who lives there. She's an architect. During my last visit she took our family on a tour of Florence; can't wait to go back! All the best from a fellow Michigander! ❤

[@AWrandom20]

The pink tile in the bathroom is everything! I also LOVE the green tile in the master bath

[@kellypatterson4412]

That's awesome! Congratulations! And I recognize that bathroom. Cliff of Dear Modern came up with a great remodel design with the wet room shower in front of the bath tub.

[@elliebakalova1239]

A friend of mine recently renovated his apartment in Bulgaria where we are from (about as much work needed as what we're seeing here) and he said that he should have planned for twice the money and three times the time. I'm afraid Italy is no different (it might actually be worse based on my own experience), so maybe those 3-4 months will stretch into a whole year. Not wishing you that but be prepared it might happen. It's good you'll get some of the money back as costs add up very quickly. The apartment is huge though, and it is very bright (I bet you have seen some with salottos of seconda luce especially here in Florence, ugh!), it's full of potential of you have the time, the money, the patience and know the right people to do the job for you.

[@pile333]

So I'm not the only one who thinks that this apartment is pretty awesome even as it is now. Surely some enhancement has to be done but surely it is already in a very good start. Plus, it is pretty big.

[@dealightful5745]

Excellent apartment and the floors are spectacular. They are containing some valuable stones. Keep them, you won’t find anything like that, also, their colour selection can provide you with some colour schemes for your places …

[@yoroshiku137]

Not gonna lie, I think the entryway/foyer and the living room are amazing just as they are (minus some of the armchairs/couch in the living room). I hope they don't watch too many videos of American trends of tearing down walls and making everything minimalistic with no colors and no character.

[@FarmgirlFriday]

I also love some of the bathroom tile and fixtures. While I understand wanting/needing to update a home for more modern functionality and personal style I share your fear and hope that it doesn’t become a soulless white and beige American apartment.

[@Ilar-en7lg]

Exactly my thought. I'm very afraid that they are going to modernise the apartament too much and make it like one of those American TV shows where they renovate apartaments, take down walls and make them all the same, modern and soulless.

[@judyperri9496]

@@Ilar-en7lgIt’s their home to do as fits their needs using whatever they choose to do is the right thing When you renovate your home it’s your choice

[@Ilar-en7lg]

@@judyperri9496 Of course it's their home, but I can say that I hope they don't make it too modern or soulless.

[@judyperri9496]

@@Ilar-en7lg Wow where did you even pull that little tirade out of As I said it’s their home to do with as they please No one’s opinion here really matters but you had to come out fighting with your anti American bs

[@thinkingbout]

Now I know where the bathroom is from @dearmodern commented in one of his shorts! Looks like the apartment has some great bones! I wish you all the best for your renovationprocess!

[@laurahanson5179]

I recognized it too!

[@alyxcroft3294]

I cannot wait to see what you do with this!! So exciting to watch it change and become a home for you and Dario! Most of it isn’t to my tastes either and I would change a lot of things too but the possibilities are so limitless with all that space!! Congratulations!!

[@DayDayTN]

Wow! It’s huge! Beautiful apartment with so much light!!

[@staystrong1303]

Omg I love this Appartement. It reminds me of the one we had in italy. It is somehow pure chaos but harmony at the same time. Sometimes These Appartements make me think a child did the interior. But I absolutely love it. This is italy for me❤

[@amysimonbiz]

Congrats! That’s so exciting and what an amazing adventure this new chapter has in store for you and Dario!

[@SK22520]

Wow that’s a massive appartment! Congrats on your new home, I hope you will both be very happy in it 🥰 And I’m also very looking forward to the renovation series! 🥳

[@sarah-phillips]

That apartment is beautiful! We have a home built in 1922 in the US, and we have a lot of separate spaces, which I actually really love. It makes each space feel nice and cozy. We also have a long, narrow bathroom, but since we can’t knock on any walls, we have just left it as is. There isn’t a lot of storage in the bathroom, but we installed a cabinet, and it is a nice light color, as it also doesn’t have any windows. I love, but it hasn’t been touched since the 70s, which means that you don’t have to rip out a bunch of weird stuff from the early 2000s. But I absolutely love all the old features currently there. Have so much fun making it your own!

[@wayfareangel]

WOW! I kind of love it the way it is, but I get why you guys would want to tinker with the floor plan and the like. Congrats! It's a gorgeous place.

[@jolab1810]

It looks like a beautiful space that you will make your own. Congratulations! Don't let other people's comments weigh you down. You are in a sweet season of life.

[@teresaspeciale6425]

Congratulations can't wait to see your renovation journey!!!!!

[@shannoncook9915]

Can't wait to see the reno start! How exciting..

[@lourdescintron4882]

Congratulations, and enjoy all the future renovations.

[@katelijnesommen]

Wowwwww!!! I actually really like certain old-fashioned elements of it, like the floor when you come in. It reminds me a lot of staying in one of my family's houses when we came to Italy to visit when I was a kid. But I can tell you're going to turn it into something great. Excited to keep up with you guys as you embark on this adventure! :)

[@hilaryquinn8673]

I absolutely LOVE it! It’s huge! And, it looks to have wonderful bones! Nice find! I love so maybe of the features it has right now. Don’t change everything! It has so much character. ❤️

[@kacierose]

@@hilaryquinn8673 thank you! We are going to change most of it though, it’s just not our style. 🤍

[@hilaryquinn8673]

@@kacierose Enjoy the process! We are excited for you both.I’m loving your book, by the way.

[@s231966]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the decor, the tiles, the massiveness of it, the balcony.. Plz take your time and dont rip everything out at once. This is a gorgeous place and all it needs is some planning and a bit of elbow grease and that is it.

[@marchingham]

What a charming apartment!! Lots of potential here 😀

[@nicolegreene8631]

Congratulations! What a beautiful you've found

That's a beautiful apartment! if you'll be replacing some of the flooring, floor heating might be a nice thing to add, for example in the master bath, and then you don't have the radiator problem. I'd personally leave the bottom of that big bathroom as a washer/dryer corner with a nice hamper with separation for different clothes colors based on how you separate washing, and have a bath/shower combo in one bathroom and a shower in the other. Might also be nice so stick that at the bottom and have the washer/dryer where you have the bathtub currently

[@Lisa-sr9xn]

I love the floor tiles, though! 😍😍😍 I'm excited to see how you will change it and what it will look like in the end. Congratulations on this beautiful apartment 💖

[@carynmcentee6725]

Love the apartment! Can't wait for the renovation content

[@lynnetteross995]

Congratulations on the apartment purchase. Best wishes with the renovations.

[@BlessedLinita]

What I loved about Italy was the warmer racks for your towels and clothes.

[@arfriedman4577]

Enjoy. Years ago my parents neighbor had their home built without an attic to fit their very tall furniture they brought over from italy. She was italian and he was American. Husband and wife with 2 kids.

[@LunaAzul017]

Congratulations on your first property in Italy & may you both make many beautiful & happy memories there!!! Blessings 🎉🎉🎉🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕💕🥂🍾✨✨✨

[@lilypudd]

Oh she's lovely. Very good spaces and very good bones! The kitchen space is good. So glad you will upgrade it! She needs a bit of love but you can make it yours. (Suggestion...put a Murphy bed in the third bedroom and a wall of mirrors...mini dance studio!)

[@Orchidaceous1]

Wow! Congratulations, it’s beautiful! 👏

[@ginadarco2440]

Congratulations! Can't wait to see what you guys do with the place.

[@TREASURE2408]

That's an amazing apartment. Congrats Kacie!

[@mswitch936]

Congrats Kacie and Dario! Looks like you’ll have your hands full but you also get to make it all your own! Can’t wait to see an update

[@cathcolwell2197]

Oh my goodness- no changes/ updates needed ❤

[@-God-Is1]

Some thoughts… 1. Walls and floors tend to be easy to redo together, so don’t stress out too much. That’s an easy one and will make a huge impact on the space 2. Consider if walls really need to be torn down or if taking out wardrobes will give you enough space. Taking down walls is a pain, and when you first move in, you might find the space more usable then you thought. I’m specifically thinking of the bathroom, totally understand a larger kitchen given Dario’s job 3. Congrats!!!!! It looks like an awesome space And a question… do Italians usually do central air or pumps or units???

[@ivylovesrunning]

Congratulations! Renovations are take time and patience. It is stressful. One thing I can recommend is making sure to take time to come together as a couple when you feel that renovations are getting to the two of you. Take a walk or share a moment. It will take time, but ruining a relationship because the stress eats away at communication isn't good. Good communication will keep your relationship and love alive with work and the right amount of effort. ❤

[@michellespezialetti3122]

Its a great property. Please keep us posted as the renovations happen ❤

[@SteepedlnStories]

It's huge and beautiful! I'm sure whatever you guys change will only make it more beautiful!

[@nivaparia8837]

Love the entryway , tiles in the bathroom & the living /dinning room except I'd probably put the dinning table on the other end of the room . I kinda like the flooring of that room too . Not a huge fan of the tiles in the bedrooms but damn they look sturdy as f*** if this hasn't been renovated since 1972 .

[@MsBaby1959]

Be careful knocking down that wall in the bathroom, here there are laws that state that before you Knick down any walls in your home you need to, first find out if it’s a part of a main upholding beam and second in some cases you need to go to the Comune and get informed if you might need a permit and an inspection on sight. Anyways, congratulations, great apartment, bright and airy 😊

[@MsBaby1959]

*knock down

[@bearin29]

Radiators in Italy can be moved, so putting a shower at the end of the bathroom is feasible, especially since it is near the window which will GREATLY cut down on the mold. Whatever you believe to be the timeline for the completion of the renovations, double it and you might be closer to the mark. Remember the key rule of renovations in Italy: Ci vuole pazienza. Good Luck!

[@6736ganderjlo]

The apartment is beautiful, congratulations to you both 🎉

[@anniepark2300]

Congratulations. Very exciting!!! The appartment looks stunning in size, cannot wait to go on the journey with you as you renovate and make it your home. xxxx. P.S. Have you ever seen the film Under the Tuscan Sun? The way she renovated the house was very inspiring. x

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

I am thrilled for you and Dario. Your apartment is beautiful! So exciting!

[@viatico999]

Classic grandma house. Please keep that beautiful floor!!!

[@kacierose]

@@viatico999 we don’t like the floor, so it’s being changed! Sorry!

[@racheldee8361]

Ooooh that is so nice that the country will help pay back 50% of the renovation cost over 10 years! 😃 Blessings and many years to you both! 💙💙

[@dana_5589]

Congrats on snagging such a beautiful space! It's very charming and isn't bad as-is (except that pink bathroom tile 🤢), but it for-sure has the potential to be really stunning with some updating. I can't wait to see how it looks once you're finished. Good luck!

[@Lannie85]

I love the pink bathroom tiles!

[@vacafuega]

Suggestion - why not try living with it for a while as it is? You may find there's something to learn from how people used to organise their spaces - coming in with an idea is great but you can crush what's special about a place that way... It's like picking out clothing for someone you've just met, you gotta take time to know them first

[@sunshineinaz504]

It’s beautiful and spacious!!! Congrats!

[@chawkins1963]

Congratulations Kacie and Dario. Have fun and don't get to frustrated with it.

[@hugitkissitloveit8640]

That's a massive and gorgeous apartment, congrats!

[@sherryschumacher1881]

Congratulations, looks great!

[@nephthyse]

For the narrow bathroom: if the neighbouring room will be your bedroom, you could consider moving the door to the bathroom there and optimize the bathroom layout with a more centered entry.

[@rebeccablanchard6558]

Have fun renovating!

[@Joyce-t2f]

Che bello! What a beautiful apartment but I love vintage style. Just me but I wouldn't rip out too much.

[@Pink0Angel0]

What a beautiful place! Congratulations! Love all the windows and sunlight throughout. Please keep some of it’s original character! ✨

[@btscarzella214]

Congratulations! You apartment is a dream! My advice: get a architect/geo. And a designer for layout. They know better than architects since they focus how you live in that space. My suggestions: close open to master bath and have it open only in the master bedroom. You can add both a shower and bath if uoundo that. As for main bathroom, you can always move a radiator. Note: contractors tend to be lazy and say you can’t. Thus, designer/geo. person is a must! As for the large closet. You add 1/2 bath and or laundry room.

[@btscarzella214]

Oops close “opening” entry of master bath” and open it to master bedroom.

[@nephthyse]

Old Berlin (germany) bathrooms are the same. I often see bathtubs (smaller ones) or showers at the end. Rerouting the radiator (and make it a towel dry one) is actually not that expensive, but depends if thats sth you are allowed to do. If yes, do it, as it gives you more freedom for the layout.

[@lisastenzel5713]

I can't wait to see! Greetings from Germany here😊 I don't see this starting in October and be done by the end of winter. No way.😅 But it also depends on who you hire and how much you so yourself. It's a major job and I am confident you are gonna do this. If your partner is anything like the Italian man I know...he is gonna work wonders in that place. Friend of mine renovated a whole house a few years back. They were ready to move in in under a year. Which is good, cos the second baby was in it's way. But with pandemic and war next door... Supplies were delayed all the time

[@leoneseaman5308]

Congratulations on your new apartment. It has so much potential. Beautiful and so large.

[@kimwinters]

Congrats on the new apartment. It is huge! I am not sure why i thought an apartment in Europe would be tiny but I did. 😊 good luck on the renovations and I look forward to watching you bring your ideas to life.

[@CocoLicious]

Europe contains over 50 countries with vastly different population sizes and space availability.

[@kimwinters]

@@CocoLicious yep, that is why I put a smiley face. I realized that was a naive statement. 😋

[@Mpal217]

Beautiful space!! Congratulations!!

[@asliyase]

Congratulations, hope you make great memories in your new home 🌸

[@corrindickerson7368]

Love it! It is so beautiful and big! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

[@tcm087]

Congrats. Looks like it has great bones. I actually like when rooms are kept more separated. Your kitchen would be awesome a bit larger with a hearth area or keeping room attached-like a mini-sitting room. Hope you explain what you meant by closing off the balcony for a veranda. Or maybe someone else understands your vision and will explain.

[@ilariacoser6791]

Keep those floors! 🙏

[@beckyjohnson4702]

It is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you both! ❤❤

[@AnnaAtl]

50% of the renovation costs back! That is fabulous! I'd be very very happy.❤

[@lb8141]

Congratulations on your purchase. I can't wait to see what you do with your new place ❤

[@lisastenzel5713]

Oh the water heater😢🙈🫣 This is gonna be so much work. Though... it's really nice. Everything is clearly 70s, but so lovely and well taken care of. The kitchen looks brand new! Everything so tidy and clean... ❤A little something inside of me breaks.. hearing all the cupboards and stuff is gonna go. The floors are vastly different, but also in good condition. I still see how you get that tax deal, cos the water heater alone... it's not up do date and not energy efficient at all. Which reminds me...I didn't pay attention to the fittings. Is that the word? The faucets etc. It's usually where you really see the age I can't believe you really doing this. It's gonna take 2 years at least, right?!

[@luckyfox1826]

Congratulations! This is so exciting!

[@karensinclair5525]

So beautiful!! What a find!!

[@giiggii11]

This renovation will take a good year!!! I can bet my next paycheck 😮😮

[@maryannruffini2169]

I just love watching your videos.

[@maryd3779]

Congrats! Love the apartment - but not a fan of tile….wood floors throughout. That livingroom is awesomely great…good luck.

[@lilyawoodburn]

Okay yeah after watching this video I think the haters are blowing it way out of proportion, y'all's renovation plans seem totally reasonable and I'm excited to see how everything turns out. Also hope you follow DearModern's advice about the master bath!

[@TheArchaeoChick]

Super excited for this series! Congrats!

[@xanthippikipou2531]

So happy for you, the appartment os so spacious and comfortable ❤❤

[@melibee9574]

Great looking apartment!

[@Julie-vw5py]

Your apartment is huge! So much potential! Congratulations!

[@dirtlifeadventures]

I love the floor!!! The place is huge

[@ashleybankscoaching]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉 its soooo big and beautiful 😍 i cant wait to see the work you put into it 🎉🎉🎉

[@starsine9062]

I actually like the styling of the apartment

[@brendacavazos7344]

Love it! So much potential.

[@TheSerebable]

Wow this apartment is huge! Congratulations! 🎉I wish this happen also to me one day soon!

[@ourhome505]

It's really beautiful!