We built a CONSERVATORY on our NARROWBOAT home

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We have finally finished renovating the front space of our boat into a conservatory and we couldn't be happier with the results. it took 6 months of taking everything back to bare metal, priming, painting, and decorating everything as well as building storage seating and getting the most amazing new shelf.
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The amazing bespoke shelf was from Sorrell & Smith: www.sorrell-smith.co.uk/
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We are Adam & Lauren, we live full time on board our 59ft Narrowboat with our dog Shanti. We are excited to welcome you into our daily life as we continuously cruise around the British waterways.
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[@deborahguirl7993]

Bravo for speaking about mental health. It’s so important!

[@sharoncampbell206]

May have needed a primer. Have to lightly sand between coats and use a tack cloth after sanding. Has to be done when the air is as dry as can be, when all the dew is gone and the temp is warm but NOT hot.

[@paulfrench8795]

Great video you two! Big thumbs up to Adam regarding intrusive thoughts, help is out there people!

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks a lot Paul for the kind words, its good to be vulnerable sometimes :)

[@markbonn1982]

WOW ~ Super transformation folks :-) Jolly Well done x & MannHuggzz

[@breaksbassbleeps]

I'm liking this new "Lauren Does DIY" show :D

[@thefloatinghome17]

That’s pretty much our life 😂

[@tteric67]

That conservatory is gorgeous! The perfect reading room!❤❤

[@Rachellovescheese]

It looks so beautiful. You did an amazing job with the storage seats Lauren. Thank you for opening up about your mental health Adam, most of us will struggle at some point in our lives & I love that the conversation is out in the open now. Very healing. You guys are lovely people, definitely my cup of tea 😊

[@k9nick]

Get a good book. Chill. Cute and cosy. Well done Lauren.

[@carole3734]

I love the way you are both so open and honest, Lauren about the problems of getting things to fit, and Adam about what he had experienced with his mental health.. All power to you guys....and the conservatory looks fab!

[@Awakenedsoul1583]

Its gorgeous. The shelf really finishes tt off beautifully ❤❤

[@thefloatinghome17]

We just sit and stare at the shelf 😂

[@sandyhumphreys3646]

So beautiful what a really good job you have done, that wood is amazing

[@user-tf1zt4oi3c]

It’s beautiful! How satisfying, enjoy that lovely light space ✨❤️

[@FlashGormless]

The Cratch looks amazing! Can imagine sitting there on a rainy day with a cuppa would be so peaceful. Adam did I see yo on that Dr K video with the chineese and piano fiasco?

[@thefloatinghome17]

Yes the room is serving it’s purpose rain or shine! It seems to retain heat very well also… and yes that was Adam 😂

[@bobbing_along]

So impressed with the box seat making! 😍 We enter our boat at the front and it's nearly always covered in mud ...but very tempted to put nice cushions in there now

[@kimberlyonseastar]

❤❤❤❤ your channel on the canal!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Absolutely beautiful, you’ve done a great job, you will really enjoy using it in the spring and summer. I’m looking forward to watching your adventures this year. Lots of love. xxxx

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks Shirley, yes as spring approaches I think I’ll be out there every morning ☺️

[@lw7240]

Beautiful conservatory darlings. I love it Lisa xxx ❤❤❤❤

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks Lisa!

[@DreamyDrifter...and_away...]

Lush! I love that!

[@brod_pete]

Magical little room love it! Your narrowboat looks so warm and cozy.

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank you! We love being at home ☺️

[@nadiamartin9380]

Love the videos guys! Also I just found your podcasts even tho I’ve been following you guys for about a year now! Love the podcasts please do more❤❤❤

[@effydj92]

What a beautiful space!! Love it ❤🥰

[@sianwarwick633]

Cool, didn't realise the bow frame was squared off with the roof-line too, not triangular (like trad boats maybe ?)

[@serenadm6619]

Wow what a transformation , well done :)

[@thefloatinghome17]

We love having a whole extra room!

[@sallysmith155]

Lovely video .And it's looking lovely you have done a fantastic job.🙂🙂🦴

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Well done, beautiful space and a superb shelf. 💚

[@davearmstrong2296]

Superb result.

[@Awakenedsoul1583]

Stunning well done ❤❤

[@jackshar3152]

Brilliant work both ❤

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank you!

[@Urbanex2u]

love it brilliant

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank you for watching :)

[@freeliving7819]

It looks absolutely amazing!!! Thank you for sharing I have been waiting to see what it looked like, will be perfect for Spring :)

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thank you so much, it took us a while for the reveal didnt it :D

[@Andrea29987]

Amazing job, it looks wonderful xx

[@sodom720]

I tell you I felt that box dismantling and re-sizing so deeply in my soul. It’s such a beautiful result!

[@tonyedwards4189]

You could of just made the ply on bottom and maybe top thinner to make fit as it was

[@sianwarwick633]

What a lovely present August in January is, Totally good timing on that. I too can recommend asking for help with intrusive or unwanted thoughts - i reached out to public health, and the type of therapy by phone they offered, and the new therapy was so different, so 😊 that was a blessed relief. Lauren and Adam, your room is so warm and welcoming with that lovely piece of wood 🪵. Thanks for making it a learning time too. I would have had the same reaction to that piece. It's a joy to make your space beautiful and welcoming. ❤

[@Michaelbos]

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[@thefloatinghome17]

As I was editing I was thinking I hope people enjoy a bit of summer sun in the winter so I’m glad you did ☺️ it’s so good to talk to someone when you are having troubles with your mental health, it’s been so essential for us both. Glad you enjoy the room also!

[@sianwarwick633]

​@Michaelbos what ?

[@user-lx4er5si3s]

You did an amazing job! I would have laid on that beautiful piece of wood, too😂😂

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Looking sooo good, a lovely place to relax. Take care and stay safe.

[@philipizzard2584]

Wow what a beautiful space you created in the front of the boat amazing well done Lauren xx

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@loredepalo6863]

A lovely space. Congratulations

[@aBoatTime-uw9br]

Great video. Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Look forward to more vlogs.

[@karend6748]

I love it. Good job.👍🏽👍🏽

[@ytanki]

Your conservatory looks so great and especially the wooden shelf is beautiful ❤️

[@thefloatinghome17]

We are so happy with the shelf! Sorrell and Smith are amazing!

[@bigmamma6584]

Beautiful room love everything you have done great to hear Adam talk about his intrusive thoughts xxx

[@jenhanlon3840]

Gorgeous space 🥰

[@marielouisebeck8732]

What a beautiful piece of wood! Well done Lauren you are so accomplished. Love watching you both take care ❤of

[@floswason8776]

Well done indeed beautifully finished room even in winter when sun hits it will be warm and here we would call it a sun room I’m sure that’s where you will find your little doggy sleeping all the time What a great spot for morning coffee or tea. ❤️from across the pond

[@roytranter8475]

Looks great 😊😊enjoy

[@k9nick]

I've re watched this again. That table top. What about sun exposure. Would it fade? Lose its lustre in the heat of the sun. Is there anything you can do to protect it ? Even just a table cloth. Coasters for the coffee cups? Sun protectectant of some sort. Lacquers maybe.

[@Minikisses20000]

Nice job. Turned out really cute. Also, Ad as m, I saw you in inner of the Dr. K's videos lurking about in the back ground. 🤣🤣

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

That’s a great look and something I might copy for my dark blue uninspired well deck. Is it your main entrance? And does it look ‘weird’ from having a dark colour on the outside of the boat!

[@K_R_W]

Hmm measure twice I think the saying goes. Lesson learnt and a job well done

[@andrewgames1434]

Is it cold on a narrowboat what do you use to warm the boat up with?

[@user-ut1uu1vf1d]

You guys are so quiet. How you doing?

[@thefloatinghome17]

We are good and have just posted a new video :)

[@thecityshaman6677]

Hello Fool (Adam) and also hello Lauren, I really don’t know where to begin to tell you the tale of how I found your channel such a mad mind blowing matrix moving coincidence a fella that I’m buying a new bike from text me asking if I was Adam? Which I am but not Adam Floating home as the guy put it but as I was watching the video I realised hey I know that fool, so hello old friend it seems that we developed very similar interests since we were last in touch such as Yoga, Boats and KZbin I live on a few boats throughout the pandemic and really got the bug the good bug the boating bug and I’m just about to buy my own boat to work on for the apocalypse we must link up man the matrix has determined that, much love fool hit me back

[@thefloatinghome17]

Why can’t I figure out what Adam this is?!