ONE YEAR (in 15 minutes) RENOVATING a Crumbling Cottage
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Cannot believe you painted the floors black!
Yes! What was behind the decision to paint the floors black?
I was watching yesterday the episode of Ladies of London where you were crying worried about if you would be able to take on the responsibilities of taking over the estate. Well I think not only you were able to take it on, but it looks likes it was the best thing that ever happened to it. Now you know that they will mention you in the history as the american viscountess that saved it❤. Love from Canada.
Oh I miss that show! They should bring it back.
I agree 100%!! Julie, you are the best thing that ever happened to Mapperton! The perfect wife for the perfect power couple! Wow! You are the boogie in the boot! Dakini power at work!
I wish people would treat Meghan Markle with the same respect as the American Vicountess! It's sad when Americans go to the UK and are treated poorly. The Vicountess has the same get up and go as the Dutchess and has saved her husband's family estate. It's sad that the Dutchess was ran off because she could have done the same for the House of Windsor!
@@fredrika27Perhaps if a certain duchess had treated her late Majesty with respect and consideration when the Queen was suffering from a fatal illness, she would have been accorded the level of respect you feel she deserves.
@@timhazeltine3256 I worked the Invictus Games for the entire month they were in Düsseldorf and had the honor of meeting the Sussexes. Despite 30C⁰-40C⁰ weather that lasted 22 days with many volunteers getting ill, the Dutchess NEVER gave the appearance of being rude to the public, our Bundes President, the Governor of North Rhine Westphalia, the Lord Mayor of Düsseldorf and our Defense Minister, who were at the games every day. She was a real trooper, especially with the school kids, whom I chaperoned. I think it prudent now for British news to knock it off. You're starting to not only look bad, but also racist and misogynistic. Now, I will agree that no one is perfect. That said, Harry had to make a very public statement for the press to stop being racist and hounding his fiancé. That said, if you haven't noticed, the royal family have lost Diana, Sarah, Mark Phillips and Autumn Phillips. That's a 75% divorce rate for the Queen's children and 16% for her six marriage age grandchildren. 😳 That's an embarrassment and speaks volumes about what type of family the royal family actually is when no one can keep a spouse! Therefore, I don't think Meghan was rude to the family. Why? Because since the Sussexes left, the Mountbatten-Windsors have showed themselves to be petty: a) telling Meghan not to go to the Queen's bedside because Kate stayed home with the kids, pulling their security, snubbing the Invictus Games atletes by not sending a royal family members and most recently saying Charles sent an invitation to his 75th birthday when he didn't. You say Meghan was disrespectful to the Queen, but show me your proof. In the Oprah interview, the Sussexes made clear the Queen wasn't the problem. Meanwhile, the King insulted the African media by serving food that had been eaten with used toothpicks and cutlery. Meanwhile the Queen's Lady in Waiting insulted an citizen of African descent at the King's tea for volunteers and a report on the King's Scottish Guard found bullying of service personnel of color, but the Palace is exempt from prosecution. It's easy to say Meghan is the issue and put the blame on her instead of admitting the Queen had and King has serious issues in the Palace that have gone unaddressed. Upon hearing these things people stick their heads in the sand or do what the UK media has done dig their heals in for an full out assault. Unfortunately, the UK can't live as if others don't exist. At the turn of the century, the dollar princesses saved many a failing manor, the US helped in both wars and now there are no fewer than a dozen Americans married into aristocracy, helping them keep their homes. It's time the UK stop demanding Americans bow to them and start treating us as equal partners and investors. Most importantly, remember that our Black and Brown citizen are equal to yours! Indeed, most African American women at Meghan's and Kate's ststus have equal or higher education than the average British woman, white American males and Black males. Only Asian men and women out pace us. And that's the problem. The UK thought the US sent someone who was poorly educated only to find out Meghan had done more with her life than Kate has: holding a real master's degree, speaking three languages, traveling with the USO, representing the UN and working at a US Embassy. Harry chise a well-educated woman and not a British rose who went to school to get her Mrs. Degree. There's nothing wrong with do that. However, Meghan is better equipped for the job and actually worked. She shouldn't have to be hung and dried for that. Yet, she is. The same was done to Sophie who was in PR and Sarah who was a book editor. Both had better educations than the Queen and Anne. Americans raise our daughters to be smart, understand they will have a career and be a mother and fleißig like the American Vicountess. We do this as a form of protection against the hard knocks of life. Meghan can go to work in a variety of jobs, so can the American Vicountess who teaches yoga. Not to be disrespectful towards Kate, but she can't do that. Being respectful to the Crown has left Kate with very few job skills. Despite her public skeaking having improved, she's not good at it nor has she shown the public the results of her research on early childhood. So I rest my case now. Please reevaluate why Meghan should bow to her husband's father and subjects when those same people don't respect her for what she brings to the table.
like all the colors you picked except for the black floors,
Malcolm seems to be obsessed with sage green, seems to get used in every renovation project on the estate.
Julie's family are lucky. She is fun, warm-hearted and extremely industrious! I love watching her go to town on projects. I admire her.
Love the black floors - Keeper's Cottage is beautiful!
What a hard worker you are! And everything you do is perfect! Very well done! You are the right mistress for Mapperton, without doubt. I’m English, live in North Carolina and can no longer travel, but so enjoy your videos.
I don’t understand why those beautiful blemish free wide oak floors were painted black! A clear polyurethane would have shown the beauty of the wood. Now they look grungy and show every speck of dirt. I love sage green but too many shades of green here. A pop of color in a wonderful chintz in curtains and/or pillows would be nice. Cream colored walls and sage woodwork would’ve been nice.
One of the things I love about watching restoration videos is the different ways people do things. What things do they choose to do first? Of course, roofs and windows have to be quickly repaired, but for me, even tho it might not be very important, if I see the outside is cleaned up and mowed back and spiffied up, and the entry way with a new doormat, pot of flowers, and wind chime, then I already feel that I have done a lot, because its the first thing everyone sees. I firmly believe the appearance of things is really important to the way people feel about people and things. When people see care and respect, they give care and respect. Appearance is very important to everyone. Bless the outside and entry way and the house just loves you back and cooperates with you! Something cute, pretty, whimsical, funny, playful. My aunt used to say, "Each room should have a little red, a little wood, a little plant, a little brass or silver shining brightly and every house needs a cat to make a home." An architect friend used to say, "The most important element in each house is the element of surprise and delight."
Please, what did you do with the one window between the two new bathrooms upstairs? Does the dividing wall go all the way through to the window? I think it must, but I couldn’t tell from the video. The cottage is charming. I love your taste.
So wonderful Julie and Luke! You are the queen and king of completing projects smartly and efficiently!
Thanks so much! 😊
You're resurrected a beautiful structure and made it into a storybook cottage. Just lovely. Nothing like those windows that open outward onto gorgeous grounds. Timeless and classic. Wonderfully done.
Like Prince Charming you hacked away the bushes and awakened the beauty inside! Bravo! 🥰
I’m still curious as to how you dealt with the large central window after the division of that room into a bathroom and ensuite. I’m such a nerd but I love all things architectural. Could Malcolm explain how he dealt to the that?
@@MrsTLadd thank you! Yes I did see that video but the wall being created was built across the middle of the central window but only up to the windowsill with a definite gap from the depth of the windowsill still being open. I’m sure it wouldn’t have been left like that as that would mean zero privacy for each space lol.
The Keepers Cottage required so much work, yet it came out splendid!!
The Keeper’s Cottage is now exactly that, a keeper! I love how it all turned out. I didn’t used to be a fan of green but I am now. I see a lot of negativity about the black painted floors, initially I thought the same, but with the paint colours, furnishings and rugs I think it all ties in very nicely!! 🥰🙅♀️
The choice of soft greens is good. Green is a relaxing colour and will help visitors to unwind - which is what a holiday is all about!
The cottage is absolutely stunning and the amount of work that had to be done is mind blowing. If I was single I'd want to live there and be perfectly happy. Great job to you, Luke, Malcolm and the rest of the team.
My dream cottage! I wouldn't change a thing. Wonderful care you took with the reno, your heart is all over it. Thanks for sharing Julie, cheers.
Just such a wonderful transformation. It looks like a cozy, relaxing and warm place to stay! Well done.
Thank you! 😊
This Cottage is beautiful I love all the green the baseboards are great
The cottage is an absolute gem! You and Luke (& Malcom & the tradesmen) are an amazing team. You’re continuing on with what Luke’s family has done over the decades to continue to improve and restore for future generations. X
I love the color choices of greens and orange for sitting room. I adore painting floors and steps black, helps to ground the room.
Yup! I love this renovating and re-decorating content.
REALLY well done. I think you (and Malcolm) made excellent design choices that resulted in a cottage that never veered into cutesy/schlocky but would still appeal to mainstream clientele...and is therefore highly rentable. You've got a design that you can be really proud of but is still going to generate excellent cash flow. Again, well done.
Absolutely beautiful renovation.
The cottage looks wonderful Julie, what a transformation. I love the sage green particularly the kitchen cupboards.
I think potentially people that stay at this workers cottage will scorn that black paint everywere. She said a key phrase like this cottage is "only" 100 years old so the respect for this little gem is unfortunately not there. You can scoff at the mistakes of the past but slapping that black paint everwhere is no better. This just riled me right up tbh 😅
Kudos for completing these projects. You must have wonderful craftsmen to help. However, I do find the black floors cold and inappropriate. Not tragic, but a warm dark stain would have been lovely.
Nice. Maybe some outdoor furniture for the deck and maybe a telescope for some stargazing? A nice cobblestone path around the cottage possibly in the future?
I was born in 1958 , my mum and dad had rugs in the middle of the floors and the edges were painted black , it was a style at the time if you couldn't afford fitted carpet , later on linoleum was used .
What a magnificent transformation! A nightmare has turned into a wonderful dream getaway refuge! You must be so proud to have been such an integral part of this, and rightly so! Well done to the entire team!
I love your enthusiasm for all of your projects. You get right into each project and everything looks amazing.
Julie Crumbling Cottage is Beautiful.
the renovation looks great but that multicolored tile was so cute!! i woulda kept it but everyone has different styles so makes sense
I'll be honest...I liked the multi colored tiles
Ah enfin je n’osais pas le dire ! Pour une fois qu’un élément tel ce carrelage détonnait d’une touche « gourmande » et stimulante dans une cuisine, je trouvais ça intéressant pour inventer une cuisine différente autour de cette note forte , impertinente, voire excentrique comme savent l’être avec génie les anglais😊 pour notre grand plaisir❤
Lovely renovation. I am glad you endured the difficulty and if anything if it was left to long the cottage could have been a lot more damaged... repair just in time really. She was restored from the beginning of ruin. Warms my heart. I love the colours of the home.
My sense is this project was very labor-intensive, and required a lot of patience as well as a very committed team of tradesmen working in harmony with eachother. I'm glad it ended well and you learned a great deal from the experience! Well done! I applaud all the workmen who knew what needed to be done to make it right! That's a very difficult task!
smashing! you've got a specific and great taste for these old dwellings. Clean, comfy, just a little modern.
That’s a whopping big project!!!
a bit to much green overall, though the shades are lovely
Well done, all. These trials are there to teach us things about the work or our own spirit. Well done.
Beautiful renovation! I’d love to stay in this lovely cottage!
What a stunning property 😍
Watching the dining room carpet being lifted, and several orbs were flying around!
Julie u all did a fabulous job!!! Love this!!!
Turned out beautifully!
Absolutely stunning!!! I've been waiting for the reveille!!!❤
It's a beautiful remodel. Wow. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Your floot choice is to the time period and it turned out amazing so great job
omg so much GREEN ... a sweet sweet cottage, you gave it lots of love, but adding other light neutrals would've been my way to go.
Just a suggestion but the outside deck needs a pair of chairs or lounges for guests to sit and enjoy the beautiful views. All in all, it seems well worth the time & effort you invested. Congratulations.
What a wonderful transformation. The kitchen is a dream! So much work but you and your team have smashed it!!! Anyone would be lucky to have a stay in your cottage. There is far too much green for my taste but that is a minor thing - I'm sure your guests will love it. Congratulations!
Totally amazing!!😊
It turned out so beautiful! Great job!❤
Just thinking what a great team you are there with your complementary skills and being as so personable; how well you integrate Mapperton with the Public, and your excellent projects. A shining example for others from which to learn, and a pleasure to watch. Wishing you well from Australia.
Oh what you have done with the cottage has brought it back to life. I adore the colors you used they are so calming and relaxing. Just a beautiful job restoring the charming cottage.
Absolutely gorgeous
I’ve been excited to see this cottage come back to life and I’m thrilled it has! Congratulations! 😊
I love cottage style and the green used through out the cottage. I don't like the black floors.
Beautiful work, Julie. Congratulations to everyone.
Absolutely love what you have achieved with that beautiful cottage. The colour schemes are 100% me! Very , very inviting , all the hard work has paid off and it’s a fabulous holiday stay. Well done.
You've done a splendid job. Oh my, I'm in tears. It is beautiful. You did it justice and now people are able to admire just like it was once stand on its heyday. It is an education, really. Congrats 🎉
All ready for guests 🎉
I’ve watched this project from the beginning and it came out beautifully ❤❤❤Bravo and congratulations 🎉🎊 on a job well done 😍😘
Adorable. Job well done! So glad to see the cottage has been completed.🎉
What a gorgeous cozy place! Well done!
The cottage is lovely; so warm and welcoming. The kitchen is perfection. ❤
Beautiful transformation ❤
Thank you so much 😀
That’s a very good looking kitchen, love the color.
I liked the multi-colered tiles in the kitchen...you forgot to ask me... 😅
It would look even better with a gravel driveway and some planters on the deck with bright flowers. An expat watching in Florida.
Amazing video of a really astonishing transformation! Oh my goodness, you all work so hard, everyday!
That's a sweet cottage! They/you did a nice job with the renovation.
Excellent job! Very nicely done Julie, Luke, and Malcom! Especially love how you transformed the kitchen! Thanks for sharing all the details!
Beautiful!!
The cottage looks beautiful😊
What a fabulous transformation!!
Thanks for the videos. The cottage turned out great.
Beautiful makeover!
❤ the black floor🙂
It looks amazing Julie!! I cant wait to see your house in Italy done 2!!
Love your channel. I am so glad I found you. I think you are a Godsend to this estate, and more so to the family. The love you have for the family and the estate is obvious. I look forward to watching everything you and yours do. From one American to another, God Bless!! Terri from Wisconsin, USA
Beautiful transformation
Just beautiful!
Beautiful, beautiful renovation
Wonderful job. The colors are so soothing.
Beautiful ❤
Fantastic job 😊
I liked the colourful tiles in the kitchen. It had something unique in it. After renovating that room, it looks like a typical city flat😕
Wonderful project, renovating updating, and maintaining for a viable future at Mapperton
Good ole American knowhow across the pond. Very well done. My partner and I will be in the UK April 2024. Hope to find time to visit.
So wonderful!
Other than the dowdy 1970s green and beige colour scheme it has been nicely modernised and the exterior looks great. Maybe she needs an interior designer to suggest a nicer, brighter scheme. The black floors are awful. As long as you were sanding you could have added a nice stain. The paint will probably start chipping on the softer wood floors within a year and the rough sisal will attach to the black paint necessitating a resand. They will need to repaint often if the cottage gets busy so that’s an easy adjustment. Other than the essence of congealed pea soup it looks comfortable for someone who wants to roam the grounds and enjoy the beautiful English countryside. It looks like the structure is great now.
It looks great!!! 🏡
Maybe if one is in person, maybe seeing them black may look better? 🤷🏻♀️… not sure I personally would have left it light natural color to brighten the room. I would have sealed the natural floors with a seal finish… but who knows… i love the green in the entire cottage 😊
I absolutely love it
Be proud of all your and teams work, which I know you are already, because it is Absolutely Beautiful ❤️
I cannot wait to see the growth in the spring!
Makes me think of your Italian house, and renovations you complete splendidly!!!
Love the kitchen.